Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

NOW4.8 (3,011 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 12 Liquid(s) · 200 servings
Goals
$9.23 $0.04 per serving

Product analysis

80 out of 100

Calcium Carbonate offers an inexpensive way to fill a calcium gap and support normal bone maintenance.

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

Nutrient Quality50

Calcium carbonate is a basic calcium source with less favorable absorption potential than some other preparations. Its appeal is therefore more about meeting an intake need at a low cost than choosing a premium form.

Ingredient Transparency100

The elemental calcium amount and carbonate source are disclosed. That helps compare servings without confusing the calcium amount with the weight of its source compound.

Value For Money100

The low serving cost supports good value for filling a calcium gap. The basic carbonate form is a meaningful trade-off when comparing low cost with form preference.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer ratings are very positive. The large feedback pool provides a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus79

The formula stays focused on calcium intake for normal bone maintenance. Its 600 mg contribution should be considered alongside food intake, rather than as a complete daily calcium target.

Format
Powder
Container
12 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.04
Customer rating
4.8 · 3,011 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Calcium · 600 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
600 mg 86
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving supplies 600 mg of calcium, a substantial amount, at a low cost per serving. Calcium comes from calcium carbonate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability65

Calcium comes from calcium carbonate. The calcium amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
Calcium comes from calcium carbonate.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 600 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

A serving provides 600 mg of calcium. No listed artificial additives or flow agents were flagged; the sugar amount is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 600 mg of calcium, a substantial amount.
Formulation Purity & Additives
No listed artificial additives or flow agents were flagged; the sugar amount is unknown.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is 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