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  Calcium citrate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid.
Calcium citrate is also used as a water softener.
Calcium citrate is used as a water softener because the citrate chelates unwanted metal ions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calcium_citrate   (188 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate 1000mg w Vitamin D-3 - health-marketplace.com
Calcium is an essential mineral that is often inadequately supplied, inefficiently absorbed, or excreted faster than it is being assimilated.47 The citrate salt of calcium has been documented to be well absorbed and utilized by the body.48-51
Calcium citrate is most often used by the informed consumer who understands the importance of getting calcium into the bloodstream where it is used to maintain and re-mineralize bone.
The fact that calcium bis-glycinate is 1.8 times better absorbed compared to calcium citrate, but that bis-glycinate is 205 times more soluble than citrate, clearly shows that solubility is only one determinant of how much calcium is actually absorbed into the blood.
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 Calcium citrate -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium citrate is also used as a (A substance (such as sodium chloride) that lessens the hardness of water by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions and so gives the water more efficient sudsing power) water softener.
Like citric acid, calcium citrate has a (The taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth) sour taste.
Calcium citrate is used as a water softener because the citrate (A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions) chelates unwanted metal ions.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/calcium_citrate.htm   (235 words)

  
 Calcium, Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
Although calcium stone formers have been advised to restrict calcium intake in the past, a cross-sectional study of 282 patients with calcium oxalate stones found that dietary salt, as measured by urinary sodium excretion, was the dietary factor most strongly associated with urinary calcium excretion (23).
Calcium inhibits intestinal absorption of lead, and adequate calcium intake is protective against lead toxicity, so trace amounts of lead in calcium supplementation may pose less of a risk of excessive lead exposure than inadequate calcium consumption.
These studies were not designed to examine the effect of calcium on obesity or body fat, and their significance was unclear until recent studies in cell culture and animal models indicated that low calcium intakes could result in hormonal and metabolic changes that increase the tendency of fat cells to accumulate fat (46).
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 Calcium Citrate Malate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid with the chemical formula of Na It is chiefly used as a food additive, usually for flavor or as a preservative.
For this reason, citrates such as sodium and calcium citrate are common known as ''sour salt''(sometimes, people refer to citric acid as ''sour salt'').
Sodium citrate is common in lemon-lime soft drinks, and it is partly what causes them to have their sour taste.
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 Benefits of Calcium Citrate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium citrate preserved existing bone mass in two of the three sites, and was shown to slow the further resorption of bone.
According to Dr. Ruml, the fact that calcium citrate is absorbed so readily by the body may account for its success as a proven aid in the fight against bone loss.
She also noted that calcium citrate can be taken with or without food, a benefit for those with low stomach acid.
www.bestlifeint.com /articles/calcium_citrate.html   (739 words)

  
 Calcium
Some studies show that calcium may decrease zinc absorption when the two are taken together as supplements; however, studies have found that, in the presence of meals, zinc levels may be unaffected by increases of either dietary or supplemental calcium.
Calcium supplementation may also be useful for young girls as a way to "put calcium in the bank"—building up a supply for the future in order to prevent later osteoporosis; however, the benefits appear to be relatively modest..
Calcium citrate supplements may be particularly safe regarding kidney stones' the citrate portion of this supplement is used to treat kidney stones, and calcium citrate supplements may have a net protective effect.
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 New Benefits of Calcium Citrate (text version)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It is integral to the transmission of nerve messages, the proper function of muscles including the heart, the activation of certain enzymes for digestion, the nourishment of cells, and the release of energy.
The blood uses calcium for so many functions that if there is a dietary deficiency of calcium, and therefore a decreased amount of calcium in the bloodstream, the body pulls the calcium it needs from the bones.
Calcium citrate never leads to the formation of calcium kidney stones.
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 Quest Vitamins :: FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium citrate is a synthetic vitamin (ie not derived from oyster shell).
So while there is some acidity in calcium citrate, it is not very much and the body does require a certain amount of acid to break down the calcium.
In the case of calcium, it is available in materials such as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate, etc. When you take a calcium supplement, the tablet or capsule contains a certain amount of one of these calcium compounds.
questvitamins.com /faq.asp   (1917 words)

