NOW Foods Coral Calcium 1000mg 100 Veg Capsules

NOW® Coral Calcium 1,000 mg is an excellent source of an alkaline form of calcium that can help support a healthy serum pH.* Each capsule supplies 350 mg of calcium from 1,000 mg of fossilized coral calcium, which also carries naturally occurring trace minerals important for bone health and optimal enzymatic activity.* Importantly, NOW® sources its coral calcium from above-ground fossilized deposits in an ecologically friendly manner — never from living reefs or the ocean environment. It is a naturally derived, mineral-rich way to support your skeleton.*

About the key ingredients

• Calcium (from Fossilized Coral Calcium) – 350 mg: An alkaline form of calcium from fossilized coral that supports bone health and a healthy serum pH, delivered alongside naturally occurring trace minerals.* Learn more about Calcium from the NIH.
• Fossilized Coral Calcium – 1,000 mg: Above-ground fossilized coral, ecologically sourced (never from living reefs), naturally containing trace minerals important for bone health and enzyme activity.*
• Other ingredients: NOW® uses simple, functional excipients — typically a plant-based hypromellose (cellulose) capsule or a light tablet coating plus flow agents such as stearic acid and silicon dioxide — with no unnecessary fillers, artificial colors or preservatives.

Who it's for

Coral Calcium suits adults who want an alkaline, trace-mineral-rich form of calcium for bone support and who like the idea of an ecologically sourced, above-ground fossilized coral.* It appeals to people focused on skeletal health and a healthy acid-base balance who prefer a naturally derived calcium source, and it is made without common allergens.*

Suggested use

Take 1 capsule twice daily, preferably before meals with water. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Quality & certifications

• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured
• Halal
• Kosher
• Non-GMO

Frequently asked questions

Is coral calcium harvested from ocean reefs?
No. NOW® Coral Calcium is not taken from living coral reefs or the ocean environment — it is sourced from above-ground fossilized coral deposits in an ecologically friendly manner.* It naturally contains trace minerals along with its calcium.

What is the 'healthy pH balance' about?
Coral calcium is an alkaline form of calcium, and the formula is described as helping support a healthy serum pH (acid-base balance) as part of its role in the body.* It also supplies calcium and naturally occurring trace minerals important for bone health.*

How should I take it?
Directions vary slightly by product, but coral calcium is generally taken once or twice daily with water, preferably before meals. Follow the serving size on the label and take it a few hours apart from any medications for best results.

Cautions & interactions

Calcium can reduce the absorption of certain medications — including thyroid medicine, some antibiotics and iron — so take this product a few hours apart from them and check with your doctor. High calcium intake isn't right for everyone; talk to your physician before use if you have a history of kidney stones, high blood calcium or kidney disease, or take digoxin or thiazide diuretics. Keep the enclosed freshness packet in the bottle and do not eat it. Keep out of reach of children and consult your physician if pregnant, nursing or managing a medical condition.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.