Nature's Way Cayenne Garlic
Brand: Nature's Way · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
Our assessment: The evidence for this specific product is limited. Data for the ingredient calcium shows it is critical for bone health, but taking it without a known deficiency carries risks. For Nature's Way Cayenne Garlic, specific clinical data is not available from the provided sources.
How it works
Calcium supports bone mineralization by helping deposit minerals into your skeleton and supports neuromuscular relaxation, which helps your muscles and nerves function properly [NIH ODS]. Think of it as the building block your body uses to keep your bones dense and your nerves signaling correctly.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports for all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects from excessive calcium include constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of medications such as bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
We recommend you do not take this supplement without first consulting your doctor. Because high calcium levels can cause serious side effects, you should only supplement if you have a confirmed deficiency. Always check for interactions with your current medications [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Veg. 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