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ChildLife Essentials
Essentials, Liquid Calcium with Magnesium, Natural Orange
Liquid · 1 tsp (5 ml); 2 tsp (10 ml); 1 tbsp (15 ml) · 94 servings
Every active here is dosed below the amount studied to work. See how each one compares in the breakdown below.
What it does
A combination of 4 label ingredients.
Magnesium
magnesium citrateStandard
Supports normal muscle and nerve function and helps the body produce energy.
Vitamin D
Mixed formsGrade —
Supports calcium absorption and the maintenance of normal bones.
Ingredients (4)
Calcium
84 mgTrace amount — not scored
Magnesium
38 mgTrace amount — not scored
Children's product — scores and dose assessments use adult reference ranges. Actual adequacy may differ for children.
Other ingredients
FructoseSweetener
Added free fructose is metabolized in the liver and at habitual intake is linked to elevated triglycerides, hepatic fat accumulation, and insulin resistance; an avoidable sugar load with no supplement benefit.
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Potassium SorbatePreservative
Natural preservative derived from sorbic acid
Citric AcidAcidulant
Natural acid derived from citrus fruits
Purified WaterSolvent
Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids
Xanthan GumThickener
Natural thickener from fermented carbohydrates
Lab testing
How to take it
With a meal containing fat
Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Calcium
On the label
Infants 6 - 12 mos: 1 tsp daily
Price check
$17.96
$0.19 / serving
Near the median of 294 calcium supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.