Nature's Plus Dyno-Mins Calcium 500 mg
Brand: Nature's Plus · Form: TABLET [E0155]
Our assessment
Our assessment: Calcium is a critical mineral for your health, and this supplement provides a substantial 500 mg dose. The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. However, you need to be very careful with dosing because high intakes from supplements may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block for your skeleton. It supports bone density by aiding in mineral deposition, and it also plays a key role in helping your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, 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 need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [FDA data] [NIH ODS]. You should also know that calcium can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Do not take this supplement without first assessing your total daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. Because of the serious risks associated with excess calcium, you should talk to your healthcare provider to see if this 500 mg dose is right for you. Space it at least two hours apart from any medications listed above [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nature's Plus |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 Acid Resistant 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