 Calcium and magnesium are in a liquid state. It absorbs 10 times better than in any other state. Wow, that's great. Matter of fact, yes, I'm reading the can right now. It says a fast-absorbing calcium and magnesium beverage powder. Well, it comes down to absorption. One of the ways to tell if you're not absorbing calcium is take a look at what drugs you're taking. Are you on high blood pressure medication? Do you need something for your kidneys? Are you on pain medications? Do you need sleeping pills? Does the calcium and especially the magnesium being absorbed? Mm-hmm.