| Product name | Calcium glycerophosphate powder |
| Other names | GIVOCAL, CaGP, Calcium glycerylphosphate, Calcium 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl phosphate, Glycerophosphoric Acid Calcium Salt, Prelief, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, mono(dihydrogen phosphate) calcium salt (1:1) |
| CAS Number | 27214-00-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H7CaO6P |
| Molecualr Weight | 210.135 |
| Solubility in water | Soluble (20g/l at 25 ℃) |
| Specifications | 99% |
| Appearance/color | White or almost white powder, hygroscopic. |
| Benefits | food acid reducer, teeth health, calcium supplements |
| Dosage | 230mg per day |
What is calcium glycerophosphate?
According to the definition of United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Calcium Glycerophosphate is a mixture, in variable proportions, of calcium (RS)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphate and calcium 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl phosphate, which may be hydrated.
Calcium Glycerophosphate contains NLT 18.6% and NMT 19.4% of calcium (Ca), calculated on the dried basis. To be specific, the commercial quantity of calcium glycerophosphate is a mixture of calcium b-, and D-, and L-a-glycerophosphate.
Benefits of calcium glycerophosphate
calcium glycerophosphate is widely used in beverages, toothpaste, supplements and dairy products for its various benefits. what is calcium glycerophosphate good for exactly? The three key benefits can be summarized as below: interstitial cystitis support, tooth health, and a source of calcium element.
calcium glycerophosphate for healthy teeth
Calcium glycerophosphate is often used in toothpaste formula to improve oral health.
A study found that supplementation with this mineral significantly increased the phosphorus content of dental biofilm, which in turn enhanced its pH. The final results showed reduced demineralization, as well as a reduction in cavities among the study subjects.
As a supplement, Prelief is AkPharma’s brand name for calcium glycerophosphate. It is available on Amazon, Walmart, and other online supplement stores across the globe.
Calcium glycerophosphate is the primary active ingredient in Prelief® (magnesium stearate also included in the supplement facts panel). Studies have found that calcium glycerophosphate can significantly reduce the urge to urinate, as well as minimize the discomfort experienced after consuming highly acidic foods and beverages. Calcium glycerophosphate is proved to reduce the acid content of jarred tomato sauce by 60% and coffee by 95%.
Calcium Glycerophosphate is the main ingredient in Desert Harvest supplement in 120 Capsules (230 mg per capsule).
Other ingredients include organic aloe vera powder, and silicon dioxide are also shown in the supplement facts panel.
- Acid reducing.
- Removes up to 95% of Acid in Food & Drinks.
- Reduces Food Related Bladder & Digestive discomfort;
- Interstitial Cystitis
In addition, a branded calcium glycerophosphate ingredient GIVOCAL™ from Isaltis is used by many supplement brands, mainly as a calcium source.
Calcium glycerophosphate dosage
Some supplements use 230mg Calcium glycerophosphate per day (1 capsule), and some lists as 130 mg calcium 100mg glycerophosphate daily (2 caplets). In fact, these dosings are the same, 230mg per day. It will be safe with this available dosing.
For best results, please take Calcium glycerophosphate before your meals.
