Calcium Citrate. Calcium citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid.
This guide explains its use, the label, the available evidence and the main precautions.
Calcium Citrate – What Is It?
Calcium citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid.
Where is it used?
It is used in bone-support products and may be convenient when more flexibility around meals is needed.
What should I look for on the label?
Look at elemental calcium per serving.
What do we know from the available evidence?
It is not inherently better than calcium carbonate for everyone.
Safety & Precautions
Excessive calcium intake is undesirable and may interact with medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it necessary for everyone?
No. Its usefulness depends on the specific goal and actual need.
2. Is it better because it is more specialized?
Not necessarily.
In Brief
Calcium Citrate is assessed by its form, dose and actual purpose of use.