A Study of Changes in Bone Mineral Density as a Function of Consuming Two Different Forms of Calcium Carbonate
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Osteoporosis, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2013 |
| End Date: | October 2014 |
A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled CER Study of Changes in Bone Mineral Density, Blood Chemistries, Self-Reported Quality of Life and Compliance as a Function of Consuming Micronized Versus Non-micronized Calcium Carbonate
The purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming calcium carbonate that has been
micronized is more effective than the traditional form of calcium carbonate in maintaining
or increasing bone mineral density in people who are currently taking bisphosphonates or
other bone-health medications.
micronized is more effective than the traditional form of calcium carbonate in maintaining
or increasing bone mineral density in people who are currently taking bisphosphonates or
other bone-health medications.
Addressing the need for a form of supplemental calcium that could facilitate increases in
BMD without the adverse effects often reported with limestone-based forms of calcium, a
patented technology was developed to increase calcium absorbability using both Zet Mill/Ball
Mill bottom-up pulverizing technology and 4D top-down ebonite charging technology to create
a novel form of calcium referred to as micronized calcium carbonate (MCC). In comparison to
other technologies that use water and high heat, which results in a loss of core nutrients
and decreased product efficacy, the calcium produced by this unique pulverizing technology
is micron-sized (0.03um - 10um) and therefore believed to be more effective. While its tiny
size was thought to increase its absorption, the belief was that the intense activation of
zinc via the patented ebonite charging process that could maximize the bioavailability of
this calcium.
BMD without the adverse effects often reported with limestone-based forms of calcium, a
patented technology was developed to increase calcium absorbability using both Zet Mill/Ball
Mill bottom-up pulverizing technology and 4D top-down ebonite charging technology to create
a novel form of calcium referred to as micronized calcium carbonate (MCC). In comparison to
other technologies that use water and high heat, which results in a loss of core nutrients
and decreased product efficacy, the calcium produced by this unique pulverizing technology
is micron-sized (0.03um - 10um) and therefore believed to be more effective. While its tiny
size was thought to increase its absorption, the belief was that the intense activation of
zinc via the patented ebonite charging process that could maximize the bioavailability of
this calcium.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must currently be under the care of a physician and taking prescription medication
for bone health
- Must ensure with medical provider that there are no medical conditions that would
preclude participation
- Must be able to swallow capsules
- Must be age 21 or above
- Must agree to follow study requirements as set forth in Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Men and women not currently taking prescription medication for bone health
- Conditions that inhibit gastrointestinal absorption of supplements
- Men and women less than 21 years of age
- Pregnant or breast feeding
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