Barlean's Seriously Delicious Total Omega Orange Creme
Brand: Barlean's · Form: LIQUID, SUPPLEMENT FORM [E0165]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Barlean's Seriously Delicious Total Omega Orange Creme contains calcium as a key ingredient. Our assessment is that this product can contribute to your daily calcium intake, which is essential for bone health. However, the data on calcium supplementation includes important safety considerations that you need to understand before adding this to your routine [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones. It supports bone mineralization, helping your body deposit minerals to maintain bone density. Calcium also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, which supports muscle function and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. This mechanism is why adequate calcium intake is critical for your overall skeletal and muscular health.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, the data shows that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium in the blood and urine 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] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation is to use this product as a supplement, not a replacement for a balanced diet. Be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. If you take any of these medications, take your supplement at a different time of day. For specific dosing guidance tailored to your health status, consult your healthcare provider. Data not available for the exact calcium dose per serving from the provided label.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Barlean's |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 8.0 Ounce(s) 227.0 Gram(s) |
| Market Status | Off 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