Comparing E333 - Calcium citrates vs E352I - Calcium malate
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Does calcium citrate cause constipation?
At the small amounts used in foods (E333), it’s unlikely to cause constipation; at supplement doses, some people may experience it, but calcium citrate is generally less constipating than calcium carbonate.
Which is better for osteoporosis calcium citrate or carbonate?
Both can help if total calcium and vitamin D intake are adequate; calcium citrate is better absorbed (especially with low stomach acid) and gentler on the gut, while carbonate has more elemental calcium per tablet, costs less, but is more likely to cause constipation and should be taken with food.
Is calcium citrate the same as calcium?
No—calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid (E333) that supplies calcium; “calcium” refers to the elemental mineral itself.
What is the difference between calcium and calcium citrate?
Calcium is the elemental nutrient, whereas calcium citrate is a compound that delivers calcium bound to citrate (about 21–24% calcium by weight) and is used as a food additive (E333) and in supplements; the citrate form is more soluble and well absorbed.
Can calcium citrate cause constipation?
At food-use levels it’s unlikely; at supplement doses it can in some people, though it tends to cause less constipation than calcium carbonate.
What is calcium citrate malate?
Calcium citrate malate is a mixed calcium salt of citric and malic acids used as a calcium source in foods and supplements. It is related to but distinct from E352i (calcium malate), which contains only malate.
What is calcium citrate malate made from?
It is typically made by neutralizing citric and malic acids (often produced by fermentation) with a mineral calcium source such as calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
What is calcium malate made from?
Calcium malate (E352i) is made by neutralizing malic acid—usually produced by microbial fermentation of sugars—with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
Calcium citrate malate where is it sourced from?
The citric and malic acids are commonly produced by microbial fermentation of sugars, while the calcium comes from mineral sources like limestone (calcium carbonate); it’s manufactured in many countries.
How calcium malate affects stomach acid?
As a salt of a weak organic acid, it has little acid-neutralizing effect compared with calcium carbonate. Its calcium is absorbed well even when stomach acid is low.