Life Extension Super Omega-3
Brand: Life Extension · Form: SOFTGEL CAPSULE [E0161]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Life Extension Super Omega-3 contains calcium, a mineral essential for bone health. Our assessment is that while calcium is critical for your body, you need to be mindful of the total amount you get from all sources, including this supplement.
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton and a cellular messenger for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization and density, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available for side effects specific to this product. However, for calcium overall, FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. High calcium intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very 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 urination, 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
Our recommendation is to check your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. Do not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level without medical supervision. If you take any of the medications listed, separate your calcium dose by at least two hours [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 60.0 Softgel(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