Essential Living Foods Organic Empower Male

Our assessment

The evidence shows that this product contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health, but the data does not provide specific details on the exact dosage in this supplement. For a general audience, calcium from food sources is well-tolerated, but supplementing requires careful consideration of your total daily intake [NIH ODS].

How it works

Think of calcium as a building block for your skeleton. It supports bone density through bone mineralization and also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

Data not available for this specific product's adverse events. However, the FDA has received 592059 total reports across all supplement categories. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels in the 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] [FDA data].

Our recommendation

Before starting this supplement, you should assess your dietary calcium intake from food sources. Calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider to determine if this supplement is appropriate for you, especially if you take any of these medications.

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