Nature's Bounty Dual Spectrum Melatonin 5 mg
Brand: Nature's Bounty · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that while calcium is essential for bone health, the specific product you asked about — Nature's Bounty Dual Spectrum Melatonin 5 mg — contains melatonin, not calcium. Data for the active ingredient in this product is not available from the provided sources. For general calcium knowledge, our assessment is that you should be cautious with high-dose calcium supplements due to potential health risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Calcium acts as a master regulator for your body: it supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps with neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in 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].
Our recommendation
For the Nature's Bounty Dual Spectrum Melatonin 5 mg product, safety and interaction data are not available from the provided information. For calcium supplements in general, take them with food and separate from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Bilayer Tablet(s) |
| Market Status | Off 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