$73.95 $0.82 per serving
Product analysis
Bone Builder Forte combines vitamin D with calcium and phosphorus to support normal bone and mineral function, especially when intake falls short. Its well-described forms come at a relatively high cost for the main nutrients.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality100
Vitamin D3 and the calcium and phosphorus forms are favorable choices for nutrient quality. Different calcium declarations prevent a reliable combined amount from being inferred.
Ingredient Transparency100
The amounts and forms of the three nutrients are disclosed. The calcium declarations still need careful reading because they give different quantities.
Value For Money30
The formula is relatively expensive for its vitamin D and calcium content. Phosphorus offers more moderate value, but does not make the main nutrients inexpensive.
Customer Satisfaction73
Customer ratings are very positive, but the review pool is small. That limits how broadly the feedback can be applied.
Product Focus72
The nutrient mix fits normal bone and mineral support. Other proposed benefits depend strongly on nutritional needs and are less certain when intake is already adequate.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 180 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.82
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 73 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin D · 2000 IU
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 2000 IU
Impact
High effect
Vitamin D · 2000 IU
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | 2000 IU | |
Calcium (Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate) | 428 mg | |
Phosphorus (Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate) | 168 mg | |
Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate | 1.9 Gram(s) |
At 168 mg phosphorus per serving, it offers a phosphorus contribution at a moderate cost per serving. The phosphorus comes as calcium hydroxyapatite.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The phosphorus comes as calcium hydroxyapatite.
Phosphorus Form Quality
The phosphorus comes as calcium hydroxyapatite.
Form Disclosure Clarity
The phosphorus source is named alongside its amount.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving provides 168 mg phosphorus.
Dose Adequacy and Safety
A serving provides 168 mg phosphorus.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The phosphorus amount is stated separately.
Value50
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
Each serving provides 428 mg of calcium at a high cost per serving. It uses Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite. A flow agent is listed.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The calcium source is Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite. The elemental amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The calcium source is Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 428 mg of elemental calcium per serving.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84
A serving provides 428 mg of calcium. A flow agent is listed; sugar content is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 428 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is listed; sugar content is unknown.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) · 2000 IU OverallScore68
The serving provides 2000 IU of vitamin D; its cost for that amount is high. It uses vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The raw material source is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability87
It uses vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The raw material source is not specified.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
It uses vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
The raw material source is not specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency68
The declared serving contains 2000 IU of vitamin D. No qualifying independent seal, batch certificate or GMP claim is documented.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
The declared serving contains 2000 IU of vitamin D.
Excipient and Additive Purity
No titanium dioxide, artificial colors or hydrogenated oils are listed.
Purity and Quality Certification
No qualifying independent seal, batch certificate or GMP claim is documented.
Value30
The cost for the vitamin D amount is high.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The cost for the vitamin D amount is high.
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- Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Vitamin D Supplementation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for Improvement in Disease Activity and Fatigue Scores: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Vitamin D in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After COVID-19 or Vaccination: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- The effects of vitamin D supplementation on disease activity and fatigue in Libyan rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- The effect of home-based aerobic training and vitamin D supplementation on fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis during COVID-19 outbreak.
- Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.
- Effect of vitamin D on gastrointestinal symptoms and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.
- The impact of vitamin D administration on mortality in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Vitamin D Status and Mortality: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.
- Meta-analysis of long-term vitamin D supplementation on overall mortality.
- Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: individual participant data meta-analysis.
- Association Between Vitamin D and Influenza: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Vitamin D3 and deconvoluting a rash.
- Effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on cellular immunity and inflammatory markers in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU.
- Current opinion on the role of vitamin D supplementation in respiratory infections and asthma/COPD exacerbations: A need to establish publication guidelines for overcoming the unpublished data.
- Vitamin D deficiency and C-reactive protein: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.
- Vitamin D in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
- Vitamin D supplementation reduces infection rate and promotes wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
- Associations of C-reactive Protein with 25-hydroxyvitamin D in 24 Specific Diseases: A Cross-sectional Study from NHANES.
- Combined effects of vitamin D deficiency and systemic inflammation on all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality in older adults.