BulkSupplements.com Hydrolyzed Collagen (Bovine)
Brand: BulkSupplements.com · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that the primary ingredient in this product, calcium, is essential for bone health, but the specific product you are asking about — BulkSupplements.com Hydrolyzed Collagen (Bovine) — does not have its own specific data available for us to evaluate. We can only assess the calcium content based on the provided data. Our assessment: Calcium is a critical mineral for your body, but you need to be careful with dosing and timing [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it plays a role in muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports for this product category. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in your 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Data not available for a specific recommendation on this collagen product. For calcium, take it with food and separate it from other medications by at least 2 hours. Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level without medical supervision [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 1.0 KG(s) 35.3 Ounce(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