Target-Mins Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D Complex
Goals
$38.19 $0.42 per serving
Product analysis
Target-Mins Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D Complex supports bone and mineral nutrition with substantial calcium and magnesium contributions. Unknown shares of its mineral sources, including magnesium oxide, make absorption harder to judge.
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Nutrient Quality54
The phosphorus source is clearly identified, while calcium combines sources with different form support. Magnesium includes less favorable oxide, and unknown proportions prevent judging the absorption of the mixtures confidently.
Ingredient Transparency80
Nutrient amounts and source forms are disclosed, making the main serving clear. The shares of the different calcium and magnesium sources remain unknown.
Value For Money56
Calcium and phosphorus offer favorable value at the serving cost. The magnesium mixture offers less clear value because oxide and unknown source proportions limit its appeal.
Customer Satisfaction88
Customer ratings indicate high satisfaction. Thousands of ratings provide a broad feedback base.
Product Focus68
Bone and mineral nutrition is the clearest role for the combination. The large magnesium amount also has a focused connection to bowel regularity, while broader benefits depend on nutritional need.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 360 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.42
- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 4,083 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Phosphorus · 500 mgMagnesium · 500 mgCalcium · 1000 mgVitamin D · 10 mcg
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Magnesium Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 500 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) | 10 mcg | |
Calcium (Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Lysinate) | 1000 mg | |
Phosphorus (Calcium Hydroxyapatite) | 500 mg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate) | 500 mg |
Phosphorus (Calcium Hydroxyapatite) · 500 mg OverallScore92
The 500 mg of phosphorus per serving is a higher supplemental amount, at a low cost per serving. The phosphorus source is calcium hydroxyapatite. The phosphorus amount is individually stated.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The phosphorus source is calcium hydroxyapatite.
Phosphorus Form Quality
The phosphorus source is calcium hydroxyapatite.
Form Disclosure Clarity
The phosphorus source is named on the nutrient row.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency80
The serving provides 500 mg of phosphorus, a higher supplemental amount. The amount is individually stated.
Dose Adequacy and Safety
The serving provides 500 mg of phosphorus, a higher supplemental amount.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The phosphorus amount per serving is individually stated.
Value100
The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
Calcium (Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Lysinate) · 1000 mg OverallScore70
The serving provides 1000 mg of calcium, a large single-serving amount, at a moderate cost per serving. The sources are calcium alpha-ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Lysinate, but their proportions are unknown. No listed artificial additives or flow agents were identified; sugar content is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability72
The sources are calcium alpha-ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Lysinate, but their proportions are unknown. The elemental calcium amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The sources are calcium alpha-ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Lysinate, but their proportions are unknown.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 1000 mg of elemental calcium per serving.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency64
Each serving provides 1000 mg of calcium. No listed artificial additives or flow agents were identified; sugar content is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
Each serving provides 1000 mg of calcium, a large single-serving amount. A portion may go unabsorbed at this amount.
Formulation Purity & Additives
No listed artificial additives or flow agents were identified; sugar content is unknown.
Value80
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
Magnesium (Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate) · 500 mg OverallScore51
The serving provides 500 mg of magnesium. The cost per serving offers limited value for the stated form. The magnesium sources are Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate; their proportions are unknown. It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability25
The magnesium sources are Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate; their proportions are unknown. No branded or fully reacted chelation detail is specified.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
The magnesium sources are Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Taurinate; their proportions are unknown.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
No branded or fully reacted chelation detail is specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88
The serving provides 500 mg of magnesium. It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The label states 500 mg of elemental magnesium per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
The serving provides 500 mg of magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
It also provides 1000 mg of calcium.
Value28
The cost per serving offers limited value for the stated form.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The cost per serving offers limited value for the stated form.
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