$12.28 $0.40 per serving
Product analysis
Cal/Mag Citrate may help fill calcium and magnesium gaps relevant to normal bone and mineral functions. Its clearly identified mineral forms and favorable calcium and magnesium value make comparison straightforward.
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Nutrient Quality73
The mineral forms are clearly identified, with calcium citrate a favorable feature. Those forms do not establish superior bone outcomes or a guaranteed absorption benefit.
Ingredient Transparency100
All ingredient amounts and forms are disclosed. That makes the simple mineral formula straightforward to compare.
Value For Money66
The calcium and magnesium offer favorable value for the serving cost. Boron has a less favorable price comparison.
Customer Satisfaction84
Customer ratings are very positive across a substantial review pool. They do not establish stronger bones or benefits for stress and energy.
Product Focus61
Bone and mineral nutrition are the clearest purposes of the formula. Wider proposed uses, including hormones and joint comfort, have more limited support.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.40
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 1,424 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 250 mgBoron · 3 mg
Magnesium supplies a nutrient involved in normal energy and mineral functions. Calcium supplies a nutrient involved in bone and mineral functions. The nutritional contributions can help when intake is low; added benefit above adequate intake is not established.
How this product is rated for Everyday Health
Ingredient fit76
Calcium, Magnesium provide the supported focus. The included amounts make a partial contribution to the saved comparison; smaller or unresolved quantities limit the overall contribution.
Goal fit
Calcium, Magnesium provide the supported focus.
Dose adequacy
The included amounts make a partial contribution to the saved comparison; smaller or unresolved quantities limit the overall contribution.
Pathways70
The strongest area is energy metabolism cofactors, with partial coverage from the relevant ingredients.
Depth
The strongest area is energy metabolism cofactors, with partial coverage from the relevant ingredients.
Breadth
The areas reaching the saved coverage threshold are energy metabolism cofactors, bone and mineral metabolism.
Evidence86
Magnesium contributes most strongly to the saved evidence finding; its role remains subject to the supplied nutritional or preparation-specific limitations.
Evidence strength
Magnesium contributes most strongly to the saved evidence finding; its role remains subject to the supplied nutritional or preparation-specific limitations.
Studied preparation
The eligible preparations match those accepted in the saved findings, without implying superior forms or broader clinical benefits.
Formulation logic100
None of the evaluated ingredient conflicts was triggered. The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner present; no extra combined effect is established.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner present; no extra combined effect is established.
Conflicts
None of the evaluated ingredient conflicts was triggered.
Effective doses
All included ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison; this is not itself a clinically proven effectiveness threshold.
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 250 mgCalcium · 500 mgBoron · 3 mg
Calcium supports normal bone mineralization and magnesium supports bone metabolism when dietary intake is low. This serving supplies 500 mg elemental calcium and 250 mg elemental magnesium as citrate forms. Boron receives a saved contribution, but the supplied evidence does not establish an independent routine bone benefit. Citrate identity does not establish superior bone outcomes or fracture prevention.
How this product is rated for Bone Health
Ingredient fit79
Calcium, magnesium and boron receive saved contributions, with no additional active reducing focus.
Goal fit
Calcium, magnesium and boron receive saved contributions, with no additional active reducing focus.
Dose adequacy
Calcium and magnesium contribute partially; boron meets its saved amount reference without establishing independent clinical benefit.
Pathways80
Calcium absorption and regulation receives the strongest saved finding. These functional areas do not establish clinical bone outcomes.
Depth
Calcium absorption and regulation is the strongest represented area in the saved finding.
Breadth
Mineral supply and calcium regulation meet the criterion; protein activation, matrix formation and remodeling do not.
Evidence100
Calcium leads the saved evidence finding. The supporting evidence has nutritional, preparation or population limits and does not establish fracture prevention.
Evidence strength
Calcium supplies the leading saved evidence contribution; this is not a measure of clinical benefit.
