Calcium Citrate

Calcium Citrate

The form of calcium in a supplement matters more than many people realize. Calcium carbonate, the most common form, depends on stomach acid to break down and absorb. Calcium citrate does not. This makes it a preferred option for people who produce less stomach acid due to age, medication use, or anatomical changes from surgical procedures. This collection brings together calcium citrate products alongside our TruCal® soft chews, which share the same stomach-acid-independent absorption advantage.

Caplets: Straightforward and Bisectable

Our Calcium Citrate Caplet provides calcium citrate 500 mg per caplet in a 120-count bottle. The bisectable design allows for flexible dosing based on individual needs and healthcare provider guidance. It contains no artificial colors, no unnecessary fillers, and is manufactured in a cGMP-certified U.S. facility with independent third-party testing for potency and purity. For many people, this caplet is the most straightforward calcium citrate supplement in the collection.

Powder Sticks: Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D3 Combined

For people who prefer not to swallow caplets or who want calcium and vitamin D3 in a single step, our Calcium Citrate + Vitamin D3 Powder delivers both nutrients in a dissolving stick pack. Each stick provides calcium citrate alongside 500 IU of vitamin D3, which plays a role in calcium absorption. The powder mixes into water or other beverages without gritty texture.

TruCal® Soft Chews: A Food-Based Calcium Alternative

Our calcium soft chews use TruCal® rather than calcium citrate as their calcium source. TruCal® is a milk-derived calcium complex that naturally contains seven minerals found in bone tissue, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and copper. Like calcium citrate, TruCal® does not require stomach acid for absorption, making it equally suitable for people with altered digestive anatomy or reduced acid production.

The soft chews come in Sea Salted Caramel, Strawberry Swirl, Dinner Mint, Cinnamon Roll, and Peaches and Cream, all made without artificial sweeteners, dyes, or sugar alcohols. A mixed Variety Pack is available for those who prefer to rotate flavors. For people comparing calcium citrate supplements, the TruCal® chews offer a multi-mineral alternative in a format many people find easier to maintain long term.

  • Calcium citrate caplets: 500mg per bisectable caplet, 120 per bottle, no artificial additives
  • Calcium citrate powder: Single-serving sticks with vitamin D3; mixes into any liquid
  • TruCal® soft chews: Food-based calcium with seven bone-relevant minerals; five flavors, no artificial sweeteners or dyes
  • All calcium citrate supplements and TruCal® products: cGMP manufactured in the U.S., independently third-party tested

Choose your preferred calcium citrate format from this collection.