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Mastic Gum 500 mg

2 Capsules · 90 servings · $0.17/serving

37 / 100Poor

Score Breakdown

Formulation
42
Safety
87
Final score
37/100

Ingredients (2)

Mastic Gum extract

100%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

500–2000 mg

Form

Calcium

38 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (8)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Rice HullsAnti-caking

Ground outer husk of rice grains used as a plant-based flow and anti-caking agent

Psyllium (seed/husk)Fiber

Natural soluble fiber from Plantago ovata seed husks, widely used as a fiber supplement base

Gum AcaciaBinder

Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

Oat FiberFiber

Insoluble dietary fiber from the outer hull or bran of oat grains; primarily cellulose and hemicellulose, low in beta-glucan compared to oat bran soluble fraction

StarchBinder

Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules

Sunflower Seed OilCarrier

Common vegetable oil from sunflower seeds used as a carrier in softgels for fat-soluble nutrients

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.