Description
Calcium citrate is a calcium salt obtained as a byproduct in the synthesis of citric acid. Calcium citrate is helpful as a dietary supplement for people who cannot tolerate calcium-rich foods, such as dairy, or who cannot meet their recommended daily intake of calcium from diet alone.
Calcium citrate is typically taken in capsule form as a dietary supplement.
industrial Calcium citrate is a food additive designated as E 333. It is also used in the food and beverage industries as an emulsifier and preservative, and in the pharmaceutical industry in diuretics and as a mucoactive agent in expectorants.
safety Calcium citrate is safe for most people, but dosage should not exceed 2,500 milligrams per day. Side effects are rare, but stomach upset and constipation have been reported. Consult a health care practitioner before using calcium citrate powder if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or have a history of parathyroid gland disorder, kidney disease or hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood).
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