In recent years, the term 'organic calcium' has gained traction among savvy Vietnamese mothers. While high-calcium inorganic products were previously sought after, organic calcium products are now making a significant impact. Unlike their inorganic counterparts, organic calcium products offer higher absorption rates. Moreover, excess inorganic calcium can lead to various health issues such as constipation, sediment buildup, and kidney stones. Let's explore the organic calcium products trusted by many informed Vietnamese mothers.
1. Calci Vita BDF
When it comes to organic calcium, Calci Vita BDF by Bidiphar is a name that cannot be overlooked. Bidiphar, one of Vietnam's largest companies with nearly 50 years of history in pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, introduced Calci Vita BDF in 1996. With 27 years on the market, Calci Vita BDF has garnered praise from numerous customers. As Vietnamese mothers become increasingly aware of the superior benefits of organic calcium, Calci Vita gains even more recognition. This product utilizes a 'golden formula,' combining organic calcium from Europe with Vitamin D3 to enhance calcium absorption into bones. It promotes bone growth and density, ultimately contributing to exceptional height and robust health for both children and expecting mothers throughout pregnancy.
Ingredients: Organic Calcium Glucoheptonate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, Vitamin PP
Preparation Form: Oral Liquid
Price Reference: 150,000 VND per box of 24 tubes
Calci vita is formulated as a liquid, featuring a delightful mango scent, suitable for all user demographics, especially children aged 1 and above. The product is stored in neutral glass tubes, ensuring health safety and preventing contamination, unlike other tube types.
Another notable feature of Calci Vita is its Vitamin C content, promoting collagen synthesis, supporting bone structure, reducing heat during calcium intake, and enhancing immune function. Additionally, vitamin PP (also known as niacinamide or nicotinamide), a form of vitamin B3 (niacin), along with vitamin D3, aids in calcium absorption, optimizing product effectiveness.
Manufacturing source is a crucial consideration for mothers. Calci Vita BDF is produced by Bidiphar Company – also known as Binh Dinh Pharmaceuticals – one of the top 5 largest pharmaceutical enterprises in Vietnam.
With numerous outstanding advantages, Calci vita is a calcium supplement that deserves a place in every Vietnamese household's medicine cabinet. Currently, the product offers two packaging options for user convenience:
- Calci Vita BDF Kids 5ml for children aged 1 and above
- Calci Vita BDF 10ml for children in the height growth age group and adults
The only drawback of the product is the need to keep glass tubes out of reach of young children.
2. Herb of Gold Calcium K2 with D3
Upon introducing Calcium K2 with D3, Herbs of Gold (Australia) emphasized that this is an organic calcium product derived from seaweed – a highly bioavailable calcium source that is both safe and easily absorbed, even for pregnant women and children.
Ingredients: Seaweed, Calcium (citrate tetrahydrate), Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2), Colecalciferol
Preparation Form: Tablets
Price Reference: 530,000 VND per bottle of 90 tablets
The highlight of the product's ingredient list lies in 2 key components/compounds: seaweed (Aquamin™) and Calcium citrate. Aquamin™ is a complex multi-mineral powder extracted from the cell walls of red seaweed species off the northwest and southwest coasts of Ireland, providing a significant amount of calcium, magnesium, and numerous other trace minerals.
The biggest downside of Herbs of Gold Calcium K2 with D3 is its formulation as large-sized tablets, making it difficult to swallow for adolescents and children. Additionally, being an imported product, there is a risk of encountering counterfeit goods when searching for this product in the market. Moreover, during transportation and handling, ensuring product quality preservation is also a concern.
Furthermore, the product comes at a relatively high price, making long-term usage challenging.
3. Green Calcium
Green Calcium is a product of Olympian Labs – a brand with decades of experience in healthcare from the United States, holding 3 important certifications including cGMP, FDA standards, and NSF dietary supplement certification.
Ingredients: Calcium Gluconate, Vitamin D3, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin C, Vitamin K2
Preparation Form: Tablets
Price Reference: 480,000 VND per bottle of 100 tablets
Green Calcium is formulated based on the 'golden formula' D3 + K2, aiming to support calcium absorption and transfer into bones to promote strong and healthy bones, fostering bone development.
Children aged 6 may experience some inconvenience when using the product as Green Calcium is formulated as large-sized tablets, making them difficult to swallow. Parents should crush or grind the tablets into powder for children to consume, rather than letting them swallow a whole large tablet.
The product currently lacks official import units and is often purchased by mothers through stores or individuals as personal imports.
4. Calcium Corbiere Extra
Calcium Corbiere Extra is manufactured by Sanofi – Vietnam for individuals with high calcium needs and to support the treatment of osteoporosis. The product has been available in the Vietnamese market for many years and is widely sold in pharmacies nationwide.
Origin: Vietnam
Ingredients: Calcium Glubionate, Calcium Lactobionate
Preparation Form: Oral Solution
Price Reference: 185,000 VND per box of 30 oral solution tubes
Calcium Corbiere Extra is formulated as an oral solution. Each oral tube contains both Calcium Glubionate and Calcium Lactobionate. These are two types of calcium indicated for preventing or treating low blood calcium in individuals who do not receive enough calcium from their diet and for preventing osteoporosis.
However, the ingredient list of Calcium Corbiere Extra is relatively 'poor' compared to other products on the market. The absence of Vitamin D3 in the formulation makes calcium absorption more difficult.
The calcium content of Calci Corbiere is quite high compared to the market average. However, the use of high calcium levels requires coordination specified by a doctor to avoid the consequences of excess calcium in the body.
5. Blackmores Total Calcium Magnesium + D3
Blackmores Total Calcium Magnesium + D3 is a calcium supplement from the renowned Australian pharmaceutical company Blackmores. The product contains three forms of calcium and magnesium, supporting enhanced calcium absorption into bones, maintaining mineralization processes, and bone health.
Origin: Australia
Ingredients: Calcium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Phosphate, Heavy Magnesium Oxide, Total Magnesium Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 200 IU), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Folic Acid
Preparation Form: Tablets
Price Reference: 450,000 VND per box of 200 tablets
The downside of the product is that it is not 100% organic calcium but a mixture of inorganic calcium, which is poorly absorbed and difficult to excrete. Therefore, if you are prone to constipation or heatiness, especially pregnant women, it is not advisable to use this product. Another drawback is the low elemental calcium content, so users need to take 4-6 tablets daily to meet the recommended dosage. This poses a significant challenge for both adults and children.
Therefore, depending on your specific needs, it's essential to consider choosing the right product. For special groups such as the elderly, sensitive pregnant women, and children in the height growth age group, it is advisable to prioritize organic calcium in liquid form with added ingredients like vitamin D3, PP, etc., to enhance the body's calcium absorption ability. Especially, reputable domestic manufacturers should be preferred.
Note: The products mentioned above are not drugs and cannot replace medication.
