Geri-Care Melatonin 1 mg
Brand: Geri-Care · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but the specific product you are asking about has a limited data profile. For the ingredient calcium, which is present in some formulations, the evidence shows it is essential for bone health, but high intakes carry risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Calcium works as a master regulator for your body. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps with neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Think of it as the key building block for your skeleton and a critical player in muscle function.
Safety profile
For the FDA adverse event database, there are 592,059 total reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes can lead to poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Be cautious with calcium supplementation. Data not available for the specific melatonin product. For calcium, stick to the RDA and get your levels checked before supplementing. Always take calcium supplements separately from other medications by at least two hours [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Geri-Care |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Tablet(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