Core Minerals
Core Minerals by USANA CellSentials is a comprehensive mineral supplement featuring 15 ingredients, designed to support overall mineral balance. This product achieves an N+ Score of 73, earning a C+ grade, indicating a good quality supplement. Key ingredients like Vitamin C (300mg), Iodine (250mcg), Magnesium (113mg), Zinc (10mg), and Selenium (100mcg) are provided at clinically studied dosages, which research suggests may support various physiological functions. While most ingredients are well-dosed, Calcium is present at 113mg, which may be considered underdosed for typical daily requirements. With 100% label transparency, consumers can clearly see all ingredient amounts. This product may be suitable for individuals seeking to supplement their diet with a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements.
About This Product
Core Minerals by USANA CellSentials is a joint & bone supplement containing 15 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 73/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C, Iodine, Magnesium and 6 more.
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
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +9 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 15 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (15 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 300.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 113.000 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 250.000 ug | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 113.000 mg | Adequate |
| Zinc | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 100.000 ug | Optimal |
| Copper | 1.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chromium | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Boron | 1.500 mg | N/A |
| Molybdenum | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vanadium | 50.000 mcg | N/A |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 80.000 mg | N/A |
| Silicon | 2.000 mg | N/A |
| Ultra Trace Minerals | 1.500 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.