The functions of Calcium

All this while, I know that Calcium with Magnesium help preserve bone structure, maintain heart beats and balance up blood cells. I did not know until I discovered then that it can stop my cough.

My cough was very acute at night. During the day, it only occurred sparingly. The cough was so acute that it was non-stop for at least an hour, sometimes one cough followed by another and worse, before I could take a breather, came another one. This condition had been going on for almost 5 nights. I could not sleep. I tried the cough mixture. It did not help. I am a stubborn guy and I refused to consult a doctor. On the 5th night, after a few coughs upon lying down to sleep, I decided to take my calcium tablets to ease my tension and sooth my heart beat. I woke up the next day to realise that my cough stopped. The 6th night, the cough did not come any more.

The calcium tablets I took were of the following supplemental facts.

	Amount per serving	% Daily Value
Calories	<10>
Total Carbohydrate	<3g>	<1%
Sugar	0.5g	+
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)	400IU	100%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate and calcium citrade)	100mg	100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide)	100mg	25%
Zinc (as zine gluconate)	1.5mg	10%
copper (as copper gluconate)	0.2mg	10%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate)	0.2mg	10%
Boron (as boron protein hydrolysate)	1.0mg	+

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
+ Daily Value not established

Other ingredients: DEXTROSE,SORBITOL, XYLITOL, NATURAL BERRY AND OTHER FLAVORS, MANNITOL, CARRAGEENAN, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID.

The calcium container has the following message printed:
Helps Build Bones

"Chewable Cal Mag Plus provides important nutrients for the development of healthy bones and teeth. Combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet, supplemental calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, especially for young white and Asian women, and the elderly. Calcium helps you reach peak bone density, minimize bone loss, and slow bone breakdown. It helps reduce PMS symptoms, helps retain normal blood pressure, and promotes colon health. Adequate calcium intake is important, but daily intake above 2,000 mg is not likely to provide any additional benefits. Chewable Cal Mag Plus provides 1,000 mg of elemental calcium, with 100 mg of magnesium, vitamin D to stimulate calcium absorption, and other bone-health minerals that aid in the proper utilization of calcium. Gluten free. No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, or preservatives added."