AlgaeCal Plus Plant-Based Calcium
AlgaeCal Plus is a plant-based calcium supplement made from AlgaeCal, a red marine algae (Lithothamnion superpositum) hand-harvested on the coast of South America. Instead of calcium from crushed rock, it provides calcium in a whole-food algae matrix with 13 naturally occurring minerals, then adds magnesium, boron and vitamins D3, K2 and C to support bone strength as part of a balanced diet and regular exercise.*
Key Ingredients
Per 2-capsule serving (the daily amount of 4 capsules doubles these):
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Calcium (AlgaeCal, Lithothamnion superpositum): 360 mg (720 mg daily)
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Magnesium (magnesium oxide and AlgaeCal): 175 mg (350 mg daily)
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 20 mcg, 800 IU (1,600 IU daily)
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Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7): 50 mcg (100 mcg daily)
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Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate): 25 mg (50 mg daily)
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Boron (boron glycinate): 1.5 mg (3 mg daily)
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Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (vegetarian capsule), magnesium stearate (vegetable grade), microcrystalline cellulose
How to Take It
Take 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 capsules with dinner, 4 capsules a day. One bottle is a 30-day supply. If capsules are hard to swallow, open them and mix the tasteless powder into yogurt, applesauce or a smoothie (not a very hot liquid).
What Makes It Different
Most calcium supplements are calcium carbonate from limestone. AlgaeCal Plus gets its calcium from a living plant source and pairs it with the nutrients bones use alongside calcium: magnesium, boron, D3 to help absorb calcium, and K2 to help direct it. It is vegetarian, non-GMO and free of dairy, soy, gluten and wheat.*
Warning: Individuals taking anticoagulant drugs such as Coumadin or Heparin should avoid vitamin K supplements unless otherwise directed by a physician. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, have a medical condition or are taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many capsules of AlgaeCal Plus do I take a day?
4 capsules, split into 2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner. Take them with a meal or a substantial snack.
Why split the daily serving?
The body absorbs calcium best in smaller amounts. Two servings of 360 mg across the day work better than one large dose.
How long does one bottle last?
30 days. Each bottle holds 120 capsules, which is 30 days at 4 capsules a day.
Can I take AlgaeCal Plus with blood thinners?
Talk to your doctor first. It contains 100 mcg of vitamin K2 daily, which can interfere with warfarin (Coumadin) and similar medications.
How is AlgaeCal Plus different from regular calcium?
Its calcium comes from red algae, not crushed rock. It also adds magnesium, boron, D3, K2 and vitamin C in one formula, so you do not need separate products for those nutrients.
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.
Suggested Use / Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules twice daily with meals (4 caps per day) to support bone strength.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Amount Per Serving:
Vitamin C ... 25 mg (as Calcium Ascorbate)
Vitamin D ... 20 mcg (800 IU) (as Cholecalciferol)
Calcium ... 360 mg (as AlgaeCal®, Lithothamnion superpositum)
Magnesium ... 175 mg (as Magnesium Oxide & AlgaeCal®, Lithothamnion superpositum)
Boron ... 1.5 mg (as Boron Glycinate)
Vitamin K2 ... 50 mcg (as Menaquinone-7)
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (vegetarian capsule), magnesium stearate (vegetable grade), microcrystalline cellulose.
Warnings
Individuals taking anticoagulant drugs such as Coumadin or Heparin should avoid Vitamin K supplements unless otherwise directed by a physician. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, have a medical condition or are taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children.
