SmarterVitamins Vitamin C
Brand: SmarterVitamins · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: You are asking about a Vitamin C product, but the ingredient data provided is for calcium. Data on Vitamin C’s mechanism, safety, and interactions is not available in the provided information. For calcium, the evidence shows it supports bone density and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and is essential for muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available for Vitamin C. For calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. 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 [NIH ODS]. The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Because the provided data covers calcium, not Vitamin C, we cannot give a recommendation for this specific product. For calcium, take supplements with food and separate from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin to avoid absorption issues [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | SmarterVitamins |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Plant-Based Capsule(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