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Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D
Life Extension
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2013 ratings)
Calcium 200 mg
Score 78.0
A quality calcium citrate supplement with Vitamin D, offering good absorption but a lower dose per serving, meaning higher overall cost for adequate daily intake.
Quantity: 200 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (200 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Joint Health
Heart Health
Fitness
leaderboard Score 78.0
A quality calcium citrate supplement with Vitamin D, offering good absorption but a lower dose per serving, meaning higher overall cost for adequate daily intake.
This product utilizes Calcium Citrate, a superior form of calcium known for its excellent absorption, especially beneficial for individuals with lower stomach acid. The inclusion of Vitamin D is a significant advantage, as it plays a critical role in facilitating calcium absorption and utilization in the body. While the quality of ingredients is high, the 200mg elemental calcium per serving is on the lower side for adults looking to meet their daily calcium requirements solely through supplementation, often necessitating multiple doses per day.
- Features Calcium Citrate, a highly absorbable form of calcium that can be taken with or without food.
- Includes Vitamin D, which is crucial for efficient calcium absorption and bone mineralization.
- Life Extension is generally a reputable brand, suggesting good quality control and ingredient purity.
- The 200mg calcium dosage per serving is relatively low, requiring multiple servings to meet typical daily recommendations.
- The price per serving is higher considering the relatively low dosage, making it more expensive for adequate daily intake.
$21.00($0.10 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 2.5 mcg |
| Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 200 mg |
Categories
Calcium 80.0
This is a high-quality calcium supplement due to its citrate form and inclusion of Vitamin D, making it highly effective for calcium repletion, though the dosage per serving requires consideration for daily needs.
Goals
Heart Health 85.0
Calcium Citrate is generally considered safer for cardiovascular health than carbonate, as it's less prone to causing soft tissue calcification, especially when balanced with Vitamin D.
Bone Health 80.0
Calcium Citrate combined with Vitamin D provides an excellent foundation for bone health due to superior bioavailability. However, the low 200mg dosage per serving means multiple servings are necessary to achieve optimal bone density support.
Joint Health 75.0
The well-absorbed calcium helps maintain strong bone structure, which is fundamental for healthy joints. Its effectiveness for joint health is good, limited only by the serving size for comprehensive support.
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