Herbalife Xtra-Cal: Calcium Content, Vitamin D and How to Take It
Herbalife Xtra-Cal is a calcium tablet supplement providing 999mg of calcium and 2.3µg of Vitamin D per daily dose of 3 tablets, alongside magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. It’s manufactured by Capstone Nutrition in Ogden, Utah, USA, and imported into the UK by Herbalife Europe Limited.
90 tablets per bottle, net weight 133g, taken one tablet three times a day with meals.
Quick Summary
- Calcium: 999mg per daily dose (125% Reference Intake) — needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
- Vitamin D: 2.3µg (46% RI) — contributes to normal calcium absorption and normal muscle function.
- Also contains: magnesium (120mg, 32%), zinc (7.5mg, 75%), copper (0.99mg, 99%), manganese (0.99mg, 50%).
- Manufactured in the USA by Capstone Nutrition, Ogden, Utah.
- Dose: 1 tablet, three times a day, with meals.
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What Is Herbalife Xtra-Cal?
Herbalife Xtra-Cal is a tablet food supplement built around calcium carbonate, formulated with Vitamin D and a blend of magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. It comes in a bottle of 90 tablets, taken as 1 tablet three times a day with meals.
What Xtra-Cal Is Authorised to Claim
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and to the maintenance of normal muscle function. These are the specific EU-authorised claims behind Xtra-Cal’s formulation.
Summary of authorised claims: normal bones and teeth (calcium), normal calcium absorption (Vitamin D), normal muscle function (Vitamin D).
Full Nutritional Information
Per daily dose (3 tablets), as stated on the official UK label.
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 46% |
| Calcium | 999mg | 125% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 7.5mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.99mg | 99% |
| Manganese | 0.99mg | 50% |
Where Is Xtra-Cal Manufactured?
Xtra-Cal is manufactured by Capstone Nutrition, 900 South Depot Drive, Ogden, Utah, USA, as disclosed on the product label. It’s imported and distributed by Herbalife International Luxembourg S.à r.l., and traded in the UK by Herbalife Europe Limited.
How to Take Xtra-Cal
Take one tablet, three times a day, with meals. Use within a balanced and varied diet, as part of a healthy, active lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Store with the lid closed in a cool, dry place, out of reach of young children.
Ingredients
Calcium carbonate, bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose), calcium salt of citric acid, magnesium oxide, anti-caking agents (fatty acids, silicon dioxide, calcium salts of fatty acids), corn starch, glazing agents (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, glycerol), colour (calcium carbonate), zinc sulphate, cupric gluconate, manganese sulphate, cholecalciferol (Vitamin D).
No allergens are declared on the Xtra-Cal label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take Xtra-Cal every day?
Yes. Xtra-Cal is formulated as a daily food supplement, provided the recommended daily dose of 3 tablets is not exceeded.
Is Xtra-Cal a food supplement or a medicine?
A food supplement, not a medicine. It’s intended to supplement the diet and should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
How much of my daily calcium needs does Xtra-Cal cover?
999mg per daily dose (3 tablets), which is 125% of the Reference Intake for calcium.
Does Xtra-Cal need to be taken with food?
Yes, the label directs taking each tablet with a meal, three times a day.
What other minerals does Xtra-Cal contain besides calcium?
Magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese, alongside Vitamin D.
Sources & References
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, list of permitted health claims made on foods — calcium and Vitamin D.
- Nutritional and ingredient data, and manufacturing information, as disclosed on the official Herbalife Xtra-Cal UK product label.
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