ProCaps Laboratories Vitamin D3 5000
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that ProCaps Laboratories Vitamin D3 5000 provides a high dose of vitamin D. However, our assessment is based on the ingredient data available for calcium, not for vitamin D specifically. For calcium, the data confirms it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Because the specific vitamin D data is missing from the provided information, we cannot offer a complete assessment of this product's efficacy for vitamin D.
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural foundation — it supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. For the vitamin D component, the mechanism of action is not available in the provided data.
Safety profile
FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements. For the calcium ingredient specifically, side effects from high intake include 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]. High calcium intakes might also increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Data not available for vitamin D side effects from the provided data.
Our recommendation
Because the provided data does not include vitamin D information, we cannot make a specific recommendation for this product. For calcium, be aware that it can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Consult your healthcare provider before starting this supplement, especially if you take any of these medications.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 360.0 Easy-To-Swallow 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