Understanding the Benefits of Calcium Lactate

Bone health, muscle support, and fevers – especially in children – are just a few reasons why getting enough calcium in the body is so important. Our bodies pull calcium from various places, but the primary source (99%!) is from our bones. And since bones in our body are continuously remodeling, sufficient dietary intake is required throughout our lifespan.

There are many brands and varieties of calcium supplements, but calcium lactate is the most absorbable and fast-acting. For this read, we are focusing solely on understanding the benefits of calcium lactate.

What is calcium lactate?

Calcium lactate is a white or cream-colored, almost odorless food additive most often used to stabilize, thicken, flavor, firm, or leaven foods. Fun fact: calcium lactate is an ingredient in beer! Calcium lactate is also a main calcium source in calcium supplements. 

What are the health benefits?

There are dozens of potential health benefits to a calcium lactate supplement. First, it’s an essential part of the digestive, cardiovascular, and nervous systems and works to promote bone and muscle support. Another big perk- calcium lactate has been shown to keep fevers down or less severe.

Calcium and Bone Health

Calcium is the major component of our bones and teeth, which provides the skeleton’s strength and structure. People naturally lose bone mass or density as they age, especially women after menopause. Adequate calcium as part of a healthy diet, along with physical activity, is shown to reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. 

Calcium and Muscle Support

Ladies listen up: calcium lactate has been shown effective in relieving or diminishing menstrual cramps. It’s also known to help promote blood flow, assist in the movement of muscles, and relieve muscle twitching (think restless legs!). 

Calcium and Fevers

Our bodies need calcium to fight infections, and when fever strikes, our bodies use more calcium to reduce the fever. Therefore, supplementing with calcium lactate potentially decreases the body’s need to run a fever in the first place and also helps tremendously replenish the calcium used when the body does run a fever. 

Other potential health benefits of a calcium lactate supplement include support of normal functions of cells and cell membranes, increased nerve function, and help with the body’s blood clotting process. Studies on calcium lactate and its health benefits on the body are ongoing, and information on this topic should be reviewed regularly.

Do I need a calcium supplement?

While getting all the necessary dietary vitamins and nutrients organically is ideal, many people rely on supplements when they can’t get enough on their own. In fact, the USDA estimates that 30% of adult men and 60% of adult women do not consume enough calcium. 

Calcium lactate supplements offer a bonus ingredient: magnesium – a mineral crucial to the body’s function that helps, among other things, keep blood pressure regular, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady.

Tell me more about calcium lactate supplements!

Ask us about SP calcium lactate, sold in our office. Calcium Lactate is available in two convenient forms: tablets or powder. The powdered form can be incorporated into shakes or other beverages for those who have difficulties taking pills. 

*The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. You should always consult with your doctor before making any dietary changes.