TABLE 2.
Summary table of Ca:Mg ratio by product formulation in the DSLD1
| Formulation | Count, n | Median Ca:Mg | Mean ± SD Ca:Mg | Range of Ca:Mg2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft gel cap | 83 | 2.00 | 2.49 ± 1.77 | 0.16–10.00 |
| Liquid | 172 | 2.00 | 2.39 ± 2.74 | 0.10–24.39 |
| Other | 390 | 2.00 | 3.14 ± 3.49 | 0.05–30.00 |
| MVM | 393 | 2.08 | 3.52 ± 4.00 | 0.24–30.00 |
| Capsule | 871 | 2.00 | 2.12 ± 2.19 | 0.05–27.78 |
| Powder | 889 | 2.31 | 3.70 ± 4.55 | 0.03–48.46 |
| Tablet | 1510 | 2.00 | 2.71 ± 2.85 | 0.04–30.00 |
1
Search parameters: must have calcium, must have magnesium, ≥10 mg, age ≥4, on market. Reported per serving size, 1 representative packaging size, duplicate flavors removed. Ca:Mg, calcium-to-magnesium; DSLD, Dietary Supplement Label Database; MVM, multivitamin-mineral.
2
P ≤ 0.05 by 1-factor ANOVA of means between product formulations.