BioStacks
NaturesPlus

Animal Parade, Vitamin C, Orange Juice

2 Tablets · 45 servings · $0.27/serving

39 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
49
Safety
80
Final score
39/100

Ingredients (3)

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

250 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

C-Source Proprietary Whole Food Complex

14%

Dose

35 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Bioflavonoids Complex

20%

Dose

50 mg

Target

250–1000 mg

Form

Children's product — scores and dose assessments use adult reference ranges. Actual adequacy may differ for children.

Other Ingredients (8)

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

XylitolSweetener

A FODMAP sugar alcohol that can cause GI distress (bloating, gas, diarrhea) at moderate doses (>10-20g/day), though supplement amounts are typically small. Extremely toxic to dogs — households with pets should store securely.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Natural Color (unspecified)Colorant

Umbrella declaration for a colorant from a natural source (fruit, vegetable, or plant extract) that the label does not name specifically

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

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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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.