Nature's Bounty Garlic 2000 mg
Brand: Nature's Bounty · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that for a general health audience, the benefits of calcium are well-established for bone health, but the data on garlic specifically is limited. For the product Nature's Bounty Garlic 2000 mg, we must rely on the available data for its ingredient, which is garlic. However, the provided data only contains information for the mineral calcium. Therefore, we cannot make a specific assessment for garlic based on the data provided. Our assessment must focus on the data we have: calcium is a mineral that supports bone density and muscle relaxation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones and a signaling molecule for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization, helping to deposit minerals into your skeleton to maintain density. It also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, allowing your muscles to relax and your nerves to transmit signals properly [NIH ODS]. Data on how garlic works is not available in the provided data.
Safety profile
Based on the data provided, the safety profile applies to calcium, not garlic. The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Data on garlic side effects is not available in the provided data.
Our recommendation
Because the provided data only covers calcium, we cannot recommend Nature's Bounty Garlic 2000 mg based on this information. For calcium, the data suggests you should be cautious with high doses. We recommend you speak with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, or levothyroxine, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS]. For information on garlic, data is not available in this report.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 Coated Tablet(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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- 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