Bintang Toedjoe Extra Joss Extra Energy

Our assessment

The evidence shows that Bintang Toedjoe Extra Joss Extra Energy contains the mineral calcium. Our assessment: you should understand that calcium is essential for your bones and muscles, but the amount of calcium in a single serving of this product is not specified in the data provided. You should not rely on this product as a primary source of calcium without knowing the exact dose [NIH ODS].

How it works

Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton — it supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it also helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all products. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects of excessive calcium 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 [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

Data not available on the exact calcium content per serving of this product. Because of this, we cannot give a specific daily dose recommendation. You should check the product label for the exact amount of calcium per serving. If you are taking any medications listed above, take this product at least two hours apart from them. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding any supplement to your routine [NIH ODS] [FDA data].

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