Calplex Dr. Norman's Calcium and Magnesium for Bones, 100 Capsules

Cal-plex by Dr. Norman's combines 500 mg of calcium carbonate (from limestone) and 250 mg of magnesium (from limestone) in each vegetarian capsule, so you get both minerals in the same dose. The bottle presents it «as a dietary supplement, for calcium and magnesium».

How to take it: 2 capsules, twice a day. The 100-capsule bottle lasts 25 days.

What it is

A bottle of 100 vegetarian capsules of calcium and magnesium, «Highly purified Calcium-Magnesium Formula», manufactured for Dr. Norman's Natural Products, Saint Just, Puerto Rico, as the bottle prints. The label states it is free of gelatin, corn, soy, salt, wheat, milk and egg products, sugar, starch and preservatives.

Product details

Benefits

• Calcium and magnesium together in a single capsule.
• Calcium carbonate is about 40% calcium: roughly 200 mg of calcium per capsule.
• Vegetarian capsule with no gelatin, dairy or wheat.
• Made for a Puerto Rico brand, Dr. Norman's Natural Products. See the full Dr. Norman's line.

How to take it

The bottle says: «As a dietary supplement, for calcium and magnesium, take two (2) capsules twice a day.» At 4 capsules a day, the 100-capsule bottle lasts 25 days. Keep in a cool, dry place. To learn more, read our Calplex guide.

The box also says

• «Meets the following: USP Grade mineral formula, California's Proposition 65, Food chemical Codex, Krosher Certified, Vegetarian Certified, Hypo Allergenic Product» (as printed, with «Krosher»).

Frequently asked questions

What is Calplex used for?
It is calcium and magnesium from Dr. Norman's in a vegetarian capsule. The bottle presents it «as a dietary supplement, for calcium and magnesium»: 500 mg of calcium carbonate and 250 mg of magnesium per capsule.

What is the dose?
Two capsules, twice a day. Keep in mind the Supplement Facts panel is written per 1 capsule, so the full daily dose is four times those numbers: 2,000 mg of calcium carbonate and 1,000 mg of magnesium.

Does it have vitamin D?
No: its panel only lists calcium carbonate and magnesium. If you want it in the same dose, see Xtravit Calcium 600 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU.

Are there more options for bones?
Yes, see all our Supplements for Bones and Joints.

Precautions

• «Warning: Not for use during pregnancy.»
• «Keep out of the reach of children.»
• «Keep in a cool, dry place.»

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.