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Emergen-C

1000 mg Vitamin C (Raspberry)

1 Packet (9.1 G) · 30 servings · $0.33/serving

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Hydration

Ingredients (17)

Vitamin B6

100%

Dose

10 mg

Target

1.3–25 mg

Form

Premium

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

25–100 mg

Form

Budget

Potassium

100%

Dose

200 mg

Target

99–500 mg

Form

Standard

Niacin

40%

Dose

10 mg

Target

25–500 mg

Form

—

Pantothenic Acid

5%

Dose

2.5 mg

Target

50–500 mg

Form

Premium

Other Ingredients (15)

Caramel ColorColor

Class III and IV caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in 2011 (Monograph Vol. 101). California Prop 65 lists 4-MEI as a known carcinogen; products delivering >29 mcg/day require a cancer warning label. NTP TR-535 (2007) found 4-MEI caused lung tumors in mice. Major cola brands (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) voluntarily reformulated 2012-2014 to reduce 4-MEI below California thresholds. Because labels never specify Class I (sugar + heat only, safer) vs Class III/IV (ammonia-process, contains 4-MEI), consumers cannot verify which they're consuming. Combined with the additive's purely cosmetic purpose, the risk:benefit ratio is unfavorable for any supplement.

FructoseSweetener

Added free fructose is metabolized in the liver and at habitual intake is linked to elevated triglycerides, hepatic fat accumulation, and insulin resistance; an avoidable sugar load with no supplement benefit.

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.

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Fruit Juice (unspecified)Colorant

Juice or juice concentrate used primarily for natural color and flavor in gummies

L-Aspartic AcidAmino Acid

A non-essential amino acid.

Natural FlavorsFlavor

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

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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.

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