MegaFood Multi For Men 40+
Brand: MegaFood · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that MegaFood Multi For Men 40+ contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health and nerve function. However, the data on calcium supplementation carries important cautions. Our assessment is that this product can be a convenient way to meet your daily mineral needs, but you must be aware of the specific risks and interactions associated with calcium [NIH ODS].
How it works
Calcium in this multivitamin works as a structural builder and cellular signaler. It supports bone mineralization, meaning it helps deposit minerals into your skeleton to maintain density. It also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and your nerves send signals properly after contraction [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but specific report counts for this product are not available. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Extremely high levels in the blood 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
If you take this multivitamin, do not add extra calcium supplements unless your doctor advises it. Take the multivitamin at a different time of day than any of the medications listed above to avoid absorption interference. Data on the exact calcium dose in this product is not available, so check the label carefully and consider your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | MegaFood |
|---|---|
| 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