Product Image

600+D3

Caltrate
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(111 ratings)
Calcium 600 mg
Vitamin D 800 IU
Copper 1 mg
Product Image
Score76
Balanced calcium, vitamin D3, and trace minerals make this a practical bone-support tablet. Its main limitation is missing form and excipient information rather than an obvious dose problem.
How scoring works
Quantity:165 Tablet(s) • (165 servings)
Goals:
Bone Health

Score 76

Balanced calcium, vitamin D3, and trace minerals make this a practical bone-support tablet. Its main limitation is missing form and excipient information rather than an obvious dose problem.
How scoring works
$32.94($0.19 per serving)
Walmart
$ 32.94
Report prices

Analysis

A 600 mg calcium amount is paired with 800 IU of vitamin D3 plus magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and boron. The nutrient pattern is well aligned with bone support, while the trace minerals add more breadth than a plain calcium tablet.

All active amounts are listed, but none of the mineral chemical forms are identified. That omission matters for absorption and tolerance, especially for calcium and magnesium.

A single tablet and long supply make the formula easy to use and reasonably economical. Nail support is plausible through general nutrient sufficiency, but the product is much more directly suited to bone intake.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking routine bone-support nutrients
  • Users who want calcium plus several trace minerals
  • People who prefer a single daily tablet
Best for
  • Balanced calcium and vitamin D support
  • A broad bone-mineral profile
  • Low-effort daily use

Pros

  • Provides 600 mg of calcium
  • Includes 800 IU of vitamin D3
  • Adds zinc, copper, manganese, and boron
  • Uses a convenient single-tablet serving

Cons

  • Mineral forms are not disclosed
  • The full excipient list is not shown
  • Magnesium is present only as a small supporting amount
  • Nail relevance is secondary to bone support

Warnings

  • Calcium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine, iron, and some antibiotics; follow product-specific spacing instructions.
  • People with high blood calcium, certain parathyroid conditions, or recurrent calcium-based kidney stones should confirm suitability before adding calcium and vitamin D.
  • The 600 mg calcium tablet may cause constipation or stomach discomfort in sensitive users.

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

Substantial calcium and vitamin D3 closely fit bone-support use. Unspecified mineral forms prevent a confident absorption assessment.

.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

Active amounts are clearly listed and no proprietary blend hides key doses. Missing inactive ingredients and incomplete use directions prevent full label clarity.

.

Customer satisfaction

59 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is positive but not exceptional. The small review count provides limited rating confidence.

.

Value for money

86 Highest impact

Substantial core nutrients at a low serving cost support good value. Missing form details keep the quality case from being stronger.

.
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 50 mgCalcium · 600 mgVitamin D · 800 IUCopper · 1 mgManganese · 1.8 mgBoron · 250 mcgZinc · 7.5 mg

Calcium and vitamin D3 provide a direct foundation for bone mineral support. Magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and boron add complementary coverage.

The calcium amount is meaningful, but vitamin D3 and several trace minerals are modest. Unspecified mineral forms make absorption quality difficult to judge.

Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3
800 IU
Calcium
600 mg
Magnesium
50 mg
Zinc
7.5 mg
Copper
1 mg
Manganese
1.8 mg
Boron
250 mcg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Calcium · 600 mg OverallScore72
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The exact calcium form is not disclosed, preventing an absorption-quality assessment. The 600 mg calcium amount is well aligned with efficient single-dose absorption. Vitamin D3 supports calcium use, and the serving is delivered at very low cost.

View ingredientView products
Vitamin D · 800 IU OverallScore56
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The tablet uses D3 but provides a somewhat modest maintenance amount and no listed lipid carrier. Calcium and several trace minerals broaden the formula for bone nutrition, though they make it less focused as a vitamin D supplement. Independent certification and raw-source details are not disclosed, while vitamin D cost efficiency is weak.

View ingredientView products
Copper · 1 mg OverallScore50
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA Value

The copper dose is reasonable for maintenance, but the chemical form is not disclosed. Its zinc-to-copper balance is close to the preferred range and the serving cost is low. Missing form information is the main barrier to judging absorption and ingredient quality.

