MusclePharm Arnold Iron Dream Fruit Punch
Brand: MusclePharm · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that MusclePharm Arnold Iron Dream Fruit Punch contains calcium as a key ingredient. Our assessment: calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, but you need to be careful with dosing. The data indicates that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your skeleton and a signal messenger for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available on specific adverse events for this product alone. However, for calcium generally, 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]. The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but specific report counts for this product are not provided [FDA data].
Our recommendation
We recommend you check the label for the exact calcium dosage per serving. Because calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications — including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin — take this supplement at least two hours apart from those drugs [NIH ODS]. Start with the lowest effective dose and monitor for any side effects.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | MusclePharm |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 5.92 oz. 168.0 Gram(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