Integrated Pharmaceuticals starts shipping unique calcium supplementation product

02/11/05 Integrated Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that it has started shipping its proprietary calcium supplement product. In addition to its calcium product, the Company is also routinely shipping other portfolio products from its Fitchburg facility to its distributors.

IntePharm's specialty calcium product can be added to hot and cold beverages and does not noticeably affect the taste or flavor of the beverage. It makes more than 98% of its calcium available for absorption.

A large number of scientific studies confirm the important role of calcium in human metabolism, especially in the prevention of age-related bone loss, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Several recent studies suggest that calcium may have a positive effect on other chronic disorders. Shortage of calcium through low regular calcium intake has been associated with an increased risk for colon cancer, kidney stones, toxemia of pregnancy, pre- menstrual syndrome, obesity, and polycystic ovary syndrome in addition to low bone mass/osteoporosis and high blood pressure. "All of these chronic diseases are multifactorial, and low calcium intake is only one aspect involved in each condition," according to The National Calcium Initiative: A Strategic Overview published by the State of Indiana in the year 2000.

IntePharm is in active discussion with several nationwide manufacturers, distributors and retailers for distribution of its calcium product.