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2 Capsules · 60 servings · $0.55/serving

69 / 100Good

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
79
Safety
87
Final score
69/100

Ingredients (4)

Niacin

100%

Dose

500 mg ne

Target

25–500 mg

Form

Standard

Red Orange Complex

100%

Dose

100 mg

Target

80–500 mg

Form

Polypodium leucotomos extract

100%

Dose

240 mg

Target

240–480 mg

Form

Vitamin C

2%

Dose

5 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Not listed

Other Ingredients (5)

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.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

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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.