After age 40, people tend to lose 1% of their bone density each year. Women typically lose even more in the 5 years following menopause — so it is possible for them to lose fully half of their peak bone density. For those over age 50 (women and men), 80% of broken bones are caused by bone loss. The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men in that age group will suffer an osteoporosis fracture.

Yes. Traditional calcium supplements — even those with added vitamin D — only slow annual bone loss a little. Studies often compare calcium supplements with a placebo and inaccurately call this an increase in BMD. In reality, the increase is relative to the placebo which is losing bone. The real effect in nearly all calcium-supplement studies is to slow annual bone loss by a small amount.

AlgaeCal Plus increases bone mineral density outright in older adults. And the results are even better when integrated with Strontium Boost (see below). Human intervention studies show annual increases of 1% or more in 65-year-olds. And a 7-year study indicates these gains are linear, continuing year after year.

To maximize bone-building, take 4 capsules of AlgaeCal Plus per day. (This was the dosage that led to the most significant bone-density increases in clinical trials).

We recommend splitting the daily 4 capsule dose into 2 servings of 2 capsules throughout the day, as our bodies can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time. Please advise patients to take AlgaeCal Plus with food for best absorption.

As many plants can contain trace amounts of lead, every lot of AlgaeCal is tested for heavy metals, bacteria, molds, and more to ensure safety. A daily dose of AlgaeCal Plus is well under the US Pharmacopeia (USP) safety standards of 5 mcg lead per day and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) of under 6 mcg per day. AlgaeCal Plus is made in an FDA-inspected, GMP-certified facility where the highest standards are maintained.

Yes. Although the raw algae are ground into a powder, the whole nutrient profile remains intact. The calcium in AlgaeCal is not extracted or isolated from the algae. In fact, on the permit issued to us by Health Canada, they classify AlgaeCal’s source material as “whole”.

AlgaeCal is a South American marine algae species, Mesophyllum superpositum. This kiwi-fruit sized algae is sustainably hand harvested in the Atlantic ocean, sun dried, then milled into a powder. There is no extraction process or additives used – just pure whole food calcium and minerals coming from a living plant.

AlgaeCal powder is the foundational ingredient in our products, AlgaeCal and AlgaeCal Plus. AlgaeCal powder contains 13 known essential bone supporting minerals: calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, nickel, silica, copper, vanadium, potassium, zinc, boron, selenium, and strontium. The superfood mineral combination naturally found in AlgaeCal has been clinically supported to increase bone density in adults.

AlgaeCal Plus has been shown to be safe with no added cardiovascular risk in three human intervention studies where a panel of blood tests was measured.

Some studies of traditional calcium supplements used up to 1200 mg with no supporting minerals. AlgaeCal’s daily dosage is just 720 mg, allowing diet to supply the remainder. Our AlgaeCal Plus formula provides vitamin K2 (MK-7), which helps steer calcium deposition toward bone, rather than soft tissues such as arteries.

Unlike traditional, rock-derived calcium supplements, AlgaeCal does not cause adverse side effects such as kidney stones or arterial calcification. AlgaeCal is a natural, plant-sourced calcium that is easy to absorb, similar to calcium 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 these foods also supply other minerals, which help transfer the calcium directly into bones rather than soft tissues like arteries, kidneys, and eyes.

Additional magnesium and boron plus vitamins K2 (MK-7) and D3 are added to AlgaeCal Plus to optimize absorption and transport calcium to the bone rather than soft tissues. All of these factors translate to efficient absorption and placement into bone tissue.

AlgaeCal is also safer as 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, yet only slow bone loss.

After promising in-vitro results and hundreds of user testimonials, the AlgaeCal team knew they were onto something. Substantiating these results required a significant research investment, which AlgaeCal’s owner decided to make although he couldn’t be sure of the outcome.

A third-party research organization was employed to independently conduct these studies. The results were subject to peer review before being published in respected publications. Scrutiny is especially high for landmark results, such as those found in these studies. Nonetheless, the level of evidence was considered so strong that the most recent 7-year study won the Charles A. Ragus Award for Best Original Research Paper of 2016 as presented by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition (JACN).

All AlgaeCal products undergo stability testing where they are exposed to a variety of environmental factors such as light, humidity, and extreme temperatures to establish their shelf life. There is no cause for concern when it comes to temperatures found in our product warehouse, during shipping to you, or in your practice.