Sunshine Heroes Calcium plus D3
Sunshine Heroes Calcium plus D3 is a bone and joint support supplement formulated as soft chews. This product contains 7 ingredients, with 300mg of Calcium provided, which research suggests is a clinically relevant dose for bone health. However, Vitamin D3 and Phosphorus are noted as underdosed based on current scientific literature. The product has an N+ Score of 52, earning it an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average quality assessment, with ingredient adequacy at 17% and formula completeness at 25%. While label transparency is high at 100%, the overall formulation may not provide optimal support for those seeking comprehensive bone mineral supplementation.
About This Product
Sunshine Heroes Calcium plus D3 by Nature's Sunshine is a joint & bone supplement containing 7 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 52/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Calcium.
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
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (7 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Calcium | 300.000 mg | Adequate |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 15.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin D3 | 7.500 mcg | Under |
| Phosphorus | 140.000 mg | Under |
| Protector Shield Proprietary Blend | 114.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.