Freeda Chewable Calcium Carbonate 260 mg
Brand: Freeda · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for your bone health and nerve function, but the specific product Freeda Chewable Calcium Carbonate 260 mg provides a low dose that may require multiple tablets to meet your daily needs. Data on the exact formulation and brand details is not available, which limits a full product-specific evaluation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a key structural component for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, helps your muscles relax after contraction, and ensures proper nerve signaling throughout your body [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements, though specific numbers for this product are not available. High calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in your 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
Start by discussing your calcium needs with your healthcare provider, as the RDA for most adults is 1,000 mg daily. Because this product contains only 260 mg per tablet, you may need to take several tablets. Be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take it at a separate time from those drugs [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Freeda |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 250.0 Chew Tab(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