Re: Electrolytes

[Susan Evans Garlinghouse <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

Dical phosphate is a central molecule of phosphoric acid bonded to two
calcium atoms, so it is a source of both calcium and phosphorus.  There
are a few other ions, like potassium, magnesium and sodium that tag
along, but they're not a significant source.  Specifically, dical
phosphate is about 22% calcium, 20% phosphorus, 1.14% sulfur and 0.59%
magnesium.

Hope this answers your question.

Susan

Randall Aldridge wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Can anyone tell me what dicalcium phosphate is?  I'm mainly curious.
> Someone gave me a recipe for electrolytes with that in it.  My vitamin
> label (human) lists dicalcium phosphate w/phosphorus in parenthesis.  Is it
> actually calcium or is it phosphorus? Is it okay for horses in an
> electrolyte mix?  Thanks in advance.
> 
> Christina & Khali (you want to ride!!?? in this heat!? Bring the air
> conditioner w/you!!)
> Houston, TX