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Emergen-C

Hydration + Electrolyte Replenishment

1 Packet (9.3 G) · 18 servings · $0.72/serving

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HydrationHeart

Ingredients (7)

Potassium

100%

Dose

400 mg

Target

99–500 mg

Form

—

Phosphorus

100%

Dose

345 mg

Target

100–500 mg

Form

—

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

250 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Magnesium

100%

Dose

120 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Not listed

Manganese

100%

Dose

1.8 mg

Target

1.8–5 mg

Form

Not listed

Other Ingredients (14)

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.

Magnesium Carbonate (excipient)Anticaking Agent

Magnesium carbonate used as an anti-caking, flow, and drying agent.

Magnesium HydroxideMineral Source

An inorganic magnesium compound used as a magnesium source, antacid, or pH buffer.

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.

Beetroot Juice PowderColorant

Natural red colorant and mild flavoring derived from beetroot; often spray-dried onto maltodextrin carrier

Calcium CarbonateBuffer

Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

How to Take It

Best taken in the evening

The Magnesium in it is what pulls this toward the evening. Take it with food — the potassium in it is what makes this kind of product feel nauseating on an empty stomach.

With food
Keep it away from high-oxalate foods like spinach
Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Zinc

On the label

Empty contents into 16-20 oz of water and stir.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

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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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