You may have read that calcium glycerophosphate is taken before acidic food and drink, and now you want the practical part: how much, in what form, and where to get it in Europe. This page answers those three questions in that order.
In short: the label on our capsules says to take one capsule just before acidic food or drink, and not to exceed the recommended daily dose. In Europe you can order it from our webshop, which ships from the Netherlands. Ask a pharmacist or your GP first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
How is calcium glycerophosphate taken?
The directions on our label are short. Take one capsule just before acidic food or drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The label does not set a number of capsules for the whole day. If you are unsure how often is right for you, ask a pharmacist or your GP.
The timing is the part to remember. The capsule is a buffer, so it has to be in place when the acidic food or drink arrives, not afterwards. We explain the simple chemistry in how calcium glycerophosphate buffers food acid.
People who use it describe small habits that make it easy to remember:
- One capsule before a morning coffee.
- One before a glass of wine with dinner.
- One before a meal built around tomatoes or citrus.
Some keep a small pot in a bag or a kitchen drawer, so the habit survives a restaurant dinner or a weekend away. There are more everyday examples in a simple pre-meal buffering routine for tomatoes, citrus and wine.
Related productCalcium Glycerophosphate – Food-Acid Buffer with Aloe Vera4.93· 27 reviews€19,95
View productCapsules, tablets or powder: what to check on a label
You may come across calcium glycerophosphate as capsules, as tablets or as a powder. The form matters less than what is written on the pack. Before you buy any product, look for these five things.
- The amount of calcium glycerophosphate in each capsule, tablet or measure. On ours it is 230 mg per capsule.
- The calcium it provides, with the %NRV. Ours gives 44 mg of calcium per capsule, which is 5.5% of the Nutrient Reference Value of 800 mg for calcium.
- The other ingredients and the shell. Ours has a tapioca starch shell and an anti-caking agent, silicon dioxide, and the capsules are suitable for vegans.
- Clear directions for use, including a warning not to exceed the recommended daily dose.
- A food supplement made for this use. The pack should say plainly that it is a food supplement and who should ask a professional first.
With a powder, the label also has to say how much one measure holds, because you cannot see a dose in a powder the way you can count capsules. If a pack gives none of this, ask the seller before you order.
Where can you buy calcium glycerophosphate in Europe?
Our webshop, desertharvesteurope.com, is run by Bivio Medical B.V. in Grootschermer in the Netherlands. Every order ships from our warehouse in the Netherlands. We explain who we are and how ordering works on the where to buy page.
If you came here looking for Prelief: it is an American brand with very little retail presence in Europe. Its active ingredient, calcium glycerophosphate, is also the one in our capsules. We make no claim the products are identical. There is more about this in looking for Prelief in Europe.
The figures below are the shipping rates from our shipping policy. Orders at or above the threshold ship free, and the threshold counts the cart total after discounts.
- Netherlands and Luxembourg: €6.95, free from €75.
- Belgium and Germany: €8.95, free from €75.
- Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Czechia, Finland, Slovakia and Lithuania: €11.95, free from €125.
- Hungary, Croatia, Denmark, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Latvia: €11.95, free from €150.
- United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and other countries: €14.95, free from €175.
Duties and taxes are included for EU orders. For the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway, the shipping policy says plainly that orders may be subject to local import charges. Your checkout shows what applies to your address before you pay.
Before you order: who should ask first
A few people should check with a pharmacist or GP before starting, and it is worth knowing that before you order.
The label says to consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. Please also ask first if you have kidney problems. Do not change or stop any medicine you have been prescribed without asking the person who prescribed it.
See your GP if bladder symptoms are persistent or getting worse, or if you have a fever, blood in your urine, or pain in your back or side. A food supplement is not a medicine and does not replace medical advice.
About our capsules
Our product is CalGly (Calcium Glycerophosphate – Food-Acid Buffer with Aloe Vera), a food supplement in a pot of 120 vegan capsules. Each capsule holds 230 mg of calcium glycerophosphate and 40 mg of organic, anthraquinone-free Aloe Vera. It is shipped from the Netherlands, and the price on the product page is €19.95.
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