Algas calcareas

Algas calcareas, also known as AlgaeCal, is a plant-based dietary supplement derived from Lithothamnion superpositum, a red marine algae native to South America. It is a source of calcium, magnesium, and other trace minerals. Several studies have shown safety and improvement in bone density.[1][2]

Background

Algas calcareas was first found by Marcos Norman to reduce fusion temperatures in steel manufacturing. Norman then left Morris Kwugsem International to begin a study on South American marine algae that has lasted for 29 years.[3]

Research

Calcium supplements derived from marine algae may have higher bioavailability than typical supplementation forms such as calcium carbonate, potentially leading to better outcomes on bone density. However, most studies focus on beneficial effects in animals, with more independent research needed to establish efficacy of algae-based calcium over other calcium supplements in humans. Consumption of calcium derived from marine organisms can be used to supplement daily calcium intakes but may not be sufficient for treating deficiency.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Marone, Palma Ann; Yasmin, Taharat; Gupta, Ramesh C.; Bagchi, Manashi (June 8, 2010). "Safety and toxicological evaluation of AlgaeCal (AC), a novel plant-based calcium supplement". Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods. 20 (6): 334–344. doi:10.3109/15376516.2010.490966. ISSN 1537-6524. PMID 20528255. S2CID 19176846.
  2. ^ Kaats, Gilbert R.; Preuss, Harry G.; Stohs, Sidney; Perricone, Nicholas (February 17, 2016). "A 7-Year Longitudinal Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of a Vitamin/Mineral Enhanced Plant-Sourced Calcium Supplement". Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 35 (2): 91–99. doi:10.1080/07315724.2015.1090357. ISSN 0731-5724. PMID 26885697. S2CID 27473311.
  3. ^ "AlgaeCal - Natural Calcium Supplements To Increase Bone Density".
  4. ^ Xu, Yangli; Ye, Jian; Zhou, Deqing; Su, Laijin (2020-10-28). "Research progress on applications of calcium derived from marine organisms" (PDF). Scientific Reports. 10 (1) 18425. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-75575-8. ISSN 2045-2322. PMC 7595125. PMID 33116162. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
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