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Ultra Strength Antacid, Assorted Berries, 1,000 mg, 160 Chewable Tablets

1 Tablet · 160 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

1000 mg

Target

200–600 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (10)

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 Red No. 27Colorant

A halogenated fluorescein dye approved only for external/cosmetic use, not for ingestion. It is a known photosensitizer and contact irritant in some users, and adds color with no health 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

Sodium PolyphosphateEmulsifier

A sodium salt of polyphosphoric acid used as an emulsifier, sequestrant and texture stabilizer in foods and supplements.

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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.