Natures Plus Source of Life Garden Vitamin B12
Brand: Natures Plus · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. For a general audience, we assess that calcium is well-studied and beneficial when taken at appropriate doses, but you must be cautious about intake from all sources combined [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder — it supports bone mineralization and density, and it is critical for neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Your body uses it every day to keep your bones strong and your muscles working properly.
Safety profile
Based on FDA data, there are 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels 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
Data not available for a specific recommended dose from this product's label. You should check your total daily calcium intake from food and supplements. Calcium can reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin — take calcium at least 2 hours apart from these [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Natures Plus |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Vegan 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