Calcium Magnesium Citrate Plus Vitamin D-3 Orange Vanilla

Calcium Magnesium Citrate Plus Vitamin D-3 Orange Vanilla

LifeTIME4.8 (1,082 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 16 Fluid Ounce(s) · 32 servings
Goals

Product analysis

67 out of 100

Calcium Magnesium Citrate Plus Vitamin D-3 Orange Vanilla can help fill calcium and magnesium gaps to support normal bone maintenance. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, especially when vitamin D intake is low.

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

Nutrient Quality56

Calcium and magnesium citrate provide favorable absorption potential. Vitamin D3 is identified, although an additional quality advantage cannot be confirmed for every ingredient.

Ingredient Transparency85

All listed amounts are disclosed and the main vitamin and mineral forms are named. Some other entries lack form details, so the description is not fully complete.

Value For Money46

Calcium and magnesium offer reasonable value at the serving price. Value for vitamin D and the remaining nutritional entry is less clear.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customers generally give positive ratings, backed by thousands of opinions. Those ratings describe satisfaction without establishing effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus73

Bone nutrition gives the combination a clear practical purpose. Its wider aims for energy, hormones and heart health depend on nutritional needs and have less predictable benefits.

Format
Liquid
Container
16 Fluid Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.55
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,082 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgCalcium · 600 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 49 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 41 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 300 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
25 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
600 mg 78
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
300 mg 70
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving provides a substantial 600 mg of calcium at a moderate cost. The calcium comes from calcium citrate. It contains 1 g of sugar per serving.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

The calcium comes from calcium citrate. The mineral amount is stated.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The calcium comes from calcium citrate.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The calcium amount is stated as mineral weight.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

A serving supplies a substantial 600 mg of calcium. A serving contains 1 g of sugar.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
Each serving provides 600 mg of calcium, a substantial amount.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A serving contains 1 g of sugar.

Value50

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving provides 300 mg of elemental magnesium at a moderate cost per serving. The source is magnesium citrate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability49

The source is magnesium citrate. No named patented chelation standard is identified.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
The source is magnesium citrate.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
No named patented chelation standard is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 300 mg of elemental magnesium per serving. The serving also contains 600 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The label states 300 mg of elemental magnesium per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
A serving provides 300 mg of elemental magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
The serving also contains 600 mg of calcium.

Value50

The serving cost is moderate; the magnesium form and amount matter when weighing its value.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The serving cost is moderate; the magnesium form and amount matter when weighing its 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