The fabulous fat burning/muscle toning combination!

There is a great deal of convincing evidence showing a correlation between Calcium intake and losing fat.  A diet low in calcium has been shown to lead to an increase in body fat while a diet high in calcium has been shown to reduce body fat.

You get calcium in your diet from dairy products and leafy vegetables.  It is always best to get your vitamin and mineral needs from diet where possible, however this can be difficult (particularly for those who can't eat dairy) and supplements are often needed to compensate for the shortfall.  It is estimated that 90% of New Zealand women at some time do not meet their recommended daily calcium intake.

Magnesium is often regarded as the partner of calcium. Whereas calcium is involved in the contraction of muscles, magnesium is involved in the relaxation of muscles. A deficiency in magnesium will often make you feel irritable and uptight, and may even affect your sleep. Magnesium is essential for cardiovascular health, muscle recovery and tone.

Most people do not get enough magnesium in their diets, especially if they eat large amounts of processed foods in which much of the magnesium is removed. 

An influx of calcium can leave you constipated unless you take it with magnesium.