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Swanson

Immune Essentials

1 Capsule · 60 servings · $0.26/serving

Under-dosed

Every active here is dosed below the amount studied to work. See how each one compares in the breakdown below.

Ingredients (6)

Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan

20%

Dose

50 mg

Target

250–500 mg

Form

Elderberry fruit extract

17%

Dose

50 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

ImmunEnhancer(TM)

17%

Dose

250 mg

Target

1500–4500 mg

Form

Maitake Mushroom

10%

Dose

50 mg

Target

500–2500 mg

Form

Shiitake Mushroom

5%

Dose

50 mg

Target

1000–3000 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.