NatureSmart Dr. Powers Colloidal Mineral Source
Brand: NatureSmart · Form: LIQUID, SUPPLEMENT FORM [E0165] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health and nerve function. For a general audience seeking a supplement, it is important to understand that the benefits and risks are tied directly to your individual calcium intake from food and other sources. Our assessment: this product can be part of a healthy regimen, but you must be cautious about total calcium intake to avoid potential harm.
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block and a messenger. It supports bone mineralization, helping maintain strong bones and teeth. It also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation, meaning it helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available on specific side effects for this product. However, the FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports for this product category. Regarding calcium generally, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Taking too much can lead to high blood and urine calcium levels, causing poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, 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 the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
If you choose to take this supplement, start with a low dose and track your total daily calcium from all sources (food and supplements). Do not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for your age group. Take it with food to improve absorption, and always consult your doctor, especially if you take any prescription medications [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | NatureSmart |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 32.0 fl. Oz. 946.0 mL |
| 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