Globally, 153k tons1 of calcium ingredients are being formulated into nutritional supplements with 36% of the new product launches between 2015-2019 containing calcium in the form of calcium carbonate2. However, these other forms of calcium are limited and do not fully provide the body with what bones need for proper support. Consumers are generally aware that calcium sourced from milk is good for the body but it also contributes a host of other beneficial minerals that provide balanced mineral support for bone health. TruCal is a balanced milk mineral complex delivering 7 minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Iron and Copper) all at similar levels to the normal mineral composition of bone.

TruCal®
Balanced Milk Mineral Complex for Bone Support
TruCal Provides Bones with Much More than
Just Calcium.

Mineral |
Role in Supporting Bone Health |
Calcium3 |
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Phosphorus4 |
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Magnesium5 |
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Potassium6 |
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Zinc7 |
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Copper8 |
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TruCal provides a balanced milk mineral complex for optimal bone health.
- Scientifically shown to help improve bone density and strength10.
- Contains minerals sourced directly from cow’s milk, delivering them in ratios similar to the composition of bone.
- This natural balance supports the growth and maintenance of the bone structure10.
Mineral |
Bone Content |
TruCal Milk Minerals |
Calcium | 25% | 24% |
Phosphorus | 12% | 12.5% |
Magnesium | 0.37% | 1.5% |
Potassium | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Zinc | 0.009% | 0.008% |
Copper | 0.0005% | 0.0004% |
Other common forms of calcium lack the additional essential minerals necessary to support bone health.
- Calcium Carbonate
- Tricalcium Phosphate
- Calcium Phosphates
- Calcium Lactate
- Calcium Citrates
- Calcium Gluconate
- Calcium Lactate Gluconate
See why TruCal is such an integral source of calcium and minerals for your supplement and food products.
Studies Show Superior Results Compared to Calcium Carbonate
TruCal Showed Superior Results to Calcium Carbonate for Bone Breakdown10

- TruCal significantly lowered Urine Helical Peptide (UHP), which indicates a reduction in the level of bone breakdown and resorption.
- Calcium carbonate induced no change.
TruCal Showed Superior Results to Calcium Carbonate for Bone Turnover10

- TruCal significantly lowered Bone Alkaline Phosphatase (BAP), which indicates a reduction in the level of bone turnover.
- Calcium carbonate induced no change.
Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications

References
1. Euromonitor Passport, August 2020, Euromonitor – August 2020 – Forecasted data 2020
2. Mintel GNPD, September 2020; food, beverage & healthcare excluding bakery & processed meat applications.
3. Calcium: Institute of Medicine (US) Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1997.
4. Phosphorus : Pediatr Nephrol. 2012 Nov; 27(11): 2039–2048.
5. Magnesium: Nutrients. 2013 Aug; 5(8): 3022–3033.
6. Potassium: Adv Nutr. 2013 May; 4(3): 368S–377S
7. Zinc: Biol Trace Elem Res (2020).
8. Copper:J Orthop Translat. 2018 Jul; 14: 34–44.
9. Patel et al. (2011) J Chem Pharm Res 3(5):491-495
10. Glanbia study. Data on file.
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