Calcium Citrate Side Effects
by James H. food additives professionalCalcium Citrate, CAS# 813-94-5, is a calcium salt of citric acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Fine white powder. Calcium Citrate is widely used as acidulants.
It is widely used as safe food acidulant in many countries.
General Side Effects
No significant side effects reported. Calcium Citrate might cause constipation and upset stomach in specific groups of individuals.
Suggested Dosage
As Calcium Citrate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of
intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before
using large quantity of Calcium Citrate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO
Special Groups Precaution
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other
applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Calcium Citrate could have any negative effects on
these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Calcium Citrate in food for
newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult
professionals before using large quantity of Calcium Citrate for long period in
food for newborns or pregnant.
GRAS Affirmation: Yes
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Calcium Citrate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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