Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange Flavor
About This Product
Naturesmart Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange Flavor is an 'Other Combinations' supplement, providing 20 ingredients in an effervescent format. This product boasts several ingredients at clinical doses, including Vitamin C (1026mg), Niacin (5mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B12 (25mcg), and Pantothenic Acid (2.5mg), which may support various bodily functions. However, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid are noted as underdosed. The product has an N+ Score of 56, resulting in an F grade, driven by an ingredient adequacy of 27% and formula completeness of 25%. While label transparency is 100%, the overall formulation may not provide optimal support for all intended purposes. This product could be considered by those seeking high-dose Vitamin C and specific B vitamins in an effervescent form, while acknowledging the underdosed status of other B vitamins.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 20 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (20 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.380 mg | Under |
| Riboflavin | 0.430 mg | Under |
| Niacin | 5.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 25.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.500 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 1026.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 150.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 60.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 2.000 mg | Under |
| Manganese | 0.500 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 5.000 mcg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 12.500 mcg | Under |
| Sodium | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 280.000 mg | Under |
| Chloride | 93.000 mg | Under |
| Antioxidant Health Proprietary Blend | 58.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.