Do Doctors Recommend AlgaeCal?

Updated: February 14, 2024

If you’re suffering from bone loss, here’s great news:

Doctors have discovered a natural calcium supplement that’s clinically shown to not just stop bone loss…

But actually increase bone density.

That’s right—a safe, natural, and clinically supported way to INCREASE bone density…

The company that makes this bone-building supplement is called AlgaeCal…

And the supplement is called “AlgaeCal Plus”.

So, why do doctors love AlgaeCal Plus?

1. The only calcium supplement that increases bone density

16 nutrients for stronger bones

How does AlgaeCal increase bone density? By giving your bones all 13 minerals and 3 vitamins they’ve been losing for years.

Most calcium supplements contain only calcium (and maybe vitamin D). Yet even with the recommended amounts of those two nutrients, studies show we still lose bone.

But AlgaeCal contains all the essential vitamins and minerals your bones need to rebuild themselves.

We know this is true because AlgaeCal is…

2. Backed by medical studies

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Three separate clinical studies show AlgaeCal increases bone mineral density. The shortest study was 6 months, and the longest was 7 years.1 2 3

Most women with inadequate calcium intake lose about 1% of their bone density each year after age 40. But in the AlgaeCal studies, the women taking AlgaeCal actually increased bone density.

These studies show AlgaeCal strengthens bones in as little as 6 months, and continues to build new bone year after year for at least 7 years. DEXA bone scans of the studies’ participants show this is true.

The studies are found in prominent peer-reviewed journals: Nutrition Journal, International Journal of Medical Sciences, and the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

This is why we’re confident enough to announce that AlgaeCal is…

3. Guaranteed to increase your bone density—or your money back

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When you take AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost together, we guarantee you will see increased bone density in EVERY follow-up bone scan you have while using these 2 products—or we will refund every penny you paid for our products between your scans. This guarantee extends to every scan you have for the next 7 years.

Plus, our One-Year Money Back Guarantee either leaves you 100% satisfied, or you get your money back. Period. That means during the first year, you can get a full refund at any time, for any reason.

The best part is, you don’t have to wait long to see results. That’s because AlgaeCal…

4. Starts working immediately

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The first day you take AlgaeCal, your bones will start healing and getting stronger. And measurable results usually show up in just 6 months.

So when you go back to your doctor’s office for your follow-up DEXA scan, don’t be surprised when they tell you your numbers look great. (Many AlgaeCal customers feel a sense of pride when their doctor asks what they’ve been doing to get such amazing results. That’s when you get to educate your doctor!)

But is AlgaeCal safe? Studies say “yes”. That’s because AlgaeCal is made almost entirely of…

5. Plant-based ingredients

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Traditional calcium supplements are made from limestone—a lifeless rock. But AlgaeCal is a kiwi-sized South American marine algae—a living plant. This rare algae is hand harvested, sun dried, then milled into a powder. There is no extraction process, and no additives. The only “ingredients” are pure, whole-food calcium and other bone-building minerals.

These pure ingredients are what makes AlgaeCal easy for our bodies to digest. And they’re also the reason AlgaeCal is… 

6. Vegetarian, kosher, non-gmo, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free

AlgaeCal’s ingredients are safe, pure, and sustainably harvested. Plus, AlgaeCal is kosher, non-gmo, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free.

And because it’s made of safe, all-natural ingredients, none of the women in the three studies experienced any adverse effects.

But were the results of the studies typical? Will AlgaeCal work for you? Through more than 18 years watching women of all ages and backgrounds take AlgaeCal with amazing results, we’re confident in saying “YES!”

In fact, AlgaeCal…

7. Works no matter your age

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We’ve seen women in their 40s with severe bone loss increase their bone density with AlgaeCal… and we’ve seen women in their 80s do the same.

AlgaeCal works no matter your age, because everyone’s bones—whether a person is 45 or 85—still need the same vitamins and minerals to grow stronger.

That’s also the reason why AlgaeCal…

8. Works no matter the current condition of your bones

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Slight bone loss or severe, it doesn’t matter. For example: an AlgaeCal customer named Debby D’Arcy discovered she had severe bone loss when she fell and broke her wrist. Shortly after the fall, she started taking AlgaeCal.

Since then, Debby has gotten several DEXA scans, and every one of them has shown her bone density increasing.

Not only that, Debby has had two more falls since then… but no more broken bones!

Another example is Sandy Ham. Her situation was even worse, with a starting T-score of -4.0. But in just 6 months on Algaecal, she improved to a -2.2, even with a long family history of bone loss!

Those are just two examples of why women love AlgaeCal so much. Plus, by strengthening your bones, AlgaeCal also…

9. Restores your active lifestyle

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Maybe bone loss has made you slow down your physical activities, or even forced you to stop them altogether.

