Swanson Superior Herbs Pueraria Mirifica With B6 And B12

Our assessment

The evidence shows that Swanson Superior Herbs Pueraria Mirifica With B6 And B12 is a product for which we have very limited data. Our assessment must be based on the only ingredient with available information: calcium, which is not listed on this product's label. This means we cannot make a specific assessment about the intended active ingredients—pueraria mirifica, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12—as data for these is not provided.

How it works

Since the primary ingredients are not covered in the provided data, we can only describe how calcium, an unlisted ingredient, functions. Calcium supports bone density through bone mineralization and aids neuromuscular relaxation for nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For the product's named ingredients, data on their mechanisms is not available.

Safety profile

The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for this product are not available. For calcium, which is not an ingredient in this product, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause side effects such as constipation, nausea, weight loss, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. For the actual ingredients in this product, side effect data is not available.

Our recommendation

We cannot confidently recommend this product due to a complete lack of specific data on its active ingredients. Data for pueraria mirifica, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 are not provided in this analysis. If you are considering this supplement, we advise you to consult with your healthcare provider and seek products with more transparent evidence. For now, our recommendation is to proceed with caution and prioritize supplements with documented safety and efficacy data.

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