RegiMen Vitamin & Mineral Regimen

Our assessment

The evidence shows that calcium is a key mineral for bone health, but the data does not support using it without careful consideration of your overall diet and health status. Our assessment: you should only consider a calcium supplement like the one in RegiMen if you are certain your dietary intake is consistently low, and you have discussed the risks with your doctor. Data not available for exact dosage in this product.

How it works

Think of calcium as a structural builder for your bones. It supports bone density and mineralization, and it also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Your body needs it every day, but getting it from food is generally preferred.

Safety profile

FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, the data warns that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects from too much calcium include 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

Our recommendation: do not start this supplement without first evaluating your calcium intake from food. If you take it, take it with food and separate it from other medications by at least two hours. Be aware of the serious risks associated with high calcium intake [NIH ODS]. The safest approach is to prioritize calcium from dietary sources and only supplement under medical guidance.

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