Magnesium & Calcium

Magnesium & Calcium

NOW4.8 (33,553 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 100 Tablet(s) · 33 servings
Goals

Product analysis

57 out of 100

Magnesium & Calcium offers a compact combination of minerals and vitamin D, with mixed mineral forms that are harder to compare because their proportions are undisclosed.

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

Nutrient Quality44

The zinc form is clearly identified, while the calcium and magnesium mixtures contain unresolved components and proportions. Their absorption cannot be judged confidently from the named forms alone.

Ingredient Transparency80

Source amounts and nutrient forms are stated, giving a partial picture of the formula. The amount per serving and proportions within the mineral mixtures remain unresolved.

Value For Money54

An older calcium price comparison is favorable, while the magnesium form mixture compares less favorably. The serving uncertainty limits how confidently these findings describe the value of a serving.

Customer Satisfaction94

Customer feedback is very positive across tens of thousands of reviews. The very large review base gives a broad view of satisfaction.

Product Focus18

The combination spans several stated uses, but its cardiovascular contribution cannot be judged reliably. The amount per serving cannot be confirmed, so a meaningful nutrient exposure remains uncertain.

Format
Tablet
Container
100 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.35
Customer rating
4.8 · 33,553 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Impact
Situational effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceC+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 800 mgCalcium · 400 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Situational effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 800 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 800 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 800 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Energy
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 800 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 800 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
25 mcg
Calcium (Aquamin TG seaweed derived Minerals, Calcium Citrate)
400 mg 66
Magnesium (Aquamin TG seaweed derived Minerals, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate)
800 mg 44
Zinc (L-OptiZinc Monomethionine)
15 mg 76
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 400 mg of calcium at a moderate cost per serving. Calcium citrate is named, but the full calcium source and its proportions are unknown. A flow agent is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability41

Calcium citrate is named, but the full calcium source and its proportions are unknown. The calcium amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
Calcium citrate is named, but the full calcium source and its proportions are unknown.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states the calcium amount.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

A serving provides 400 mg of calcium. A flow agent is listed.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 400 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is listed.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
+1
A serving provides 15 mg of zinc at a moderate cost per serving. The zinc comes from zinc l-monomethionine sulfate. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The zinc comes from zinc l-monomethionine sulfate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc comes from zinc l-monomethionine sulfate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

A serving provides 15 mg of zinc. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The zinc amount and source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
A serving provides 15 mg of zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value60

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+2
A serving provides a high 800 mg of magnesium at a low whole-product cost per serving. It lists magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium oxide and magnesium taurinate, alongside an unspecified form, with proportions undisclosed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability14

It lists magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium oxide and magnesium taurinate, alongside an unspecified form, with proportions undisclosed. No specific branded or fully chelated magnesium claim is identified.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
It lists magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium oxide and magnesium taurinate, alongside an unspecified form, with proportions undisclosed.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
No specific branded or fully chelated magnesium claim is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79

The serving lists 800 mg of elemental magnesium. The serving also lists 400 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The elemental magnesium amount is stated, though its full form is unclear.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
Each serving supplies 800 mg of elemental magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
The serving also lists 400 mg of calcium.

Value36

The whole-product cost per serving is low, and the form proportions are unknown.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The whole-product cost per serving is low, and the form proportions are unknown.
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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. Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation and offspring bone mineral density in childhood follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
    Moon RJ; D' Angelo S; Curtis EM; Ward KA; Crozier SR; Schoenmakers I; Javaid MK; Bishop NJ; Godfrey KM; Cooper C; Harvey NC; MAVIDOS Trial Group · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial454 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  12. Vitamin D analogs and bone: preclinical and clinical studies with eldecalcitol.
    Matsumoto T; Takano T; Saito H; Takahashi F · BoneKEy reports · 2014
    Narrative reviewBone Health forVitamin D
  13. Efficacy of vitamin D fortified foods on bone mineral density and serum bone biomarkers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies.
    Tangestani H; Djafarian K; Emamat H; Arabzadegan N; Shab-Bidar S · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis1,786 participants20 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin D
  14. Cholecalciferol Supplementation Attenuates Bone Loss in Incident Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Prespecified Secondary Endpoint Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Tsujita M; Doi Y; Obi Y; Hamano T; Tomosugi T; Futamura K; Okada M; Hiramitsu T; Goto N; Isaka Y; Takeda A; Narumi S; Watarai Y · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2022
    Randomized trial193 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  15. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health in post-menopausal women: a 24-month randomized controlled intervention with enhanced bioavailability formulations.
    Rasool N; Munir Y · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial612 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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