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Chewable Calcium 500 mg Wafer
Solgar
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1171 ratings)
Calcium 1000 mg
Score 45.0
A convenient chewable calcium carbonate supplement with an appropriate dose, but it is incomplete for bone health due to the lack of D3 and K2.
Quantity: 120 Wafer(s)Servings size: 2 Wafer(s) (60 servings)
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Joint Health
Bone Health
Heart Health
Muscle Gain
Fitness
leaderboard Score 45.0
A convenient chewable calcium carbonate supplement with an appropriate dose, but it is incomplete for bone health due to the lack of D3 and K2.
Solgar's Chewable Calcium 500 mg Wafer provides elemental calcium (likely 500mg per wafer, making the 1000mg per serving accurate for two wafers) in a calcium carbonate form, which is a common and affordable choice. The chewable format is a convenient alternative for individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills. While 500mg is an optimal dose for single-serving absorption, calcium carbonate requires stomach acid for efficient uptake, meaning it's best taken with meals. A major limitation is the complete omission of Vitamin D3, essential for calcium absorption, and Vitamin K2, crucial for directing calcium to bones and preventing arterial calcification.
- Chewable wafer form offers convenience for those who dislike pills.
- Individual dose of 500mg elemental calcium is optimal for absorption.
- Calcium carbonate is a cost-effective form of calcium.
- Does not contain Vitamin D3, which is critical for calcium absorption.
- Lacks Vitamin K2, essential for proper calcium distribution and cardiovascular health.
- Calcium carbonate requires adequate stomach acid for absorption, ideally taken with food.
- Without Vitamin D3, the effectiveness of the calcium for bone health is severely reduced.
- Individuals with compromised stomach acid production (e.g., due to age or medication) may experience poor absorption from this calcium carbonate product.
$11.69($0.19 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 1000 mg |
Categories
Calcium 50.0
Offers a palatable and conveniently dosed calcium carbonate supplement, but it falls short by not including crucial cofactors like Vitamin D3 and K2 that are vital for enhancing calcium's benefits and ensuring proper utilization.
Goals
Bone Health 50.0
Provides a suitable dose of calcium for absorption, which is a building block for bones, but its effectiveness is severely compromised by the lack of Vitamin D3 and K2, which are essential for calcium integration into bone structure.
Joint Health 45.0
Contributes basic calcium to support the skeletal system, yet without synergistic nutrients like Vitamin D3 and K2, its comprehensive impact on joint health and flexibility is limited.
Fitness 45.0
Supplies elemental calcium vital for muscle contraction and nerve signals, offering foundational support for athletic performance, but its overall benefits for fitness are not maximized without key cofactors.
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