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Calcium 600mg + D3

Calcium carbonate absorbs poorly, 600mg exceeds single-dose max, and no K2 means calcium might end up in your arteries instead of bones. Research suggests calcium supplements without K2 may increase heart risk. Eat dairy or use calcium citrate + K2 instead.

5.5/10
DECENT

Calcium carbonate is the cheapest, least absorbed form. 600mg per tablet exceeds the 500mg max single-dose absorption. D3 at 800 IU is fine. Split into two doses if you insist on this product.

2 ingredientsTablets120 servings
We'd look at alternatives
Evidence
4.0
Dosing
5.0
Synergy
5.0
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Whenwith meals

Carbonate needs stomach acid from food to dissolve.

Foodwith food

Calcium carbonate absorption is critically dependent on stomach acid.

SafetySome cautions

Calcium supplements without K2 may increase cardiovascular risk. Always take with K2.

ResearchStrong evidence

Calcium supplement cardiovascular concerns are documented in multiple studies.

What We Like

  • 120 tablets at Walmart pricing.
  • D3 included for calcium absorption.
  • High calcium per tablet.

Watch Out For

  • Calcium carbonate absorbs poorly (especially on empty stomach).
  • 600mg exceeds 500mg single-dose absorption max.
  • No vitamin K2 (calcium may go to arteries instead of bones).
  • No magnesium for bone mineralization.

What We Analyzed

Calcium 600mg + D3 Supplement Facts

Verified Supplement Facts

Every dose checked against clinical research

We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.

2 ingredients analyzed1 underdosed

Source: Official product page

Ingredient Breakdown

1 adequate1 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Calcium10.0

Calcium Carbonate

600 mgADEQUATE
60%
600 mg

of 1000mg

ADEQUATE
60%
Vitamin D310.0

Cholecalciferol

20 mcgUNDERDOSED
20%
20 mcg

of 4000IU

UNDERDOSED
20%
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

Women over 50 with documented calcium deficiency.Budget buyers who add K2 separately.

Skip This If

People who can get calcium from dairy/food.Anyone not supplementing K2 alongside.

Time to Feel

Bone density: 6-12 months via DEXA.

Value

FAIR

How to take: Continuous if calcium deficient. Check with DEXA scan.

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