Uncategorized admin on 03 Jul 2008 05:56 pm
Facts To Remember About DCP
In spite of its industry-wide use, Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP）:
- is non-hygroscopic by nature (will not absorb water). This makes it nearly “insoluble” by those with a limited supply of hydrochloric acid (HCl). When sufficient HCl is present, the tablets will break down; however, they can contribute to soft tissue calcification.
- contains inorganic calcium; not the best sources of the element.
- is cited as a possible cause of kidney stones
- is an alkalizer which could neutralize hydrochloric acid and conceivably hinder the absorption of minerals.
- is a mineral antagonist, particularly with such elements as manganese.
The most common kidney stones are made of calcium oxalate, a hard salt compound, or calcium oxalate mixed with calcium phosphate. It appears that 70 to 80 percent of kidney stones are made of these calcium salts. In The Kidney Stones Handbook, author Gail Colomb mentions that taking calcium-based supplements can increase the chance of stone formation in some people.
