Orgain Collagen Peptides Unflavored
Brand: Orgain · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Orgain Collagen Peptides Unflavored provides a significant amount of calcium. Our assessment: this supplement can help you meet your calcium needs, but you must be careful about your total daily intake from all sources. The data confirms that calcium supports bone density and muscle relaxation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a key structural component for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and helps your muscles relax after contracting. This mineral also plays a role in nerve signaling throughout your body [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, some research suggests that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium 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] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Start by calculating your total daily calcium intake from food and all supplements. Calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take your supplement at a different time than these drugs [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Orgain |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 16.0 Ounce(s) 1.0 Pound(s) 454.0 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