Calcium Magnesium plus Zinc

Calcium Magnesium plus Zinc

Solgar4.8 (17,626 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 250 Tablet(s) · 83 servings
Goals

Product analysis

62 out of 100

Calcium Magnesium plus Zinc may help fill mineral gaps that matter for bone health and normal muscle function. The proportions of its different calcium and magnesium forms are not disclosed, making absorption quality harder to judge.

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

Nutrient Quality33

The calcium and magnesium each combine forms with different absorption characteristics. Their undisclosed proportions prevent a reliable judgment of how much the better absorbed forms contribute, while zinc quality remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency80

The amount and form of each mineral are listed, making the serving easy to compare at a basic level. The share supplied by each calcium and magnesium form is missing, which limits a closer comparison.

Value For Money59

The calcium is economical at the serving price. The magnesium offers more limited value because its form proportions are unclear, while the value of the zinc cannot be established.

Customer Satisfaction92

Customer ratings are strongly positive across a very large number of reviews. That provides substantial feedback about satisfaction without establishing a health effect.

Product Focus69

The three minerals have a clear nutritional purpose, especially for bone and muscle support when intake is low. Wider benefits for stress, energy and hormone support depend on nutritional needs and are less certain.

Format
Tablet
Container
250 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.20
Customer rating
4.8 · 17,626 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 400 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 400 mgCalcium · 1000 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 400 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 400 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgMagnesium · 400 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Zinc Supportive 130 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 400 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate)
1000 mg 51
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Gluconate, Magnesium Oxide)
400 mg 50
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
15 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Halal Vegetarian
Report overview
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
It offers a large 1000 mg serving at a low cost per serving. The sources are calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium gluconate; their proportions are unknown. An artificial additive is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability52

The label states the calcium amount. The sources are calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium gluconate; their proportions are unknown.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The sources are calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium gluconate; their proportions are unknown.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 1000 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency24

1000 mg of calcium per serving is a large amount that may be less efficiently absorbed at once. An artificial additive is listed; the sugar amount is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
1000 mg of calcium per serving is a large amount that may be less efficiently absorbed at once.
Formulation Purity & Additives
An artificial additive 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 & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD Value
+1
A serving provides 400 mg of magnesium at a moderate cost for its form. It contains magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown. It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability21

It contains magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown. The chelation standard is unspecified.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
It contains magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate and magnesium oxide; their proportions are unknown.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
The chelation standard is unspecified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency80

The serving supplies 400 mg of magnesium. It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The elemental magnesium amount is stated.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
A serving supplies 400 mg of magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.

Value48

The cost for the magnesium form is moderate.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The cost for the magnesium form is moderate, with the blend proportions 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. 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