Rite Aid Pharmacy Garlic 580 mg

Our assessment

The evidence shows that you are looking at a product labeled as Rite Aid Pharmacy Garlic 580 mg. However, the ingredient data provided is for Calcium, not garlic. Our assessment is that there is a critical mismatch between the product name and the available data. We cannot assess the benefits or risks of the garlic product itself because the provided safety and mechanism data pertains only to calcium [NIH ODS]. For the specific garlic product, data on its mechanism and efficacy is not available.

How it works

Based on the data provided, the ingredient calcium supports bone mineralization by helping deposit minerals into your bone matrix and supports neuromuscular relaxation by aiding in nerve signaling and muscle relaxation [NIH ODS]. This information applies to calcium supplements, not to the garlic product you asked about.

Safety profile

For calcium, the safety data shows that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. 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]. The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories, but specific report counts for this garlic product are not available [FDA data].

Our recommendation

Our recommendation is to look for a product where the label and ingredient data match. Because the data we have is for calcium and not for garlic, we cannot make a recommendation on Rite Aid Pharmacy Garlic 580 mg. For any supplement, always check the label and consult your healthcare provider. If you are taking medications, note that calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

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