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What is Calcium Gluconate?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is essential for the proper function of cells, for blood clotting, for muscle contraction, and for the transmission of nerve impulses from nerve endings to muscle fibers. Some people have too little calcium in the blood, a disorder known as hypocalcemia. The most common cause of hypocalcemia is vitamin D deficiency due to poor diet or lack of exposure to the sun. Adequate amounts of vitamin D are required for proper absorption of calcium.

Calcium gluconate is a mineral supplement. It is the form and source of calcium most widely used in the treatment of hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency in the blood, or abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency). Calcium gluconate is also used to treat Hyperkalemia, an elevated blood level of the electrolyte potassium. Extreme hyperkalemia is a medical emergency caused by potentially deadly abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia). In an execution by lethal injection, Hyperkalemia is intentionally brought about by using potassium chloride as the third and last of the drugs administered to cause death. Calcium supplementation through calcium gluconate does not lower potassium but decreases myocardial excitability, protecting against life threatening arrhythmias.

Calcium gluconate is calcium combined with glucose or blood sugar. This form of calcium is superior to calcium lactate but it only contains 9.3% calcium. It is also used to neutralize an overdose of magnesium sulfate, often given to pregnant women experiencing premature labor to slow or stop contractions. Excess magnesium sulfate can cause respiratory difficulty, for which calcium gluconate is the cure. Calcium gluconate in essence is but one form of the mineral calcium. Calcium gluconate is absorbed fairly well by the body, but not quite as well as calcium in its calcium citrate form. Whatever form you buy though, keep in mind that powder (including capsules) is better absorbed than hard pills.

What is Calcium Gluconate used for and who uses it?

Calcium Gluconate is commonly used as a dietary Calcium supplement and is occasionally prescribed in the treatment of hypocalcemia. While it is a very well-known fact that calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance, you may not realize that calcium regulates heart rhythm, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. Calcium can also lower blood pressure significantly up to 10 points, relieve insomnia, and irritability, and alleviate muscle cramping, especially in the lower extremities. In order to be used properly by the body, Calcium needs to be taken with magnesium. Magnesium assists in the formation of bone and teeth, and aids the absorption of calcium and potassium. Calcium stimulates the muscles of the body, while magnesium helps relax muscles.

This supplement is used to prevent or treat abnormally low blood calcium levels in people who do not get sufficient calcium from their diets. It may be used to help treat conditions linked to low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany). It may also be used in some patients to ensure they are getting enough calcium for their needs (e.g., women who are pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal, people taking certain medications such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone). Calcium plays a critical role in the body. It is necessary for normal functioning not just of bones but also of nerves, cells, and muscle as well. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones and making them more susceptible to injuries and fractures. Having the right amount of calcium is essential for building and keeping strong bones.

If the dietary intake of calcium is inadequate, calcium is withdrawn from the bones in the body in order to prevent a drop in blood calcium levels. Since people are unable to feel their bones getting weaker, the first symptom of osteoporosis which is breaking a bone is more often than not learned the hard way. Someone with severe osteoporosis can fracture a bone from a minor fall, a sneeze, walking, or even spontaneously. Contrary to popular belief that osteoporosis is only an older person's disease, truth is it can strike at any age, and even children are not immune to bone loss. The addition of a calcium supplement to the diet can protect bones from the negative effects produced by the loss of calcium. In addition to calcium, your body needs sufficient levels of magnesium for optimum health. Legumes, whole grains, nuts, and vegetables are all good dietary sources of magnesium. Magnesium is crucial to maintaining strong bones for two reasons: it regulates active calcium transport and assists the parathyroid gland in processing vitamin D. Also, the quality of your brain function relies upon sufficient levels of calcium and magnesium since these two essential minerals comprise most of the mineral content of the human brain, so adequate intake for both minerals can really be beneficial for our overall health.

