Legal status · United Kingdom
Is Calcium AKG legal in the United Kingdom?
Calcium AKG can be sold in the United Kingdom as a supplement or cosmetic ingredient, classified as "Sold as a supplement". That is not drug approval: MHRA has not evaluated any health claim, and injectable or "research use only" versions fall outside supplement rules, so that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary.
Calcium AKG in the United Kingdom at a glance
| Classification | Sold as a supplement |
|---|---|
| MHRA approval status | Not a MHRA drug approval; sold as a supplement or cosmetic |
| Evidence level | Preliminary (research strength: Preliminary) |
| Reviewed | Sep 2026 |
Classification and note come from the Calcium AKG profile, checked against Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) listings at the reviewed date.
What this means
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Calcium AKG can be sold in the United Kingdom as a supplement, food or cosmetic ingredient under the classification above, without drug approval.
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Supplement status means MHRA has not evaluated any health claim; manufacturers are responsible for safety and labeling, and quality varies by product.
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Injectable or "research use only" versions are not supplements. That label does not make human use lawful, and injectables fall under medicines rules.
What Calcium AKG is
A metabolite supplement studied for healthy aging, with an early human study suggesting a reduction in biological age markers.
Alpha-ketoglutarate is a central metabolite in cellular energy production and other pathways, and its levels decline with age. The calcium form (Ca-AKG) is taken as a longevity supplement.
Mechanism: Supplies a key metabolic intermediate involved in energy production and in enzymes that regulate epigenetic and cellular aging processes.
Regulatory history: Sold as a supplement; not an approved drug
How MHRA treats this kind of product
Licenses medicines for the UK market. A compound without a marketing authorisation is an unlicensed medicine, which can only lawfully be supplied for human use through a prescriber under the specials scheme, not sold as a research product.
The classification above is the The Longevity Archive reading of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency listings for Calcium AKG at the reviewed date, not a legal opinion. Rules change, and importing, prescribing and possessing a compound can each be treated differently. Check the regulator directly before acting on anything here.
Calcium AKG in other countries
United States
Supplement or cosmeticSold as a dietary supplement
Is Calcium AKG legal in the United States?Australia
Supplement or cosmeticAvailable as a supplement / complementary medicine
Is Calcium AKG legal in Australia?Canada
Supplement or cosmeticSold as a supplement
Is Calcium AKG legal in Canada?Frequently asked questions
Is Calcium AKG legal in the United Kingdom?
Calcium AKG can be sold in the United Kingdom as a supplement or cosmetic ingredient, classified as "Sold as a supplement". That is not drug approval: MHRA has not evaluated any health claim, and injectable or "research use only" versions fall outside supplement rules, so that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary.
Can I buy Calcium AKG in the United Kingdom?
Yes, in supplement or cosmetic form. In the United Kingdom Calcium AKG is classified as "Sold as a supplement", so oral, topical or cosmetic products can be sold under supplement rules. Injectable versions and products labeled "research use only" are not supplements and are not approved for human use.
Is Calcium AKG MHRA approved?
No. In the United Kingdom Calcium AKG is classified as "Sold as a supplement", which is not a MHRA marketing approval. For comparison, the US FDA status is: Sold as a supplement; not an approved drug. Evidence level: Preliminary.
Related compounds in the United Kingdom
Full research profile
Mechanism, cited studies, FDA status and the full legal summary for Calcium AKG live on its compound profile.
Calcium AKG profileThis page is general information about the regulatory status of Calcium AKG in the United Kingdom, current as of Sep 2026. It is not legal advice, and classifications change; check Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency directly or consult a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships and does not recommend where to buy anything.