BoneJuvenate: Calcium Supplement Types

Types of Calcium Supplements:
There Advantages and Disadvantages


TYPES	ADVANTAGES	DISADVANATGES
Microcystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate 25% Calcium	Well absorbed calciumsource Complete bone food	None
Citrate 24% Calcium	Well absorbed Reduces risk to kidney stones Adsorbed by those with poor digestion	Not a complete bone food
Aspartate 20% Calcium	Well absorbed	Not a complete bone food
Amino Acid Chelate 10-20% Calcium	Well absorbed	Not a complete bone food Often incorrectly made as a soy blend
Ascorbate 10% Calcium	Well absorbed Non-acidic vitamin C	Not a complete bone food
Lactate 15% Calcium	Well absorbed	Not a complete bone food May contain milk and/or yeast by-products Made from fermentation of molases, whey, starch, or sugar with calcium cardonate
Carbonate 40% Calcium	Cheapest source of calcium	Not a complete bone food May be malabsorbed by those with poor stomach digestion Antacid effect, interferes with digestion, causes gas
Bone Meal 39% Calcium	Contains multiple minerals needed for bone	May contain high lead, arsenic, cadmium, etc Organic constituents substantially destroyed leading to reduced effectiveness