NuMedica Methyl Folate
Brand: NuMedica · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a critical mineral for supporting your bone health and nerve function, but the data also highlights important safety considerations you should understand. Our assessment is that while calcium is essential, you need to be cautious with your dosage and aware of potential interactions [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your skeleton. Its primary mechanism is bone mineralization, where it supports bone density and the deposition of minerals into your bone matrix. Additionally, calcium plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, though the specific count for calcium alone is not available in this data. For calcium specifically, some research suggests that high intakes might increase your risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Having 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, a frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. You should also know that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Given the potential risks at high intakes, we recommend you aim to meet your calcium needs primarily through food sources and only use supplements to fill a verified gap. Be sure to discuss any supplement with your healthcare provider, especially if you take any of the medications listed above. Data on the specific product, NuMedica Methyl Folate, is not available in this report [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | NuMedica |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 Capsule(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