Calcium Citrate USP
Calcium citrate USP is a form of calcium that is readily absorbed by the body and is used as a dietary supplement to increase calcium intake.
Uses:
Supplementing calcium intake:
Calcium citrate is used to help prevent or treat low calcium levels, especially in people who don’t get enough calcium from their diet.
Treating conditions related to low calcium:
It can be used to treat osteoporosis (bone loss), rickets, and other conditions caused by calcium deficiency.
Preventing kidney stones:
Citrate, which is part of calcium citrate, can help prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones.
Potential cancer prevention:
Some studies suggest that calcium citrate may have chemopreventive effects against colon and other cancers.