Nature's Plus Source of Life Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Whole Food Concentrates Tablets
Brand: Nature's Plus · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that the calcium in this multi-vitamin can be a valuable part of your bone health strategy, but you need to be aware of important safety considerations. Our assessment: this product provides a mineral essential for bone density and nerve function, but you should not take it without considering your total daily calcium intake from all sources [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and also helps your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. This multi-vitamin provides a convenient way to get this mineral alongside other nutrients.
Safety profile
FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high blood calcium can cause 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 the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data on side effects specific to this product is not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: do not exceed your total daily calcium needs from all supplements and food combined. If you take any of the medications listed, separate your calcium dose by at least two hours. Speak with your doctor before starting this supplement, especially if you have a history of kidney stones or heart disease [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Plus |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 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