Calcium Mag & Zinc Mineral Complex

Calcium Mag & Zinc Mineral Complex

Nature's Way4.7 (1,803 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 250 Capsule(s) · 83 servings
Goals

Product analysis

60 out of 100

Calcium Mag & Zinc Mineral Complex offers useful mineral support when dietary intake falls short, especially for bone health. Magnesium oxide and undisclosed blend proportions make its absorption less predictable.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality38

Calcium includes forms with different absorption potential, and magnesium combines better-regarded forms with oxide. Without their proportions, the mixtures cannot be judged precisely; zinc quality also remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency73

Ingredient amounts are disclosed and many forms are named. Undisclosed shares within mixtures make their exact composition harder to compare.

Value For Money56

Calcium provides particularly favorable value at the serving cost. Magnesium is less compelling because its forms differ in quality and their proportions are undisclosed.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer ratings are strongly positive. The larger review base gives a broader picture of customer satisfaction.

Product Focus67

Filling mineral gaps for bone and everyday nutrition is the clearest purpose. Effects on testosterone, stress, circulation and energy depend more heavily on existing shortfalls or limited evidence.

Format
Capsule
Container
250 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.27
Customer rating
4.7 · 1,803 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mgCalcium · 500 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 250 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Zinc Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate)
500 mg 82
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
250 mg 54
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate)
15 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 500 mg of calcium at a low cost per serving. The sources are Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Malate, but their proportions are unknown. A flow agent is listed. The sugar amount is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability72

The calcium amount is stated. The sources are Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Malate, but their proportions are unknown.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The sources are Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Malate, but their proportions are unknown.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 500 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

Each serving provides 500 mg of calcium. A flow agent is listed. The sugar amount is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
Each serving provides 500 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is listed. The sugar amount is unknown.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD Value
The serving provides 250 mg of magnesium. The whole serving has a low cost. The sources are magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown. It also contains 500 mg of calcium.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability21

The sources are magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown. The available information does not specify a patented or fully reacted magnesium chelate.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
The sources are magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
The available information does not specify a patented or fully reacted magnesium chelate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency90

The serving provides 250 mg of magnesium. The serving also contains 500 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The elemental magnesium amount is stated as 250 mg per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
The serving provides 250 mg of magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
The serving also contains 500 mg of calcium.

Value48

The low cost is for the whole serving.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The low cost is for the whole serving.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  7. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  8. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  9. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  10. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  11. Increased incidence of fractures in middle-aged and elderly men with low intakes of phosphorus and zinc.
    Elmståhl S; Gullberg B; Janzon L; Johnell O; Elmståhl B · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 1999
    Cohort study6,576 participantsBone Health forZinc
  12. Zinc Supplementation Increases Procollagen Type 1 Amino-Terminal Propeptide in Premenarcheal Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Berger PK; Pollock NK; Laing EM; Chertin V; Bernard PJ; Grider A; Shapses SA; Ding KH; Isales CM; Lewis RD · The Journal of nutrition · 2016
    Randomized trial147 participantsBone Health forZinc
  13. Randomized controlled trial of prenatal zinc supplementation and fetal bone growth.
    Merialdi M; Caulfield LE; Zavaleta N; Figueroa A; Costigan KA; Dominici F; Dipietro JA · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2004
    Randomized trial242 participantsBone Health forZinc
  14. The effects of zinc supplementation on serum zinc, alkaline phosphatase activity and fracture healing of bones.
    Sadighi A; Roshan MM; Moradi A; Ostadrahimi A · Saudi medical journal · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forZinc
  15. Is Zinc an Important Trace Element on Bone-Related Diseases and Complications? A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review from Serum Level, Dietary Intake, and Supplementation Aspects.
    Ceylan MN; Akdas S; Yazihan N · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Meta-analysis40 studies pooledBone Health forZinc
  16. Circulating and dietary magnesium and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Del Gobbo LC; Imamura F; Wu JH; de Oliveira Otto MC; Chiuve SE; Mozaffarian D · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Meta-analysis313,041 participants16 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  17. Magnesium and the risk of cardiovascular events: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
    Qu X; Jin F; Hao Y; Li H; Tang T; Wang H; Yan W; Dai K · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis532,979 participants19 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  18. Quantitative Association Between Serum/Dietary Magnesium and Cardiovascular Disease/Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.
    Zhao L; Hu M; Yang L; Xu H; Song W; Qian Y; Zhao M · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2020
    Meta-analysis544,581 participants18 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  19. Comparative Efficacy of Nutraceuticals on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Norouzzadeh M; Rashedi MH; Mahdavi-Mazdeh G; Kosari A; Shahinfar H · Current atherosclerosis reports · 2026
    Meta-analysisCardiovascular Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  20. Serum magnesium, mortality, and cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Xiong J; He T; Wang M; Nie L; Zhang Y; Wang Y; Huang Y; Feng B; Zhang J; Zhao J · Journal of nephrology · 2020
    Meta-analysis200,934 participants20 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium