Nature Made Melatonin 3 mg
Brand: Nature Made · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a critical mineral for your health, but the specific product you asked about, Nature Made Melatonin 3 mg, does not contain calcium. Our assessment of calcium itself is clear: it is essential for bone health, but you must be careful with dosing and timing to avoid risks and medication interactions [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as the building block for your skeleton. It supports bone density through a process called bone mineralization, helping to deposit minerals where they are needed [NIH ODS]. Beyond your bones, calcium also acts as a messenger for your nerves and muscles, supporting muscle relaxation and proper nerve signaling throughout your body [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Safety data for calcium is important to understand. FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Very high levels of calcium 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].
Our recommendation
For you, the most important step is to avoid taking calcium at the same time as certain medications. Calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data not available on a specific dose recommendation for this product, as it does not contain calcium. If you are taking calcium separately, talk to your pharmacist about spacing it at least two hours apart from these medications [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature Made |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 240.0 Tablet(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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- 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