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Calcium Citrate
Nature's Way
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2110 ratings)
Calcium 500 mg
Score 60.0
A calcium supplement featuring a blend of well-absorbed forms (citrate, malate) but lacking the essential Vitamin D3 for optimal absorption and bone benefits.
Quantity: 250 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (125 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Heart Health
Joint Health
Muscle Gain
Fitness
leaderboard Score 60.0
A calcium supplement featuring a blend of well-absorbed forms (citrate, malate) but lacking the essential Vitamin D3 for optimal absorption and bone benefits.
Quantity: 100
Nature's Way Calcium Citrate presents a varied blend of calcium sources, including Calcium Malate, Calcium Citrate, and Calcium Carbonate. The inclusion of Calcium Citrate and Calcium Malate is a significant advantage, as these forms are known for their superior bioavailability and digestibility compared to calcium carbonate alone. This multi-form approach could potentially enhance overall absorption. However, a critical oversight in this formulation is the absence of Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is absolutely essential for the body to absorb calcium from the digestive tract and incorporate it effectively into bone tissue. Without it, a substantial portion of the ingested calcium may not be fully utilized, thereby limiting the product's overall efficacy for comprehensive bone health and requiring users to supplement with D3 separately.
- Includes highly bioavailable calcium citrate and malate forms.
- Offers a blend of calcium sources.
- Does not contain Vitamin D3, which is critical for calcium absorption.
- Elemental calcium amount per serving is ambiguous in the ingredient list.
$19.89($0.15 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Calcium Malate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate) | 500 mg |
Categories
Calcium 65.0
Offers calcium in highly absorbable forms (citrate, malate), making it a good source of elemental calcium, though it lacks Vitamin D3.
Goals
Bone Health 65.0
Provides calcium from multiple forms, including highly bioavailable citrate and malate, which is good for absorption. However, the critical absence of Vitamin D3 significantly limits its effectiveness for comprehensive bone mineralization and overall bone health.
Heart Health 60.0
The blend of calcium forms is generally positive for absorption and reducing issues. However, without D3 and K2, there's less assurance of optimal calcium direction for long-term cardiovascular health.
Fitness 60.0
Offers absorbable calcium for muscle and nerve function in absorbable forms, supporting physical activity. Yet, the missing D3 reduces its ability to fully bolster bone strength critical for fitness.
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