Nature Made Adult Gummies Calcium
Brand: Nature Made · Form: GUMMY [E0176] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a foundational mineral for bone health, but supplementation requires careful attention to dosage and timing. For most adults, getting calcium from food is preferred, but a supplement like this can help fill a gap. The key is to avoid taking more than your body needs [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as the building material for your skeleton. It supports bone density through bone mineralization, and it also helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available on specific adverse events for this product. However, the FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplement categories. High calcium intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Taking too much can lead to constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Start by assessing your daily calcium intake from food. If you need a supplement, take it with food and separate it from any thyroid or antibiotic medications by at least two hours. Do not exceed the recommended dose on the label [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature Made |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 80.0 Gummie(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