Natural Force Marine Collagen Peptides Unflavored
Brand: Natural Force · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Natural Force Marine Collagen Peptides Unflavored provides calcium as a key ingredient. Our assessment is that calcium is essential for bone health, but the specific benefits you get from this product depend on your overall diet and calcium intake from other sources [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton and a messenger for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization, which is the process of depositing minerals into bone tissue to maintain density and strength. It also supports neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles contract and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium 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 [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
We recommend you consider your total daily calcium intake from all sources before adding this supplement. If you take medications for osteoporosis, thyroid conditions, or infections, take this product at a different time of day to avoid absorption issues. For most adults, the goal is to get calcium from food first, and to use supplements only to fill gaps [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Natural Force |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 5.82 oz. 164.85 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