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PureDefense w/ NAC

2 Capsules × 2/day · 10 servings · $1.78/serving

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Ingredients (7)

Vitamin D

100%

Dose/day

2000 IU

Target

1000–5000 IU

Form

Premium

EpiCor dried Yeast Fermentate Complex

100%

Dose/day

500 mg

Target

500–500 mg

Form

—

European Elder (Elderberry) (Sambucus nigra) extract

100%

Dose/day

400 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

—

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine

100%

Dose/day

900 mg

Target

600–1800 mg

Form

—

Zinc

100%

Dose/day

15 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Standard

Other Ingredients (2)

Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidant

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as preservative

Capsule ShellCapsule

Generic capsule shell where the label does not specify the material. Common materials are hypromellose (HPMC) for vegetarian capsules and gelatin for traditional capsules — both are GRAS-listed and safe. Fish gelatin and pullulan variants also exist.

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Fat-soluble — take with your largest fat-containing meal. Time of day doesn't matter.

With a meal containing fat

NAC does better on an empty stomach, but something else in this bottle needs food. Taking the whole product with a meal is the better trade — an upset stomach is why most people stop.

Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Calcium
Split into 2 doses across the day

On the label

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, twice daily, with meals, or as directed by a health professional.

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

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Near the median of 220 zinc 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.

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