Carlson Chelated Calcium 250 mg
Brand: Carlson · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but you need to be careful with dosing. Our assessment: Carlson Chelated Calcium 250 mg provides a moderate dose, which can be a safe way to support your bone density and nerve function [NIH ODS]. However, you must consider your total daily intake from food and other supplements to stay within safe limits.
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For this product, the "chelated" form means the calcium is bound to another molecule, which may help with absorption for some people.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes can increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Side effects from excessive calcium include constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. You should also know that calcium can reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data not available for side effect report counts specific to this product.
Our recommendation
Start by checking your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. If you need a 250 mg boost, this product is a reasonable choice. Take it separately from any medications listed in the interactions section [NIH ODS]. Do not exceed the RDA of 1,000–1,200 mg per day from all sources combined [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 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