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Garden of Life Raw Calcium Supplement
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 10 Researches
7.2
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Review
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Capsules
Serving Per Container:  30
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (from culture of S. cerevisiae)
50 mg
56%
Vitamin D (as D3 from culture of S. cerevisiae)
40 mcg (1,600 IU)
200%
Vitamin K (from culture of S. cerevisiae)
120 mcg
100%
Calcium (naturally occurring from Algae)
1,100 mg
85%
Magnesium (from Algae and Dead Sea minerals)
357 mg
85%
Vitamin K (as K2 MK-7)
50 mcg
+
Strontium (naturally occurring from Algae)
3.8 mg
+
Boron (from Brown Rice Chelate)
3 mg
+
Silica (naturally occurring from Algae)
2.2 mg
+
Vanadium (naturally occurring from Algae)
25 mcg
+
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme BlendLipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Hemicellulase, Xylanase, [Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus plantarum] (500 Million CFU).
64 mg
+

Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin D reduces ear infection risk
Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of acute otitis media in otitis-prone children.
Direct focus on vitamin D effect
We explored the relationship between vitamin D (VD) supplementation and the risk of ear infections, specifically in children who frequently suffer from acute otitis media (AOM). The study involved 116 children with a history of recurrent ear infections, who were randomly assigned to receive either a daily dose of 1000 IU of vitamin D or a placebo for four months. Their number of AOM episodes was monitored for six months after the treatment period.

Our findings were quite revealing: the children who received vitamin D supplements had a significantly lower incidence of AOM compared to those who were given the placebo. Specifically, only 26 children in the vitamin D group experienced at least one episode of AOM, versus 38 in the placebo group—a notable difference that became even more pronounced when looking specifically at uncomplicated AOM cases.

We concluded that vitamin D deficiency is common among children who frequently experience ear infections. By restoring serum vitamin D levels to above 30 ng/mL through supplementation, we observed a significant reduction in the risk of uncomplicated AOM. This suggests that vitamin D could play a beneficial role in managing ear infections in children prone to these issues.
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9
Vitamin D's role in ear infections
Preventing Recurrent Otitis Media in Children Aged 2-7 Years: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D as a Modifiable Factor.
Direct connection to study focus
We investigated how vitamin D levels affect the occurrence of ear infections, specifically in children aged 2 to 7. By looking at data from a pediatric clinic in northwest Romania, we enrolled 118 children—87 with recent ear infections and 31 who hadn't experienced any episodes. This allowed us to compare vitamin D levels across different types of ear infections, like Acute Suppurative Otitis Media and Serous Otitis Media.

Our findings revealed that children suffering from these infections had notably lower vitamin D levels compared to the control group. The children with Acute Suppurative Otitis Media showed the most significant deficiencies. We found a clear link: as vitamin D levels decreased, the frequency of ear infections increased. Logistic regression pointed out that vitamin D insufficiency boosted the odds of ear infections significantly, while Poisson regression established a strong correlation between low vitamin D status and the incidence of these infections.

Overall, these results indicate that low serum vitamin D may play a critical role in the risk of developing ear infections in young children. This suggests that screening and potentially supplementing vitamin D could be valuable strategies for reducing the frequency of ear infections and their associated complications. By addressing this modifiable risk factor, we can help improve the health and quality of life for many children.
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9
Vitamin D enhances tympanoplasty outcomes
Vitamin D: A Factor affecting the Success of Type 1 Tympanoplasty.
Study directly addresses vitamin D impact
We explored how vitamin D (VD) levels influence the outcomes for patients undergoing Type 1 tympanoplasty (T1T), which is a common surgery for chronic ear infections. In our study, we divided 101 patients into four groups based on their VD levels, ranging from severe insufficiency to optimal levels.

Over a 12-month follow-up, we observed that patients with optimal VD levels had significantly higher graft success rates and greater improvements in hearing. Additionally, these patients experienced fewer postoperative infections.

Our findings highlight the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels in patients with chronic ear issues. We believe that addressing VD deficiency could enhance the success of tympanoplasty, suggesting that vitamin D replacement therapy might be beneficial for those with low preoperative levels.
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Most Useful Reviews

9.5
Effective nutritional solution
Meet at once!! I found it beneficial to use a comprehensive nutritional solution to help reduce ear infection issues since it eliminates the need to purchase multiple supplements.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 10 Researches
7.2
  • All Researches
9
Vitamin D's role in ear infections
Preventing Recurrent Otitis Media in Children Aged 2-7 Years: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D as a Modifiable Factor.
Direct connection to study focus
We investigated how vitamin D levels affect the occurrence of ear infections, specifically in children aged 2 to 7. By looking at data from a pediatric clinic in northwest Romania, we enrolled 118 children—87 with recent ear infections and 31 who hadn't experienced any episodes. This allowed us to compare vitamin D levels across different types of ear infections, like Acute Suppurative Otitis Media and Serous Otitis Media.

