Calcium

The overall rating for calcium is 1.3 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.

1. Simple Report
2. Detailed Report
3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
4. Research Rating
5. Products Containing Calcium
6. Claim Ratings
7. References

• Supplement: Calcium
• Supplement Category: vitamins and minerals
• Number of Products Containing Calcium: 618
• Effectiveness Rating: 1.3 out of 3
• Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
• Number of Studies: 3
• Number of Claims: 3

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for calcium is 1.3 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for calcium as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Calcium

There are 3 studies in the database on calcium; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for calcium as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Calcium

Products Names	Amount of Calcium
WFO	170mg
Testrol Platinum	180mg
Melon Rush	170mg
Triple Flex 50 Plus	200mg
Focal Point	151mg
Full list of all 618 products containing Calcium.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Performance Claims	Effectiveness Rating	Research Rating
increase strength

Hormone Function Claims	Effectiveness Rating	Research Rating
decrease cortisol levels

Immune Health Claims	Effectiveness Rating	Research Rating
improve immune function

References

Title of Study
Calcium supplementation and 4-week exercise on blood parameters of athletes at rest and exhaustion
Effects of Exhaustion and Calcium Supplementation on Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Cortisol Levels in Athletes
Skeletal muscle strength in young Asian Indian females after vitamin D and calcium supplementation: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial