THORNE - Calcium - (Formerly DiCalcium Malate) - Chelated Calcium for Enhanced Absorption with DimaCal for Bone Density Support* - 120 Capsules Review
Our verdict
A chelated calcium capsule from Thorne using its DimaCal form, aimed at shoppers who want an established brand's take on calcium absorption support.
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Shoppers who prefer Thorne's clean-label, gluten-free capsule format and want a chelated calcium type rather than carbonate or citrate.
Skip if
You want a combination product with added D3 and magnesium bundled into the same capsule.
- Form Capsule
- Count 120 Count
- Flavor Unflavored
- Type Calcium
- Diet Gluten Free
- Benefits Nutritional Support
- Priced 40% above the category median ($19.99 across 107 tracked models)
Pros
- Chelated DimaCal calcium form, a different approach from calcium carbonate or citrate
- Strong 4.7 average rating
- Gluten-free capsule format
- High reported purchase volume relative to review count
Cons
- Smaller review base (932) than most other products in this set
- Doesn't appear to include added vitamin D3 or magnesium in the same capsule
- Priced above several standard calcium tablets in this lineup
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 932 owner ratings
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Popularity1.9/5
932 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Thorne's Calcium, previously sold as DiCalcium Malate, uses a chelated form called DimaCal, which the maker markets for enhanced absorption and bone density support. It's supplied as a gluten-free capsule rather than a tablet, chew, or gummy, fitting Thorne's broader lineup of practitioner-oriented supplements.", "The 120-count bottle is unflavored, and the label lists nutritional support as the stated benefit. Unlike several other products in this roundup, it doesn't appear to bundle in added vitamin D3 or magnesium in the same capsule, so shoppers wanting all three together would need to check the label or pair it with another supplement.", "With 932 ratings and a 4.7 average, plus about 6,000 buyers reported in the past month, feedback is strongly positive and purchase volume is high relative to its review count, suggesting many buyers don't leave a rating."]
Specifications
| Form | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Count | 120 Count |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Type | Calcium |
| Diet | Gluten Free |
| Benefits | Nutritional Support |
Performance notes
Supplied as 120 unflavored, gluten-free capsules using Thorne's chelated DimaCal calcium form. The maker markets this form for enhanced absorption and bone density support, and the label lists nutritional support as the general stated benefit.
What buyers say
932 ratings average 4.7 out of 5, with about 6,000 buyers in the past month, a strong rating paired with high purchase volume relative to the number of reviews left.
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Frequently asked questions
What is DimaCal calcium?
It's Thorne's name for a chelated calcium form, previously marketed as DiCalcium Malate, that the maker positions for enhanced absorption and bone density support compared to standard calcium forms.
Does this capsule include vitamin D3?
Based on the available product information, this listing centers on the chelated calcium form itself and doesn't list added vitamin D3. Shoppers wanting both together may want a separate D3 supplement or to check with a healthcare professional about pairing them.