MegaFood Vegan B12
Brand: MegaFood · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
Our assessment: The product you asked about is a B12 supplement, but the data we have available is for calcium. For calcium, the evidence shows it is essential for bone health, but it comes with important safety considerations you should know about [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones and a signal regulator for your nerves. It supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it also helps with muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
For calcium, the safety profile requires caution. Some research suggests high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects from high blood and urine levels 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]. The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but a specific report count for this product is data not available [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: If you are taking a calcium supplement, be aware it can reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. For the specific MegaFood Vegan B12 product you asked about, data is not available to provide a recommendation. Always consult your pharmacist or doctor before starting a new supplement.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | MegaFood |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 30.0 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