Gaia Herbs DailyWellness Supreme Cleanse Daily Cleanse Fiber

Our assessment

The evidence shows that the primary active ingredient in this product is calcium, a mineral essential for bone health and nerve function. Data not available for the specific blend of "Daily Cleanse Fiber" or other herbal ingredients. For the calcium component, the evidence supports its role in bone mineralization, but our assessment is that this product's specific formula lacks sufficient independent data to make a broad efficacy claim for "cleansing." [NIH ODS]

How it works

Think of calcium as a structural building block — it supports bone density through bone mineralization and helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly through neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Without specific data on the fiber and herbal blend in this product, we cannot explain how the "cleanse" mechanism operates. The calcium in the formula is primarily a mineral supplement, not a digestive cleanse agent [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, though specific report counts for this product are not available. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Side effects of excessive calcium include constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

We recommend you do not rely on this product for a "cleanse" due to a lack of specific data on its proprietary blend. If you need calcium, choose a standard calcium supplement with known dosing. Check your calcium intake from all sources — including food and other supplements — to avoid exceeding safe levels. Always take calcium supplements at least two hours apart from thyroid medication or antibiotics to prevent absorption issues [NIH ODS].

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