Calcium-alpha-ketoglutarate (C₅H₄CaO₅•H₂O) is a special form mineral calcium that can be used to restore calcium concentration level in the blood back to normal. Calcium-alpha-ketoglutarate binds excess phosphate and pass it as a waste, re-establishing normal balance of calcium and phosphate in the body.

Health benefits[edit]

While phosphate and calcium concentration levels are normally kept in balance in healthy bodies, patients with Hyperparathyroidism have been shown to benefit from Calcium-alpha-ketoglutarate by reducing elevated concentration level of phosphate in the blood.

Importance to bodybuilders[edit]

Calcium-alpha-ketoglutarate can be useful as a supplement for Bodybuilders who frequently have low calcium concentration level due to their high intake of proteins such as Micellar casein and Whey protein.

See also[edit]

• Bodybuilding supplements
• Hyperparathyroidism

References[edit]

• Zimmermann E, Wassmer S, Steudle V (1996). "Long-term treatment with calcium-alpha-ketoglutarate corrects secondary hyperparathyroidism". Miner Electrolyte Metab. 22 (1–3): 196–9. PMID 8676818.
• Walker RP, Paloyan E, Gopalsami C (2004). "Symptoms in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: muscle weakness or sleepiness". Endocr Pract. 10 (5): 404–8. doi:10.4158/ep.10.5.404. PMID 15760787. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2010-10-09.