ProCaps Laboratories Essential 1
Brand: ProCaps Laboratories · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is a critical mineral for your bone health. Our assessment is that if you are considering a calcium supplement, you should first evaluate your dietary intake, as the data reveals important safety considerations at high doses. The specific product, ProCaps Laboratories Essential 1, does not have a publicly available label in the data provided, so we cannot confirm the exact dosage per serving.
How it works
Think of calcium as the primary building block for your skeleton. It supports bone mineralization and density by helping deposit minerals into your bone structure. It also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, which is essential for proper muscle function and nerve signaling [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, though this number is not specific to calcium alone. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. Very high blood levels of 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]. Data on specific side effect counts for this product are not available.
Our recommendation
Start by calculating your daily calcium intake from food sources. If you fall short, choose a supplement with a dose that brings your total to the recommended intake. Be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, so take these medications at a different time of day [NIH ODS]. Without the specific label for ProCaps Laboratories Essential 1, we cannot confirm the dosage, so you must check the product label yourself before use.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 360.0 Easy-To-Swallow Capsule(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