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Calcium Magnesium plus Boron
Solgar
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1086 ratings)
Boron 3 mg
Magnesium 400 mg
Calcium 1000 mg
Score 15.0
Solgar's Calcium Magnesium plus Boron provides dangerously high levels of calcium and magnesium, far exceeding safe daily limits, and lacks essential co-factors like Vitamin D3 and K2 for proper mineral absorption and utilization, making it a potentially risky choice.
Quantity: 250 Tablet(s)Servings size: 3 Tablet(s) (83 servings)
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Bone Health
Joint Health
Muscle Gain
Brain Health
Fitness
leaderboard Score 15.0
Solgar's Calcium Magnesium plus Boron provides dangerously high levels of calcium and magnesium, far exceeding safe daily limits, and lacks essential co-factors like Vitamin D3 and K2 for proper mineral absorption and utilization, making it a potentially risky choice.
This product, despite its reputable brand, presents a highly problematic formulation due to the exceptionally high dosages of calcium (3000mg) and magnesium (1200mg) per serving. These amounts drastically exceed the safe tolerable upper intake levels for most adults, leading to potential risks like hypercalcemia, kidney stones, and severe digestive issues. Furthermore, the inclusion of less bioavailable forms like magnesium oxide and calcium carbonate, alongside better forms like citrate and gluconate, without the critical co-nutrients Vitamin D3 and K2, severely compromises the effective and safe utilization of the calcium, making it poorly suited for its stated bone and heart health goals. Online reviews praising the brand may overlook these critical formulation flaws.
- Contains three key minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Boron) known for synergistic benefits.
- Includes some highly bioavailable forms of calcium and magnesium (citrate, gluconate).
- Dangerously high doses of calcium (3000mg) and magnesium (1200mg) per serving, significantly exceeding Tolerable Upper Intake Levels and posing substantial health risks.
- Crucially lacks synergistic nutrients like Vitamin D3 and K2, which are essential for directing calcium to bones and preventing its deposition in soft tissues and arteries, a risk amplified by the extremely high calcium content.
- Includes less absorbable mineral forms (Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate) in the blend, despite the presence of more bioavailable ones.
- Daily intake of 3000mg Calcium significantly exceeds the UL of 2500mg, increasing risks of hypercalcemia, kidney stones, and cardiovascular complications.
- Daily intake of 1200mg Magnesium significantly exceeds the UL of 350mg from supplements, likely causing severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and other adverse effects.
- The absence of Vitamin D3 and K2 makes the high calcium dose particularly problematic for bone health, as calcium may not be properly absorbed and directed.
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate) | 1000 mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Gluconate, Magnesium Citrate) | 400 mg |
| Boron (Boron Citrate) | 3 mg |
Categories
Boron 70.0
The 3mg dose of Boron Citrate is a good, safe, and effective amount of boron, which is the only well-formulated part of this product.
Calcium 10.0
The 3000mg per serving is dangerously high and significantly exceeds the UL, increasing risks of hypercalcemia, kidney stones, and unwanted calcium deposition in soft tissues, especially without D3/K2.
Magnesium 10.0
The 1200mg per serving is far above the safe UL for supplemental magnesium, almost guaranteeing severe digestive side effects such as diarrhea.
Goals
Joint Health 30.0
While boron supports joint health and magnesium can aid in discomfort, the overall extreme mineral dosages and the lack of essential co-factors create a problematic profile that outweighs potential joint benefits.
Stress Relief 30.0
Magnesium is known for stress reduction; however, the extremely high dose could lead to side effects like diarrhea, counteracting any potential calming effects and adding physical stress.
Sleep Support 30.0
While magnesium can aid sleep, the excessive dosage increases the likelihood of side effects such as gastrointestinal distress, which would interfere with restful sleep.
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