Ancient Nutrition Ancient Nutrients Calcium

Key Ingredients

Vitamins and minerals from real food sources, paired with time-tested superfood ingredients.

Why is this calcium different than many others on the market?

Using a body-ready, food-sourced form of calcium that’s made without dairy, Ancient Nutrients Calcium also features vitamin D3, which, in general, acts as a supporting role in the body’s absorption of calcium.

What is the complete list of superfoods in Ancient Nutrients Calcium TCM Blend?

Bone Broth

Our ancestors simmered bones, marrow, feet, skin, tendons and ligaments for days to create bone broth containing collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine. Our chicken bone broth comes from U.S. sources we trust, while our beef bone broth is derived from Europe.

Bovine Liver

An ancient nutritional powerhouse, liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Containing vitamins A, D, B12, B2, B3, B5, B6, omega-3s, iron, folate, zinc and more, this liver from pasture-raised New Zealand cattle is amazing.

Fo-Ti Root Extract

A plant native to China and used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Method), Fo-Ti is traditionally known as a tonic treasured for its overall nourishing and strengthening effects. It features lectins, chrysophanic acid, chrysophanol, emodin and other components that are believed to give this herb its beneficial properties.

Organic Stinging Nettle Root Extract

Stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica, is a perennial flowering plant that has been used for ages, dating back as far as Ancient Greece. Today, it can be found all over the world, but its origins are in the colder regions of Europe and Asia.

Organic Rehmannia Root Extract

In Traditional Chinese herbalism, rehmannia is a go-to herb and considered to be a “general tonic.” Often used to address a yin deficiency in TCM, it helps bring balance to the body and is commonly combined with other herbs in traditional plant-based practices.

A staple in TCM, Rehmannia contains over 70 active compounds that include a variety of amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, and D, polysaccharides, and other compounds.

Wild Hake Roe

One of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, fish eggs are high in phospholipids. Fish eggs are an excellent source of protein and essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. The Omega 3s are often higher in roe than the fish itself. Our wild hake roe is sourced in New Zealand.

Rosa roxburghii Fruit Extract

Also known as “Long Life CiLi” in traditional Chinese herbalism, this deciduous shrub is filled with antioxidants and even contains essential fatty acids. It helps supports endurance in high-intensity exercises and healthy recovery from exercise.*

Tienchi Ginseng Root Extract

Used extensively in traditional Chinese herbalism, generally speaking, this extract is traditionally used for energy and vitality.

What is TCM?

The Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) is a system of wellness that dates back more than 2,000 years and is still practiced today. It works on the belief that Qi (which loosely translates to “vital energy” and is pronounced “chee”) is essential for overall health. TCM principles adhere to the idea that proper Qi is needed to keep all systems in balance. This ties into the concept of yin and yang, defined as opposing but complementary energies. According to TCM, like Qi, yin and yang negatively affect your health when they’re out of balance. That being said, a primary goal of TCM involves balancing their equalizing relationship. One of the ways to do that involves using specific superfoods and herbs. TCM superfoods and superherbs aim to support the overall health of the systems of the body. TCM aims to create balance in the body as a whole to promote wellness and Qi. When the yin and yang aspects of Qi are harmonized and balanced out, a person typically experiences wellbeing.

How is TCM different than Ayurveda?

Both TCM and Ayurveda approach the body in a balancing way. They both address energy flow, circulation and balance in the body. For instance, that energy is referred to as Qi in TCM and prana in Ayurveda.

While there is overlap in some of the botanicals used in both TCM and Ayurveda, each tradition also utilizes specific plants and foods. Ayurveda was born out of India, so it often recommends traditional herbs and foods widely available in that region. TCM often focuses on botanicals and fungi more readily available in China. While TCM may utilize more animal products, Ayurveda does tend to recommend more dairy, like ghee, compared to TCM.

In essence, TCM and Ayurveda are different ways to approach wellness and balance from different regions of the world.

Who is this product intended for?

This product is intended for adults looking to supplement with calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K and supporting herbs and ingredients.

Can I take this with other supplements?

Yes, you can take it with other supplements.

Why does calcium supplementation matter?

First, let’s take a look at calcium. It’s not only the most abundant mineral in the body, but it’s also one of the most essential, since it’s part of so many body functions — including supporting bone health and more. In fact, approximately 98% of calcium is found in the bones, 1% in the teeth and 1% in blood and tissues. Calcium does a lot in the body, too. In addition to building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, it also typically functions to play a role in supporting a healthy heart rhythm, normal sleep patterns and more.

Overall, the body gets calcium in two primary ways.

One is by eating foods that contain calcium, including green, leafy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, bok choy, turnip greens and mustard greens. Legumes — including black-eyed peas, navy beans and kidney beans — also supply good sources of calcium. The other way the body is designed to get the calcium it requires is by pulling it from bones — a natural act of borrowing that isn’t always returned. That’s why some people choose to supplement with calcium. They either don’t get enough from their diet or they are coming up short on the other front.

If that’s you, consider Ancient Nutrients Calcium.

Is supplementation really necessary?

For many Americans the diet consumed isn’t nutritionally adequate. In fact, approximately two-thirds of the standard U.S. diet is made up of unhealthy fats and refined sugars with low or no nutrient density — providing calories but not the amounts of vitamins and minerals needed, including vitamins A, B Complex, C, D, E and the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc. More specifically, typical diets contain less than 80% of the RDA for calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese—and the people who are most at risk for coming up short on those nutrients are adult women and teenage girls. Here’s the truth: If two-thirds of the standard U.S. diets are coming up short on certain nutrients, then the remaining one-third of the average diet may not be so great, either, and cannot possibly fully meet a person’s nutrient needs. One great way to get more vitamins and minerals into your diet is to include nutrient-dense, real foods. Unlike our Standard American Diet, nutrient-dense foods can deliver a vitamin-packed and mineral-packed wallop. In addition to a nutrient-dense diet, some opt to take a multivitamin to help cover their bases.

Why aren’t your products labeled as being “dairy-free” or “nut free”?

Our products do not contain dairy, grains, nuts or soy; however, they are manufactured in facilities that may carry these allergens. This being said, all of our manufacturing partners are required to have and follow a thorough Allergen Program. The Allergen Program is to prevent the cross contamination of raw materials and processing of finished goods, where allergens may be present. Simply put, when it comes to our products and our suppliers, we follow industry best practices for full transparency and accuracy concerning our products. Therefore, where applicable for our products, we use the wording “made without dairy” and “made without nuts.”