Nature's Bounty Garlic 2000 mg
Brand: Nature's Bounty · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, not garlic as the name suggests. Data not available for garlic-specific health effects. Our assessment: Calcium is a critical mineral for bone health, but you should be aware of its risks and interactions before supplementing [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder and a cellular messenger. It supports bone density through mineralization and helps your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, very high intakes 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. Some research also suggests high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Start by getting your calcium from food sources first. If you need a supplement, be cautious with dosing and separate it from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin by at least two hours [NIH ODS]. Data not available for garlic-specific benefits, so this product may not deliver what its name implies.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 Coated 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