Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate
vs
Life Extension Cognitex® Elite
Supplement Comparison

  • Calcium: Life Extension Cognitex® Elite has 2.0× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 14 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate vs Life Extension Cognitex® Elite.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate have?

  • Calcium appears as Calcium Malate
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Malate

Which active ingredients does Life Extension Cognitex® Elite have?

  • Calcium appears as DiCalcium Phosphate
  • Phosphorus appears as DiCalcium Phosphate
  • Phosphatidylserine
  • Uridine-5-Monophosphate
  • Ashwagandha appears as Sensoril Ashwagandha
  • Wild Blueberry Complex
  • Sage appears as SIBELIUS SAGE extract
  • Vinpocetine

Which categories do Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate and Life Extension Cognitex® Elite belong to?

  • Joint Formula
  • Single Mineral
  • Antioxidant Complex

What health concerns do Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate and Life Extension Cognitex® Elite address?

  • Muscle Support
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Joint & Bone Health
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Mood Support

Which product has a higher amount of Calcium per serving?

  • Life Extension Cognitex® Elite has the highest total amount of Calcium: 200 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Thorne Calcium-Magnesium Malate: 1 capsule
    • Life Extension Cognitex® Elite: 2 tablets
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 100 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 200 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Phosphorus
    • This supplement has 160 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 700 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 mg

Last updated: February 10, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team