EL CAL-M

ELCAL-M is an innovative form of calcium developed by Expert Health Solutions. The company launched this mineral complex in 2008, seeking to improve the existing malates on the market by maximizing the elemental metal potential for the malate ligand. Because each molecule of malic acid has two carboxyl groups instead of one, a calcium ion can be attached at each carboxyl site—effectively doubling the amount of calcium obtained from the malate complex.

Calcium citrate malate (CCM) is a water-soluble calcium supplement. It is the calcium salt of citric acid and malic acid. Calcium citrate malate’s bioavailability stems from its water solubility and its method of dissolution. When dissolved, it releases calcium ions and a calcium citrate complex. Calcium ions are absorbed directly into intestinal cells, and the citrate complex enters the body through paracellular absorption. CCM has been shown to facilitate calcium retention and bone accrual in children and adolescents. In adults, it effectively promotes the consolidation and maintenance of bone mass. In conjunction with vitamin D, CCM also decreases bone fracture risk in the elderly, slows the rate of bone loss in old age, and is of benefit to the health and well-being of postmenopausal women. CCM is exceptional in that it confers many unique benefits that go beyond bone health. CCM can be consumed with or without food and delivers a significant nutritional benefit to individuals of all ages.

Chelating* calcium to malic acid enhances bioavailability and solubility, delivering an important mineral with the energy-enhancing power of the fruit acid.
*chelating- Means to combine (a metal ion) with a chemical compound to form a ring.

How many tablets does one pack of ELCAL-M tablet contain?
It contains 30 tablets per pack. It is recommended to take 2 tablets per day.

What other lifestyle changes can I make to improve my bone health?
Most experts recommend that you: 1) Engage in regular exercise (three or more times weekly) 2) Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol 3) Talk to your health care provider about bone health 4) Have a bone density test done regularly.

Some Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)* levels are above 100%, is this safe?
Certain vitamins are very safe at levels tens or even hundreds of times the RDA, whereas for others the safety level is much closer to the RDA. For this reason every vitamin and mineral needs to considered on an individual basis in terms of its upper safe level.

*The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is the amount of a vitamin or mineral which has been calculated to help prevent basic deficiency states in the general population. However, certain vitamins and minerals at optimal levels, above the RDA, have consistently been shown to have positive benefits in specific areas of health.