Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Protein Vanilla Flavor
Brand: Garden of Life · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Protein Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement containing calcium. Data not available on the specific amount of calcium per serving from the product label. Our assessment is that calcium is essential for bone health, but you need to be careful with total intake from all sources [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling throughout your body [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high blood levels of calcium 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
Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level for calcium from all sources combined. Calcium can reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take this supplement at a different time than those medications [NIH ODS]. Data not available on the exact calcium dosage in this product, so check the label carefully before starting.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Garden of Life |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 19.75 Ounce(s) 1.23 Pound(s) 560.0 Gram(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