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Calcium Citrate 1000 mg
Solaray
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(16008 ratings)
Calcium 1000 mg
Score 65.0
A high-dose calcium supplement blending citrate and carbonate forms, offering a substantial amount of calcium but crucially missing Vitamin D3 for optimal absorption and bone health.
Quantity: 240 VegCap(s)Servings size: 4 Vegecap(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Joint Health
Heart Health
Fitness
Muscle Gain
leaderboard Score 65.0
A high-dose calcium supplement blending citrate and carbonate forms, offering a substantial amount of calcium but crucially missing Vitamin D3 for optimal absorption and bone health.
Quantity: 120Quantity: 240
Solaray's Calcium Citrate 1000mg, despite its name, combines both Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate to deliver its elemental calcium. While Calcium Citrate is highly bioavailable and gentle on the stomach, the inclusion of Calcium Carbonate means that a portion of the calcium will still require stomach acid for optimal absorption and may cause digestive issues for some. A major oversight in this formulation is the complete absence of Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is absolutely essential for the body to absorb calcium from the digestive tract and effectively integrate it into bone tissue. Without this critical co-factor, a significant amount of the ingested calcium may not be properly utilized, thus compromising the product's overall effectiveness for comprehensive bone health despite its high dosage.
- High elemental calcium dose.
- Includes some Calcium Citrate for improved absorption.
- Contains Calcium Carbonate, which requires stomach acid and may cause digestive issues.
- Does not contain Vitamin D3, which is essential for calcium absorption.
- Confusing ingredient quantity listing.
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate) | 1000 mg |
Categories
Calcium 70.0
Delivers a high dose of elemental calcium, including the more bioavailable citrate form, providing substantial calcium support.
Goals
Bone Health 70.0
Offers a substantial amount of elemental calcium, including the highly absorbable citrate form. However, the significant drawback is the absence of Vitamin D3, which is essential for proper calcium absorption and bone mineralization, limiting its comprehensive effectiveness.
Heart Health 65.0
Calcium is vital for heart function. The mix of citrate with carbonate means absorption might vary, and the absence of D3 and K2 means less guidance for proper calcium distribution within the body.
Fitness 65.0
Provides a high amount of calcium for muscle contraction and nerve impulses, crucial for physical performance. However, without D3, its full potential for building and maintaining strong bones for fitness is not realized.
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