  
 Calcium citrate trumps calcium carbonate in osteoporosis studies (text version)
Two of the studies compared calcium citrate with calcium carbonate to see which was better absorbed.
The conclusion from the 15-trial analysis was that calcium citrate was absorbed 22 percent to 27 percent better than calcium carbonate when taken either on an empty stomach or with meals.
Those taking calcium citrate averted bone loss by stabilizing the bone density in their spine, in the top part of the thigh bone (a common site of hip fractures) and in the small bone of the forearm.
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 Calcium Citrate
Several studies have established that calcium citrate is more bioavailable than calcium carbonate when the subject is fasting; however, some authors have previously suggested that the two forms of calcium are equally bioavailable when given with a meal.
Dr. Heller and his colleagues compared the calcium absorption of calcium citrate 350 mg (Citracal) and calcium carbonate 500 mg (Os-Cal) after a single oral load (500 mg calcium), taken with a meal, by calculating the peak and cumulative change in serum calcium from baseline, offering a direct measure of calcium bioavailability.
In that study, it was proven that the calcium supplement formulation calcium citrate was 2.5 times more bioavailable than calcium carbonate, even when given with a meal, the optimum method of ensuring calcium carbonate absorption.
members.shaw.ca /allergies/calciumcitrate.html   (801 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate
It is essential to the transmission of nerve messages, the proper function of muscles including the heart, the activation of certain enzymes for digestion, the nourishment of cells, and the release of energy.
A debate has raged for decades among nutritional experts as to which form of calcium is beter absorbed by the human body.
Now, study conducted by the Southwestern Medical Center at the University of Texas recently reported that calcium citrate has an absorbtion rate 2.5 faster than cacium carbonate when both types were combined with Vitamin D and Boron.
www.nutrasanus.com /calcium-citrate.html   (368 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate Helps Heart As Well As Bones
The study was conducted as part of a larger trial to assess the effects of calcium on fracture incidence.
According to Dr. Reid, this study was designed to determine the effect of calcium supplementation with calcium citrate (1 gram daily) on circulating lipid concentrations in normal older women.
According to Dr. Reid, future clinical trials should also explore the effect of calcium supplementation on lipids in other populations such as men, and larger studies should be undertaken to assess the effects of calcium supplementation on the risk of cardiovascular events.
www.supplementquality.com /efficacy/calcium_citrate.html   (522 words)

  
 TwinLab Calcium Citrate Caps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium with Magnesium is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth, also prevents muscle cramping, risk of colon cancer, maintain regular heart beat, protects against osteoporosis and helps relax the central nervous system.
Calcium citrate is an easily absorbed, soluble and chelated form of calcium preferred by many health and nutritional experts.
Elemental Calcium (from calcium citrate) - 300mg - 30%, Elemental Magnesium (from magnesium oxide - magnesium aspartate) - 150mg - 37%.
www.bodybuildingsupplements.org /twinlab/calcium-citrate-caps-79367.htm   (230 words)

  
 Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate
This protein attaches to calcium in the intestine and carries it to the blood so it can be whisked off to the millions of cells that absolutely depend upon calcium to function.
Whether or not young people consume calcium fortified foods or drinks is not relevant if they aren't getting enough vitamin D to activate the production of the transporter that gets calcium out of the intestine and into the blood.
Calcium Citrate is the form your body can most easily recognize and use, and the Vitamin D plays such a crucial role in carrying Calcium from the intestines to the blood.
www.bioactivenutrients.com /CalciumCitrateVitaminD.html   (985 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate
Calcium citrate is one form of the essential mineral calcium.
Calcium is necessary for muscle contraction, nerve conduction, the beating of the heart, blood coagulation, glandular secretion, energy production and immune function.
Natural foods provide the best sources for calcium, but it might be necessary to use a supplement such as calcium citrate to meet the recommended daily amount of calcium.
www.cancernutritioncenter.com /calcium-citrate.htm   (294 words)

  
 calcium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium is often taken in supplement form in combination with vitamin D and magnesium.
And because calcium can inhibit the absorption of magnesium--an important healing mineral in its own right--many conditions, from depression to anxiety, should be treated with a calcium and magnesium combination.
Supplementing the diet with calcium as well as magnesium--another nutrient that may be depleted in insomnia sufferers--may ultimately lead to sounder slumber.
www.wholehealthmd.com /refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,884,00.html   (1434 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate & Vitamin D at the Lowest Prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium is fundamental to bone formation and one of the most important minerals in our body.
The body is able to absorb calcium with the help of Vitamin D. The fat-soluble Vitamin D has long been known for its involvement in mineral metabolism and bone growth.
Bone breakdown that occurs during calcium deficiency is controlled by the parathyroid glands located in the neck.
www.vaxa.com /calcium-citrate.cfm   (640 words)

