Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What is the difference between “marine grade” and “above sea” coral calcium?  

A.  There is not a huge difference between the two, but the marine grade coral calcium is generally considered to be a little higher quality due to its 2:1 calcium to magnesium content.  It is also more expensive to mine and process. “Above Sea” coral calcium sometimes will have magnesium added by the manufacturer. Other than calcium and magnesium, the mineral content of both types of coral calcium are very similar

Q.  Do you sell “marine grade” or “above sea” coral calcium?

A.  We actually sell both types. For those who prefer the Barefoot endorsed marine grade, we offer Coral Calcium Supreme at a great price. And if you would like to save money and get perhaps a more potent product, we also offer our own brand (Coral Calcium 1500mg) which features more coral calcium for an even cheaper price.

Q.  Does Coral Calcium raise body fluid pH?

A.  Yes, there is a direct correlation between calcium ion levels and pH. One can easily test body fluid pH (and ones health) by putting saliva on litmus paper. Most children will register at a healthy 7.5. Over half of adults will register an unhealthy pH of 6.5 or lower reflecting calcium deficiency. These people are either diseased or susceptible to disease.

Q.  Is Coral Calcium absorbed into the body efficiently?

A.  Absorption into the blood stream is the key to consider when comparing Calcium products. It is not how many milligrams you swallow that counts, but how much actually reaches your cells via the blood stream. If, for example you take one of the many calcium supplements containing 1000 mg of calcium. You are likely to absorb maybe 10% if your digestive system is very good netting you about 100 mg of calcium in your bloodstream. If you are elderly, you will only absorb about 2 or 3% giving you 20 or 30 mgs.

When you take coral calcium, you are going to absorb almost 100%. The bottom line is that you are getting many times more calcium into your system irrespective of your digestive capabilities taking coral. The average human can only absorb a maximum of 800 mg of calcium per day, so the Coral Calcium provides adequate supplementation to the calcium found in most people's diet. And the added bonus of Coral Calcium is that it comes packed with all of the other minerals needed by the body.

Q.   How much coral calcium should I take?                                                  

A.   We recommend taking the dosage on the label or 1000-1500 mg per day. Your body will only absorb so much calcium no matter how much you take, so it does make sense to consume super large dosages.

Q.  How come you don’t have testimonials on your site?

A.  It is against the FDA guidelines to make claims regarding nutritional supplements. According the FDA, under some circumstances, testimonials do just that. Because of that reason, we have chosen not to include testimonials on our website.

Q.  Can I buy large quantities of your coral calcium products? 

A.  Yes, please contact us for more details and for pricing.