Osteoporosis & Fractures & Bone Metabolism

The importance of Calcium

Bone healing, inhibition, and regeneration activities in osteoporosis all require a healthy absorption and bioavailability of calcium and a proper balance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts (bone building and degrading cells, respectively). The importance of calcium for bone density and strength is well known and accepted by the general public, but it is also particularly important to balance of calcium level in the blood system for maintaining healthy functioning of most of the body cells.

ACC for Better Absorption of Calcium

Nevertheless, calcium is not absorbed well via food and supplement consumption, especially as people become older. Compared to crystalline calcium carbonate (CCC), the primary calcium supplement on the market, the stabilized Amorphous Calcium Carbonate (ACC) has demonstrated double or higher absorption in the body in two clinical studies. This higher absorption rate means significantly better absorption in the body for ACC compared to any other leading calcium supplements.

Better Bioavailability by ACC

In addition to its exceptional high absorption rate, ACC has demonstrated a 30 to 50% higher bioavailability in the form of bone building and restoration, as indicated in two preclinical studies. The studies exhibited higher bone density and strength in preclinical rat models for osteoporosis. These findings are frequently corroborated by the positive feedback of Density® consumers, who suffer from osteoporosis, fractures, and other bone-related diseases.

The higher bioavailability of the ACC indicates enhanced activity, attributed to the pH modulation associated with controlled dissolution of ACC at an injured or mal-functioning organ, which releases both calcium and basic carbonate ions, hence activating their crucial roles. ACC showed faster and healthier proliferation and differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells into osteoblasts and osteoclasts (mature bone cells) in in-vitro studies, compared to CCC or similar concentrations of calcium ions. ACC’s improved performance was even repeated in a microgravity experiment, performed at the space station. Space conditions are known to significantly inhibit the osteoblasts’ performance, causing astronauts to lose 1 to 2% of their bone mass per month.