Altrum Ultra Calcium Complex
Brand: Altrum · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but this product's specific formulation requires careful consideration. For most adults, the goal is to meet—not exceed—your daily calcium needs through diet and supplementation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your skeleton and a signal conductor for your nerves and muscles. It supports bone density and mineralization, and it helps your muscles relax and your nerves transmit signals properly [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports for products in this category. Some research suggests that high calcium 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] [FDA data].
Our recommendation
Start by assessing your total daily calcium intake from food and supplements. Do not exceed 2,000 mg total per day from all sources. Take this supplement with food, and separate it by at least two hours from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Altrum |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 Capsule(s) |
| Market Status | On 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