NOW Foods, Calcium Lactate, 250 Tablets

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  • SKU: 733739012609
  • Made In: USA
  • Serving: 3 tablets
  • Expire Date: Aug 2030
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Frequently Asked Questions

Calcium Lactate is a dietary supplement that provides calcium in the form of calcium lactate, a calcium salt derived from lactic acid.

Calcium supports:
Strong bones and teeth.
Normal muscle contraction.
Nerve signaling.
Normal blood clotting.
Cellular signaling and other essential body functions.

Calcium is necessary for muscle contraction, but calcium supplements are unlikely to resolve cramps unless inadequate calcium intake or a related medical issue contributes to them.

Yes, adequate calcium intake is important for maintaining bone strength and density. However, supplementation is most useful when dietary calcium intake is insufficient; it cannot guarantee the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.

Calcium begins to be absorbed after ingestion, but improvements in bone health occur over months or longer. You may not feel any immediate effects, especially if you were already getting enough calcium.

Neither is universally better. Calcium carbonate contains more elemental calcium by weight and is best absorbed when taken with food. Calcium lactate contains less elemental calcium by weight but is soluble and can be absorbed under a range of digestive conditions. The best option depends on your diet, digestive health, and calcium requirements.

The manufacturer's label lists:
Calcium lactate: 1,962 mg per 3-tablet serving.
Elemental calcium: 255 mg per 3-tablet serving.
Elemental calcium per tablet: approximately 85 mg.
Always distinguish elemental calcium from the weight of the calcium compound.