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2 Capsules × 2/day · 60 servings · $0.55/serving

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Best for

Energy

Ingredients (4)

Polypodium leucotomos extract

100%

Dose/day

480 mg

Target

240–480 mg

Form

—

Niacin

100%

Dose/day

1000 mg ne

Target

25–500 mg

Form

Standard

Red Orange Complex

100%

Dose/day

200 mg

Target

80–500 mg

Form

—

Vitamin C

4%

Dose/day

10 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

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Niacinamide doesn't cause the niacin flush — that's specific to nicotinic acid. Timing and food are both flexible here.

With or without food
Split into 2 doses across the day

On the label

Take two (2) capsules twice daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

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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