NutriCology Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Brand: NutriCology · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that NutriCology Calcium Magnesium Citrate provides calcium, a mineral essential for bone health and nerve function. For you, the key consideration is ensuring you meet your daily needs without exceeding safe intake levels, as high calcium intake carries specific risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your bones and a signal conductor for your nerves. It supports bone density through mineralization and helps your muscles relax properly after contracting [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood and urine levels of calcium 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]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
For you, take this supplement with food and separate it from any thyroid or antibiotic medications by at least two hours. Monitor your total daily calcium intake from all sources to stay within the recommended range. Your first step should be checking with your healthcare provider about your personal calcium needs and risks [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | NutriCology |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Vegetarian 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