Nature's Plus Source Of Life Adult's Chewable With Whole Food Concentrates
Brand: Nature's Plus · Form: SUPPLEMENT FORM, OTHER [E0172]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a foundational mineral for your bone health, but the data available for this specific product is limited. While calcium is essential for bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS], we cannot confirm the exact dosage or effectiveness of this specific chewable formula without a full ingredient list. Our assessment is that calcium is well-studied, but you must be cautious about the total amount you consume from all sources.
How it works
Think of calcium as the building block for your skeleton. It supports bone density by helping deposit minerals into your bone matrix, a process called bone mineralization [NIH ODS]. It also acts as a nerve and muscle regulator, helping your muscles relax after contracting and allowing your nerves to send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available for this specific product’s side effects. However, for calcium generally, safety data shows that high intakes can increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Very high levels in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but specific report counts for calcium alone are not available in the provided data [FDA data].
Our recommendation
We recommend you check the label for the exact calcium dose per serving. To be safe, do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level for calcium without medical supervision, and be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of medications like tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. If you take any of these medications, separate your calcium intake by at least two hours. For a general audience, getting calcium from food first is the safest approach [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Plus |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 Wafer(s) |
| Market Status | Off 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