Supplement reference
Calcium (Citrate)
A sourced reference on Calcium (Citrate) identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
About this source check
AI-assisted editorial source checking covers the cited material and its stated limits. It is not a systematic review, verification of a supplied product, or clinical sign-off.
Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Identity and product form
Calcium citrate is one salt form used in calcium supplements. Product labels report elemental calcium, which is different from the total mass of calcium citrate.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
What the reviewed evidence can and cannot show
NIH calcium fact sheets describe calcium’s role in bone health and the evidence limits around supplements. This page does not make a fracture-prevention or disease-treatment claim for calcium citrate.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Safety and limits
Excess supplemental calcium and medicine interactions are relevant considerations. A clinician can help interpret needs in the context of diet, kidney concerns and prescribed medicines.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Published sources
- Calcium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Current NIH fact sheet; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Nutrient or performance-research context and relevant safety limits.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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