Studied preparation
The retained ingredients receive preparation recognition in the saved finding, without establishing superiority or equivalent clinical outcomes across forms.
Formulation logic94
Calcium's partner requirement is not fully met, reducing that part of the finding; no evaluated conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
Calcium's partner requirement is not fully met in the saved finding.
Conflicts
No evaluated ingredient conflict was identified.
Effective doses
All ingredients retained in this finding meet the minimum amount criterion; that does not establish clinical effectiveness.
Impact
Moderate effect
Magnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium's main digestive contribution is drawing water into the bowel, which may help soften stools and support regularity. The declared 250 mg serving relates to this narrow stool-support role rather than broad improvements in digestion.
How this product is rated for Gut Health
Ingredient fit60
Magnesium provides a focused connection to stool softness and bowel regularity. The saved amount finding indicates a partial magnesium contribution.
Goal fit
Magnesium provides a focused connection to stool softness and bowel regularity.
Dose adequacy
The saved amount finding indicates a partial magnesium contribution.
Pathways40
Water retention in the bowel is the strongest saved connection. The saved findings identify one main area of support rather than broad digestive coverage.
Depth
Water retention in the bowel is the strongest saved connection.
Breadth
The saved findings identify one main area of support rather than broad digestive coverage.
Evidence62
Magnesium provides the strongest saved evidence contribution, with benefits depending on the specific preparation or nutritional context. The saved preparation finding supports the counted ingredients.
Evidence strength
Magnesium provides the strongest saved evidence contribution, with benefits depending on the specific preparation or nutritional context.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation finding supports the counted ingredients.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings. All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Impact
Moderate effect
Magnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium may help with stress when your magnesium levels are low. Its main connection is to calming, but lasting relief from everyday stress more broadly remains uncertain. The declared magnesium source identifies what is present without guaranteeing absorption or a stronger calming effect.
How this product is rated for Stress Relief
Ingredient fit57
Magnesium provides a conditional connection to stress.
Goal fit
Magnesium provides a conditional connection to stress.
Dose adequacy
The selected serving provides 250 mg magnesium, compared with the 350 mg reference; this is not a prediction of benefit.
Pathways20
Magnesium relates mainly to calming nerve activity.
Depth
Magnesium relates mainly to calming nerve activity.
Breadth
Magnesium relates mainly to calming nerve activity.
Evidence76
Magnesium’s possible benefit is conditional, especially on low magnesium levels.
Evidence strength
Magnesium’s possible benefit is conditional, especially on low magnesium levels.
Studied preparation
The declared magnesium source is identified; this alone does not guarantee absorption or stress relief.
Formulation logic100
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The selected serving provides 250 mg magnesium, compared with the 350 mg reference; this is not a prediction of benefit.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium supports electrolyte balance and blood-vessel tone, although blood-pressure effects are small and inconsistent.
How this product is rated for Heart Health
Ingredient fit57
Magnesium connect to heart-related functions. Some amounts provide only partial exposure relative to the supplied comparisons.
Goal fit
Magnesium provide the relevant connection; the product's broader ingredient and goal mix limits its focus.
Dose adequacy
Magnesium provide partial exposure compared with the supplied comparison ranges; this does not establish an ineffective dose.
Pathways45
The clearest connection is electrolyte and vascular-tone balance. Support is concentrated in that route.
Depth
The strongest represented route is electrolyte and vascular-tone balance, with support limited to the ingredients and amounts supplied.
Breadth
The findings cover one route, with limited breadth beyond that mechanism.
Evidence89
Magnesium supplies the strongest relevant support here, though blood-pressure results are inconsistent.
Evidence strength
Magnesium supplies the strongest relevant support here, though blood-pressure results are inconsistent.
Studied preparation
The eligible declared ingredients meet the supplied preparation comparison; this does not establish superiority over other forms.
