L'il Critters Immune C Plus Zinc & Echinacea
Brand: L'il Critters · Form: GUMMY [E0176] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: L'il Critters Immune C Plus Zinc & Echinacea contains calcium, which is essential for bone health. However, for immune support, you are looking for vitamin C, zinc, and echinacea. Data for those specific ingredients in this product is not available in our provided information. The calcium content is well-documented: it supports bone density and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder and signaler. It works by supporting bone mineralization and mineral deposition, helping keep your skeleton strong. It also plays a critical role in nerve signaling and muscle relaxation [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements in its database. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high levels 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
If you are taking this product for immune support, note that data for its key immune ingredients (vitamin C, zinc, echinacea) is not available in our provided records. For calcium alone, be aware it can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Talk to your pharmacist about timing your doses if you take any of these medications.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | L'il Critters |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Gummy Bear(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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- 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