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Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange Flavor

Joint & BoneServing: 10 Gram(s)Type: Other Combinations
N+ Score
F
56
Adequacy
35%
27
Completeness
25%
25
Transparency
20%
100
Diversity
20%
100

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)

IngredientAmountStatus
Calories25.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Thiamine0.380 mgUnder
Riboflavin0.430 mgUnder
Niacin5.000 mgAdequate
Vitamin B610.000 mgOptimal
Vitamin B1225.000 mcgOptimal
Pantothenic Acid2.500 mgAdequate
Vitamin C1026.000 mgOptimal
Calcium150.000 mgUnder
Magnesium60.000 mgUnder
Zinc2.000 mgUnder
Manganese0.500 mgUnder
Chromium5.000 mcgUnder
Total Carbohydrates6.000 Gram(s)N/A
Sugar5.000 Gram(s)N/A
Folic Acid12.500 mcgUnder
Sodium100.000 mgN/A
Potassium280.000 mgUnder
Chloride93.000 mgUnder
Antioxidant Health Proprietary Blend58.000 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.