Effer-C Elderberry
NOW Foods Effer-C Elderberry is an Herbal & Botanical supplement designed to provide immune support. Each 5.5-gram serving delivers 1 gram of Vitamin C, along with Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin. It also contains 2 grams of Xylitol and 5 calories per serving. This product received an N+ Score of 53/100, indicating a lower quality rating.
About This Product
Effer-C Elderberry by NOW Foods is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 23 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 53/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin 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
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +9 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 23 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (23 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.760 mg | Adequate |
| Riboflavin | 0.500 mg | Adequate |
| Niacin | 10.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 30.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.500 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 1.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| Calcium | 20.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 60.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 5.000 mg | Adequate |
| Manganese | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chromium | 20.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sugar | — | N/A |
| Xylitol | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 15.000 mcg | Under |
| Sodium | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 180.000 mg | Under |
| Transport C-Plus | 230.000 mg | N/A |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5.000 mg | N/A |
| CoQ10 | 5.000 mg | N/A |
| Elderberry, Powder | 500.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.