Lithothamnium benefits
The red alga lithothamnium calcareum is a rich source of calcium and magnesium. It also contains over 70 other trace elements such as iron, zinc, and iodine. Calcium is important because it gives bones and teeth their strength. It is also involved in blood clotting as well as the activation of some enzymes and hormones. As the calcium from lithothamnium comes from a plant source, it is very well absorbed by the body. Compared to other natural calcium sources such as minerals (70 %), or oyster shells (27 %), calcium from lithothamnium has the highest bioavailability (87 %). It also outperforms synthetic calcium carbonate made in a lab.
Both calcium and magnesium play an important role in muscle and nerve function. Magnesium is needed in everything from exercise performance to heart and brain function.