Cal-Mag - The Complete Guide
Why Cal-Mag Liquid
Calcium and magnesium are two of the most important minerals in the body — and two of the hardest to get right.
Most calcium supplements deliver calcium in a single form, without the cofactors the body needs to actually use it. The challenge is not only how much calcium you take, but whether the body has the cofactors it needs to use it.
Cal-Mag Liquid was formulated around that challenge. Multiple forms of calcium are combined with magnesium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 as MK-7, boron, bamboo silica, L-lysine, aloe vera, and fulvic minerals. Each ingredient plays a specific role in supporting calcium's use in bone.*
Running through the entire formula is fulvic minerals — supporting nutrient absorption at the cellular level.*
How It Works
Multiple forms of calcium
Cal-Mag Liquid uses three forms of calcium — citrate, lactate gluconate, and lithothamnion deep sea red algae. Each form has a different absorption profile and works at a different stage of digestion. The citrate form is pre-acidified, so it does not rely on stomach acid for absorption.*
The D3 and K2 partnership
Vitamin D3 supports normal calcium absorption in the intestine. Vitamin K2, as MK-7, supports the activation of osteocalcin, a protein involved in normal bone mineralization. D3, K2, and magnesium work together: D3 supports absorption, K2 supports bone mineralization, and magnesium supports the processes that put calcium to use. Cal-Mag Liquid includes all three.*
Magnesium's role
Magnesium is essential to calcium metabolism — it regulates how calcium moves in and out of cells, supports normal nerve and muscle function, and is one of the most common mineral shortfalls in adults. Adequate magnesium supports normal calcium metabolism. Cal-Mag Liquid provides magnesium as citrate alongside a trace amount from red algae.*
The supporting cofactors
Boron supports normal calcium retention and vitamin D metabolism. Organic bamboo extract silica — standardized to 70% silica — supports normal collagen production and connective tissue structure. L-lysine supports normal calcium absorption and collagen synthesis. Aloe vera juice supports a healthy digestive environment.*
Fulvic minerals
The fulvic mineral complex in Cal-Mag Liquid supports nutrient delivery at the cellular level. Fulvic minerals are natural ionic compounds included across our formulas for their role in normal nutrient delivery.*
What Is in This Bottle
Active ingredients per serving:
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) — 50 mcg (2000 IU)
- Total Calcium (as citrate, lactate gluconate, and lithothamnion deep sea red algae) — 500 mg
- Total Magnesium (as citrate and lithothamnion deep sea red algae) — 250 mg
- Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7 / MK-7) — 18 mcg
- Fulvic Acid (as fulvic mineral complex) — 9 mg
- Boron (as boron glycinate chelate) — 2 mg
- Proprietary Blend (Aloe Vera Juice, Organic Bamboo Extract standardized to 70% silica, L-Lysine) — 980 mg
Other ingredients
Purified water, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Rebaudioside A and Rebaudioside M Extract (from Organic Stevia Leaf), Potassium Benzoate (to preserve freshness), Potassium Sorbate (to preserve freshness), Quillaja Extract.
What is not added
- No artificial flavors or colors
- No gluten, dairy, or soy
- No sugar — naturally sweetened with organic Stevia leaf extract
- No GMOs
Quality
Manufactured in a cGMP-certified facility. Third-party tested for identity, potency, and purity. Produced in small batches for quality and consistency.
How to Take It
Recommended serving: 1 fl oz (1 capful) daily.
Take with food for best absorption. The measuring cap included with every bottle equals exactly 1 fl oz. Take straight from the cap or mix into water or juice. Shake well before each use — natural settling may occur.
Pairs well with
For comprehensive daily vitamin support, combine with Super Multi Liquid Vitamins — Super Multi does not contain calcium or magnesium, making Cal-Mag the ideal structural complement to the vitamin complex.
For foundational daily mineral support, combine with Mineral Blend — the fulvic and humic minerals in Mineral Blend support the gut environment and cellular absorption, a natural complement to Cal-Mag.*
The Research
We reference authoritative sources on the ingredients in this formula, not on our specific product.
Calcium and bone
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Calcium fact sheet (health professional).
Calcium is required for normal bone structure and maintenance, and adequate intake supports normal bone mineralization.
Read more → ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional
Vitamin D and calcium absorption
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin D fact sheet (health professional).
Vitamin D supports normal intestinal absorption of calcium.
Read more → ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional
Magnesium
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Magnesium fact sheet (health professional).
Magnesium is a co-factor in normal muscle and nerve function and supports normal calcium metabolism.
Read more → ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional
Vitamin K2
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin K fact sheet (health professional).
Vitamin K supports the carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein involved in normal bone mineralization.
Read more → ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminK-HealthProfessional
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does Cal-Mag Liquid use multiple forms of calcium?
A: Different forms of calcium absorb differently and at different points in digestion. Citrate absorbs well without requiring stomach acid. Lactate gluconate is highly water-soluble and readily absorbed. Lithothamnion red algae provides a naturally occurring mineral matrix alongside calcium. Using multiple forms together provides calcium from complementary sources.
Q: What does vitamin K2 do in this formula?
A: Vitamin K2, as MK-7, supports the activation of osteocalcin, a protein involved in normal bone mineralization. Cal-Mag Liquid includes both D3 and K2 as MK-7 so calcium absorption and use are both supported.*
Q: Why is magnesium included alongside calcium?
A: Magnesium is essential to calcium metabolism. It regulates how calcium moves in and out of cells, activates vitamin D in the body, and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Adequate magnesium supports normal calcium metabolism. Magnesium shortfall is also one of the most common in adults.
Q: What is the role of the fulvic minerals in this formula?
A: The fulvic mineral complex supports nutrient absorption at the cellular level. Fulvic minerals are natural ionic compounds included across our formulas for their role in normal nutrient delivery.*
Q: Why should I take this with food?
A: Taking Cal-Mag with food supports optimal absorption and helps avoid any mild digestive sensitivity that can occasionally occur with magnesium on an empty stomach.
Q: Is this formula suitable for vegans?
A: No. The vitamin D3 in Cal-Mag Liquid is not from a plant source, so it is not suitable for a strict vegan diet. The calcium from lithothamnion red algae is a plant-based marine source.
Q: How long before I notice results?
A: Every person is different. We recommend at least 30 days of consistent daily use before evaluating.
*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.
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