Citrate-rich calcium-magnesium supplement and uses thereof
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsCharles Y. C. Pak, Khashayar Sakhaee, Orson W. Moe
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Abstract
Disclosed is an effervescent preparation of calcium and magnesium with additional citric acid in a defined ratio. Also disclosed is the use of these compositions to raise cardioprotective citrate and magnesium in serum to help prevent heart attacks from calcium supplements, and to provide bioavailable calcium and magnesium to prevent osteoporosis-related fractures and low blood magnesium from the use of proton pump inhibitors.
Claims8
A method for suppressing parathyroid function and increasing calcium and magnesium absorption in an animal at risk of fragility fractures and magnesium deficiency, the method comprising:
- administering to the animal a therapeutically effective dose of a composition comprising a mixture comprising:
- from about 250 mg calcium to about 600 mg of calcium,
- from about 70 mg magnesium to about 175 mg of magnesium,
- at least 20 meq of citrate excess, and
- at least 50 meq of total soluble citrate,
- wherein the Ca/citrate molar ratio is from 0.4 to 0.7
- wherein the magnesium is magnesium citrate,
- wherein the mixture is in the form of a powder that is dissolved in water prior to administration and wherein the powder completely dissolves in water within 2 minutes of adding water.
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