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Black Elderberry

2 Tablets · 30 servings · $0.87/serving

57 / 100Average

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
66
Safety
87
Final score
57/100

Ingredients (2)

Black Elderberry

100%

Dose

1200 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

400 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (7)

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.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

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

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Stevia ExtractSweetener

Zero-calorie natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant

Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant

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.