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Pure Encapsulations

PureDefense w/ NAC

2 Capsules · 10 servings · $1.78/serving

56 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
56
Safety
100
Final score
56/100

Ingredients (6)

Vitamin D

100%

Dose

1000 IU

Target

1000–5000 IU

Form

Premium

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

250 mg

Target

50–250 mg

Form

Budget

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine

75%

Dose

450 mg

Target

600–1800 mg

Form

Zinc

50%

Dose

7.5 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Standard

European Elder (Elderberry) (Sambucus nigra) extract

67%

Dose

200 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

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.

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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.