Formulation logic100
The relevant ingredients do not require another partner, and no specified conflict was identified. The amount comparisons do not establish added benefit from combining ingredients.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner; no extra combination benefit is established.
Conflicts
No specified ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The ingredients included in this finding clear the supplied minimum exposure comparison; this is not a proven clinical efficacy threshold.
Impact
Moderate effect
Magnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium at 250 mg supports normal energy metabolism and can help fill a nutritional gap associated with tiredness and weakness. More magnesium has no established energy benefit when nutritional needs are already met.
How this product is rated for Energy
Ingredient fit57
Part of the blend contributes to the saved energy findings, alongside ingredients serving broader needs. The counted amounts provide substantial but incomplete support against the saved targets.
Goal fit
Part of the blend contributes to the saved energy findings, alongside ingredients serving broader needs.
Dose adequacy
The counted amounts provide substantial but incomplete support against the saved targets.
Pathways0
The saved findings show nutritional support without a covered direct alertness or energy mechanism.
Depth
The saved findings show nutritional support without a covered direct alertness or energy mechanism.
Breadth
No area reaches the saved threshold for broad coverage.
Evidence88
Magnesium provides the strongest evidence contribution among the counted ingredients. The saved findings recognize the counted effective preparations as matching the evidence.
Evidence strength
Magnesium provides the strongest evidence contribution among the counted ingredients.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the counted effective preparations as matching the evidence.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amounts and have no listed conflict.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have the required partner.
Conflicts
The saved check identified no listed ingredient conflict; this is not a general safety assessment.
Effective doses
1 of 1 counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount threshold.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) | 250 mg | |
Boron (Boron Citrate) | 3 mg |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) · 500 mg OverallScore84
Each serving provides 500 mg of calcium. The calcium comes from calcium citrate.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86
The serving lists 500 mg of calcium from calcium citrate.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
Calcium citrate is the identified source of calcium.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The amount of elemental calcium is individually disclosed as 500 mg per serving.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84
A serving supplies 500 mg of calcium. A flow agent is flagged in the saved ingredient facts.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 500 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is flagged in the saved ingredient facts.
Value80
At about $0.41 per whole-product serving, the price is around the middle of the comparison.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
At about $0.41 per whole-product serving, the price is around the middle of the comparison.
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) · 250 mg OverallScore76
A serving supplies 250 mg of magnesium. Its identified source is magnesium citrate.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability49
Magnesium Citrate is the identified magnesium source.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
Magnesium Citrate is the identified magnesium source.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
The saved facts do not establish a qualifying branded material or a full-chelation or full-reaction claim.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving supplies 250 mg of magnesium, and a positive amount of a qualifying cofactor is recorded.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The elemental magnesium amount is declared as 250 mg per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
A serving provides 250 mg of magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
The saved facts record a positive amount of a qualifying cofactor, with no excessive calcium-to-magnesium ratio flagged.
Value80
The whole-product serving costs about $0.41.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The whole-product serving costs about $0.41.
Boron (Boron Citrate) · 3 mg OverallScore72
A serving provides 3 mg of boron as boron citrate, a favorable amount in the evaluation. At the whole-product serving price, 3 mg of boron corresponds to about $0.41.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability64
Boron citrate is a named organic source; the saved facts record no trademark or purity claim.
Boron Form & Bioavailability
Boron citrate is a named organic form.
Trademarked & High-Purity Sources
The saved facts identify a generic source and record no trademark or purity claim.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The recorded elemental boron amount is 3 mg per serving, which the evaluation considers a favorable amount.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The saved label facts identify 3 mg of elemental boron per serving and its source.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Margin
The evaluation considers 3 mg of boron per serving a favorable amount.
Value30
The boron-normalized cost is relatively high: about $0.41 per 3 mg, based on whole-product servings.
Price per 3mg Elemental Boron
At the whole-product serving price, 3 mg of boron corresponds to about $0.41.
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