FAQ
What is AlgaeCal?
AlgaeCal is a plant-based calcium supplement derived from a specific type of marine algae (Mesophyllum superpositum). Unlike traditional calcium supplements made from ground-up rocks (like calcium carbonate or calcium citrate), AlgaeCal provides a whole-food mineral complex that naturally contains all 13 essential bone-supporting minerals.
What is the difference between AlgaeCal (Basic) and AlgaeCal Plus?
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AlgaeCal Basic (90-capsule bottle): Contains the raw, plant-based algae mineral complex with added Vitamin D3. The daily serving size is 3 capsules, making a 90-capsule bottle a standard 30-day supply.
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AlgaeCal Plus (120-capsule bottle): Contains the same algae base but adds higher amounts of Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2-7, Vitamin C, and additional Magnesium. Its serving size is 4 capsules a day.
What are the main ingredients in the 90-capsule formula?
Every serving provides a bioavailable (easy-to-absorb) mineral matrix including:
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Trace Minerals: Naturally occurring Boron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Silicon, Strontium, and Selenium which mirror the composition of human bone tissue.
How does plant-based calcium compare to rock-based calcium?
Traditional calcium supplements are chemically extracted from limestone or marble. Your body struggles to recognize and digest rock, which can lead to unabsorbed calcium floating in your bloodstream. AlgaeCal is pre-digested by the plant, making it highly bioavailable and easier on your stomach.
What is the recommended daily dosage?
For optimal bone-health support, the clinical dosage is 3 capsules per day.
When and how should I take the capsules?
To get the most out of your supplement, follow these timing rules:
1. Split your dose: Throughout the day.
Do not take all 3 capsules at once. Your body can efficiently absorb only about 500 mg of calcium at a time. Take 1 capsule at three separate intervals (e.g., breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
2. Always take with food:During meals.
Take each capsule with a meal. Stomach acid produced during digestion is required to dissolve the plant minerals so they can be properly absorbed in your intestinal tract.
3. Separate from medications:2 to 4 hour buffer.
If you take thyroid medications, iron supplements, antacids, or certain antibiotics, wait at least 4 hours after taking your medication before taking an AlgaeCal capsule to avoid blocking absorption.
Does AlgaeCal cause constipation or bloating?
Most rock-based calcium supplements are notorious for causing gas and constipation because they lack balancing nutrients. Because AlgaeCal naturally contains magnesium (a natural muscle relaxant that draws water into the bowel) and is plant-based, human clinical trials have shown no negative gastrointestinal side effects when taken as directed.
Is AlgaeCal safe and FDA-compliant?
Yes. AlgaeCal has undergone multiple independent safety and toxicology studies. It has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA. Furthermore, every batch is independently lab-tested in the USA and Canada to ensure it is completely free from harmful heavy metals and microbial contaminants.
Is this product vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO?
AlgaeCal is entirely non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and wheat-free. The capsules themselves are made of vegetable cellulose, making them fully vegetarian.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
