Swanson Premium Brand 100% Pure & Dairy Free Calcium Lactate Powder
Brand: Swanson Premium Brand · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: Calcium is essential for bone health, but the evidence shows that the form in this product—calcium lactate—is a well-absorbed option. For you, the key is to match your intake to your needs without exceeding safe limits, as high doses carry real risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton and a signal messenger for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it helps your muscles relax and nerves transmit signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. 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]. Data not available for report counts specific to this product.
Our recommendation
Start by evaluating your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. Calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Take this powder at least two hours apart from those medications. Our recommendation: stick to the label dose and never exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level without your doctor’s guidance [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Swanson Premium Brand |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 9.0 Oz(s) 255.0 Gram(s) |
| 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