Melaleuca Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women
Brand: Melaleuca · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Melaleuca Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women provides calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. However, the data reveals important safety considerations. High calcium intakes from supplements may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause side effects like constipation, nausea, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS].
How it works
Calcium in this multivitamin supports your body as a structural building block for bones and teeth, a process known as bone mineralization. It also helps your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly — think of it as a key player in neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports for products in this category. Specific side effects from high calcium levels 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 [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. Additionally, calcium can reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our assessment: Before starting this multivitamin, review your total calcium intake from all sources — diet and other supplements. Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level without consulting your healthcare provider. If you take any of the medications listed, separate them from this supplement by at least 2 hours. Data not available on other specific ingredient amounts or benefits in this product [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Melaleuca |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Tablet(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