This caplet targets bone support by combining **Calcium**, **Magnesium**, **Zinc**, and **Vitamin D3** — a classic mineral trio plus the vitamin your body needs to actually absorb the calcium. The **Calcium** dose of 333mg falls within the supplemental range where absorption is still efficient (it drops above 500mg per dose), but both forms used here — carbonate and gluconate — require stomach acid to absorb well, so you'll want to take this with a meal.
**Magnesium** at 133mg sits at the low end of the clinical range, and the primary form is oxide, which your body absorbs poorly (roughly 4%). The inclusion of **Vitamin D3** is the right idea for calcium absorption, but at just 200 IU you're getting only 20% of the minimum clinical dose of 1,000 IU — far too little to meaningfully help.
The biggest gap is **Zinc** at 8mg, which falls short of the 15mg clinical minimum. If you're taking this primarily for bone health, the underdosed vitamin D is the real limiting factor — your body can't put that calcium to use without adequate D3, and you'd need a separate supplement to reach a meaningful dose.
A combination of 4 label ingredients.
Label lists Magnesium (133 mg). Benefit information is limited.
Label lists Vitamin D (200 IU). Benefit information is limited.
Titanium DioxideColorant
Banned in the EU (2022) over concerns that its ultra-fine particles may damage DNA in gut cells. Still allowed in the US. Used only for white coloring — provides no health benefit.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
On the label
Directions: For adults, take one (1) caplet daily, preferably with a meal.
$5.84
Cheaper than 96% of 294 calcium supplements
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.