View ingredientView products
Loading alternative details
83 Performance

Calcium Bone Maker Complex with MCH-Cal and VitaMK7

Doctor's Best
<p>The ingredient forms or label detail provide a more purposeful bone-mineral option. Hydroxyapatite calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, magnesium malate, copper, and trace minerals form a coherent bone formula. A three-capsule serving and an unclear zinc unit slightly reduce transparency.</p>
76 Performance

Bone Builder Forte

Metagenics
<p>The ingredient forms or label detail provide a more purposeful bone-mineral option. Vitamin D3 with microcrystalline hydroxyapatite provides a focused calcium-and-phosphorus approach. Copper from the original profile is not included.</p>
82 Performance

Calcium Magnesium Citrate Plus Vitamin D-3 Strawberry

LifeTIME
<p>The ingredient forms or label detail provide a more purposeful bone-mineral option. Calcium citrate, magnesium citrate, and vitamin D3 create a focused liquid with clear, useful amounts. Copper from the original profile is not included.</p>
83 Budget

600 + D3 plus Minerals

21st Century
<p>The serving cost is lower than the original. Calcium, vitamin D3, copper, and supporting minerals closely match the original bone-support profile. Carbonate and oxide forms keep ingredient quality basic.</p>
85 Budget

Calcium Citrate Plus Vitamin D3

Mason Natural
<p>The serving cost is lower than the original. Calcium citrate and vitamin D3 provide a simple formula with good absorption potential. Copper from the original profile is not included.</p>
77 Budget

Calcium Citrate Magnesium and Zinc

Kirkland Signature
<p>The serving cost is lower than the original. Vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and boron provide broad bone-related coverage. The mineral forms are not disclosed, preventing a reliable absorption comparison.</p>
80 Value

Calcium Magnesium Zinc

Nature's Bounty
<p>The formula balances useful mineral coverage with practical serving value. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D3 provide moderate core amounts in a focused formula. Copper from the original profile is not included.</p>
82 Value

Calcium Supplement Petites +D3

Citracal
<p>The formula balances useful mineral coverage with practical serving value. A moderate calcium amount with vitamin D3 provides simple, conservative bone support. Copper from the original profile is not included.</p>
76 Value

Caltrate Bone Health Advanced 600+D3

Caltrate
<p>The formula balances useful mineral coverage with practical serving value. Calcium, vitamin D3, copper, and supporting trace minerals closely mirror the original nutrient breadth. Missing chemical forms prevent a meaningful absorption comparison.</p>
Report alternatives

Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D on bone density in community-dwelling older adults substudy of a randomized controlled trial.
    Reid IR; Horne AM; Mihov B; Gamble GD; Al-Abuwsi F; Singh M; Taylor L; Fenwick S; Camargo CA; Stewart AW; Scragg R · Journal of internal medicine · 2017
    Randomized trial452 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  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. 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
  5. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  6. Serum copper levels are associated with bone mineral density and total fracture.
    Qu X; He Z; Qiao H; Zhai Z; Mao Z; Yu Z; Dai K · Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2022
    Cross-sectional study722 participantsBone Health forCopper
  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. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  18. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  19. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  20. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  21. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  22. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  23. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  24. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  25. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  26. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  27. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  28. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  29. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  30. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Increased incidence of fractures in middle-aged and elderly men with low intakes of phosphorus and zinc.
    Elmståhl S; Gullberg B; Janzon L; Johnell O; Elmståhl B · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 1999
    Cohort study6,576 participantsBone Health forZinc
  36. Zinc Supplementation Increases Procollagen Type 1 Amino-Terminal Propeptide in Premenarcheal Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Berger PK; Pollock NK; Laing EM; Chertin V; Bernard PJ; Grider A; Shapses SA; Ding KH; Isales CM; Lewis RD · The Journal of nutrition · 2016
    Randomized trial147 participantsBone Health forZinc
  37. Randomized controlled trial of prenatal zinc supplementation and fetal bone growth.
    Merialdi M; Caulfield LE; Zavaleta N; Figueroa A; Costigan KA; Dominici F; Dipietro JA · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2004
    Randomized trial242 participantsBone Health forZinc
  38. The effects of zinc supplementation on serum zinc, alkaline phosphatase activity and fracture healing of bones.
    Sadighi A; Roshan MM; Moradi A; Ostadrahimi A · Saudi medical journal · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forZinc
  39. Is Zinc an Important Trace Element on Bone-Related Diseases and Complications? A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review from Serum Level, Dietary Intake, and Supplementation Aspects.
    Ceylan MN; Akdas S; Yazihan N · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Meta-analysis40 studies pooledBone Health forZinc