Used as a dietary calcium supplement and in fortified foods to support bone health. Commonly found in plant-based milk alternatives, cereals, and nutritional powders. In the food industry, it also acts as an anti-caking agent to improve powder flow and prevent clumping. Serves as an antacid and excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, providing structure to tablets and capsules, aiding in their formation, stability, and disintegration in the body. Employed in dental products for remineralization of tooth enamel. Acts as a carrier for controlled release of drugs in tablet formulations. In cosmetics, used to absorb excess oil or as a filler in face powders. Additionally, utilized in agriculture as a component in fertilizers to supply phosphorus and calcium to crops.