First Defense
Childlife Essentials First Defense is an 'Other Combinations' supplement designed for children, delivered in a 0.5 tsp serving. This product contains 8 total ingredients, including 1.5mg of Zinc, which is identified as underdosed by the N+ Score analysis. With an N+ Score of 33 and an F grade, it is categorized in the 'poor' tier, primarily due to its lack of ingredient adequacy and formula completeness (0%). Despite its low overall score, it demonstrates strong label transparency at 88%. This product may be considered by parents seeking a combination supplement for their children, but its low N+ Score suggests it may not provide adequate support based on current research.
About This Product
First Defense by Childlife Essentials is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 8 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 33/100 (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 (8 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | — | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.500 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Elderberry | 40.000 mg | N/A |
| Larch Arabinogalactan | 7.500 mg | N/A |
| St. John's Wort | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Olive | 40.000 mg | N/A |
| Grindelia robusta | 40.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.