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Calcium D-Glucarate 500 mg

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Calcium 60 mg
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Score59
A targeted calcium D-glucarate product, not a meaningful calcium supplement for bone health.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 59

A targeted calcium D-glucarate product, not a meaningful calcium supplement for bone health.
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$47.00($0.52 per serving)
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Analysis

The 500 mg label figure refers to calcium D-glucarate compound weight, not elemental calcium. Only 60 mg of calcium is supplied, making this an inefficient way to close a dietary calcium gap.

Calcium D-glucarate is mainly chosen for glucuronidation-related use rather than bone mineralization. Vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, and structural matrix support are absent.

The capsule may make sense for someone specifically seeking calcium D-glucarate. It should not be selected as a primary calcium or bone-health supplement despite the product name containing calcium.

Who is it for
  • Adults specifically seeking calcium D-glucarate
  • Users who understand compound versus elemental calcium
  • People not relying on it for calcium repletion
Best for
  • Calcium D-glucarate supplementation
  • Glucuronidation pathway support
  • Single-ingredient targeted use

Pros

  • Clearly states compound and elemental calcium amounts
  • Focused single-active formula
  • Simple capsule
  • No hidden blend

Cons

  • Only 60 mg elemental calcium
  • Poor fit for bone-health supplementation
  • No vitamin D
  • No other skeletal cofactors

Nutrient quality

50 Lower impact

Calcium D-glucarate is mainly a glucarate compound rather than an efficient calcium-replenishment form. The 60 mg elemental calcium amount is low for a dedicated supplement.

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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

62 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

39 Lower impact

The usable calcium contribution is weak for the product positioning. Format ingredients or non-calcium actives reduce its value for dedicated calcium use.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium D-Glucarate)
 60 mg
Calcium D-Glucarate
500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Women Vegetarian
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Calcium (Calcium D-Glucarate) · 60 mg OverallScore46
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Only 60 mg of elemental calcium comes from 500 mg of calcium D-glucarate, making it unsuitable as a primary calcium supplement. The label clearly separates elemental calcium from compound weight, which prevents overestimating intake. Its moderate serving cost is difficult to justify for calcium replenishment because the dose is far below the collection minimum.

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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