Swanson Premium Brand 100% Pure & Dairy-Free Calcium Citrate
Brand: Swanson Premium Brand · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but this supplement’s benefits depend on your individual dietary intake. Our assessment: Calcium citrate is well-absorbed, but you need to be precise about dosing to avoid risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your bones and a signal regulator for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves transmit signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood and urine levels 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 assessing your total daily calcium intake from food. Calcium can reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take this supplement at a separate time from those medications [NIH ODS]. Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level without medical guidance.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Swanson Premium Brand |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 8.0 oz. 227.0 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