| Ingredient | Amount | % DV% Daily Value — how much of the recommended daily intake one serving provides, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 100% = full daily need. Values over 100% are common for water-soluble vitamins (B, C) and generally safe. Values over 200% are highlighted. |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | 40 mcg | 200% |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 7.5 mg | 68% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 111% |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg | 78% |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Contains less than 2% of
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Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in immune cell development and function. Supplementation may reduce duration of common cold symptoms, particularly as lozenges. Essential for maintaining immune barrier integrity.
Essential for skin integrity and wound repair processes.
Primary structural component of bones. Adequate lifelong intake, combined with vitamin D, helps prevent osteoporosis — supported by extensive clinical evidence.
Essential for muscle contraction through calcium signaling.
May improve sleep quality, especially in older adults and those with low magnesium status.
60% of body magnesium is stored in bone. Essential for bone mineralization.
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Alternatives are selected from the same category (Vitamin D) with a higher overall score. This is not a recommendation — always verify ingredients and dosages match your needs.
May reduce muscle cramps and support post-exercise recovery.
Essential for calcium absorption. Deficiency leads to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults — a well-established causal relationship.
May reduce risk of respiratory infections. Active area of research.
Some association between low vitamin D levels and depression, but evidence is inconsistent.