Gel preparations of calcium gluconate are used to aid victims of hydrofluoric acid burns. Calcium gluconate is also used as a cardioprotective drug in hyperkalemia. Though it does not have a direct effect on lowering potassium levels in the blood, it reduces the excitability of cardiomyocytes thus lowering the likelihood of developing cardiac arrhythmias. Some studies have shown that the rate of colorectal cancer and prostate cancer is reduced when calcium intake is increased. Contrary to what was once believed, recent studies have shown that higher levels of calcium may also help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

How pure is your Calcium Gluconate?

This pharmaceutical grade Calcium Gluconate is assayed by the manufacturer as 99.2% pure product (normal range 98.0 to 102.0%). You will receive a double sealed labeled bulk polyethylene bag containing this white powder product. It contains no fillers, taste additives, or anti-caking agents. The remaining 0.8% by weight are inactive byproducts of the extraction.

What is the daily suggested dose of Calcium Gluconate?

The recommended calcium intake for adults varies between 500 to 1300 milligrams daily, depending upon age and individual needs. Elemental Calcium refers to the amount of Calcium in each compound. The amount of elemental Calcium in a compound influence the effectiveness of the Calcium supplement.

Because Calcium Gluconate is 9.3% elemental calcium, taking 1 gram or 1000 milligrams of Calcium Gluconate powder in a single dose will yield 93 milligrams elemental calcium. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Calcium Gluconate here.

Adequate Calcium Intakes for Children and Adults (mg/day):
1-3 years 500 mg
4-8 years 800 mg
9-13 years 1,300 mg
14-18 years 1,300 mg
19-50 years 1,000 mg
50+ years 1,200 mg

Again since this Calcium Gluconate bulk powder contains 9.3% elemental calcium it will be necessary for you to consider this fact if you are attempting to dose this product according to your elemental calcium supplementation needs. Most physicians, however, recommend that regardless of your daily dose requirements for Calcium Gluconate you should not take more than 600 milligrams Calcium Gluconate in a single dose, and without the advice and/or consent of your physician you should not take more than 1.8 grams Calcium Gluconate per day. Talk to your physician or pharmacist about Calcium Gluconate dosing if you have questions or concerns about this product.

Precautions and Potential side effects of Calcium Gluconate

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects and a very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, in the event you experience a rare allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, or hives, immediately stop using calcium gluconate and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects likely to occur if used without the right dosage or recommendation from a doctor include nausea or vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, dry mouth or increased thirst, and increased urination. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these occur so you can be advised accordingly.

The information at Purebulk.com is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use any dietary supplement as a replacement for conventional care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Calcium Gluconate is used in the following Proprietary Formulas

Giant Mega Mass 4000 (Weider), Muscle Builder (Weider), Liquid Multi Vita-Mineral (Trace Minerals), Liquid Coral Calcium Extra (Trace Minerals), Osteo Calm (Natural Vitality), Natural Calm Plus Calcium (Natural Vitality), Liquid Multi (Country Life), Calcium Xpress (Promax), Liquid Calcium-Magnesium (LifeTime), Ionic-Fizz Super D Calcium Plus (Pure Essence), SizeOn (Gaspari Nutrition), Plazmosis (Genetic Breakthrough Nutrition), Kre-Generator (All American EFX), Dualtabs (Twinlab), Liquid Coral Calcium (Utrition)

References & Further Research

Calcium Supplementation Modifies the Relative Amounts of Bile Acids in Bile and Affects Key Aspects of Human Colon Physiology
Use of calcium supplements has increased dramatically in recent years yet little is known about the effect of calcium supplementation on colon physiology. with respect to colon cancer, results achieved suggest a protective effect of calcium supplementation against this disease.

Role of Calcium in Preserving the Skeletal Health of Aging Women
During the years from adolescence through senescence, the skeleton passes through identifiable phases: consolidation, maturity, menopause, and senescence. Physicians must prescribe calcium only after learning what is needed for a particular woman's skeletal health by determining that woman's stage of skeletal development and approximate calcium intake; if intake is insufficient, it should be adjusted to the level appropriate at that stage.

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