Mountain Meadow Herbs Herbal Calcium
Brand: Mountain Meadow Herbs · Form: LIQUID, SUPPLEMENT FORM [E0165] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but you need to be careful with dosing, especially from supplements. High intakes may carry risks that many people are not aware of [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it also helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592059 adverse event reports across all products in this category. 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 [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. Some research also suggests that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Take calcium only if your diet is low in dairy or fortified foods. Avoid exceeding 1,200 mg per day from all sources combined. Take calcium supplements at least 2 hours apart from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS]. Data not available for the specific dosage or safety of Mountain Meadow Herbs Herbal Calcium product.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Mountain Meadow Herbs |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 4.0 Fluid Ounce(s) 120.0 mL |
| 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