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Antacid, Assorted Fruit, 96 Chewable Tablets (750 mg per Tablet)

1 Tablet · 96 servings · $0.08/serving

16 / 100Very Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
40
Safety
39
Final score
16/100

Ingredients (1)

Calcium Carbonate

100%

Dose

750 mg

Target

200–600 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (11)

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

TalcAnti-caking

IARC classifies cosmetic-grade talc not containing asbestos as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); perineal talc use as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic). Johnson & Johnson voluntarily withdrew talc-based baby powder from US/Canada in 2020 and globally in 2022 after extensive litigation tied to ovarian-cancer and mesothelioma cases. The 2018 FDA contamination survey found asbestos in 9 of 52 cosmetic talc products tested. As a supplement excipient talc is a pure manufacturing convenience — no nutritional or functional benefit to the user — so the asbestos-exposure risk has no offsetting upside. Safer alternatives (silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, rice hulls) are widely available.

D&C Yellow No. 10Colorant

A coal-tar-derived dye carrying an EU warning label for possible effects on children's activity and attention; pure cosmetic color, zero benefit.

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Natural FlavorsFlavor

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Mineral OilEmollient

A highly refined petroleum-derived oil used as an occlusive emollient and lubricant

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.