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function calculateComparison(supplementKey, doseMg, costPerBottle, pillsPerBottle, absorptionFactorAge) { const data = supplementData[supplementKey]; if (!data) return null;  \/\/ Calculate supplement cost per dose let costPerDose = costPerBottle \/ pillsPerBottle; let annualSupplementCost = costPerDose * 365;  \/\/ Find the best food alternative (lowest cost per bioavailable equivalent) let bestFood = null; let bestFoodAnnualCost = Infinity;  for (let food of data.foodAlternatives) { let foodCostPerServing = food.cost; let servingsNeeded = doseMg \/ parseFloat(food.amount); let dailyFoodCost = foodCostPerServing * servingsNeeded; let annualFoodCost = dailyFoodCost * 365;  if (annualFoodCost < bestFoodAnnualCost) { bestFoodAnnualCost = annualFoodCost; bestFood = { name: food.name, servingsNeeded: servingsNeeded.toFixed(1), dailyCost: dailyFoodCost.toFixed(2), annualCost: Math.round(annualFoodCost), note: food.note || null }; } }  \/\/ Calculate bioavailable equivalent (adjusted for absorption + age factor) let supplementBioavailable = doseMg * data.supplementAbsorption * absorptionFactorAge; let foodBioavailable = doseMg * data.foodAbsorption * absorptionFactorAge;  let savings = Math.max(0, annualSupplementCost - bestFoodAnnualCost); let betterOption = savings > 0 ? \"Dietary source\" : (savings < 0 ? \"Supplement\" : \"Similar\");  return { supplement: { annualCost: Math.round(annualSupplementCost), bioavailable: Math.round(supplementBioavailable) }, food: { name: bestFood.name, servingsNeeded: bestFood.servingsNeeded, annualCost: bestFoodAnnualCost, bioavailable: Math.round(foodBioavailable), note: bestFood.note }, savings: Math.abs(savings), betterOption: betterOption, percentDifference: Math.round((Math.abs(savings) \/ annualSupplementCost) * 100) }; } \/\/ Build the calculator card const card = document.createElement('div'); card.className = 'calculator-card';  card.innerHTML = ` <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-header\"> <\/p>\n<h1>🥬 Supplement Cost vs Dietary Source Comparator<\/h1>\n<p> <pee>Calculates ROI of pills vs whole-food equivalents for seniors 55+<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"form-section\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>💊 Supplement Type<\/label><select id=\"supplementType\"><option value=\"vitamin_d\">Vitamin D3<\/option><option value=\"calcium\">Calcium<\/option><option value=\"omega3\">Omega-3 (EPA\/DHA)<\/option><option value=\"magnesium\">Magnesium<\/option><option value=\"zinc\">Zinc<\/option><option value=\"b12\">Vitamin B12<\/option> <\/select><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>📊 Daily Dose (IU\/mg\/mcg)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"dose\" value=\"2000\" min=\"100\" max=\"5000\" step=\"100\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>💰 Bottle Cost ($)<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"cost\" value=\"15\" min=\"5\" max=\"100\" step=\"5\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>💊 Pills per Bottle<\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"pills\" value=\"120\" min=\"30\" max=\"500\" step=\"10\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><label>🎂 Age Adjustment Factor (absorption declines with age)<\/label><select id=\"ageFactor\"><option value=\"0.9\">55-64 years (90% absorption efficiency)<\/option><option value=\"0.85\" selected>65-74 years (85% absorption efficiency)<\/option><option value=\"0.78\">75-84 years (78% absorption efficiency)<\/option><option value=\"0.7\">85+ years (70% absorption efficiency)<\/option> <\/select><\/div>\n<p> <button id=\"calcButton\">Compare Supplement vs Food Cost<\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"resultsPanel\" class=\"results-container\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info-badge\"> 📘 Tool Basis: Based on NIH nutrient bioavailability data. Supplement absorption rates vary by form (vitamin D3: 85%, calcium carbonate: 35%, magnesium citrate: 55%, etc.). Age-related decline in gastric acid and intestinal absorption reduces bioavailability by 10-30% after 65. Food sources often provide additional micronutrients not found in isolated supplements. <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer-box\"> ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This