Australian Approved Name (AAN): Calcium L-threonate
Common name/s and synonyms:
Butanoic acid, 2,3,4-trihydroxy-, calcium salt (2:1), (2R,3S)-
Butanoic acid, 2,3,4-trihydroxy-, calcium salt (2:1), (R-(R*,S*))-
Calcium threonate
Threonic acid, calcium salt
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: CaC8H14O10
Molecular weight: 310.27
Conversions (% calcium): 12.92
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
Warnings and Restrictions: Only for use in oral medicines.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Chemical Abstract Service