Spring Valley Daily Pak Maximum Multivitamin with Asian Ginseng Extract
Brand: Spring Valley · Form: SUPPLEMENT FORM, OTHER [E0172] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Spring Valley Daily Pak Maximum Multivitamin with Asian Ginseng Extract contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health [NIH ODS]. However, we must be direct: this product is a multivitamin with multiple ingredients, and the data provided only allows us to assess the calcium component. You should know that high calcium intakes from supplements might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Our assessment is that you should verify if you actually need this level of supplementation.
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder and signaling messenger. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS]. For this product, the Asian Ginseng Extract is listed but no specific data on its mechanism or effects is available in the provided information.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for this product are not available. For calcium specifically, 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Data not available for a complete recommendation on this specific product because we only have data on its calcium content. Our recommendation is to consult your doctor before starting this multivitamin, especially if you take any medications listed above. Check your total daily calcium intake from all sources to avoid exceeding safe levels [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 30.0 Packet(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