Active Calcium
USANA's Active Calcium is a Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) supplement designed for Joint & Bone health, containing five active ingredients. Each four-tablet serving provides Vitamin D3 (400 IU), Vitamin K (60 mcg), Calcium (800 mg), and Magnesium (400 mg), all of which are present at clinically studied dosages. The product achieves an N+ Score of 73 with a C+ grade, reflecting a good quality standing, particularly due to its 100% label transparency. While its ingredient adequacy is rated at 75%, the formula completeness is 25%, indicating a focused formulation rather than a broad spectrum. This supplement may benefit individuals looking for foundational bone mineral support with well-dosed key nutrients.
About This Product
Active Calcium by USANA is a joint & bone supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 73/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and 1 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 60.000 ug | Adequate |
| Calcium | 800.000 mg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 400.000 mg | High |
| Boron | 1.320 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin D3 | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.