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Elderberry Gummies 100 mg

2 Gummies · 20 servings · $0.67/serving

25 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
32
Safety
75
Final score
25/100

Ingredients (7)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

150 mg

Target

25–200 mg

Form

Budget

Vitamin D

24%

Dose

240 IU

Target

1000–5000 IU

Form

Premium

Vitamin E

12%

Dose

6 mg

Target

50–268 mg

Form

Budget

Vitamin A

54%

Dose

375 mcg RAE

Target

700–1500 mcg

Form

Not listed

Zinc

13%

Dose

2 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Standard

Other Ingredients (10)

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Glucose SyrupSweetener

High glycemic load; source typically corn (generally gluten-free)

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.

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.

Sodium PolyphosphateEmulsifier

A sodium salt of polyphosphoric acid used as an emulsifier, sequestrant and texture stabilizer in foods and supplements.

Carnauba WaxCoating

Hard plant wax from the carnauba palm used to glaze gummies and tablets

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

Vegetable OilCarrier

Edible oils used as carriers in softgels and as processing aids

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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.