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Ingredients (2)
Vitamin D
60%Dose/day
600 IU
Target
1000–5000 IU
Form
Premium
Calcium
100%Dose/day
1500 mg
Target
200–600 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (8)
CarboxymethylcelluloseThickener
Carboxymethylcellulose was the second emulsifier (with polysorbate 80) in Chassaing et al. 2015 (Nature, PMID 25731162), which showed mucus-barrier thinning, a microbiota shift toward pro-inflammatory species, low-grade inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in mice. Chassaing 2022 (Gastroenterology, PMID 34774538) tested CMC directly in a randomized controlled human feeding trial and found reduced microbial diversity and bacterial encroachment into the normally sterile mucus layer in a susceptible subset of participants. EFSA's 2018 re-evaluation could not establish a safe level due to data gaps. For a purely textural excipient, the gut-barrier risk profile is unfavorable when safer thickeners are widely available.
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.
Coating (unspecified)Coating
Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer
Mineral OilEmollient
A highly refined petroleum-derived oil used as an occlusive emollient and lubricant
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
CrospovidoneDisintegrant
Cross-linked synthetic polymer used as a tablet disintegrant to help tablets break apart quickly in the stomach
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Fat-soluble — take with your largest fat-containing meal. Time of day doesn't matter.
With a meal containing fat
Keep it away from high-oxalate foods like spinach
Space it a couple of hours from Iron, Magnesium and Zinc
Split into 3 doses across the day
On the label
1 tablet 3 times daily a few hours before or after taking other medications or as directed by a physician
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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C$14.29≈ $10.43
Cheaper than 86% of 660 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.