ProCaps Laboratories Essential Omega-3 Natural Orange
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for your body, but the data for this specific product is very limited. Our assessment is that you should not rely on this supplement without first speaking to your healthcare provider, as the FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports for products containing calcium, and the specific side effects and interactions are significant [FDA data].
How it works
Think of calcium as a key structural component for your bones and a critical signaling molecule for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available for this specific product. However, for calcium supplements in general, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium 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 several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation is to get your calcium from food first. If you need a supplement, do not exceed the recommended dietary allowance without a doctor's guidance, and take it at least two hours apart from any medications you take. Because the specific data for this product is missing, we cannot confidently recommend ProCaps Laboratories Essential Omega-3 Natural Orange as a safe or effective choice [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 360.0 Easy To Swallow Capsule(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