Calcium Laurate

A calcium salt of lauric acid used as an emulsifier, lubricant, and release agent in dietary supplements and food products
Excipients Flow Agents Research: Limited

Note: Calcium Laurate is categorized as Excipients, which differs from Calcium's category (Minerals).

Scientific Name

Calcium dodecanoate (Ca(C12H23O2)2)

Classifications

Source: synthetic
Type: organic_salt

Benefits

  • Promotes bone density and strength
  • Supports muscle contraction
  • Facilitates nerve signal transmission
  • Assists in blood clotting
  • Regulates enzyme activity
  • Supports cardiovascular function

Specific Properties

  • Functions primarily as an excipient rather than a calcium supplement
  • Helps prevent ingredients from sticking together
  • Improves flow properties of powders
  • Acts as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing
  • Functions as a release agent

Safety Notes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in appropriate amounts. While calcium laurate does contain lauric acid (which is found naturally in coconut oil), the amounts used in supplements as an excipient are too small to provide significant nutritional benefits.

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An essential mineral necessary for bone health, muscle function, nerve signaling, and various cellular processes

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