Nutrient quality
Calcium citrate provides a useful form and a practical amount. The low-dose vitamin D2 is a weaker cofactor than a meaningful vitamin D3 amount.
A sensible calcium citrate dose is the strength, while modest vitamin D2 and average value are the main compromises.
A sensible calcium citrate dose is the strength, while modest vitamin D2 and average value are the main compromises.
| $ 21.69 | ||
| $ 21.69 | ||
Vitacost | $ 21.69 |
The calcium amount is well suited to one sitting and citrate can be taken with or without food. That makes the tablet more flexible than a large calcium carbonate serving.
Vitamin D2 adds some support for calcium absorption but is generally less effective at maintaining vitamin D status than vitamin D3. Its modest amount means users with low vitamin D may still need a separately planned approach.
The focused formula avoids unrelated ingredients and makes the dose easy to understand. Serving value is moderate, so the main reason to choose it is citrate form quality rather than price.
Calcium citrate provides a useful form and a practical amount. The low-dose vitamin D2 is a weaker cofactor than a meaningful vitamin D3 amount.
Active amounts and forms are clearly identified. Intake directions and non-active ingredients are not included in the supplied facts.
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.
A practical calcium dose and focused formula support good value. The weak vitamin D contribution prevents the formula from offering broader bone-support value.
Calcium citrate provides focused structural mineral support in a reasonably absorbable form. The 500 mg amount is useful, but the vitamin D amount is too small to provide strong absorption support.
Vitamin D2 is also less preferred than D3 for maintaining vitamin D status. The simple formula is coherent and transparent but does not include magnesium, K2, or protein-matrix support.
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) | 2.5 mcg |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg |
Calcium citrate is a well-absorbed form that does not depend heavily on stomach acid. The serving amount falls in the efficient range for a single dose and is paired with vitamin D. The per-serving value is competitive for the collection.
Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.