Premium Certified Omega-3
Brand: Premium Certified · Form: SOFTGEL CAPSULE [E0161] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a well-studied mineral, but the data on this specific product is limited to the ingredient alone. Our assessment: calcium is essential for bone health and nerve function, but you must be careful with dosing and timing to avoid risks and drug interactions [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder and a cellular messenger. It supports bone mineralization by depositing into your skeleton and helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly through neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. This makes it critical for maintaining strong bones and a healthy nervous system.
Safety profile
For the general category of supplements, FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports. Specific to calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects from high blood or urine calcium 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]. Data not available on side effect report counts for calcium specifically from the FDA data provided.
Our recommendation
Start by getting calcium from food first, as high-dose supplements carry risks. If you need a supplement, take it with food and separate it from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin by at least 2 hours [NIH ODS]. Do not exceed the RDA without a doctor’s guidance, and monitor for signs of excess calcium [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Premium Certified |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Softgel(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