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Acid Relief with Enyzmes

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(2554 ratings)
Calcium 560 mg
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Score62

Moderate calcium may help occasional acid relief, but hidden enzyme activity and an antacid focus make it a weak daily calcium choice.

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Tablet
Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
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Bone Health

Score 62

Moderate calcium may help occasional acid relief, but hidden enzyme activity and an antacid focus make it a weak daily calcium choice.

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$11.60($0.38 per serving)
iHerb
$ 12.24
Vitacost
$ 13.25
Pure Formulas
$ 11.89
Daily Vita
$ 11.60
iHerb
$ 12.24
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Analysis

The calcium amount is practical for one sitting, and carbonate can work well when taken with food. Its antacid role may be useful for occasional symptoms but does not make it a complete bone formula.

The enzyme blend hides individual enzymes and activity units, so digestive effectiveness cannot be assessed. Regularly suppressing stomach acid with calcium carbonate can also mask a persistent problem that deserves evaluation.

People seeking calcium alone have more transparent choices with vitamin D or citrate. The tablet best fits occasional acid relief with incidental calcium rather than long-term bone supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional calcium-carbonate antacid use
  • People comfortable with an enzyme blend
  • Users who take the tablet with food
Best for
  • Occasional acid relief
  • Incidental calcium intake
  • Short-term after-meal use

Pros

  • Practical calcium amount
  • Calcium carbonate is identified
  • Convenient tablet

Cons

  • Enzyme blend is undisclosed
  • No enzyme activity units
  • No vitamin D
  • Poor fit for primary bone support

Warnings

  • Persistent or frequent acid symptoms should not be managed indefinitely with calcium carbonate without medical evaluation.
  • Calcium carbonate can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and some antibiotics.
  • High blood calcium, kidney stones, or kidney disease require guidance before regular use.

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

Calcium carbonate provides the main measurable active in a practical amount. The opaque enzyme blend prevents assessment of its digestive contribution and makes the formula less coherent.

Ingredient transparency

45 Lower impact

Calcium is clearly quantified, but the central enzyme blend is opaque. Intake directions and non-active chewable ingredients are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and has a useful response base. No review text is supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be verified.

Value for money

66 High impact

The accessible cost and measurable calcium provide some value. The hidden enzyme blend prevents confidence that the serving offers strong digestive value.

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Goals

Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD CoverageD- Formula Quality
Calcium · 560 mg

Calcium supplies a direct structural mineral for bone at a meaningful per-serving amount. The carbonate form is less absorbable than stronger alternatives and generally depends more on stomach acid and food.

The enzyme blend supports the acid-relief positioning rather than the bone-health goal. Vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, and matrix-building nutrients are absent, leaving the formula narrow and poorly coordinated for skeletal support.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
 560 mg
Acid Relief Enzyme Blend
204 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) · 560 mg OverallScore76
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The chewable serving provides a calcium amount suited to efficient absorption, but the carbonate form is less bioavailable than premium alternatives. Its enzyme blend may support the product's digestive-use positioning, although the blend does not improve calcium quality. The cost per serving is competitive, with a small carbohydrate load typical of a chewable format.

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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