calcium
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate produced by mixing lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. Calcium lactate is not, however, considered a dairy product, so those with dairy allergies should be safe. It is easily soluble in water and has a slightly sour taste
Elemental Percentage
13%
Bioavailability
30%
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calcium lactate facts
- The chemical formula for calcium lactate is Ca(C3H5O3)2
- Used as a firming agent in canned fruits and vegetables, and as a sequestrant in processed cheese and other dairy products.
- It can be found in dairy products and fermented foods, such as cheese and yogurt, however when taken as a supplement it usually does not contain any dairy
- Used to improve texture, stabilize emulsions and to prevent coagulation.
Sources
- made by mixing lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
Health Benefits
- development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth
- helps in the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nerves
- necessary for the blood clotting process
- studies have shown that a diet rich in calcium may be associated with lower body weight and a reduced risk of obesity
- calcium intake can help to prevent osteoporosis
Reactions with other Vitamins
- Vitamin D helps absorption
- Magnesium works with calcium – you need both
- Calcium can interfere with the absorption of iron and Zinc – take calcium and zinc or iron supplements at different times of the day
- may interact with blood pressure medications and blood thinners. It’s best to consult with a doctor before taking these medications and calcium supplements together.
Recommended Dietary Allowance
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is “the amount of an essential nutrient, as a vitamin or mineral, that has been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences as adequate to meet the average daily nutritional needs of most healthy persons according to age group and sex.” –- dictionary.com
We used the RDA for calcium from the National Institutes of Health – Office of Dietary Supplements listed below.
|
Age |
Male Daily |
|
0-6 months |
200 mg |
|
7-12 months |
260 mg |
|
1-3 years |
700 mg |
|
4-8 years |
1000 mg |
|
9-18 years |
1300 mg |
|
19-50 years |
1000 mg |
|
51-70 years |
1000 mg |
|
71+ years |
1200 mg |
|
Age |
Female Daily |
|
0-6 months |
200 mg |
|
7-12 months |
260 mg |
|
1-3 years |
700 mg |
|
4-8 years |
1000 mg |
|
9-18 years |
1300 mg |
|
19-50 years |
1000 mg |
|
51+ years |
1200 mg |
| Life Stage | Age | RDA |
| Pregnancy | 13-19 years | 1300 mg |
| Pregnancy | 20+ years | 1000 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 13-19 years | 1300 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 20+ years | 1000 mg |