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Vital Extracts Rhodiola 100 mg

1 Capsule · 30 servings · $0.55/serving

14 / 100Very Poor

Score Breakdown

Formulation
18
Safety
80
Final score
14/100

Ingredients (1)

Rhodiola root extract

69%

Dose

100 mg

Target

144–400 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (6)

Rice ExtractFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination. Vague labeling — 'rice extract' does not specify what is extracted or standardized. Used as a cheap filler with no supplemental benefit.

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.

InulinFiller

Prebiotic soluble fiber from chicory root, used as a filler and flow agent in capsules and tablets

Magnesium StearateLubricant

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

InulinFiller

Prebiotic soluble fiber from chicory root, used as a filler and flow agent in capsules and tablets

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

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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.