is an estimator only. Some individuals (with malabsorption, gastric surgery, or specific deficiencies) may require supplementation. Consult your doctor before discontinuing prescribed supplements. <\/div>\n<p> `;  root.appendChild(card);  function updateComparison() { let supplementKey = document.getElementById('supplementType')?.value; let dose = parseFloat(document.getElementById('dose')?.value) || 0; let cost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('cost')?.value) || 0; let pills = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pills')?.value) || 1; let ageFactor = parseFloat(document.getElementById('ageFactor')?.value) || 0.85;  if (isNaN(dose) || dose <= 0) { alert(\"Please enter a valid daily dose.\"); return; } if (isNaN(cost) || cost <= 0) { alert(\"Please enter a valid bottle cost.\"); return; } if (isNaN(pills) || pills <= 0) { alert(\"Please enter a valid number of pills per bottle.\"); return; }  const comparison = calculateComparison(supplementKey, dose, cost, pills, ageFactor); if (!comparison) { alert(\"Error processing supplement data.\"); return; }  const data = supplementData[supplementKey];  let recommendation = \"\"; let recommendationColor = \"\"; if (comparison.betterOption === \"Dietary source\") { recommendation = `🥗 Food is more cost-effective! Switching to ${comparison.food.name} could save you ~$${comparison.savings}\/year.`; recommendationColor = \"#2e7d32\"; } else if (comparison.betterOption === \"Supplement\") { recommendation = `💊 The supplement is more cost-effective for your dose. However, whole foods provide additional nutrients (fiber, antioxidants, other vitamins).`; recommendationColor = \"#1976d2\"; } else { recommendation = `⚖️ Costs are similar. 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'#1976d2' : '#2e7d32'};\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 6px;\">Difference: <strong>$${comparison.savings}\/year<\/strong> (${comparison.percentDifference}%)<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card comparison-card\"> <\/p>\n<h3>🥗 Food Equivalent Recommendation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div><strong>${comparison.food.name}<\/strong> \u2014 ${comparison.food.servingsNeeded} servings per day<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div>Daily food cost: ~$${comparison.food.dailyCost}<\/div>\n<p> ${comparison.food.note ? `<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 6px; background:#fff3e0; padding:6px; border-radius:12px;\">ℹ️ Note: ${comparison.food.note}<\/div>\n<p>` : ''} <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 8px;\">📊 Bioavailable dose from food: <strong>${comparison.food.bioavailable} ${data.unit}<\/strong> (age-adjusted)<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div>Bioavailable dose from supplement: <strong>${comparison.supplement.bioavailable} ${data.unit}<\/strong><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card savings-card\"> <\/p>\n<h3>💡 Recommendation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div style=\"color: ${recommendationColor}; font-weight:700;\">${recommendation}<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"><strong>Senior absorption note:<\/strong> Age ${ageFactor === 0.9 ? '55-64' : (ageFactor === 0.85 ? '65-74' : (ageFactor === 0.78 ? '75-84' : '85+'))} \u2014 absorption efficiency is ${ageFactor * 100}% of baseline.<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card warning-card\"> <\/p>\n<h3>📋 Whole Food Benefits Beyond Supplements<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"tips-list\"> ${supplementKey === 'vitamin_d' ? '<\/p>\n<li>\u2022 Fatty fish also provide omega-3s and protein<\/li>\n<p>' : ''} ${supplementKey === 'calcium' ? '<\/p>\n<li>\u2022 Dairy provides protein, potassium, and B12; leafy greens provide vitamin K and fiber<\/li>\n<p>' : ''} ${supplementKey === 'omega3' ? '<\/p>\n<li>\u2022 Whole fish provides selenium, vitamin D, and high-quality protein<\/li>\n<p>' : ''} ${supplementKey === 'magnesium' ? '<\/p>\n<li>\u2022 Nuts\/seeds provide healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E<\/li>\n<p>' : ''} ${supplementKey === 'zinc' ? '<\/p>\n<li>\u2022 Oysters and beef provide iron, B12, and protein<\/li>\n<p>' : ''} ${supplementKey === 'b12' ? 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