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Calcium Adult Gummies

Nature Made
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Phosphorus 230 mg
Calcium 500 mg
Vitamin D 700 IU
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Score74
Best suited to bone health, with the clearest benefits coming from the disclosed active ingredients. The serving adds 7 grams of carbohydrate without improving the active profile.
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Quantity:80 Gummy(ies) • (40 servings)
Goals:
Bone Health

Score 74

Best suited to bone health, with the clearest benefits coming from the disclosed active ingredients. The serving adds 7 grams of carbohydrate without improving the active profile.
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Analysis

Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 provide useful bone support in a convenient gummy. The serving adds 7 grams of carbohydrate without improving the active profile. Clear active details help, but full sweetener and excipient disclosure is absent.

Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 form a coherent mineralization formula with useful amounts of each nutrient. Tricalcium phosphate is dependable, though it is not a premium calcium form. Two gummies make the serving approachable, but their sugar content is a meaningful trade-off for daily use.

Calcium and vitamin D3 mainly support bone mineralization, and the gummy contains 7 g of carbohydrate. The formula does not provide collagen, keratin, biotin, silicon, or a clearly targeted nail nutrient. Its minerals and vitamin D are better aligned with bone maintenance than nail plate strength.

Who is it for
  • People seeking bone health support
  • People seeking nail health support
Best for
  • Bone Health
  • Nail Health

Pros

  • Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 provide useful bone support in a convenient gummy.
  • Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 form a coherent mineralization formula with useful amounts of each nutrient.
  • The formula also omits vitamin K and collagen support.
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 mainly support bone mineralization, and the gummy contains 7 g of carbohydrate.
  • Its minerals and vitamin D are better aligned with bone maintenance than nail plate strength.

Cons

  • The serving adds 7 grams of carbohydrate without improving the active profile.
  • Clear active details help, but full sweetener and excipient disclosure is absent.
  • Tricalcium phosphate is dependable, though it is not a premium calcium form.
  • Two gummies make the serving approachable, but their sugar content is a meaningful trade-off for daily use.
  • The formula does not provide collagen, keratin, biotin, silicon, or a clearly targeted nail nutrient.

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

Vitamin D3 is a useful form, while tricalcium phosphate is generally less absorbable than citrate forms. Calcium and vitamin D are supplied in meaningful bone-support amounts.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

All listed nutrients have specific amounts. Sweeteners, flavoring, and other gummy ingredients are not disclosed.

Customer satisfaction

55 Moderate impact

The supplied average indicates weak or mixed aggregate satisfaction. No detailed experience reports are available to identify repeated complaints or confirm perceived benefits.

Value for money

75 High impact

The low cost supports value despite the average calcium form. Serving value appears favorable for a gummy supplement.

Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportB+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Phosphorus · 230 mgCalcium · 500 mgVitamin D · 700 IU

Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 form a coherent mineralization formula with useful amounts of each nutrient. Tricalcium phosphate is dependable, though it is not a premium calcium form.

Two gummies make the serving approachable, but their sugar content is a meaningful trade-off for daily use. The formula also omits vitamin K and collagen support.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Phosphorus Supportive 44 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
7 Gram(s)
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
 700 IU
Calcium (Tricalcium Phosphate)
 500 mg
Phosphorus (Tricalcium Phosphate)
 230 mg
Sodium
25 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Phosphorus (Tricalcium Phosphate) · 230 mg OverallScore92
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Tricalcium phosphate provides a reliable mineral source with clear form disclosure. The 230 mg phosphorus dose sits in the targeted supplemental range and is reached with two gummies. Elemental labeling is clear, and the serving offers strong cost efficiency.

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Calcium (Tricalcium Phosphate) · 500 mg OverallScore70
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The calcium dose fits the preferred single-serving range, though tricalcium phosphate is less absorbable than premium forms. The gummy provides seven grams of carbohydrate in a category marked as sugar, which weakens formulation purity. Its low serving cost remains a practical benefit.

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Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) · 700 IU OverallScore49
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Vitamin D3 is clearly identified, but its raw source is not disclosed. The gummy format lacks a fat carrier and brings a substantial carbohydrate load, which weakens its fit for a simple vitamin D supplement. Its modest dose also results in poor cost efficiency per unit of vitamin D.

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

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    Randomized trial612 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
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