Natures Plus High Potency Vitamin B6 500 mg
Brand: Natures Plus · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that while calcium is essential for bone health, the product you are asking about — Natures Plus High Potency Vitamin B6 500 mg — contains no calcium according to the ingredient data provided. Our assessment is that this supplement is for vitamin B6, not calcium, so the data on calcium is not directly applicable to this product. We must rely only on the data given, and for this specific product, data on vitamin B6 is not available.
How it works
If you were taking calcium, it would work through bone mineralization to support bone density and through neuromuscular relaxation to support nerve signaling and muscle function [NIH ODS]. However, since the product in question is Natures Plus High Potency Vitamin B6 500 mg, the mechanism for vitamin B6 is not provided in the data.
Safety profile
Based on the FDA adverse event data, there are 592,059 total reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, the data notes that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and high levels in blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. However, this safety information applies to calcium, not to vitamin B6, for which side effect data is not available in the provided information.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation is cautious: since data on Natures Plus High Potency Vitamin B6 500 mg is limited to the ingredient list, and no specific studies or side effect reports for vitamin B6 are provided, we advise you to consult your healthcare provider before taking this supplement. The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports for supplements generally, but specific data for this product's active ingredient is not available [FDA data]. Do not rely on calcium data to guide use of this vitamin B6 product.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Natures Plus |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 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