Citrimax 1000 mg
NaturesPlus
Score 25
A Garcinia Cambogia product containing a negligible amount of calcium, making it entirely unsuitable for bone and nail health goals.
Score 25
A Garcinia Cambogia product containing a negligible amount of calcium, making it entirely unsuitable for bone and nail health goals.
Analysis
This NaturesPlus product is clearly focused on delivering CitriMax, a branded Garcinia cambogia fruit extract, often associated with weight management or appetite support. The small amount of calcium hydroxycitrate (150 mg) included is minimal and likely serves as a secondary component rather than a functional dose for bone or nail health.
Consumers seeking to support their bone or nail health would find this product highly inadequate due to its extremely low calcium content and the primary focus on an ingredient unrelated to these specific goals. It's essentially a Garcinia cambogia supplement, not a calcium supplement.
Pros
- Delivers a high dose of CitriMax (Garcinia cambogia fruit extract).
- Part of the NaturesPlus brand, which has a broad product range.
Cons
- Extremely low calcium content (150 mg) provides no meaningful support for bone/nail health goals.
- Primary ingredient (Garcinia cambogia) is not for bone or nail health.
- Ineffective as a dedicated calcium source.
- Relatively high price per serving for incidental calcium.
Warnings
- Do not use this product as a source of calcium for bone or nail health.
- Garcinia cambogia can interact with certain medications or conditions; consult a professional before use.
- Pregnant or nursing individuals should avoid products containing Garcinia cambogia.
$22.88($0.38 per serving)
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Goals
Impact
Limited evidence
The calcium dose is far too low to be effective for bone health, and the primary ingredient, Garcinia cambogia, is not relevant to this goal.
Impact
Limited evidence
With only 150 mg of calcium and a main ingredient unrelated to nail structure, this supplement offers no substantial support for nail health.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Calcium | 150 mg |
CitriMax | 1000 mg |
Calcium 10
This product's calcium content is minimal and secondary to the main Garcinia cambogia ingredient. It does not function as a proper calcium supplement within the collection.
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