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product on market Tablet or Pill The Vitamin Shoppe Safety: 100/100
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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 23% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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This formula contains botanical extracts like Damiana, Gotu Kola, and Muira Puama, which are traditionally used for cognitive and libido support. However, clinical evidence for these specific ingredients is limited. Calcium provides general skeletal and neuromuscular support with strong research backing.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

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Label Data

2 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
23%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calcium
94 mg (7% DV)
Damiana leaf powder
200 mg
Gotu Kola powder
60 mg
Oat Straw extract
200 mg
Muira Puama bark powder
200 mg
Market median: 320.0mg (426 products) 26 studies (A:0, B:5)
Market median: 120.0mg (440 products) 191 studies (A:1, B:71)
Eleuthero root powder
200 mg
Market median: 450.0mg (390 products) 160 studies (A:0, B:63)
Market median: 495.0mg (70 products)
Market median: 650.0mg (87 products) 1 studies — no high-quality reviews
Stinging Nettle leaf powder
400 mg
Tribulus terrestris extract
500 mg

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Croscarmellose Sodium Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearate Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Pharmaceutical Glaze Glycerin Hypromellose Carnauba Wax
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) tablets daily, preferably with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

Consult a health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low “good cholesterol” (HDL) or if you are using any prescription drug or over-the-counter drug.

Do not exceed recommended serving. Discontinue use and call a health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision or other similar symptoms.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Formulation Notes

Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free

Does not contain: Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Dairy, Fish, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

Additional Information

Libido Energy Vitality

Store in a cool, dry place.

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

Item No. VS-1284 1275866 BS 52

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 66536 01284 8
DSLD Entry Date2018-09-21
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID179797
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

849
Research Sources
56
Avg Quality
450
Meta Analysis
152
Rct
137
Systematic Review
73
Clinical Trial
11
Regulatory Source
7
Other
7
Guideline
3
Openfda Safety
2
Cochrane Review
2
Observational
A Phosphate binders for preventing and treating chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD)
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid and late life
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
A Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008 PubMed DOI
A Calcium and vitamin D for increasing bone mineral density in premenopausal women
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
A Dietary sodium, sodium-to-potassium ratio, and risk of stroke: A systematic review and nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019 PubMed DOI
A The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2021 PubMed DOI
A Calcium channel blockers versus other classes of drugs for hypertension
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
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