Emergen-C

1,000 mg Vitamin C Strawberry-Kiwi

F
N+ Score54
Joint & BoneServing: 8.9 Gram(s)Type: Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)

This Emergen-C product, 1,000 mg Vitamin C Strawberry-Kiwi, is classified as a Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) supplement, offering 18 ingredients with complete label transparency. It provides Vitamin C at 1000mg, Vitamin B6 at 10mg, Vitamin B12 at 25mcg, and Pantothenic Acid at 2.5mg, all of which are at dosages supported by clinical research. Conversely, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin are included but are underdosed compared to established clinical benchmarks. The product holds an N+ Score of 54, resulting in an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average overall quality primarily due to its ingredient adequacy and formula completeness scores. This MVM may be suitable for those prioritizing specific high-dose B vitamins and Vitamin C, while acknowledging the lower doses of other included B vitamins.

About This Product

1,000 mg Vitamin C Strawberry-Kiwi by Emergen-C is a joint & bone supplement containing 18 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 54/100 (Grade F).

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid and 1 more.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy23/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness25/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity100/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
  • +Rich formula with 18 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (18 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calories30.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Thiamine0.360 mgUnder
Riboflavin0.390 mgUnder
Niacin4.000 mgUnder
Vitamin B610.000 mgOptimal
Folate167.000 mcg DFEUnder
Vitamin B1225.000 mcgOptimal
Pantothenic Acid2.500 mgAdequate
Vitamin C1000.000 mgOptimal
Calcium50.000 mgUnder
Magnesium53.000 mgUnder
Zinc2.000 mgUnder
Manganese0.500 mgUnder
Chromium10.000 mcgUnder
Total Carbohydrates8.000 Gram(s)N/A
Sodium65.000 mgN/A
Potassium200.000 mgUnder
Phosphorus38.000 mgUnder

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