Australian Approved Name (AAN): Calcium glycinate dihydrate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C4H8CaN2O4.2H2O
Molecular weight: 224.24
Conversions (% calcium): 17.87
TGA (eBS) allowable range for conversions: Calcium from Calcium glycinate dihydrate must be no less than 17% and must be no more than 18.8% of the Calcium glycinate dihydrate in the formulation.
RDI for Calcium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 210mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 270mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 500mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 700mg/day
Children – 9-11 years – 1000mg/day
Children – 12-18 years – 1300mg/day
Men – 19-70 years – 1000mg/day
Men – >70years – 1300mg/day
Women – 19-50 years – 1000mg/day
Women – >50 years – 1300mg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 14-18 years – 1300mg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 19-50 years – 1000mg/day
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Therapeutic Goods Administration