BioStacks
Ingredients (2)
Vitamin B12
20%Dose
50 mcg
Target
250–5000 mcg
Form
Budget
Calcium
44 mgTrace amount — not scored
Other Ingredients (6)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Beetroot Juice PowderColorant
Natural red colorant and mild flavoring derived from beetroot; often spray-dried onto maltodextrin carrier
Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant
Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
How to Take It
Best taken in the morning
Many people prefer it earlier in the day; there's no evidence timing changes anything. Absorption is fine with or without food.
With or without food
On the label
Take 1 tablet daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
Price Check
$4.59
Cheaper than 98% of 661 calcium supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and 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. clinical 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.