Effer-C Orange
NOW Foods Effer-C Orange is categorized for Joint & Bone support. Each 7.5g serving provides 1000mg of Vitamin C, 400 IU of Vitamin A, and a blend of B vitamins including Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin. These ingredients contribute to general health and immune function. With an N+ Score of 60/100, this product receives a Grade D.
About This Product
Effer-C Orange by NOW Foods is a joint & bone supplement containing 23 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 60/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 7 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
- +10 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 23 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (23 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15.000 {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 A | 400.000 IU | 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 | 4.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.000 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 |
| Natural Orange Juice Powder | 600.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.