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Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite Caramel

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(1557 ratings)
Calcium 500 mg
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Score80
A well-dosed calcium citrate and D3 chew with dependable absorption, balanced against added carbohydrate and limited cofactor breadth.
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Quantity:90 Tablet(s) • (90 servings)
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Bone Health

Score 80

A well-dosed calcium citrate and D3 chew with dependable absorption, balanced against added carbohydrate and limited cofactor breadth.
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Analysis

The 500 mg citrate amount fits efficient single-dose use and works across a range of stomach-acid levels. Vitamin D3 appropriately supports calcium absorption and regulation.

The caramel chew may improve adherence, particularly for people who struggle with large calcium tablets. Four grams of carbohydrate is a format trade-off, and the formula does not include magnesium or vitamin K2.

The product is clearly suited to focused calcium replacement, including users with limited stomach acid. It is not a full bone-health blend because structural protein and trace-mineral pathways are absent.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer a chewy calcium format
  • Users with lower stomach acid
  • People needing a 500 mg calcium serving
Best for
  • Calcium citrate supplementation
  • Bone mineral intake
  • Vitamin D-supported calcium use

Pros

  • Uses calcium citrate
  • Efficient 500 mg amount
  • Includes vitamin D3
  • Convenient chewy format

Cons

  • Adds carbohydrate
  • No magnesium
  • No vitamin K2
  • No structural protein support

Warnings

  • Calcium can interfere with levothyroxine, bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, and quinolone antibiotics; separate doses according to guidance.
  • People with high blood calcium or recurrent calcium-containing kidney stones should review total calcium intake before use.

Nutrient quality

91 Highest impact

Calcium citrate is a well-absorbed form that does not depend heavily on stomach acid. The 500 mg elemental calcium amount is meaningful for supplementation.

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Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Active ingredients generally have stated amounts and no proprietary blend hides the doses. Missing other ingredients and complete intake directions leave important label details unresolved.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is strong and the rating volume provides a useful aggregate signal. No comment-level evidence is provided to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

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Value for money

77 High impact

The formula offers reasonable serving utility, though category value is not especially strong. Format ingredients or non-calcium actives reduce its value for dedicated calcium use.

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Goals

Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Calcium · 500 mgVitamin D · 12.5 mcg

Calcium citrate and vitamin D3 form a well-matched pair for mineral intake and absorption. The calcium amount is meaningful, and citrate is a practical form when stomach acid is limited.

Vitamin K, magnesium, trace-mineral cofactors, and protein-matrix support are absent. The formula therefore works best as focused calcium support rather than a complete bone-health blend.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 12.5 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
 500 mg
Sodium
5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Sugar Free
Report overview
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) · 500 mg OverallScore84
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The citrate form and midrange elemental dose support efficient calcium absorption. Vitamin D may further support calcium use, while the chewable format carries moderate carbohydrate content. Label details are clear, and the cost per serving remains near the collection norm.

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<p>Hydroxyapatite supplies a practical calcium amount with naturally paired phosphorus and clear dosing. It preserves a well-absorbed calcium approach while improving either serving flexibility or practical value over the original.</p>
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Cal/Mag 500 mg/250 mg

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<p>Chelated calcium and magnesium provide a balanced mineral formula with strong form quality. It adds magnesium and other bone cofactors beyond the original citrate-only approach, with some trade-off in formula simplicity.</p>
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Ultra BoneUp

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<p>Calcium, vitamin D3, magnesium, MK-7, silicon, boron, and cartilage collagen cover several bone pathways. It adds magnesium and other bone cofactors beyond the original citrate-only approach, with some trade-off in formula simplicity. Magnesium oxide is a weakness, and vitamin K2 needs caution with warfarin-type medicines.</p>
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<p>A straightforward 600 mg calcium carbonate tablet provides a focused serving without unrelated actives. It costs less per serving, though carbonate is less flexible than the original citrate and works best with food.</p>
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<p>A pure calcium carbonate powder supplies a substantial dose with simple active disclosure. It costs less per serving, though carbonate is less flexible than the original citrate and works best with food.</p>
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<p>Calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 provide a direct bone-support pairing in a focused formula. It costs less per serving, though carbonate is less flexible than the original citrate and works best with food.</p>
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Calcium Citrate Pure Powder

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<p>Calcium citrate powder provides a substantial, well-absorbed dose with flexible use and strong serving value. It preserves a well-absorbed calcium approach while improving either serving flexibility or practical value over the original. It does not include vitamin D, vitamin K, or magnesium.</p>
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Calcium Citrate

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<p>Citrate and malate improve absorption flexibility within a practical mixed-calcium serving at strong value. It preserves a well-absorbed calcium approach while improving either serving flexibility or practical value over the original.</p>
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600+D3

21st Century
<p>A reasonably sized calcium carbonate serving with vitamin D3 provides focused bone support at very low routine cost. It improves cost or cofactor coverage, though carbonate is less flexible than the original citrate and works best with food. Calcium should be separated from levothyroxine and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics.</p>
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Dietary calcium intake protects women consuming oral contraceptives from spine and hip bone loss.
    Teegarden D; Legowski P; Gunther CW; McCabe GP; Peacock M; Lyle RM · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2005
    Randomized trial154 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. Associations of dietary calcium intake with metabolic syndrome and bone mineral density among the Korean population: KNHANES 2008-2011.
    Kim MK; Chon SJ; Noe EB; Roh YH; Yun BH; Cho S; Choi YS; Lee BS; Seo SK · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2018
    Cross-sectional study14,705 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. 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
  5. 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
  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
  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