Results: Coral Calcium: hype or highly effective supplement
Published on 09/08/2016
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1.
Coral calcium is a salt of calcium derived from fossilized coral reefs. It has been promoted as an alternative, but unsubstantiated, treatment or cure for a number of health conditions. Are you familiar with what coral calcium is?
Yes
14%
284 votes
No
71%
1452 votes
Undecided
6%
114 votes
Not Applicable
9%
184 votes
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2.
Coral calcium is promoted as an alternative treatment or cure for a number of health conditions (including cancer). There is no medical evidence to support these health claims. Do you believe that coral calcium could possibly have any type of health benefits (or help aid in health conditions)?
Yes
17%
355 votes
No
21%
429 votes
Undecided
47%
965 votes
Not Applicable
14%
285 votes
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3.
Properties of coral calcium are all topics worthy of further research to help clarify the potential value of this unique organic mineral matrix supplement. What health benefits are you familiar with for coral calcium (or possible health benefits)?
Prevents bone loss
18%
366 votes
Reduce high blood pressue
6%
129 votes
Anti-cancer
6%
128 votes
Immune boosting
8%
165 votes
Anti-viral
3%
68 votes
Antioxidant
7%
139 votes
Anti-aging
5%
95 votes
N/A
70%
1426 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.16% | 4 | |
| none | 0.08% | 2 |
| BS | 0.04% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.04% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.04% | 1 |
| osteoporosis, low blood calcium levels | 0.04% | 1 |
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What facts are you familiar with about coral calcium?
Coral calcium is composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), with small amounts of magnesium and other trace minerals.
9%
185 votes
The coral takes millennia to grow, leading to environmental concerns.
9%
182 votes
Coral has a chemical structure that is very similar to the composition of human bone and is sometimes used as material in bone grafts.
7%
143 votes
Coral grains are mined from fossilized coral beds on the coastline, and pumped from coral beds in shallow waters.
6%
115 votes
The calcium is harvested by grinding up above-ground limestone deposits that were once part of a coral reef.
6%
120 votes
Calcium from coral sources needs to be refined to remove pollutants of the source environment.
5%
107 votes
It is marketed as a dietary supplement, but its benefits over other calcium supplements are unproven and biologically unlikely.
8%
172 votes
N/A
71%
1439 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
9 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| none | 0.12% | 3 |
| 0.08% | 2 | |
| BS, show me the science! | 0.04% | 1 |
| No point in commenting on this site anymore. | 0.04% | 1 |
| you body needs to process it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Not aware of any of these | 0.04% | 1 |
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Do you use coral calcium capsules as part of your daily supplement (or vitamin) intake?
Yes
6%
112 votes
No
69%
1395 votes
Undecided
7%
138 votes
Not Applicable
19%
389 votes
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