# Solaray Calcium Citrate 1000 mg

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Solaray Calcium Citrate 1000 mgSolaray Calcium Citrate 1000 mg is not a citrate-only calcium supplement. The reviewed 120-capsule label lists calcium from citrate and carbonate, with 1,000 mg elemental calcium per four capsules. It contains 30 full label servings and no added vitamin D listed. [1]Form: 120 capsulesActive dose: 1,000 mg calcium per four capsules Our editorial assessmentSupplement Explained Score15/25Solaray Calcium Citrate 1000 mg · Calcium Citrate · 120 capsulesFive equally weighted criteria, with a product-specific reason for every point. This is a buying-decision assessment, separate from customer stars and personal medical suitability.Label clarity 4/5Reviewed Calcium Citrate · 120 capsules: 4 capsules; 30 label servings. Elemental calcium 1,000 mg; citrate (85%) + carbonate. Companion-blend quantities, current variant or full-panel details remain less complete than the core active amount.Evidence transfer 4/5Calcium can address an intake gap; the mixed citrate/carbonate form is not proven universal fracture protection.Safety fit 3/5A 1,000 mg serving requires attention to divided intake, food, other calcium and medicines; kidney history matters.Quality proof 2/5The reviewed mixed-salt formula lacks a verified exact-product independent quality result.Value fit 2/5The high multi-capsule serving and pack identity differences limit practical cost comparison.Review basis: Published labels, manufacturer/retailer information, clinical sources and exact-product quality records where available. We did not buy, personally use or laboratory-test this product for this assessment.Reviewed October 7, 2026 · Method v2.0 · How we assign pointsSources behind this scoreManufacturerNIH ODS: calciumProduct labels and independent directory records identify a formula or testing scope. Clinical references concern ingredients or studied regimens unless the explanation explicitly matches the finished formula. There is also a buying-relevant inconsistency: the manufacturer’s label image and a website FAQ do not give the same daily capsule instructions. This review explains the label math but does not turn those conflicting directions into a personal regimen. Obtain clarification for your bottle before relying on the website instructions. [2] [1] The reviewed label Detail 120-capsule US label Full label serving Four capsules Elemental calcium 1,000 mg per serving Calcium source Calcium citrate [85%] and calcium carbonate Full servings per bottle 30 Arithmetic calcium per capsule 250 mg Added vitamin D None listed Other ingredients Vegetable cellulose capsule, magnesium stearate, watercress leaf, dandelion root, parsley leaf The table follows the label image rather than assuming that the product name describes every mineral source. The botanical ingredients are not listed here as evidence of an additional clinical benefit. [1]View the manufacturer's Supplement Facts labelView original manufacturer labelManufacturer label; check the package you receive for changes. Why the carbonate matters For someone who accepts a citrate–carbonate blend, the presence of carbonate is a specification to understand. For someone specifically told to choose citrate-only, it can be a reason to select another product. NIH distinguishes these forms partly by their dependence on stomach acid: citrate is less dependent on acid than carbonate. A product name containing citrate should therefore not be used to erase the distinction between an exclusively citrate product and a mixed-source one. [3] The bracketed 85% on Solaray’s label describes its calcium-source wording, not an absorption rate. It does not show how much calcium an individual will absorb. [1] How much is in one capsule? The arithmetic is 1,000 mg ÷ 4 capsules = 250 mg calcium per capsule. The 120-count bottle contains 120 ÷ 4 = 30 full servings, for a total of 30,000 mg declared calcium. [1] These quantities help compare bottles. They do not tell a reader how many capsules to take, and they do not imply that capsule contents should be divided. “1,000 mg” on the front is not the amount in each capsule. The calcium amount in Supplement Facts is already elemental calcium. It would be incorrect to apply another calcium-citrate percentage to that 1,000 mg and report the result as the true nutrient amount. [3] The direction discrepancy should not be ignored The inspected label image directs four capsules daily. A manufacturer webpage FAQ instead describes four capsules twice daily while discussing the product’s calcium amount. Those statements are not interchangeable. [2] [1] We have not received written manufacturer clarification. A useful question is: “For this exact bottle size and lot, what is the current serving size and daily suggested use, and why does the FAQ differ from the label?” Include a photograph of the bottle rather than assuming the FAQ applies to every version. Until that is resolved, this page should not be used as a dosing instruction. A healthcare professional can also help determine an appropriate total intake independently of the manufacturer’s conflicting wording. No added D: a formulation choice, not a nutrition conclusion No vitamin D appears in the reviewed panel. That can be useful when D is already supplied separately and you want to avoid an additional combined dose. It is not a reason to conclude that vitamin D status is irrelevant or that anyone should stop a prescribed vitamin D product. [1] [3]For a narrower shortlist, see calcium options without added vitamin D, including citrate-only alternatives. Before combining products, look at the entire supplement list. Calcium may already be present in a multivitamin or other combination formula. The daily calcium target concerns total intake, including food—not just the amount in a new bottle. Price and the bottle-size problem The manufacturer lists the 120-capsule version at $14.79 on September 27, 2026. Its 30 four-capsule servings cost about $0.49 each, or $0.25 per standardized 500 mg calcium quantity. These are price comparisons, not dosing instructions; tax and shipping are excluded. [2] For this 120-count version, a confirmed price can be compared using: Price per full serving = bottle price ÷ 30. Price per 500 mg calcium = bottle price ÷ 30,000 × 500. The 500 mg unit is a cost-normalization example, not an instruction to take that quantity. Use the same purchase conditions across sellers and separate tax and shipping. When a citrate-only option is a better match Pure Encapsulations Calcium Citrate provides 300 mg across two capsules, or an arithmetic 150 mg per capsule, with no carbonate or added D listed on the reviewed label. NOW Calcium Citrate Pure Powder provides 600 mg calcium in its approximately 3 g serving, with no other ingredients listed. [4] [5] These are meaningful alternatives for a citrate-only requirement or a different format. They are not automatically superior for every person, and their full servings are not the same calcium amount as Solaray’s four capsules. Safety before a large serving NIH notes that the fraction of supplemental calcium absorbed is highest at amounts of 500 mg or less at one time. That does not mean calcium above 500 mg is never absorbed; it does mean that a 1,000 mg label serving should not automatically be marketed as the best single-dose choice. [3] Kidney conditions, a stone history, other supplements, and medicines can affect the appropriate plan. A review cannot establish your dietary shortfall or resolve a medication schedule. The product’s honest position is a mixed-source calcium option without added D, with clear four-capsule quantity math and an unresolved instruction discrepancy—not a pure-citrate winner or a universal 1,000 mg daily recommendation. Related reading For the difference between citrate-only calcium and blends, see our calcium citrate supplement comparison. For the arithmetic behind capsules, servings, and nutrient quantities, see our serving-size and dose guide. Product examples to compareSolaray Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc: Four capsules: 1,000 mg calcium, 500 mg magnesium and 25 mg zinc; check overlap and tolerance first. ReferencesSolaray Calcium Citrate: 120-capsule label.Solaray Calcium Citrate.NIH ODS: Calcium, Health Professional Fact Sheet.Pure Calcium Citrate: 60-capsule label.NOW Calcium Citrate Pure Powder.