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Calcium Citrate Natural Orange
Solaray
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1554 ratings)
Calcium 1000 mg
Score 15.0
An extremely overpriced calcium citrate supplement with a high dose that may not be fully absorbed, and critically lacking Vitamin D3 and K2.
Quantity: 60 Tablet(s)Servings size: 4 Chewable Tablet(s) (15 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Joint Health
Heart Health
Fitness
Muscle Gain
leaderboard Score 15.0
An extremely overpriced calcium citrate supplement with a high dose that may not be fully absorbed, and critically lacking Vitamin D3 and K2.
Solaray Calcium Citrate Natural Orange provides a high dose of 1000mg elemental calcium in the highly bioavailable citrate form, which is advantageous for absorption regardless of food intake and gentler on the stomach. However, consuming 1000mg in a single serving may still exceed the body's optimal absorption capacity per dose, making split dosing more efficient. The product's major shortcomings are the complete absence of Vitamin D3, essential for calcium absorption, and Vitamin K2, critical for directing calcium to bones and preventing its deposition in arteries. Furthermore, its price per serving ($1.07) is exorbitantly high, making it one of the most expensive and least competitive options for what it offers.
- Contains calcium in the highly bioavailable citrate form.
- Can be taken with or without food, offering flexibility.
- Extremely high price per serving ($1.07), offering very poor value.
- Does not include Vitamin D3, essential for calcium absorption.
- Lacks Vitamin K2, crucial for proper calcium distribution and cardiovascular health.
- 1000mg elemental calcium in a single dose may not be maximally absorbed.
- The exceptionally high price combined with missing essential cofactors makes this product a very inefficient choice for calcium supplementation.
- For better absorption, consider splitting the daily dose into two smaller servings.
$17.79($1.18 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 30 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7 Gram(s) |
| Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 1000 mg |
Categories
Calcium 25.0
Delivers calcium in a superior citrate form, but its extremely high cost and the omission of crucial synergistic nutrients like Vitamin D3 and K2 render it a very inefficient and incomplete calcium supplement in this category.
Goals
Bone Health 30.0
Provides calcium in a highly absorbable form, a plus for bone health, but its impact is significantly hampered by the lack of essential Vitamin D3 and K2, which are crucial for optimal bone mineralization and density, and its high cost.
Joint Health 25.0
Offers basic calcium support for skeletal integrity, which is beneficial for joint function; however, its very high cost and the absence of synergistic vitamins limit its practical comprehensive impact on joint health and flexibility.
Fitness 25.0
Supplies elemental calcium for muscle contraction and nerve impulses, but its very high price and lack of other essential cofactors diminish its overall value for fitness support and recovery.
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