Planetary Herbals Turmeric Gold 500 mg
Brand: Planetary Herbals · Form: TABLET [E0155] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains 500 mg of elemental calcium per serving. Calcium is essential for bone health, but the data reveals important safety considerations you need to know. Our assessment: You should evaluate your total daily calcium intake from all sources before taking this supplement, as the risks from excessive intake are well-documented [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block — it supports bone mineralization and density, and it also plays a key role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. Your body relies on a careful balance of calcium to maintain these critical functions.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplement categories. Specific to calcium: high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Excess calcium in the blood and urine 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] [FDA data]. Calcium can also reduce the absorption of several medications, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Start by calculating your current daily calcium intake from food and other supplements. Do not exceed the tolerable upper intake level without medical supervision. Take calcium supplements with food and separate from any medications listed above by at least 2 hours. Data on interactions with other ingredients in this specific product is not available [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Planetary Herbals |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 30.0 Tablet(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