Black Elderberry Kids Gummies
Sambucol Black Elderberry Kids Gummies are a botanical supplement designed for children, featuring Black Elderberry extract, Vitamin C, and Zinc. The product has an N+ Score of 48, earning a grade of F, indicating it falls into the below-average tier for quality. While it provides 50mg of Black Elderberry extract, research on its efficacy at this specific dose in children is varied. Both Vitamin C (45mg) and Zinc (3.75mg) are present but are considered underdosed when compared to amounts commonly used in clinical studies for immune support. With a total of 6 ingredients and 100% label transparency, it clearly lists its components, though the low N+ Score reflects the underdosed key nutrients. This product may be considered by parents looking for a simple, elderberry-based supplement, but its low N+ Score suggests limited effectiveness due to ingredient dosages.
About This Product
Black Elderberry Kids Gummies by Sambucol is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 6 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 48/100 (Grade F).
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
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (6 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 45.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 3.750 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract | 50.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.