About This Product
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System is a multi-ingredient supplement falling under the Vitamins & Minerals category, specifically an "Other Combinations" type. This product has an N+ Score of 70, earning it a 'C' grade, indicating a good overall quality. It contains 16 ingredients, with notable clinical doses for Thiamine (10.000mg), Riboflavin (5.000mg), Vitamin B6 (5.000mg), Pantothenic Acid (57.000mg), and Zinc (8.000mg), which research suggests may support various metabolic and physiological functions. However, some ingredients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E are present at underdosed levels compared to established clinical research. The product demonstrates excellent label transparency at 100%, allowing consumers to clearly see ingredient amounts, though its formula completeness and ingredient adequacy scores are 50% each. This supplement may be suitable for individuals seeking a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals, particularly those interested in ingredients at clinically relevant dosages for B vitamins and zinc.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +6 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 16 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (16 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 57.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 135.000 mcg RAE | Under |
| Vitamin C | 55.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 5.000 mcg | Under |
| Magnesium | 10.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 8.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 0.500 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 40.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Potassium | 15.000 mg | Under |
| Soy Lecithin | 12.000 mg | N/A |
| Master Gland Proprietary Blend | 344.000 mg | N/A |
| AdaptaMax Proprietary Blend | 800.000 mg | N/A |
| Adrenal Support Proprietary Blend | 240.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.