ProCaps Laboratories Women's Elite-100 With Maximum Essential Omega-3 1,000 mg
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: SUPPLEMENT FORM, OTHER [E0172]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. For women, maintaining adequate calcium intake is particularly important for preventing bone density loss as you age. Our assessment: calcium is a well-researched supplement, but you need to be careful with dosing and timing to maximize its benefits and minimize risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as the building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly after activity [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Safety data is critical here. High calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels 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]. The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports for all products in this category [FDA data]. Additionally, calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: You should take calcium supplements with food and separate them from any thyroid or antibiotic medications by at least 2 hours. Do not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level without medical supervision. Data on the specific omega-3 dose in this product is not available, so consult your doctor to confirm your total daily intake from all sources [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Perma-Fresh Packet(s)(TM) 480.0 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