Evidence supporting the use of: Calcium borogluconate
For the body system: Skeletal System (Bones)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Calcium borogluconate is primarily used in veterinary medicine to treat and prevent hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels), particularly in dairy cattle (e.g., in cases of milk fever after calving). The connection between calcium supplementation and skeletal health is well-established, as calcium is a critical mineral for bone structure and function in mammals. Calcium borogluconate is a soluble form of calcium that allows for rapid correction of acute hypocalcemia, which, if untreated, can result in muscle weakness, tetany, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities or fractures due to impaired neuromuscular function. While its use is most prominent in acute clinical settings rather than as a daily supplement for general bone health, the scientific rationale is strong: restoring normal calcium levels supports the skeletal system's structural integrity and physiological resilience.
Most published studies and veterinary guidelines recognize calcium borogluconate as an effective therapy for hypocalcemia in livestock, with injectable administration rapidly increasing serum calcium concentrations. There is less evidence supporting its use for chronic bone health maintenance in humans or animals, and it is not commonly used in human medicine for osteoporosis or general bone support. Nonetheless, its efficacy in correcting calcium deficits that would otherwise compromise bone health is well-supported in the veterinary literature.
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