Calcium acetate

Calcium acetate is a compound formed by combining the essential mineral calcium with acetic acid. It’s commonly used in medicine to manage high levels of phosphate in the blood, a condition often seen in people with kidney disease. Calcium acetate works by binding to dietary phosphate in the intestines, reducing its absorption and subsequently lowering blood phosphate levels. This helps prevent complications associated with elevated phosphate levels, such as bone and cardiovascular problems. Calcium acetate is often prescribed to individuals undergoing dialysis or with chronic kidney disease to help regulate their mineral balance.