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Calcium Lactate

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(1978 ratings)
Calcium 255 mg
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Score84
A clearly labeled, moderate calcium lactate amount can help fill a small intake gap. Three tablets and no supporting nutrients make it less convenient than focused alternatives.
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Quantity:250 Tablet(s) • (83 servings)
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Score 84

A clearly labeled, moderate calcium lactate amount can help fill a small intake gap. Three tablets and no supporting nutrients make it less convenient than focused alternatives.
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$12.70($0.15 per serving)
iHerb
$ 13.46
Pure Formulas
$ 13.08
Daily Vita
$ 12.70
Vitacost
$ 14.37
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Analysis

The product supplies 255 mg calcium as calcium lactate. That modest amount can fill a smaller dietary gap without forcing a large calcium serving at once.

A serving appears to require three tablets, creating more pill burden than the elemental calcium amount suggests. Calcium lactate is usable, though citrate or chelated forms may offer more flexibility for some users.

The single-nutrient formula is straightforward and leaves other bone nutrients to diet or separate supplements. It best suits people who specifically want a moderate calcium addition rather than a comprehensive bone product.

Who is it for
  • Adults needing a modest calcium supplement
  • Users who prefer calcium lactate
  • People who already cover vitamin D and magnesium elsewhere
Best for
  • Small calcium gaps
  • Divided calcium intake
  • Simple single-nutrient use

Pros

  • Clearly identifies calcium lactate
  • Provides a moderate 255 mg amount
  • Offers 83 servings
  • Avoids an opaque blend

Cons

  • Requires about three tablets per serving
  • Provides no vitamin D or magnesium
  • Calcium amount is modest for the pill burden

Warnings

  • Calcium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; separate dosing according to prescriber or pharmacist instructions.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

Calcium lactate is usable but provides less elemental calcium per compound weight than citrate or chelated forms. The moderate amount is sensible, though it may not cover a large dietary gap.

Ingredient transparency

87 Highest impact

The elemental calcium amount is stated clearly. No proprietary blend hides the doses, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The supplied average is exceptionally strong, with very large response volume. Complaint patterns and purpose-related experiences are not supplied.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

Formula quality generally supports the asking price despite some limitations. Each serving offers fair value for the active dose supplied.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium Lactate)
 255 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Calcium (Calcium Lactate) · 255 mg OverallScore70
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Calcium lactate provides a modest supplemental amount but has lower elemental yield than preferred forms. The exact mineral amount is clear and fits a general-supplementation serving. Its low serving cost offers strong value despite the less favorable form.

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79 Performance

Calcium Mag & D Complex

Nature's Way
<p>Mixed citrate, malate, and aspartate forms partly offset the less favorable carbonate and oxide components. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium form and supporting nutrients may be a better fit where its lower elemental yield makes it less compelling than citrate or well-characterized chelated forms, while calcium and magnesium are useful, while the vitamin D amount is too modest to add much to an otherwise coherent bone formula.</p>
88 Performance

Calcium Hydroxyapatite Caps

NOW
<p>Hydroxyapatite supplies a practical calcium amount with naturally paired phosphorus in a simple capsule. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium form and supporting nutrients may be a better fit where its lower elemental yield makes it less compelling than citrate or well-characterized chelated forms, while clear dosing, strong form quality, and favorable serving value make the formula well suited to routine bone support.</p>
85 Performance

Cal/Mag 500 mg/250 mg

NaturesPlus
<p>Chelated calcium and magnesium provide a focused, balanced mineral formula with strong form quality. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium form and supporting nutrients may be a better fit where its lower elemental yield makes it less compelling than citrate or well-characterized chelated forms, while a simple one-serving format and economical cost make it one of the better value profiles in this set.</p>
81 Budget

Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3

Nature's Bounty
<p>A practical oyster-derived calcium amount and vitamin D3 provide focused bone support with exceptional affordability. Its lower recurring cost than Calcium Lactate makes it a more economical calcium option, while the likely carbonate source is less flexible than citrate, and duplicate vitamin D wording reduces label clarity.</p>
82 Budget

Calcium 500 + D3

21st Century
<p>Oyster-shell calcium is a basic source with less predictable quality than clearly identified citrate. Its lower recurring cost than Calcium Lactate makes it a more economical calcium option, while active doses are clear, while missing excipient and full use details limit transparency.</p>
85 Budget

Calcium Carbonate

NOW
<p>The pure powder supplies a substantial calcium amount with excellent serving value and no unrelated actives. Its lower recurring cost than Calcium Lactate makes it a more economical calcium option, while calcium carbonate is less flexible than citrate because food and stomach acid aid absorption.</p>
85 Value

Cal/Mag Caps

NaturesPlus
<p>Soy amino acid chelates provide a focused calcium-magnesium formula with balanced doses and strong form quality. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium profile offers a practical quality-to-cost trade-off despite not costing less, while good ratings and economical servings support solid value, though the review base is smaller than leading products.</p>
88 Value

Calcium Citrate Pure Powder

NOW
<p>Calcium citrate supplies a substantial, well-absorbed dose in a simple powder with clear active disclosure. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium profile offers a practical quality-to-cost trade-off despite not costing less, while the focused formula offers strong value but does not provide vitamin D, vitamin K, or magnesium.</p>
82 Value

Calcium Citrate

Nature's Way
<p>Citrate and malate improve absorption quality within the mixed calcium formula. Compared with Calcium Lactate, its calcium profile and lower recurring cost create a more favorable quality-to-cost balance, while active doses are clear, while missing excipient and full use details limit transparency.</p>
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