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Cal-Mag
Fairhaven Health PeaPod
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2465 ratings)
Magnesium 200 mg
Calcium 500 mg
Score 58.0
A calcium and magnesium supplement with a negligible Vitamin D3 dose and primarily less bioavailable mineral forms, making it an ineffective and overpriced option for bone and overall health.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Heart Health
Joint Health
Muscle Gain
General Health
leaderboard Score 58.0
A calcium and magnesium supplement with a negligible Vitamin D3 dose and primarily less bioavailable mineral forms, making it an ineffective and overpriced option for bone and overall health.
Fairhaven Health PeaPod Cal-Mag attempts to provide essential minerals for bone health, aligning with the brand's focus on reproductive health support. It offers a 2.5:1 calcium to magnesium ratio (1000mg Ca to 400mg Mg), which is within an acceptable range for bone support if absorption were optimal. It includes both calcium citrate (good) and calcium carbonate (less absorbed), and a blend of magnesium citrate (good) and magnesium oxide (poor). The most critical flaw, however, is the extremely low dose of Vitamin D3 (0.6mcg or 24IU). This amount is largely insufficient to significantly enhance calcium absorption, rendering a major component for bone health virtually ineffective. Given its higher price per serving ($0.56) and the overall composition with less bioavailable forms and negligible Vitamin D, this product struggles to deliver on its purported goals effectively, especially for bone health.
- Includes some calcium citrate and magnesium citrate, which are better absorbed forms.
- The brand is reputable within the fertility and women's health niche.
- Contains an extremely low and practically negligible dose of Vitamin D3 (0.6mcg/24IU), which is insufficient for effective calcium absorption.
- Relies heavily on less bioavailable forms such as calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide.
- High price per serving ($0.56) for a product with significant formulation weaknesses.
- Calcium to magnesium ratio (2.5:1) is slightly skewed for optimal balance, especially with poor absorption.
- This product is highly unlikely to provide adequate support for bone health due to the critically low Vitamin D3 content.
- Individuals would need substantial additional Vitamin D supplementation to make the calcium content effective.
$16.95($0.56 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 0.6 mcg |
| Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate) | 500 mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate) | 200 mg |
Categories
Calcium 50.0
While including some calcium citrate, a significant portion is calcium carbonate, which is less bioavailable, and the near absence of Vitamin D critically impedes its overall utilization.
Magnesium 50.0
Contains some absorbable magnesium citrate, but the substantial presence of poorly absorbed magnesium oxide severely limits its overall effectiveness for systemic benefits.
Goals
Heart Health 45.0
Contains calcium and magnesium, but the poor absorption of key forms and insufficient Vitamin D limit its potential to effectively support cardiovascular function and blood pressure regulation.
General Health 45.0
Provides essential minerals but is severely deficient due to the negligible Vitamin D and reliance on less-absorbed forms, making it an incomplete and less effective option for overall wellness.
Stress Relief 45.0
While magnesium citrate offers some calming effect, the significant presence of poorly absorbed magnesium oxide limits its overall efficacy for stress reduction.
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