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600 Calcium Supplement
21st Century
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(4047 ratings)
Calcium 600 mg
Score 55.0
An inexpensive calcium carbonate supplement offering a substantial 600mg dose, but lacks essential Vitamin D3 for proper absorption and bone health benefits.
Quantity: 75 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (75 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Heart Health
Joint Health
Muscle Gain
Fitness
leaderboard Score 55.0
An inexpensive calcium carbonate supplement offering a substantial 600mg dose, but lacks essential Vitamin D3 for proper absorption and bone health benefits.
Quantity: 400Quantity: 400Quantity: 75
21st Century's 600 Calcium Supplement delivers a robust 600mg of elemental calcium in the form of Calcium Carbonate. This form is widely available and highly cost-effective, making it a budget-friendly option for individuals looking to increase their calcium intake. However, Calcium Carbonate requires stomach acid for proper absorption, so it should ideally be taken with meals. A significant drawback, typical of many basic calcium supplements, is the complete lack of Vitamin D3. Without adequate D3, the body's ability to absorb dietary or supplemental calcium and deposit it effectively into bones is severely hampered, reducing the overall benefit for skeletal health and increasing the need for separate D3 supplementation.
- Very affordable price per serving.
- High single dose of elemental calcium (600mg).
- Calcium carbonate form may require food for optimal absorption.
- Does not contain Vitamin D3, a critical nutrient for calcium utilization.
$4.99($0.06 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 4.99 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 600 mg |
Categories
Calcium 60.0
Offers a good elemental calcium dose (600mg) from calcium carbonate, providing a substantial contribution to daily calcium intake, although it lacks D3.
Goals
Bone Health 60.0
Delivers a good dose of elemental calcium (600mg) that can contribute to bone density. However, the form (carbonate) is less bioavailable than citrate without food, and the crucial absence of Vitamin D3 significantly limits its effectiveness for optimal bone mineralization.
Fitness 55.0
Provides a good amount of calcium for muscle contraction and nerve function, beneficial for physical performance. However, without Vitamin D3 for optimal bone strength, its overall contribution to fitness goals related to skeletal integrity is not maximized.
Joint Health 50.0
Its contribution to joint health is indirect through supporting bone structure, and without D3, the overall impact on comprehensive skeletal and joint well-being is diminished.
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