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Calcium Citrate Mini-Tablets

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Calcium 800 mg
Boron 2.4 mg
Horsetail 40 mg
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Score71
Well-absorbed calcium citrate, vitamin D3, and boron create a focused bone formula. Dividing the high calcium serving is more practical than taking it all at once.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
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Bone Health

Score 71

Well-absorbed calcium citrate, vitamin D3, and boron create a focused bone formula. Dividing the high calcium serving is more practical than taking it all at once.
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Analysis

Calcium citrate is a well-absorbed form that is less dependent on stomach acid than carbonate. Vitamin D3 at 20 mcg supports calcium absorption, and 2.4 mg boron adds a relevant mineral cofactor.

The 800 mg calcium serving exceeds the amount typically absorbed efficiently at one time. Horsetail and spirulina are only 40 mg each, with no silica yield stated.

Four mini-tablets allow the serving to be divided across meals, which improves practical use. The formula suits focused bone support but lacks vitamin K2 and meaningful magnesium.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking calcium citrate
  • Users willing to divide tablets across meals
  • People wanting calcium with vitamin D3 and boron
Best for
  • Bone-mineral support
  • High calcium intake
  • Vitamin D-assisted calcium use

Pros

  • Provides 800 mg calcium citrate
  • Includes vitamin D3
  • Adds boron glycinate
  • Mini-tablets can be divided

Cons

  • Calcium is high for one sitting
  • Lacks vitamin K2
  • Magnesium is absent
  • Horsetail and spirulina are lightly dosed

Warnings

  • High calcium intake may cause constipation or stomach discomfort in sensitive users.
  • Calcium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine, iron, and some antibiotics when taken too close together.
  • Users with a history of calcium-containing kidney stones should review the 800 mg supplemental serving with a clinician.

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

Well-regarded calcium, vitamin D, and boron forms support the intended use. A large calcium serving and weak secondary additions reduce dose efficiency.

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Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

Core active forms and weights are clearly disclosed without a hidden blend. Full directions, inactive ingredients, and horsetail standardization are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

54 Moderate impact

The average customer rating is mixed but generally favorable. A modest rating base limits confidence in the average, while specific review experiences were not supplied.

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Value for money

68 High impact

Useful core forms partly justify the serving cost. A multi-tablet serving and low-value secondary additions limit competitiveness.

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Goals

Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Calcium · 800 mgVitamin D · 20 mcgBoron · 2.4 mg

Calcium citrate provides the main structural mineral, while vitamin D3 supports absorption and boron adds a remodeling cofactor. The formula is strongly aligned with daily bone support.

The calcium amount is high for one sitting, so dividing it across meals would improve practical absorption. Vitamin K and direct protein-matrix support are absent, while the small horsetail extract adds uncertain value.

Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
20 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
800 mg
organic Spirulina
40 mg
Horsetail (aerial part) extract
40 mg
Boron Glycinate
2.4 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Calcium citrate is well absorbed and is less dependent on stomach acid or food. The 800 mg serving exceeds the efficient per-dose absorption window, so divided intake would be more useful. Cost per serving provides average value.

Boron · 2.4 mg OverallScore58
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Boron glycinate supplies a well-absorbed organic chelate. The 2.4 mg amount approaches the preferred clinical range and retains a wide safety margin. Normalized to a standard boron dose, the serving cost is very high despite value from other ingredients.

Horsetail · 40 mg OverallScore32
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Aerial-part disclosure is useful, but the label does not name the Latin horsetail species. The 40 mg unstandardized extract is too small to provide convincing horsetail depth, and no silica yield is stated. Tablet delivery and a relatively high serving cost further limit its fit for this collection.

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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. 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. Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
    Meacham SL; Taper LJ; Volpe SL · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
  5. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
    Nielsen FH; Hunt CD; Mullen LM; Hunt JR · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 1987
    Single-arm trial12 participantsBone Health forBoron
  6. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
    Volpe SL; Taper LJ; Meacham S · Magnesium research · 1994
    Narrative reviewBone Health forBoron
  7. [Comparative study of the urinary excretion of boron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis].
    José Ramón V; Mora Mora M; Marino Alarcón O; Hernández G; Josefina Linares L; Urdaneta Romero H; Arévalo González E · Investigacion clinica · 2013
    Case-control study45 participantsBone Health forBoron
  8. Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
    C D Hunt, J L Herbel, F H Nielsen · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1997
    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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