Nature's Sunshine Trace Mineral Maintenance
Brand: Nature's Sunshine · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Nature's Sunshine Trace Mineral Maintenance is a supplement providing calcium, a mineral essential for bone health and nerve function. Our assessment is that while calcium is critical for your body, getting it from food is generally preferred, and supplementation requires careful attention to dosage and timing to avoid risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton and a key signaling molecule for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density through mineralization and helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly after contraction [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories, though specific report counts for this product are not available. High calcium intakes are linked to risks including constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, abnormal heart rhythms, and potentially an increased risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS] [FDA data]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of medications such as bisphosphonates, tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
We recommend you first assess your dietary calcium intake from foods like dairy, leafy greens, and fortified products. If you choose to supplement, take calcium with food and separate it from thyroid or antibiotic medications by at least two hours. Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level without medical guidance [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 360.0 Tablet(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