Nature's Way

Sambucus Elderberry Zinc Lozenges Peppermint

D
N+ Score64
Herbal & BotanicalServing: 1 Lozenge(s)Type: Botanical with Nutrients

Nature's Way Sambucus Elderberry Zinc Lozenges Peppermint is a botanical supplement designed to provide a combination of vitamins and herbs in a convenient lozenge form. Each serving delivers 90mg of Vitamin C and 5mg of Zinc, both of which are present at clinically studied dosages, alongside 12.5mg of organic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract. With an N+ Score of 64 and a grade of D, this product is considered average, reflecting its 50% ingredient adequacy and 33% formula completeness, despite 100% label transparency. Containing a total of 5 ingredients, this product may support general wellness for individuals seeking a combination of these specific nutrients and botanicals. It is important to note that while key ingredients meet clinical doses, the overall formula completeness is moderate.

About This Product

Sambucus Elderberry Zinc Lozenges Peppermint by Nature's Way is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 64/100 (Grade D).

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C, Zinc.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness33/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity88/100

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
  • +2 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels

Weaknesses

  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calories15.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Vitamin C90.000 mgAdequate
Zinc5.000 mgAdequate
Total Carbohydrates4.000 Gram(s)N/A
organic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract12.500 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.