Calcium Citrate Overview
NOW Food's bestselling Calcium Citrate offers a lot more than just calcium citrate but falls a bit short of being a complete bone formula since it lacks vitamin K and boron. It does have the other critical nutrients for bone health, though. Magnesium at 300 mg per 2 tablet dose, from a combination of highly absorbable magnesium aspartate and not-so absorbable magnesium oxide. Trace elements zinc, copper and manganese are all in the desirable amino acid chelated form. Vitamin D is an important inclusion in any calcium formula, very safe, and very inexpensive from a manufacturing standpoint. Experts are recommending 1000-2000 IU a day for most people. Multis might provide 50-400 at the most. In light of that, NOW Calcium Citrate's 100 IU of vitamin D seems like a woefully small dose.
Most multivitamins cannot supply the the full days supply of minerals in one dose, since calcium and magnesium alone require 3-4 tablets. Instead, they provide some calcium and magnesium and people use products like NOW's Calcium Citrate as a mineral booster to close the gaps. The few nutrients that it lacks in terms of bone health vitamin K and boron, are already supplied by most multis.
Calcium Citrate Description from Now
Calcium citrate is a readily digested and absorbed form of calcium, a mineral that is necessary for the maintenance of bone health. Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese have been included for their essential roles in bone metabolism.
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 2 tablets
Servings Per Container: 50 |
| Ingredient |
Amount |
% Daily Value** |
| Vitamin D2 (as Ergocalciferol - a vegetarian source) |
10mcg |
50 |
| Calcium (from Calcium Citrate) |
600mg |
46 |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Aspartate) |
300mg |
71 |
| Zinc (from Zinc AAC) |
15mg |
136 |
| Copper (from Copper AAC) |
1mg |
111 |
| Manganese (from Manganese AAC) |
5mg |
217 |
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** Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established.
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Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Non GMO - Vegetarian/Vegan - Kosher
Ingredients:
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Vegetarian Coating, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Stearic Acid (vegetable source).
Manufacturer's Directions
Take 2 tablets daily, preferably in divided doses, with food.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
California Prop 65 WarningsWARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.