Cal-Mag Citrate 2:1 Ratio

Cal-Mag Citrate 2:1 Ratio

Solaray4.7 (2,009 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 180 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

59 out of 100

Cal-Mag Citrate 2:1 Ratio helps cover calcium and magnesium needs for normal bone health when dietary intake is low. The undisclosed balance of magnesium forms makes its absorption quality harder to judge.

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Nutrient Quality43

Calcium citrate provides a favorable form for absorption. The magnesium mix includes less readily absorbed oxide, and its unknown proportions prevent a clear picture of the blend's quality.

Ingredient Transparency73

The ingredient amounts and main nutrient forms are stated, helping with serving comparisons. Composition details for magnesium and vitamin D are incomplete.

Value For Money37

The serving cost for calcium is moderate. Value is less favorable for the magnesium blend because it includes oxide in unknown proportions.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are very positive. Feedback from 2,009 ratings gives a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus74

The main purpose is filling mineral gaps that matter for bones and normal metabolism. The 500 mg magnesium serving does not establish extra energy or broader benefits once needs are met.

Format
Capsule
Container
180 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.68
Customer rating
4.7 · 2,009 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 500 mgCalcium · 1000 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 500 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 500 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 41 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3)
25 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
1000 mg 74
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
500 mg
Adults 18–50
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A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
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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. 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 Cardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin D
  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