Cholesterol Essentials
Cholesterol Essentials by Swanson Condition Specific Formulas is an 'Other Combinations' supplement containing 20 ingredients, often used to support cardiovascular health. The product holds an N+ Score of 78, receiving a B- grade, indicating good quality. Several B vitamins, including Vitamin C (500 mg), Thiamine (7 mg), Riboflavin (7 mg), Niacinamide (107 mg NE), and Vitamin B6 (7 mg), are provided at clinically studied dosages. However, Choline Bitartrate is noted as underdosed. This supplement may appeal to individuals looking for a multi-faceted approach to support cholesterol management, with a transparent label detailing all ingredients.
About This Product
Cholesterol Essentials by Swanson Condition Specific Formulas is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 20 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 78/100 (Grade B-).
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, Vitamin B6 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 20 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (20 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 335.000 mcg DFE | Adequate |
| Vitamin B12 | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 60.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 6.200 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 500.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Inositol | 6.400 mg | N/A |
| Choline Bitartrate | 6.400 mg | Under |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Niacinamide | 107.000 mg NE | High |
| Lecithin | 300.000 mg | N/A |
| Phosphatidylcholine | 200.000 mg | Adequate |
| PABA | 6.400 mg | N/A |
| Oat Bran | 300.000 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 |
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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