Calcium Citrate

Calcium Citrate

NOW4.6 (251 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 250 Tablet(s) · 125 servings
Goals
$24.30 $0.19 per serving

Product analysis

63 out of 100

Calcium Citrate combines calcium with other nutrients that support bone nutrition when intake is low. The calcium form has favorable absorption potential, although the blend does not establish better bone outcomes than meeting nutritional needs.

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

Nutrient Quality47

Calcium citrate is a strength for absorption potential, and the manganese form is also favorable. The mixed magnesium forms have undisclosed proportions, while the zinc and copper forms offer limited quality advantages.

Ingredient Transparency80

All amounts and ingredient forms are disclosed, helping you identify the nutrients. The proportions of the magnesium forms are omitted, limiting a detailed comparison.

Value For Money71

Calcium and several trace-mineral servings compare favorably on cost. Magnesium has a less clear price advantage, and value for vitamin D remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer ratings are positive across a moderate number of reviews. The feedback provides some perspective on satisfaction without establishing health outcomes.

Product Focus57

The clearest purpose is supporting bone and mineral nutrition when dietary intake is low. Broader aims such as mood, energy and hair health do not establish extra benefit once nutritional needs are met.

Format
Tablet
Container
250 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.19
Customer rating
4.6 · 251 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgCalcium · 600 mgVitamin D · 10 mcgCopper · 1 mgManganese · 5 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 300 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin D · 10 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 41 studies
Zinc Supportive 9 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgVitamin D · 10 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
10 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
600 mg 88
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide)
300 mg 58
Zinc (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
15 mg 68
Copper (Copper AAC)
1 mg 74
Manganese (Manganese AAC)
5 mg 88
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
It provides 5 mg of manganese per serving at a low cost. The manganese comes from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The manganese comes from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese comes from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The manganese amount is clearly stated. 5 mg per serving falls within the stated range for bone and joint support.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
5 mg per serving falls within the stated range for bone and joint support.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states 5 mg of manganese per serving.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is low.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 600 mg of calcium at a low cost per serving. Calcium comes from calcium citrate. A flow agent is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

Calcium comes from calcium citrate. The calcium amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
Calcium comes from calcium citrate.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states the calcium amount.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

A serving provides 600 mg of calcium. A flow agent is listed.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 600 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is listed.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving supplies 1 mg of copper at a fairly low cost per serving. The specific chelating compound is not stated. It also contains 15 mg of zinc.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability58

The copper amount and Copper Amino Acid Chelate source are stated on the label.
Copper Form Bioavailability
Copper Amino Acid Chelate is the named source, but the specific chelating compound is not stated.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The copper row names Copper Amino Acid Chelate and gives 1 mg of elemental copper.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

A serving provides 1 mg of copper alongside 15 mg of zinc.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
A serving provides 1 mg of copper.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
15 mg of zinc accompanies 1 mg of copper, a zinc-to-copper ratio of 15:1.

Value80

The cost per serving is fairly low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is fairly low.
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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. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  9. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  10. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  17. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  18. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  19. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  20. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese