Spring Valley Daily Probiotic 4 Billion
Brand: Spring Valley · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Spring Valley Daily Probiotic 4 Billion contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. Our assessment is that calcium from this product can support your bone density and muscle function, but you need to be careful about total daily intake from all sources [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and helps with neuromuscular relaxation, meaning it aids muscle relaxation and normal nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports for all supplement products, but specific report counts for this product are not available. High calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high levels in your 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].
Our recommendation
Start by checking your total daily calcium from food and other supplements. Calcium can reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Take this probiotic at a different time than those medications. Data not available on the specific probiotic strain or colony count effectiveness in this product.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 30.0 Vegetarian Capsule(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