Nutrition Now Vitamin B-12 Gummy Vitamins
Brand: Nutrition Now · Form: GUMMY [E0176] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: The data on calcium does not support using Nutrition Now Vitamin B-12 Gummy Vitamins for calcium-related benefits, as this product contains no calcium. The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but we cannot assess this specific product for that purpose because the ingredient list does not include calcium [NIH ODS].
How it works
Calcium supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. However, since this product is a Vitamin B-12 gummy, the mechanism of action for calcium does not apply. Data not available for how this specific product works with calcium.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and 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 [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Because this product contains no calcium, these side effects and interactions are not relevant to this gummy.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: You should not rely on this product for calcium. Since the data provided shows this is a Vitamin B-12 gummy with no calcium, we cannot recommend it for bone health or any calcium-related purpose. If you need calcium, choose a dedicated calcium supplement and follow the RDA guidelines [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nutrition Now |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Gummy Vitamin(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