If you’ve had to compromise with any activities you love—like walking, gardening, or playing with your grandchildren… 

Or if you’re worried about losing your independence and having to rely on other people to take care of you… 

You’ll be overjoyed when AlgaeCal strengthens your bones and allows you to do all those activities again, with confidence.
In fact, that’s the real reason women love AlgaeCal. It gives them their active lives back.

For the full details on AlgaeCal, or to place a risk-free order, click here now.

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  1. Sharon Van Boven

    May 15, 2022 , 3:21 pm

    Very reassuring to hear medical perspective on this product from physicians!! I’m a believer!!

  2. Subhana Barzaghi

    March 22, 2023 , 9:37 pm

    I think the product is good, but the people who aRe selling and advertising the product are not Dr’s or physicians.

  3. Shelby AlgaeCal

    March 23, 2023 , 1:18 pm

    Hi Subhana,

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback – we’re thrilled to hear that you believe in our product! Furthermore, you are absolutely correct – we aren’t medical professionals, and always do our best to encourage that all in our community seek appropriate medical guidance and consult their physicians when getting started on our program to ensure it’s a good fit! 🙂

    That said, our Bone Health Consultants are super knowledgable when it comes to bone health, and are always happy to answer any questions that fall within our scope! If there is anything that we can do to support you, please feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-820-0184 (USA & Canada toll-free), or send an email to [email protected] – we would love to hear from you!

    – Shelby @ AlgaeCal

  4. A Bak

    May 17, 2023 , 10:01 am

    Is there a USP label attached to Algae cal products?

  5. Manja

    May 17, 2023 , 12:52 pm

    Hi A Bak! Thank you for your question. AlgaeCal does not have a USP label. AlgaeCal is USDA Certified Organic which means the harvest area is inspected regularly for possible pollutants. AlgaeCal is also made in an FDA inspected GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) plant where the highest standards are maintained.
    Let us know if you need any more information.

    – Manja @ AlgaeCal

  6. Mary Modzelewski

    May 17, 2023 , 4:29 pm

    I have a shell fish allergy… is there any ingredients that contains fish oil?

  7. Samantha AlgaeCal

    May 18, 2023 , 11:22 am

    Great question, Mary! There are no shellfish in AlgaeCal, only minerals from organic algae and added vitamins. Many of our customers have shellfish allergies and take our products without a problem! That said, for any severe allergies we do advise consulting with your doctor/allergist for their best recommendation. We have an excellent information sheet you can share with them here! As always, feel free to call our Bone Health Consultants at 1-800-820-0184 (USA & Canada toll-free) for more information. 🙂

    – Sam @ AlgaeCal

  8. Irene

    May 30, 2023 , 4:28 pm

    Who gives Algaecal kosher certification?

  9. Samantha AlgaeCal

    May 31, 2023 , 8:15 am

    Great question, Irene! Strontium Boost and our raw algae powder are certified kosher by Natural Food Certifiers (NFC). NFC holds the highest kosher standards and in addition, the natural certification means that there is no GMO technology in the raw materials manufacturing supply chain or packaging and no use of chemicals, dyes or other ingredients that are not naturally occurring. I hope this helps! Please feel to reach out to any one of our Bone Health Consultants at 1-800-820-0184 (USA & Canada toll-free) if you have any further questions. 🙂

    – Sam @ AlgaeCal

  10. Marcia Stevenson

    September 10, 2023 , 11:55 am

    Do you have to take strontium with Algaecal to increase bone density

  11. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 12, 2023 , 7:48 pm

    Great question, Marcia! AlgaeCal on its own is clinically supported to increase bone density by an average of 1.3% per year. However, we naturally lose around 1% of our bone density per year after the age of 40, and sometimes more depending on other factors like hormonal changes, genetics, lifestyle, etc. AlgaeCal alone is not always able to overcome this accelerated bone loss, so we always recommend Strontium Boost – because it tripled the rate of bone building in our studies!

    – Yoori

  12. Barbara C

    September 26, 2023 , 9:25 am

    Yes I believe so. I have heard strontium will give a falsely higher density reading. The density score will show denser but strontium is not building stronger bones. I won’t take strontium. For ever after, your DEXA won’t be actually accurate. Notice Algae Cal has not responded to your question. They don’t want to admit it.

  13. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 26, 2023 , 3:05 pm

    Thank you for sharing your comment, Barbara! Strontium does weigh more than calcium, and its mass does impact DEXA readings…but only by a very small amount. The possible overestimation is not great enough to discount DEXA results showing improvements in BMD. Furthermore, strontium has been shown to reduce fracture risk independent of bone density! To review the latest research on this, visit our blog HERE (scroll down to Myth #3). Feel free to call our Bone Health Consultants at 1-800-820-0184 (US & Canada Toll-free) or email [email protected] if you have any questions – they’re extremely knowledgeable on this topic!

