AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Bone health; Muscle function; Nerve function
Who it may fit
Adults who want convenient daily bone mineral support and people with low dairy intake seeking extra calcium and magnesium.
Key actives per serving
- Calcium (from calcium citrate): 500 mg (38% DV)
- Magnesium (from magnesium oxide): 250 mg (60% DV)
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 5 mcg (25% DV)
How to take
Chew 2 tablets daily with a meal; taking with food may improve tolerance and absorption of fat-soluble vitamin D3.
Diet / Allergen fit
Gluten Free
Ingredients explained
Calcium (from calcium citrate)
Calcium supplies a key mineral for bone mineralization and also participates in nerve signaling and muscle contraction.
Caution: Take with food if you experience stomach discomfort, and separate from high-iron supplements by a few hours because calcium can reduce iron absorption.
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)
Magnesium acts as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymes, including those involved in bone formation, muscle and nerve function, and energy metabolism.
Caution: May loosen stools in some people; consider splitting the dose or taking with food if sensitive.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 supports calcium absorption in the gut and helps regulate calcium balance for bone health.
Caution: Avoid taking more vitamin D from multiple products if you already use a separate vitamin D supplement to prevent excessive total intake.
How they work together
Calcium provides the structural mineral for bones, while vitamin D3 supports intestinal absorption of calcium to help make it usable. Magnesium complements calcium by participating in bone matrix processes and balancing muscle and nerve function.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.
Who should be cautious: People taking thyroid medications or certain antibiotics may need to separate calcium and magnesium by at least 2 hours due to possible absorption interference. If you use medications that may interact with calcium or magnesium, discuss with a healthcare provider before use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Easy to take chewable format
Many find the chewables convenient, especially if they have trouble swallowing large pills or after bariatric surgery.
Pleasant taste for daily use
Most describe the flavor as good, making it easier to take consistently.
Chalky texture and added sweetness
Some notice a chalky feel and dislike the added sugar or larger tablet size.
$11.15
Product information
- 2 Daily
- Since 1932
- Trust Quality
- Strong Bone Support
- Natural Flavor
- Gluten Free
- Dietary Supplement
Discussion: KAL® Calcium Citrate Chewable, with natural mixed fruit flavor, provides a great-tasting way to take Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D-3. Calcium is intended to provide nutritive support for normal, healthy bones and teeth, proper nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. Magnesium and Vitamin D are intended to work synergistically with Calcium.
Details
Suggested use
Take 2 chewables tablets daily with a meal. Use only as directed.
Warnings
Store in a cool, dry place.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.
Specifications
- First available: 05/2017
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Shipping weight:
0.29 kg
- Product code: CAL-57200
- UPC: 021245572008
- Package quantity: 60 count
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 7.2 x 7.1 cm , 0.29 kg
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Ingredient info
| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Chewables | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1%† |
| Sugars | 2 g | |
| Sugar Alcohol | 2 g | * |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol)(Supplying 200 IU of Vitamin D-3) | 5 mcg | 25% |
| Calcium (from Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | 38% |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide) | 250 mg | 60% |
| †Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. *Daily Value not established. | ||
Other ingredients
Sorbitol, fructose, guar gum, natural flavors, stearic acid, silica, citric acid, malic acid, orange juice concentrate, stevia (leaf extract) and colored with beet.