Now Foods, Cal-Mag Caps with Trace Minerals and Vitamin D, 240 Capsules

Now Foods Cal-Mag Caps – calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and trace minerals

Now Foods Cal-Mag Caps with Trace Minerals and Vitamin D is a food supplement in capsules that combines calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 with the trace minerals zinc, copper and manganese in one product. The recommended daily dose is two capsules, which provide 500 mg of calcium, 250 mg of magnesium, 12.5 µg of vitamin D3, 7.5 mg of zinc, 0.5 mg of copper and 2.5 mg of manganese, plus 50 mg of trace mineral concentrate. Calcium and magnesium come from several compounds: calcium from carbonate, citrate and malate, and magnesium from oxide, citrate and malate. The bottle contains 240 capsules, which makes 120 daily doses – about a four-month supply.

Vitamin D and minerals

Two capsules provide 250% of the nutrient reference value for vitamin D, 63% for calcium, 67% for magnesium, 75% for zinc, 50% for copper and 125% for manganese.

• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
• Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
• Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
• Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
• Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

How to use?

Take two capsules a day with food. The manufacturer recommends dividing the daily dose, for example one capsule with breakfast and the other with dinner. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. If you also use other food supplements containing vitamin D, calcium, magnesium or zinc (such as multivitamins), add up the amounts of these nutrients. At two capsules a day, the bottle lasts 120 days. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Key features

• 500 mg calcium and 250 mg magnesium – in two capsules, 63% and 67% of the nutrient reference value respectively.
• 12.5 µg vitamin D3 – as cholecalciferol, 250% of the nutrient reference value.
• Zinc, copper and manganese – 7.5 mg zinc (75%), 0.5 mg copper (50%) and 2.5 mg manganese (125%).
• Several mineral compounds – calcium from carbonate, citrate and malate, magnesium from oxide, citrate and malate.
• Trace mineral concentrate – 50 mg in two capsules.
• 240 capsules – 120 daily doses – about a four-month supply.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Cal-Mag Caps is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with calcium, magnesium and vitamin D and prefer a product that also contains zinc, copper and manganese. This combination suits those who do not want to take several separate mineral supplements. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Composition, quality and storage

80% of the calcium comes from calcium carbonate, 10% from calcium citrate and 10% from calcium malate; the magnesium comes from magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate and magnesium malate in the same proportions. Zinc is added as L-OptiZinc zinc monomethionine, copper and manganese as amino acid chelates. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin and cellulose are used as excipients. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.