Osavi Calcium Citrate

Name: Osavi Calcium Citrate
Brand: Osavi
SKU: 5904139923115
Price: 16.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Osavi

£16.99

Osavi's take on supplemental calcium, in a powder format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Calcium contributes to normal muscle function
Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: powder
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 5904139923115

At a glance

£0.33

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for calcium

Our honest take

Three scoops (4.7 g) of calcium citrate give 960 mg of calcium, 120% of the daily reference intake, and the 240 g tub lasts about 51 days at that dose. Citrate absorbs well with or without food and suits people on acid-reducing medicines. 960 mg is a full day's worth on its own, though, and most people who eat dairy or fortified foods already get a good share of that, so many will only need one scoop. The NHS says up to 1,500 mg a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.

You eat little dairy or fortified food and want a calcium top-up
You take acid-reducing medicines or find carbonate hard on your stomach
You want the lowest cost per day: NOW Calcium Carbonate powder is cheaper
You take thyroxine, bisphosphonates, some antibiotics or iron without checking timing with your pharmacist
You have had kidney stones or high blood calcium, without speaking to your GP

The science

Calcium· evidence: Moderate

Calcium is the main mineral in bones and teeth and is also needed for muscles, nerves and blood clotting. Adults need about 700 mg a day in the UK, which most people get from dairy, fortified plant milks, tofu, bread made with fortified flour and green vegetables.

Calcium supplements help people whose diets are genuinely low, for example some vegans or people who avoid dairy, and are sometimes prescribed with vitamin D for people with osteoporosis. For well-fed adults, reviews have found that extra calcium makes little difference to fracture risk.

Food is the preferred source. Different forms (carbonate, citrate) give different amounts of elemental calcium; citrate is easier to absorb without food.

Authorised health claim
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth. Calcium contributes to normal muscle function. Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 120 mg.)

Typical dose: Adults need 700 mg a day from all sources (NRV on labels: 800 mg). Supplements usually give 200 to 1,000 mg.

Safety: The FSA advises that 1,500 mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. High doses can cause constipation and wind. Calcium reduces absorption of some medicines (such as thyroxine, some antibiotics and bisphosphonates) and iron, so take them at different times and check with a pharmacist. People with a history of kidney stones or high blood calcium should speak to their GP.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Calcium. nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium
Bolland MJ, Leung W, Tai V, et al. Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review. BMJ 2015;351:h4580.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level of calcium. EFSA Journal 2012;10(7):2814.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per 3 scoops (4.7 g, daily dose): Calcium citrate 4.7 g, providing calcium 960 mg, 120% NRV.

Ingredients: Calcium salts of citric acid.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Mix 3 scoops (4.7 g) into 200 ml of water and drink straight away. Do not exceed the stated dose. Leave at least 2 to 4 hours between calcium and thyroxine, iron or some antibiotics, and speak to your GP first if you have had kidney stones.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	240 grams	£16.99	£0.33
NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Pure Powder		from £12.99	£0.17
NOW Foods Calcium Carbonate		from £8.99	£0.04
NOW Foods Calcium Lactate		from £16.99	£0.20

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.