What can prevent the absorption of calcium and magnesium?
Lack of stomach acid, D-vitamin, oxalic acid and fiber-rich food that contains unsplit Phytin can prevent the absorption of calcium and magnesium. Deficiency of magnesium can be blamed on too high a content of sodium in the food, medicine that drives out water from the body, hormone imbalance and oxalic acid. Additionally absorption of magnesium can be hindered by food with a high content of saturated fat, protein, calcium and phosphor.
 
What problems can the body get when it has too little calcium?
Fragile bones (osteoporosis), reduced growth, bad teeth, brittle nails, hair loss, muscle cramps, heart cramps, spasm, sleeplessness, depression, menstruation pains, irritability, reduced production of stomach acid and acid base unbalance.
 
What problems can the body get when it has too little magnesium?
Muscle weakness, discomfort in the legs, muscle cramps, epileptic attacks, heart attacks, circulation diseases, tiredness, nervousness, sleeping disorders, depression, confusion, weakened protein metabolism, wrinkles, kidney diseases and kidney stones. Continued deficiency will result in the body losing calcium and potassium
 
Does the Aktiv or the Activated Barley contain any Gluten?
Yes, it contains 0,26% of gluten.
 
How much calcium and magnesium should one supply the body with daily?

Children from 1 year to 10 years have a need of 600-mg calcium and 150 - 250 mg magnesium.

Teenagers have a need for 600 - 800 mg calcium and 300 - 400 mg magnesium.

Grown-ups have a need for 600 - 800 mg calcium and 300 - 350 mg magnesium.

Reference: Owe Forsberg