1,000 mg Vitamin C Strawberry-Kiwi
About This Product
This Emergen-C product, 1,000 mg Vitamin C Strawberry-Kiwi, is classified as a Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) supplement, offering 18 ingredients with complete label transparency. It provides Vitamin C at 1000mg, Vitamin B6 at 10mg, Vitamin B12 at 25mcg, and Pantothenic Acid at 2.5mg, all of which are at dosages supported by clinical research. Conversely, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin are included but are underdosed compared to established clinical benchmarks. The product holds an N+ Score of 54, resulting in an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average overall quality primarily due to its ingredient adequacy and formula completeness scores. This MVM may be suitable for those prioritizing specific high-dose B vitamins and Vitamin C, while acknowledging the lower doses of other included B vitamins.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 18 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (18 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.360 mg | Under |
| Riboflavin | 0.390 mg | Under |
| Niacin | 4.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 167.000 mcg DFE | Under |
| Vitamin B12 | 25.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.500 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 1000.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 53.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 2.000 mg | Under |
| Manganese | 0.500 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 10.000 mcg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 65.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 200.000 mg | Under |
| Phosphorus | 38.000 mg | Under |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.