ProCaps Laboratories Calcium Intensive Care
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but supplementing with it requires careful consideration. For ProCaps Laboratories Calcium Intensive Care, the core ingredient, calcium, has well-documented benefits, but also carries notable risks that you need to understand before starting [NIH ODS]. We recommend you evaluate your dietary intake first.
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. This supplement is designed to provide a concentrated dose of this mineral.
Safety profile
FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports for products containing calcium. You should be aware that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium in your 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] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Do not take this supplement without first assessing your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. Calcium can reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Start by consulting your doctor to see if you need additional calcium, as getting it from food is generally safer. Data on the specific formulation of this product beyond the calcium ingredient itself is not available.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 500.0 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