Open AccessReviewing the Analeptic Activity of Calcium Citrate Malate
Author(s) -
Bharat Kwatra,
Chelsea Rumao,
Hiya Abrol,
Ishika Gulati,
Pankaj Pradeep,
Srashti Bajpai
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0976-044X
DOI - 10.47583/ijpsrr.2021.v70i02.036
Subject(s) - achlorhydria , calcium , fortification , citric acid , bioavailability , chemistry , medicine , endocrinology , food science , pharmacology , stomach
Calcium Citrate Malate’s (CCM) health benefits were patented over three decades ago. It is involved in calcium retention, in childrenand adolescents. In adulthood, it is seen to promote the maintenance of bone health. In conjunction with vitamin D, CCM alsodecreases the risk of bone fracture in aged people and ensures that postmenopausal women’s health is made better. CCM, unlikeother supplements, does not need to be taken along with a meal and is seen to deliver benefits to individuals of any age group. CCMis usually used when the person has achlorhydria where the gastric acid secretion is reduced and there is an absence of an acidicenvironment (required by calcium carbonate). Calcium citrate Malate possesses outstanding bioavailability properties and is a usefulextension to the calcium available presently, either for direct supplementation or for food fortification.