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Coral Calcium 600 mg

Source Naturals
4.7
(347 ratings)
Calcium 420 mg
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Score 85.0

An excellent coral calcium supplement fortified with essential Vitamin D3 for enhanced absorption and bone health, providing strong support for its stated goals.

Quantity: 120 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (60 servings)
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Bone Health
Heart Health
Joint Health
Muscle Gain
Fitness

Score 85.0

An excellent coral calcium supplement fortified with essential Vitamin D3 for enhanced absorption and bone health, providing strong support for its stated goals.

Analysis

This Coral Calcium product by Source Naturals stands out by providing 420mg of calcium from Coral Calcium, a natural source, and critically, includes 10mcg (400IU) of Vitamin D3. The inclusion of D3 is paramount as it significantly enhances the absorption of calcium in the gut, making the calcium much more bioavailable for bones and other bodily functions. This formulation makes it a very good option for bone health, surpassing many basic calcium supplements. While very good, the addition of Vitamin K2 would further optimize calcium delivery to bones and away from soft tissues, completing the synergistic trio.

Pros
  • Provides 420mg of calcium from natural Coral Calcium, potentially offering trace minerals.
  • Crucial inclusion of Vitamin D3 (10mcg/400IU) significantly enhances calcium absorption and utilization.
  • Good value for a comprehensive basic bone support supplement.
Cons
  • Does not include Vitamin K2, which is important for directing calcium to bones and away from arteries.
  • While Coral Calcium is natural, some prefer calcium forms like citrate for potentially higher absorption rates.
Warnings
  • Individuals with specific concerns about arterial calcification might consider supplementing with Vitamin K2 alongside this product.
$16.29($0.27 per serving)
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg
Calcium (Coral Calcium) 420 mg
Coral Calcium 1.2 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Categories
Calcium 85.0
Delivers 420mg of Calcium from Coral Calcium, crucially paired with 10mcg of Vitamin D3. This combination greatly enhances calcium absorption and proper utilization, establishing it as a highly effective and well-formulated calcium supplement within its category.
Goals
Bone Health 85.0
The combination of 420mg of Coral Calcium with 10mcg of Vitamin D3 significantly boosts calcium absorption and supports bone mineralization, making it highly effective for bone health. Its score is very high due to this synergy, only slightly held back by the absence of Vitamin K2.
Fitness 80.0
With bioavailable calcium and Vitamin D3, this product offers excellent support for muscle contraction, nerve function, and overall skeletal health, which are fundamental to physical performance and recovery, making it very effective for fitness goals.
Heart Health 75.0
Calcium and Vitamin D3 play important roles in cardiovascular health. D3 helps ensure proper calcium absorption. While Vitamin K2 would be ideal to manage calcium deposition in arteries, the D3 inclusion makes it a strong choice for general heart function.
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