Bones serve as a storage place for mineral salts and play an important role in the formation of blood cells. They also give shape to and support the body. Calcium deficiency can cause tooth decay, muscle cramps, nervousness, restlessness, insomnia and loss of resistance against infections, poor circulation, bronchitis and colds, among many things. A high intake of meat can lead to a mineral imbalance, too much phosphorus and too little Calcium, which leads to Calcium and Magnesium deficiency and will result in loss of teeth through decay and pyorrhea. Symptoms of Calcium deficiency are brittle bones, poor development of bones and teeth, rickets, hyper-irritability, and excessive bleeding. Restlessness, insomnia, muscle cramps, back and leg pains, even asthma and hay fever are symptoms of Calcium deficiency. Recently, a medical researcher said calcium deficiency is a major cause of high blood pressure.

Magnesium should be in the formula at half the amount of Calcium in order to be effective. Magnesium has several additional benefits. It helps convert blood sugar into usable energy and helps vitamins work effectively. It neutralizes stomach acids and may help in resisting depression. It may also help in prevention kidney stones and Calcium deposits. Birth control pills and alcohol decrease Magnesium in the body.

Calcium and Magnesium along with the herb Hawthorne Berry may be very beneficial for the heart. Hydroxyapatite was discovered as an important addition because of its ability to help stop bone loss and has even been touted as a bone builder. During menopause, women often experience a loss of bone density. Taking Calcium and Magnesium without the Hydroxyapatite could have little or no effect in this circumstance. Hydroxyapatite may increase the effectiveness in any of the previously mentioned problems for which one uses Calcium and Magnesium. Phosphorus, also from natural Hydroxyapatite, at the rate of one to two of Calcium, is necessary for Calcium to assimilate and work. In addition to helping bones, teeth, etc., it may aid heartbeat and kidney function along with healing of tissues and growth. Zinc, Copper, Vitamin D, Manganese and Boron (Amino Acid Chelate) in proper amounts are also important to the formula for proper assimilation and utilization of Calcium and Magnesium. Boron is especially important in bone repair and building. Trace minerals in the formula along with small amounts of Amino Acids help the formula work even better. Finally Silica from concentrated Horsetail herb may be beneficial as a helper in regards to bones, hair, skin and nails.