Nature's Way Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion
Brand: Nature's Way · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Nature's Way Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion is a supplement intended to support digestive health. However, data for the specific ingredients in this product is limited in the information provided. Our assessment relies on general data for one of its potential components, calcium, which is not typically the primary focus of a probiotic formula. For this specific product's probiotic strains, data is not available.
How it works
If the product contains calcium, it works through bone mineralization, supporting bone density and mineral deposition, and through neuromuscular relaxation, supporting muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For the probiotic bacteria themselves, specific mechanisms for this product are not available from the provided data.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements [FDA data]. For the calcium component, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High 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]. For the probiotic strains in this specific product, side effect data is not available.
Our recommendation
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting this supplement, especially if you take medications. Calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Since specific data for the probiotic strains in Nature's Way Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion is not available, we cannot make a firm recommendation for this product based on the provided information.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 30.0 Delayed-Release Veg. Capsule(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