Nutrition Now Adult MultiVites
Brand: Nutrition Now · Form: GUMMY [E0176]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Nutrition Now Adult MultiVites contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. Our assessment is that this product can help you meet your daily calcium needs, but you must be careful with total intake from all sources, as high levels carry significant risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones and a signal messenger for your nerves and muscles. It works through bone mineralization to support bone density and through neuromuscular relaxation to support muscle and nerve function [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Side effects from high blood and urine levels include poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Start by reviewing the specific calcium amount on the product label, as data for this product's exact dosage is not available. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake from food and supplements combined. Take this product with food to aid absorption, and separate it from any thyroid or antibiotic medications by at least 2 hours [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nutrition Now |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 70.0 Gummy Vitamin(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