Country Life Super Fiber Psyllium Seed Husk Powder With Apple Pectin And Dried Prunes
Brand: Country Life · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: The product Country Life Super Fiber Psyllium Seed Husk Powder With Apple Pectin And Dried Prunes provides a source of the mineral calcium. The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but your intake from this supplement needs to be evaluated carefully. Data not available on the specific calcium content per serving for this product. [NIH ODS]
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high levels of calcium in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Use this product only if you are certain of the calcium dosage per serving. Check the label carefully. Be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take this supplement at a different time than those drugs [NIH ODS]. Do not exceed the RDA for calcium without medical supervision.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 8.0 oz. 226.0 g |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide