A competitor to AdvaCAL calcium, called Algaecal, claims to increase bone density like AdvaCAL. The single Algaecal study cannot support any prolonged bone building claim for the following reasons:
The Algaecal trial consisted of patients taking 2400mg!! of algaecal calcium daily, taking 2 independently bone builders: ( vitamin D & strontium (which was a separate pill taken at a different time)) AND partaking in a weight training/walking program! The AdvaCAL studies only involved only 900mg AAACa calcium. Nothing else
Algaecal was not tested alone, the standard method for most calcium supplement trials. Algaecal study participants also took strontium, a mineral independently shown to increase bone density. Additionally, Algaecal participants were encouraged to exercise and make diet changes, changes that likely could increase bone mineral density. The AdvaCAL clinical studies only tested AdvaCAL calcium; no other ingredients or lifestyle changes were involved
The Algaecal study only measured bone density for 6 months. The AdvaCAL studies demonstrated steady bone density increases up to 3 years.
The Algaecal study had no placebo group, involved patients 18- 85 and employed unconventional extrapolation of data.
The AdvaCAL studies were double-blind, placebo controlled and studied postmenopausal or elderly subjects. The AdvaCAL studies were published in scientific journals and subject to appropriate scientific scrutiny.
Don't be fooled...
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