Our findings revealed that children suffering from these infections had notably lower vitamin D levels compared to the control group. The children with Acute Suppurative Otitis Media showed the most significant deficiencies. We found a clear link: as vitamin D levels decreased, the frequency of ear infections increased. Logistic regression pointed out that vitamin D insufficiency boosted the odds of ear infections significantly, while Poisson regression established a strong correlation between low vitamin D status and the incidence of these infections.

Overall, these results indicate that low serum vitamin D may play a critical role in the risk of developing ear infections in young children. This suggests that screening and potentially supplementing vitamin D could be valuable strategies for reducing the frequency of ear infections and their associated complications. By addressing this modifiable risk factor, we can help improve the health and quality of life for many children.
Read More
9
Vitamin D enhances tympanoplasty outcomes
Vitamin D: A Factor affecting the Success of Type 1 Tympanoplasty.
Study directly addresses vitamin D impact
We explored how vitamin D (VD) levels influence the outcomes for patients undergoing Type 1 tympanoplasty (T1T), which is a common surgery for chronic ear infections. In our study, we divided 101 patients into four groups based on their VD levels, ranging from severe insufficiency to optimal levels.

Over a 12-month follow-up, we observed that patients with optimal VD levels had significantly higher graft success rates and greater improvements in hearing. Additionally, these patients experienced fewer postoperative infections.

Our findings highlight the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels in patients with chronic ear issues. We believe that addressing VD deficiency could enhance the success of tympanoplasty, suggesting that vitamin D replacement therapy might be beneficial for those with low preoperative levels.
Read More
8
Vitamin D levels linked to cholesteatoma
Investigation of the Serum Level of Vitamin D in Patients with Ear Cholesteatoma.
High relevance to ear infections
We conducted a study to explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and ear cholesteatoma, a type of middle ear infection. Our research included 62 patients diagnosed with cholesteatoma and compared them with a control group of 62 patients with simple chronic otitis media. Both groups were similar in age and gender, which allowed us to focus solely on the differences in vitamin D levels.

After analyzing the data, we found that vitamin D levels were significantly lower in patients with cholesteatoma compared to those in the control group. This suggests that there might be a connection between low vitamin D levels and the development of cholesteatoma. Furthermore, we noticed that lower vitamin D levels were associated with increased symptoms like hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

While our findings indicate that vitamin D deficiency could be linked to ear cholesteatoma, we did not evaluate the direct effects of vitamin D treatment on ear infections. Therefore, while vitamin D appears to play a role in this condition, more research is needed to determine whether supplementation might help with symptoms or improve outcomes in patients suffering from cholesteatoma.
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8
Vitamin D may reduce ear infections
Higher serum 25(OH)D concentration is associated with lower risk of chronic otitis media with effusion: a case-control study.
High relevance to vitamin D study
We explored the connection between vitamin D levels and chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) in children. In a well-structured case-control study, we analyzed serum 25(OH)D concentrations in 178 children who were referred for tympanostomy tube placement due to COME, compared to 179 healthy children. Our subjects, aged three and four, were recruited from Auckland, New Zealand, and data was collected from May 2011 to November 2013.

Our findings revealed that higher serum 25(OH)D levels were associated with a lower risk of COME. Specifically, with each 10 nmol/L increase in vitamin D levels, the odds of developing COME decreased significantly, even after adjusting for various factors such as age, sex, and breastfeeding duration. This indicates that vitamin D may play a protective role against this type of ear infection.

These results encourage further investigation into whether increasing vitamin D levels—through sun exposure, dietary changes, or supplements—could effectively reduce the risk of ear infections in children. It highlights an area of vitamin D's potential benefits that warrants additional exploration.
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8
Vitamin D reduces ear infection risk
Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of acute otitis media in otitis-prone children.
Direct focus on vitamin D effect
We explored the relationship between vitamin D (VD) supplementation and the risk of ear infections, specifically in children who frequently suffer from acute otitis media (AOM). The study involved 116 children with a history of recurrent ear infections, who were randomly assigned to receive either a daily dose of 1000 IU of vitamin D or a placebo for four months. Their number of AOM episodes was monitored for six months after the treatment period.

Our findings were quite revealing: the children who received vitamin D supplements had a significantly lower incidence of AOM compared to those who were given the placebo. Specifically, only 26 children in the vitamin D group experienced at least one episode of AOM, versus 38 in the placebo group—a notable difference that became even more pronounced when looking specifically at uncomplicated AOM cases.

We concluded that vitamin D deficiency is common among children who frequently experience ear infections. By restoring serum vitamin D levels to above 30 ng/mL through supplementation, we observed a significant reduction in the risk of uncomplicated AOM. This suggests that vitamin D could play a beneficial role in managing ear infections in children prone to these issues.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Review
8.6
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9.5
Effective nutritional solution
Meet at once!! I found it beneficial to use a comprehensive nutritional solution to help reduce ear infection issues since it eliminates the need to purchase multiple supplements.
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