Ingredient: calcium
Calcium Carbonate Supplement: HoneyPezil Lists 18 mg
Calcium carbonate in HoneyPezil is 18 mg of calcium per capsule, line 2 of 7. The label prints 1.5% of the Daily Value; by the current 1,300 mg Daily Value it is about 1.4%. That is a trace amount, not a calcium source, and no source ties it to memory.
- Per capsule18 mg calcium
- Label DV1.5% printed
- Daily Value1,300 mg
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On the label01
What is calcium carbonate in HoneyPezil?
Calcium carbonate is a salt of calcium, and HoneyPezil lists "Calcium (as calcium carbonate)" at 18 mg per capsule on line 2 of the Supplement Facts.
The label prints 1.5% of the Daily Value. Calcium is an essential mineral, and the Daily Value is 1,300 mg (NIH ODS, Calcium). The arithmetic: 18 divided by 1,300 is about 1.4%, so the printed 1.5% is a rounding difference.
The label makes no bone or memory claim for it, and neither do we.
It helps to read this line as a rounding detail of the formula, not a feature. A reader who sees "Calcium" on a memory capsule may expect a meaningful dose. The arithmetic says otherwise: it would take more than 72 capsules to reach 1,300 mg, which is more than two bottles of 30, and the label asks for one a day.
| Name on the label | Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Essential mineral; the label names the carbonate salt |
| Place on the label | 2 of 7 lines, in label order |
| Amount per 1-capsule serving | 18 mg per capsule as calcium carbonate |
| Daily Value | 1.5% (printed) |
| Amount used in research | Daily Value 1,300 mg; adult RDA for men 1,000 mg; upper limit 2,500 mg a day |
| How the label compares | 18 mg is about 1.4% of the 1,300 mg Daily Value (the label prints 1.5%) and under 2% of the RDA: a trace amount |
| Strength of evidence | Established nutrient; 18 mg is too small to count as a calcium source, and no source ties it to memory |
| Marketed or traditional use | Listed on the panel as a trace mineral line |
| Main caution | Calcium carbonate can cause gas, bloating or constipation at larger doses; this amount is small. Calcium can affect how some medicines are absorbed, so ask your pharmacist. |
The numbers02
Is 18 mg of calcium a lot?
No. At 18 mg, one capsule gives under 2% of the 1,000 mg adult RDA for men, which makes it a trace amount and not a calcium source.
The NIH lists a Daily Value of 1,300 mg, an RDA of 1,000 mg for men aged 19 to 50, and an upper limit of 2,500 mg a day (NIH ODS, Calcium). The meters show where 18 mg sits.
Calcium: label next to the daily need
The label prints 1.5% DV; by the current 1,300 mg Daily Value, 18 mg is about 1.4%. Either way it is a trace amount. (NIH ODS, Calcium)
| Reference | Amount | Label (18 mg) is |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Value | 1,300 mg | about 1.4% |
| RDA, men 19 to 50 | 1,000 mg | about 1.8% |
| Upper limit, ages 19 to 50 | 2,500 mg | under 1% |
The research03
Does calcium help memory?
We found no source that ties 18 mg of calcium to memory. The NIH fact sheet on calcium does not discuss memory.
The NIH page covers needs, food sources and limits. It describes no role for a trace dose in thinking skills. Cochrane's pooled trials of vitamin and mineral supplements found no clear help for thinking skills (Cochrane 2018, Vitamin and mineral supplements and thinking skills). NIA says no vitamin or supplement is currently recommended for preventing cognitive decline (NIA, Cognitive health and older adults). Neither source tests HoneyPezil.
The label does not say. We do not guess a reason or tie the line to the front claim "Advanced Memory Support*".
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See packsSafety04
Does calcium carbonate have side effects or interactions?
At 18 mg, side effects are not expected from this line, though calcium carbonate at larger doses can cause gas, bloating or constipation.
The NIH notes that calcium carbonate is absorbed best with food in people with low stomach acid (NIH ODS, Calcium). The HoneyPezil label suggests taking the capsule 20-30 minutes before a meal, which is its own wording, and we found no source on how that affects 18 mg.
- Calcium can affect how some medicines are absorbed. Ask your pharmacist about your list.
- Keep taking prescribed medicine exactly as directed.
- Pregnant, nursing, under 18 or with a known condition? The label says to ask a physician first.
Before you decide05
Can HoneyPezil replace a calcium supplement?
No. At 18 mg a day, HoneyPezil is not a calcium source, so it cannot stand in for the calcium in food or in a calcium product a clinician advised.
Food is the usual route to the daily need, and the NIH fact sheet lists sources and limits in detail. Too much calcium has its own risks, which is one more reason to tell your clinician about every product you use.
If you were told to take calcium, keep doing what your clinician said and mention any new supplement. Lasting memory trouble deserves a doctor: see when to see one. Compare your bottle with the supplement facts page, and read the neighboring line, niacin.
FAQ06
HoneyPezil questions people ask
How much calcium is in HoneyPezil?
One capsule lists calcium (as calcium carbonate) 18 mg, which the label prints as 1.5% of the Daily Value. The current Daily Value is 1,300 mg, so 18 mg is about 1.4%.
Is calcium carbonate the same as calcium?
Calcium carbonate is a salt that supplies calcium. The label says "as calcium carbonate" next to 18 mg and does not print the weight of the whole salt.
Why is the calcium Daily Value 1,300 mg?
The FDA sets the Daily Value for labels, and the current figure for calcium is 1,300 mg. The NIH lists it with an RDA of 1,000 mg for men aged 19 to 50 and an upper limit of 2,500 mg.
Is HoneyPezil a good source of calcium?
No. Eighteen milligrams is under 2% of the daily amount, a trace. Food and products made for calcium supply far more. The label makes no bone claim for this line.
Does calcium interact with medicines?
It can affect how some medicines are absorbed. At 18 mg the effect is unlikely to be large, but ask your pharmacist and keep taking prescribed medicine exactly as directed.
When should I take calcium carbonate?
The NIH says calcium carbonate is absorbed best with food. The HoneyPezil label says to take its capsule 20-30 minutes before a meal with 8 oz of water, so follow the label or your healthcare professional.
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