BioStacks
Swanson

Energy Boost

1 Capsule · 60 servings · $0.23/serving

27 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
34
Safety
80
Final score
27/100

Ingredients (8)

Guarana extract

100%

Dose

75 mg

Target

50–500 mg

Form

Vitamin B12

40%

Dose

100 mcg

Target

250–5000 mcg

Form

Budget

Korean Ginseng

50%

Dose

100 mg

Target

200–400 mg

Form

Green Tea extract

25%

Dose

50 mg

Target

200–500 mg

Form

Eleuthero Root extract

17%

Dose

50 mg

Target

300–400 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (5)

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.

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. 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

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.