Herb Pharm Juniper
Brand: Herb Pharm · Form: LIQUID, SUPPLEMENT FORM [E0165]
Our assessment
Our assessment: The evidence for Herb Pharm Juniper is limited. The product label lists no specific active ingredients, and the data provided focuses on calcium, not juniper. We cannot confirm any specific health benefits for this supplement based on the available data. Data on juniper’s mechanism of action is not available. If you are seeking a supplement for bone or nerve health, calcium is the ingredient with supporting evidence [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton and a signal messenger for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone mineralization, helping maintain bone density, and promotes neuromuscular relaxation for proper nerve signaling and muscle function [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement ingredients, but specific report counts for Herb Pharm Juniper are not available. For calcium, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very high blood calcium 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]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Do not use Herb Pharm Juniper for any specific health purpose until more data is available. If you need a calcium supplement, aim for the RDA and get blood levels checked by your doctor. Always take calcium separately from the medications listed above by at least two hours [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 1.0 fl. Oz. 30.0 mL |
| 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