ProCaps Laboratories Vitamin D3 3000
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: For general bone health and nerve function, calcium is an essential mineral. The data confirms it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. However, for the specific product ProCaps Laboratories Vitamin D3 3000, data for its ingredients is not available. You should know that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones. It works by supporting bone density and mineral deposition, and it also helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS]. For this specific product’s mechanism, data is not available.
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high levels 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. For this product’s side effects, data is not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Do not start this supplement without consulting your doctor. Given the potential risks of high calcium intake and the lack of specific data for this product, it is safest to get your nutrient levels tested first. If you need calcium, discuss appropriate dosing and timing away from other medications with your healthcare provider [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 720.0 Easy-To-Swallow 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