Bing Beverage Company Bing Black

Our assessment

The evidence shows that Bing Beverage Company Bing Black contains the ingredient Calcium. For this ingredient, the data supports its role in bone health, but you should be aware of specific safety considerations. Our assessment is that while calcium is essential, you need to be careful about your total intake from all sources, including this beverage.

How it works

Think of calcium as a building block for your bones and a signaling molecule for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density and mineral deposition through a process called bone mineralization, and it also helps with neuromuscular relaxation, supporting muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories [FDA data]. For calcium, some research suggests that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium 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]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

Data not available for a specific recommended dose for this product. You should check the label for the exact amount of calcium per serving. Be sure to account for all calcium from your diet and other supplements to avoid exceeding safe levels. If you take any of the medications listed above, separate your calcium intake from your medication by at least two hours [NIH ODS].

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