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Calcium

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Calcium 250 mg
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Score86
A well-absorbed calcium malate capsule with a practical 250 mg dose and strong value. It is an excellent focused calcium choice, but not an all-in-one bone formula.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
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Score 86

A well-absorbed calcium malate capsule with a practical 250 mg dose and strong value. It is an excellent focused calcium choice, but not an all-in-one bone formula.
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$28.00($0.23 per serving)
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$ 28.00
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$ 28.00
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$ 28.00
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Analysis

The capsule provides 250 mg of calcium as DimaCal, a malate-based form with strong absorption potential. The moderate amount is easier to fit around dietary calcium and avoids an unnecessarily large single dose.

The simple active formula is clearly quantified and easy to compare. No vitamin D, vitamin K, or magnesium is included, so it focuses narrowly on calcium rather than complete bone support.

One capsule per serving and a long supply make regular use convenient and economical. It is especially useful for people who already cover supporting nutrients through food or other supplements.

Who is it for
  • Adults needing a modest supplemental calcium amount
  • People who prefer a malate-based calcium form
  • Users who obtain bone-support cofactors elsewhere
Best for
  • Filling a moderate dietary calcium gap
  • Easy one-capsule dosing
  • High-bioavailability calcium supplementation

Pros

  • Uses highly bioavailable DimaCal
  • Provides a manageable 250 mg dose
  • Long supply offers excellent value

Cons

  • Does not include vitamin D
  • No vitamin K or magnesium is provided
  • May not cover a large calcium shortfall alone

Nutrient quality

94 Highest impact

A favorable calcium malate form and moderate dose support reliable use. The narrow formula provides calcium alone without supporting cofactors.

Ingredient transparency

78 High impact

The calcium amount is clear and no blend conceals it. The branded form name, missing directions, and absent inactive ingredients leave some label gaps.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The aggregate rating is exceptional and supported by a very large evidence base. Specific experience evidence is absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit remain uncertain.

Value for money

99 Highest impact

A premium form, flexible dose, and low recurring cost create excellent value. The lack of supporting cofactors is the main limitation.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (DimaCal)
 250 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Calcium (DimaCal) · 250 mg OverallScore93
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

DimaCal supplies a highly bioavailable calcium malate form, while the 250 mg amount supports general supplementation but may not cover high needs alone. The elemental amount is clear, and no artificial color, sweetener, or whitening agent appears in the supplied ingredients. Low serving cost makes it an excellent value for the calcium delivered.

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