Calcium in Multivitamins
Informational only: This page is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before starting supplements.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. Calcium carbonate requires stomach acid; calcium citrate is absorbed without food.
Benefits
- ✓Builds and maintains bone density
- ✓Essential for muscle contraction (including heart)
- ✓Required for nerve signal transmission
- ✓Involved in blood clotting
- ✓Regulates blood pressure
Recommended Daily Value
1000mg for adults 19-50; 1200mg for women 51+ and men 71+
Food Sources
- Dairy products
- Fortified plant milks
- Leafy greens (kale, bok choy)
- Canned fish with bones
- Tofu
Scientific Reference
Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. 2011.
Multivitamins Containing Calcium
200mg
Garden of Life mykind Organics Prenatal
4.6
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Best organic prenatal vitamin — USDA Certified Organic with methylfolate and whole-food iron that's gentle on the stomach.
200mg
Centrum Silver Women 50+
4.4
(31,204 ratings)$19.99
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The most widely recommended pharmacy multivitamin for women over 50 — complete, affordable, and clinically studied.
200mg
Nature Made Multi for Her
4.4
(20,981 ratings)$14.99
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Best budget multivitamin for women — USP Verified, affordable, and covers all the essentials including iron.