Nutrition Now Vitamin B-12 Adult Gummy Vitamins
Brand: Nutrition Now · Form: GUMMY [E0176]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, not vitamin B-12. For calcium, the data supports its role in bone health, but the safety profile requires caution. You should verify the label on your specific bottle to confirm the active ingredient, as the provided data only covers calcium [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton. It supports bone density through mineralization and also helps your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements, though specific reports for this product are not broken out. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood levels can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Data not available for a specific vitamin B-12 recommendation from this product. For calcium, do not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level without medical supervision. Take calcium supplements separately from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin to avoid absorption issues [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 | 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