Cholesterol Essentials
Swanson Cholesterol Essentials supports cardiovascular health with a blend of B vitamins, chromium, and botanicals like garlic and guggul. This supplement is designed for individuals seeking to maintain healthy cholesterol levels as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle.
About This Product
Cholesterol Essentials by Swanson is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 21 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 74/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 8 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +11 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 21 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (21 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 107.000 mg NE | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 330.000 mcg DFE | Adequate |
| Vitamin B12 | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 6.000 mcg | Under |
| Pantothenic Acid | 6.200 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 500.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Folic Acid | 200.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Choline Bitartrate | 6.400 mg | Under |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Lecithin | 300.000 mg | N/A |
| Phosphatidylcholine | 200.000 mg | Adequate |
| PABA | 6.400 mg | N/A |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| odor-controlled Garlic | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| Commiphora mukul | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Oat Bran Fiber | 300.000 mg | N/A |
| Inositol FCC | 6.400 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
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