    – Yoori

  14. Ann

    October 2, 2023 , 9:00 am

    Would like more info on AlgaeCal please

  15. Caitlin Murphy

    December 4, 2023 , 2:22 pm

    Hello, can you please share your clinical studies? The link on this page is broken and leads to nowhere. Thanks!

  16. Shelby AlgaeCal

    December 5, 2023 , 11:48 am

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Caitlin! I have shared this feedback with our team, and in the meantime, you are welcome to review our research HERE! Of course, please do let us know if you have any other questions. 🙂
    – Shelby

  17. VALERIE BOTTEGA

    January 9, 2024 , 5:27 pm

    There were concerns several years (~ 6 y) ago about AlgaeCal and its lead content. Has this been addressed? Was the formula updated since then.

    Thank you,

  18. Manja AlgaeCal

    January 10, 2024 , 7:40 am

    Hi Valerie!
    We completely understand the concern caused by the AlgaeCal lead content quoted in the past. Unfortunately, in 2015 there was a human error made in the reported quantity and we are deeply sorry for the lack of clarity this has created. Lead is a natural mineral like calcium or magnesium which is found in the earth, air and water. So every vegetable that grows in the soil or water has normal amounts of lead in it – the marine algae in AlgaeCal is no exception. Luckily, our bodies easily clear normal amounts of lead daily through urine, feces, and sweat.

    Every batch of AlgaeCal powder is tested by a third-party laboratory for microbial activity, heavy metals, mineral content and more. The final product is made in an FDA-inspected GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) plant where the highest standards are kept.

    AlgaeCal is FDA registered and has Health Canada approvals. It has been on the market for 20 years and has 3 clinical studies and a toxicology study showing extraordinary safety! You can see the information about our studies HERE. Hope this information helps, Valerie! If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
    – Manja

  19. Magdalena

    February 9, 2024 , 2:04 am

    Is it enough to heal osteoporosis with the Algaecal supplement but without strontium. Another question is, if taking strontium, for how long max you should take it? I heard it affects deep sleep (it shortens it)

  20. Samantha AlgaeCal

    February 9, 2024 , 11:56 am

    Great question, Magdalena! AlgaeCal on its own is clinically supported to increase bone density by an average of 1.3% per year. However, we naturally lose around 1% of our bone density per year after the age of 40, and sometimes more depending on other factors like hormonal changes, genetics, lifestyle, etc. AlgaeCal alone is not always able to overcome this accelerated bone loss, which is why we recommend Strontium Boost – because it tripled the rate of bone building in our studies!
    That said, we recommend taking both AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost until you’re back into a healthy bone density range (all T-score above -1.1). At this point, we suggest taking AlgaeCal Plus alone for bone density maintenance.
    For most people, taking Strontium Boost at bedtime is ideal as it can actually help with sleep. However, some people may feel like Strontium Boost is keeping them awake at night. In such cases, taking Strontium in the afternoon is perfectly fine. I hope this helps! 🙂
    – Sam

  21. Christine GM

    October 14, 2024 , 3:32 am

    I have heard from a reliable medical academic source that taking calcium supplements increases risk of heart issues significantly and so we should get our bone strengthening from sunlight and exercise only and never take calcium supplements.

    Does this apply to AlgaeCal? Is AlgaeCal different from other calcium supplements and if so how?

  22. Samantha AlgaeCal

    October 15, 2024 , 11:14 am

    Great question, Christine! The majority of calcium supplements provide an excessive dose of calcium on its own (or calcium with vitamin D), without the many other nutrients needed for absorption into bone. AlgaeCal is a whole food source of calcium with a wide variety of naturally occurring trace minerals, plus added vitamin D3, K2, and C, and boron! This perfect balance of vitamins and minerals all work together to keep calcium out of soft tissue like the heart and arteries, and deliver it straight to where it’s needed – our bones! The safety of AlgaeCal is confirmed in all three of our human clinical studies. To review the research, visit our website here. I hope this helps. 🙂
    – Sam

This article features advice based on cutting-edge research from our industry experts to give you the best possible information to support your bone-building journey.

Lara Pizzorno
MDiv, MA, LMT - Best-selling author of Healthy Bones Healthy You! and Your Bones; Editor of Longevity Medicine Review, and Senior Medical Editor for Integrative Medicine Advisors.,
Dr. Liz Lipski
PhD, CNS, FACN, IFMP, BCHN, LDN - Professor and Director of Academic Development, Nutrition programs in Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health.,
Dr. Emma Gasinski
PT, DPT, RYT - Physical therapist and certified yoga teacher with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals,
Dr. Lawrence (Larry) A. May
MD, FACP, Harvard Medical School Graduate, Physician, Author, Public Speaker - Doctor of Internal Medicine at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and author of several articles and books, including the widely utilized and best selling medical textbook Primary Care Medicine,