Elderberry
Emergen-C Elderberry is categorized as a Botanical with Nutrients product, featuring a blend of vitamins and minerals alongside elderberry. It holds an N+ Score of 48, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average quality assessment. The product contains 19 ingredients, with Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B12 (25mcg), and Pantothenic Acid (2.5mg) present at dosages that research suggests are clinically relevant. However, several B vitamins, including Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin, are underdosed compared to established clinical benchmarks. This supplement may appeal to individuals seeking immune support with some key vitamins, but its overall formulation adequacy is limited by underdosed components. The label transparency is 100%, providing clear ingredient information.
About This Product
Elderberry by Emergen-C is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 19 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 48/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid and 1 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
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 19 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (19 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.360 mg | Under |
| Riboflavin | 0.390 mg | Under |
| Niacin | 4.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 167.000 mcg DFE | Under |
| Vitamin B12 | 25.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.500 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 53.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 2.000 mg | Under |
| Manganese | 0.500 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 10.000 mcg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 70.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 200.000 mg | Under |
| Phosphorus | 38.000 mg | Under |
| Elderberry juice concentrate | 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.