While I did not watch the infomercial and agree with the point that coral calcium is probably not better (BTW, his brand is not the only one in the market, I've seen several at healthfood stores), calcium IS extremely important for health and it's not just to keep little old ladies from breaking their hips either.

I wish to kindly refer you to pages 116-119 of "Dr. Atkin's Vita-Nutrient Solution", since you respect him. I also would like to invite you to find a copy of Adelle Davis "Let's Eat Right to Keep Fit", written many years ago, which is full of medical study references that back up some of the "claims" that you find hard to believe. Miracle? No, but amazing, quite probably. Does this man exaggerate? Well, isn't that the American way to sell anything on TV? At least Carol came here for an opinion, don't "chastise" her as if she had spent her money without thinking! Besides "we" women prefer to prevent while you guys scorn everything until it's too late.