Solgar Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Brand: Solgar · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
Our assessment: Solgar Calcium Magnesium Citrate provides two essential minerals that work together to support your bone health and muscle function. The evidence shows that calcium is critical for bone mineralization and neuromuscular signaling [NIH ODS]. However, you should be aware that high calcium intakes may carry risks, and the data does not specify the exact amounts of calcium and magnesium in this specific product.
How it works
Think of this combination as a support system for your body's structure and function. Calcium supports bone density and mineral deposition, while also aiding muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Magnesium citrate is included to help with calcium absorption and utilization, though specific data on magnesium from your provided information is limited.
Safety profile
FDA has received a total of 592059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. High calcium levels in blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data on side effects from this specific product is not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Before taking this supplement, check with your healthcare provider to see if you need additional calcium and magnesium. If you take any medications, especially antibiotics or thyroid medication, take this supplement at least 2 hours apart from those drugs [NIH ODS]. Start with one tablet daily and monitor for any digestive discomfort. Data on the specific dosage per tablet is not available from the provided information.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Tablet(s) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide