Country Life B12 Gummies 850 mcg Strawberry Flavor
Brand: Country Life · Form: GUMMY [E0176]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, but the Country Life B12 Gummies 850 mcg Strawberry Flavor product you asked about does not contain calcium as an ingredient. Data on the specific ingredients in this product is not available. Our assessment here focuses on calcium, which is the only substance with data provided. For a general audience, getting enough calcium is crucial, but you must be aware of both its benefits and risks [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural builder for your skeleton. It supports bone density and mineral deposition, which is the process of hardening and strengthening your bones. Calcium also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, helping your muscles relax and your nerves signal properly after they have been activated [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for calcium alone are not provided. The data warns that high calcium intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Very 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
If you are taking calcium, be aware that it can reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake without medical supervision. For the Country Life B12 Gummies specifically, data on that product's ingredients and effects is not available, so we cannot make a recommendation for it.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 Gummie(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