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HMB 1000 mg

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Calcium 130 mg
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Score75
A focused HMB capsule with a small calcium contribution rather than a complete bone formula. It makes more sense for muscle-focused use when calcium intake is already adequate.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Bone Health

Score 75

A focused HMB capsule with a small calcium contribution rather than a complete bone formula. It makes more sense for muscle-focused use when calcium intake is already adequate.
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Analysis

The formula provides 1,000 mg of calcium HMB, including 130 mg of calcium. HMB is mainly chosen for muscle maintenance, while the calcium amount contributes only modestly toward daily mineral intake.

Both the compound and elemental calcium amounts are stated, making the active formula easy to assess. Vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, and other nutrients that could broaden bone support are absent.

It fits people who want HMB and already obtain enough calcium elsewhere. Anyone shopping primarily for skeletal support will find more complete and better-targeted options.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking HMB for muscle maintenance
  • People whose dietary calcium intake is already adequate
  • Users who prefer a focused capsule formula
Best for
  • HMB-focused supplementation
  • Combining muscle support with a modest calcium contribution
  • Clearly quantified active ingredients

Pros

  • Provides a substantial 1,000 mg calcium HMB amount
  • Separately states the 130 mg calcium contribution
  • Focused formula without unrelated actives

Cons

  • Provides too little calcium to serve as a main calcium supplement
  • Lacks vitamin D and vitamin K
  • Does not include magnesium or broader bone support

Nutrient quality

70 High impact

HMB is meaningfully dosed and the active list is focused. Its calcium form and modest elemental contribution are weaker for calcium-specific use.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

All listed active amounts are visible and no blend hides them. Full usage directions and inactive ingredients are missing from the supplied data.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The aggregate rating and evidence volume are both strong. Specific experience details are unavailable, so recurring complaints and purpose fit remain uncertain.

Value for money

79 High impact

The serving offers useful HMB at a favorable recurring cost. Its value as a calcium supplement is limited by the small elemental contribution.

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Goals

Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitD Strength of SupportF CoverageB- Formula Quality
Calcium · 1000 mg

Calcium HMB offers some overlap between muscle maintenance and skeletal support. The elemental calcium contribution is modest, so the formula is not a strong substitute for a dedicated bone-mineral product.

Its concise label is easy to assess but lacks vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, and protein-matrix support. The product fits better when HMB is the main goal and dietary calcium is already adequate.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Monohydrate)
 130 mg
Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Monohydrate
1000 mg
Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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Calcium (Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Monohydrate) · 130 mg OverallScore59
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Calcium HMB mainly serves as a carrier for HMB rather than as a well-established calcium supplement. The clearly stated elemental calcium amount only meets the collection minimum, so it contributes little toward higher calcium needs. Serving cost is reasonable, but calcium-focused value is limited by the formula's different purpose.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy and maternal and offspring bone health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Tihtonen K; Korhonen P; Isojärvi J; Ojala R; Ashorn U; Ashorn P; Tammela O · Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,566 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women using estrogen replacement therapy.
    Haines CJ; Chung TK; Leung PC; Hsu SY; Leung DH · Bone · 1995
    Randomized trialBone Health forCalcium
  3. Calcium supplementation provides an extended window of opportunity for bone mass accretion after menarche.
    Rozen GS; Rennert G; Dodiuk-Gad RP; Rennert HS; Ish-Shalom N; Diab G; Raz B; Ish-Shalom S · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2003
    Randomized trial100 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. Relationship between bone mineral density changes and risk of fractures among patients receiving calcium with or without vitamin D supplementation: a meta-regression.
    Rabenda V; Bruyère O; Reginster JY · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2011
    Meta-analysis47,365 participants15 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  5. Treatment with alendronate plus calcium, alendronate alone, or calcium alone for postmenopausal low bone mineral density.
    Bonnick S; Broy S; Kaiser F; Teutsch C; Rosenberg E; DeLucca P; Melton M · Current medical research and opinion · 2007
    Randomized trial701 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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