  
 Nutritional Guide: Calcium Citrate Supplements
If dietary intake of calcium is insufficient, calcium supplements can provide special benefit to the bones at certain times in life, such as puberty or in early menopause.
Calcium in the form of calcium citrate does not require stomach hydrochloric acid for absorption.
Calcium supplements taken by a woman during pregnancy could have a lasting benefit for her child's blood pressure, new study findings suggest.
www.femhealth.com /CalciumCitrate.html   (888 words)

  
 Calcium Citrate / PMS
Previous reports have suggested that instability in Importance of Calcium may underlie the characteristics of premenstrual syndrome and that calcium supplementation may be an effective therapeutic method.
Symptoms were documented over 2 menstrual cycles, and participants were randomly assigned to receive 1200 mg of elemental calcium per day in the form of calcium citrate or placebo for 3 menstrual cycles.
Calcium supplementation is a simple and effective treatment in premenstrual syndrome.
www.calcium-citrate.net /calcium-in-pms.htm   (514 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Calcium Supplements (Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calcium supplements are taken by individuals who are unable to get enough calcium in their regular diet or who have a need for more calcium.
Calcium supplements may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care professional.
When you look for a calcium supplement, be sure the number of milligrams on the label refers to the amount of elemental calcium, and not to the strength of each tablet.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202108.html   (2582 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - NOW Calcium Citrate - With Trace Minerals! On sale now!
Of the two to three pounds of calcium contained in the average body, 99% is located in the bones and teeth.
Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth and is also required for blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve cells, and muscle contraction.
NOW Calcium Citrate is a readily digested and absorbed form of Calcium.
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 Calcium Citrate
Calcium is an important macromineral for all the organs.
Calcium is removed from bone to replenish bodily stores that can become deficient during times of stress and when calcium is not supplied from food sources in sufficient amounts.
Calcium is better absorbed when taken in repeated doses throughout the day.
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 Citracal® Calcium Citrate for Osteoporosis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
These calcium preparations differ in a number of ways, and research has shown that calcium citrate offers benefits that other calcium sources do not.
Unlike calcium carbonate, (the main ingredient in many other calcium supplements,) calcium citrate does not need stomach acid to be broken down, and has unsurpassed absorption even when it is taken on an empty stomach.
The manufacturers of calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate supplements recommend that their products be taken with meals in order to be used by the body.
www.citracal.com /citracal/citracal_aboutcitracal.aspx   (601 words)

  
 Citracal® Calcium Citrate for Osteoporosis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It may still be hard to meet the optimum level for calcium, and calcium supplements are an excellent way to close the gap.
Consider taking calcium citrate with vitamin D during the winter months or when daily exposure to sunshine is restricted.
Including calcium as part of a balanced, reduced-calorie diet can be a healthy, effective way to meet your weight loss goal.
www.citracal.com /osteoporosis/miriam_nelson_002.aspx   (505 words)

  
 Calcium/Magnesium (Citrate) - Cancer Nutrition Centers of America
Calcium and Magnesium work together to support the cardiovascular system and healthy bones.
Along with supporting bones and muscles, calcium is also important in the energy production process and supports proper immune function.
Calcium is found naturally in dairy products, collard greens, Chinese cabbage, mustard greens, broccoli, bok choy, tofu and sardines that still contain bones.
www.cancernutritioncenter.com /minerals/calcium-magnesium   (277 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - Solaray Calcium Citrate - Natural Citric Acid! On sale now!
The calcium in this product is bonded with natural citric acid and is specially formulated for people with insufficient stomach acid.Calcium and Vitamin D work so synergistically together, that I thought it best to cover them together rather than separately.
Calcium is of obvious importance to the human body as it comprises our bones, teeth, nails, hair, and is a vital mineral in maintaining a healthy body.
A good source of calcium and vitamin D together is whole milk.
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 Calcium Citrate
These double blind human trials concluded that the absorption rate of calcium citrate exceeds that of calcium carbonate by 2.5 times or 250%.
A 2 year study, the first of its kind, clearly demonstrated that early post-menopausal women taking supplements of calcium citrate daily avoided bone loss and stabilized their bone density.
Most people do not consume enough calcium in their daily diet, so calcium is one of the nutrients for which supplementation is highly recommended.
www.calcium-citrate.net   (261 words)

  
 Twinlab Calcium Citrate -- 60 Wafers - Vitacost
Calcium Citrate is an ionized, soluble and chelate form of calcium preferred by many health and nutritional experts.
It is often better absorbed than insoluble forms of calcium such as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.Calcium Citrate can be an enormous benefit to older people and people with greater calcium needs.* It is also less likely to cause constipation than some other forms of calcium.
In addition, each delicious calcium citrate wafer provides the added benefits of magnesium and vitamin D. Contains no milk products and are approved for milk allergy sensitive individuals.
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