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Absorbable Calcium 1200 mg plus Vitamin D3 25 mcg
Puritan's Pride
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(501 ratings)
Calcium 1200 mg
Score 60.0
A high-dose calcium carbonate supplement with Vitamin D3, but its large single serving may limit absorption efficiency and it omits Vitamin K2.
Quantity: 100 Softgel(s)Servings size: 2 Softgel(s) (50 servings)
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Bone Health
Joint Health
Heart Health
Fitness
leaderboard Score 60.0
A high-dose calcium carbonate supplement with Vitamin D3, but its large single serving may limit absorption efficiency and it omits Vitamin K2.
Quantity: 120Quantity: 200Quantity: 220
Puritan's Pride Absorbable Calcium 1200 mg plus Vitamin D3 25 mcg offers a significant dose of calcium carbonate (1200mg elemental) along with 25mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D3. While Vitamin D3 is essential for calcium absorption, the sheer quantity of calcium carbonate in a single serving is likely to exceed the body's optimal absorption capacity per dose, making smaller, more frequent doses or a split dose more effective. The product is missing Vitamin K2, a key nutrient for ensuring calcium is deposited in bones rather than arteries, which is increasingly recognized as vital for comprehensive bone and heart health.
- Includes essential Vitamin D3, which aids calcium absorption.
- Provides a substantial amount of calcium per serving.
- Softgel form may be easier for some to swallow.
- 1200mg of calcium carbonate in a single dose is likely to be poorly absorbed and may cause digestive issues.
- Lacks Vitamin K2, which is critical for directing calcium to bones and preventing arterial calcification.
- The 'Absorbable' claim is partially true due to D3, but absorption of high calcium carbonate doses is inherently limited.
- For better absorption and to reduce potential digestive discomfort, consider splitting the daily dose into two or more smaller servings.
- Without Vitamin K2, there's a theoretical concern about calcium accumulation in soft tissues over the long term.
$6.99($0.13 per serving)
 Walmart | $ 6.99 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) |
| Vitamin D (Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 1200 mg |
Categories
Calcium 65.0
A cost-effective option for calcium and Vitamin D3 supplementation, providing key nutrients for bone health, though the single high dose of calcium carbonate has absorption limitations that reduce its overall efficiency.
Goals
Bone Health 65.0
Provides a substantial amount of calcium and essential Vitamin D3 for absorption, directly supporting bone density; however, the very large single dose of calcium carbonate may not be optimally absorbed, thus limiting its full bone-building potential.
Joint Health 60.0
Offers foundational calcium and Vitamin D3 support to maintain skeletal integrity, which is beneficial for overall joint health and function, contributing to a robust musculoskeletal system.
Fitness 60.0
Supplies calcium for muscle contraction and nerve impulses, crucial for physical performance, with Vitamin D3 enhancing overall physiological processes important for active lifestyles.
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