INCREASE Bone Density

AlgaeCal has pioneered the multi-nutrient approach to bone health, has supported its effectiveness with clinical studies, and guarantees stronger bones as measured by DEXA, making us the leader in natural bone health since 2002.

We are firm believers in the power of nature and the veracity of good science. AlgaeCal is proud to be the first company to popularize a plant as a calcium source in a world of limestone calcium supplements.

Some medications and supplements require separation from AlgaeCal Plus to limit any potential interactions. For example, thyroid medication, antacids, and certain antibiotics should be taken at least 4 hours from both AlgaeCal Plus. Vitamin K, including the vitamin K2 in AlgaeCal Plus, may interfere with certain anticoagulant drugs and should be avoided unless otherwise directed by a physician.

Always check with your doctor for details about possible interactions between AlgaeCal products and your medications.

Unlike traditional, rock-derived calcium supplements, AlgaeCal has no adverse side effects such as kidney stones or arterial calcification. AlgaeCal is a natural, plant-sourced calcium that is easy for your body to absorb. It’s similar to calcium you get from eating vegetables such as broccoli, kale and peas. Some studies have shown that calcium from food sources does not increase soft tissue calcification because foods that naturally contain calcium also supply other minerals, which helps transfer the calcium directly into your bones rather than soft tissues like arteries, kidneys and eyes.

Additional magnesium, boron, vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 are added into AlgaeCal Plus to optimize absorption and transport to the bone rather than soft tissues. All these factors translate to efficient absorption and placement into bone tissue. AlgaeCal is also much safer for you because it is more effective at a lower dose. At 720 mg per day of calcium, AlgaeCal Plus is increasing bone density in adults. Compare that to regular calcium supplements that have been studied at 1200 mg per day – and only slow bone loss.

The vast majority of people who experience gastrointestinal side effects from regular calcium supplements have no issue with AlgaeCal. These stomach troubles usually derive from consuming rock-source calcium, which our bodies are not designed to digest. Plant calcium contains a variety of balancing minerals including magnesium, which make it more easily digested. We recommend that you split your daily dose into breakfast and dinner time. Taking AlgaeCal with food increases absorption and reduces chances of any gastrointestinal issues.

AlgaeCal Plus, AlgaeCal Basic, and Strontium Boost all use soft capsules which are ¾” long and easy to swallow. If you do have trouble swallowing them, the two-part capsules can be pulled apart. You can then sprinkle the tasteless powder into your favorite drinks and food.

We recommend semi-solid foods such as smoothies, applesauce or yogurt and avoiding hot drinks as temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit may reduce the potency of the vitamins C, D, and K2. Please note that the AlgaeCal powder is only partially water soluble due to the many natural minerals and therefore does not dissolve completely in liquid.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only approves medications. Since AlgaeCal is a completely natural supplement, it’s simply not possible for AlgaeCal to have FDA approval. In saying that, AlgaeCal is registered with the FDA under GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe). GRAS status means a food ingredient is deemed safe by a qualified panel of experts.

We understand that more people are adopting a vegan lifestyle and take this into consideration when formulating and sourcing our products. However, we have not found a high-quality, vegan vitamin D source at this time. So while AlgaeCal Basic and AlgaeCal Plus are vegetarian, they are not considered vegan. The source for our vitamin D3 is from lanolin (wool wax). Although no animals are harmed during this process, it is considered an animal product.

AlgaeCal Plus does not contain any shellfish – only calcium, minerals from organic algae and added vitamins. Many of our customers have shellfish allergies and take AlgaeCal safely with no adverse reactions. That being said, for any severe allergies we do advise consulting with your doctor/allergist for their best recommendation.

AlgaeCal is only available online because we want to make AlgaeCal accessible to as many people as possible - worldwide - while upholding our high standards. To be completely honest, we wouldn’t have the resources and capacity to do this worldwide if our products were made available in stores. By having customers purchase directly from us, we’re also able to set them up for bone health success by providing them with resources specific to their needs and answering their questions, whether they be about how to take AlgaeCal or about bone health in general!