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 Calcium Citrate Malate  

What is Calcium Citrate Malate?     

Calcium citrate-malate is a complex salt compound formed by the reaction of calcium carbonate with citric acid and malic acid in a specific molar ratio. It features high solubility, high biological absorption and utilization, and a pleasant flavor. Its calcium content can reach 20%-23%, and its solubility is significantly enhanced under acidic conditions, while exhibiting minimal inhibition of iron absorption. This substance has been widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Feature

High Absorption and Bioavailability: CCM's calcium absorption rate is 2-3 times that of traditional calcium carbonate. Its solubility is unaffected by gastric acid secretion, ensuring stable absorption even in elderly individuals with low gastric acid levels. Citric acid and malic acid inhibit the precipitation of insoluble calcium salts in the intestine, maintaining the soluble state of calcium ions and potentially promoting passive diffusion via cellular bypass pathways.

Targeted Bone Deposition and Reduced Loss: The organic acids in this complex optimize the targeted deposition of calcium in bones, improving bone density. Its metabolites help to slightly alkalize body fluids, reducing urinary calcium loss due to high-protein diets and maximizing calcium retention.

Synergistic Mineral Absorption and Low Gastrointestinal Irritation: CCM promotes the simultaneous absorption of divalent minerals such as iron and zinc, avoiding competitive inhibition between ions. Its pH-neutral nature and high solubility prevent local irritation to the gastric mucosa, causing virtually no constipation, bloating, or other common side effects of traditional calcium supplements.

Applications

High-efficiency calcium supplements: A preferred ingredient in calcium supplements (tablets, capsules, oral liquids), suitable for infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with insufficient gastric acid secretion. Used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency-related diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets in children, with clinical efficacy significantly superior to inorganic calcium.

Food fortification applications: Widely added to liquid or acidic foods such as fruit juices, dairy products, sports drinks, and solid beverages. Its high solubility does not alter the product's color or flavor. Used in calcium-fortified bread, biscuits, and other baked goods, avoiding binding with phytic acid in flour and affecting absorption.

Foods for special medical purposes: A high-quality calcium source for complete nutritional formulas, infant formula, and enteral nutrition preparations for specific diseases, meeting the high absorption needs of high-risk groups. Suitable for special nutritional support for patients with kidney disease and others requiring precise control of calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

Functional foods and animal nutrition: An ideal calcium source in innovative dosage forms such as functional candies and jellies, achieving high-content addition. As a calcium additive in pet food and livestock feed, improving calcium bioavailability and animal bone health.

Product Parameters

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