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    Calcium Carbonate

    Who would think that eggshells are made up of about 95% calcium carbonate? And since calcium carbonate is used mainly as an antacid, does that mean that we can eat eggshells to relieve ourselves from acid problems?

    Calcium carbonate has a chemical formula CaCO3. The the bulk prevalent medicinal uses of this compound are as an antacid and as calcium supplement. It is commonly found in nature as rocks and is the main component of seashells. Also, it generally brings about difficult water.

    Since calcium does not exist all on its own in nature, it can be found as calcium carbonate compound in the form of aragonite, chalk, calcite, travertine, limestone and marble. If you're unsure whether a particular rock or mineral contains calcium carbonate, you could test it with a few drops of strong acid such as hydrochloric acid. Those that contain the compound will bubble and generate carbon dioxide gas. Otherwise, there will be no significant reaction.

    There are dissimilar sources of calcium carbonate. Most of the industries however, source it out via quarrying or mining. The pure form of calcium carbonate that is usually used for food and medicines can be obtained from a quarried source like marble. Another technique is to prepare it by bubbling carbon dioxide into a calcium hydroxide solution, and a certain grade of calcium carbonate precipitates out.

    There are several uses for calcium carbonate. It is an necessary component in several construction items such as cement, paints, plastics, adhesives, sealants, and as a building material all on its own. Pharmaceutical companies use this compound extensively as a cheap calcium supplement and as an antacid. It is sometimes used as a base component of tablets as well.

    Calcium carbonate as a dietary supplement is usually prescribed when the calcium consumption of a person falls below what is required. Calcium carbonate as an antacid can be doubly beneficial because it not only relieves the body of indigestion or heartburn, but it supplies the body with calcium as well.

    If taking other medications, it's very necessary that you seek the advice of your doctor before you take any forms of calcium carbonate. Antacids are best taken in with a full stomach to increase their efficiency. Tell your doctor about any disease history like kidney stones, or parathyroid gland disease because the consumption of calcium carbonate can do you more harm than good.

    Next to dogs, antacids are a man's best friend. They provide instant respite from indigestion and heartburn. However, if you experience the symptoms very often in a day, this could mean a more grave medical problem. Hence, don't let them cover up anything more than an occasional tummy issue. They don't work to solve the problem.

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