Wellness Formula

Wellness Formula

Source Naturals4.7 (19,547 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 240 Capsule(s) · 40 servings
Goals
$35.69 $0.89 per serving

Product analysis

47 out of 100

Wellness Formula provides nutrients that support normal immune function, particularly when dietary intake is low. Numerous unspecified plant preparations make its broad herbal mixture harder to compare.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality32

The zinc forms have generally favorable quality findings. Most plant preparations remain unspecified, and the selenium form has more limited quality support.

Ingredient Transparency58

Ingredient amounts are disclosed, making serving quantities easier to compare. Most forms and mixed-source proportions remain unspecified, leaving much of the composition unclear.

Value For Money33

Many assessable ingredients offer less favorable value for their cost. Eleuthero falls in the middle of its cost comparison, while numerous other ingredient values remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction92

Customer feedback is strongly positive across a substantial number of ratings. The feedback describes satisfaction and does not establish effectiveness.

Product Focus38

The large mixture covers immunity and several related nutritional goals. Its clearest role is filling dietary gaps, with no established extra immune protection once needs are met.

Format
Capsule
Container
240 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.89
Customer rating
4.7 · 19,547 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1300 mgZinc · 23 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 60 mcgEuropean Elder · 240 mgPropolis · 295 mg
Study evidence
Astragalus Supportive 16 studies
Eleuthero Supportive 1 study
Ginger Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Propolis Supportive 6 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 60 mcgZinc · 23 mgVitamin C · 1300 mg
Study evidence
Ginger Supportive 25 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitB PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 20 mcgPropolis · 295 mgVitamin C · 1300 mg
Study evidence
Ginger Supportive 30 studies
Propolis Supportive 34 studies
Selenium Supportive 34 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 101 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 23 mgVitamin C · 1300 mg
Study evidence
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Nail Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitC PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 1 study
Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 23 mgVitamin D · 20 mcg
Study evidence
Ginger Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Selenium No effect 16 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A
1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Ascorbate)
1300 mg 45
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
20 mcg
Calcium (Dibasic Calcium Phosphate)
36 mg
Zinc (Zinc Ascorbate, Zinc Citrate)
23 mg 64
Selenium (Sodium Selenite)
60 mcg 43
Copper (Copper Citrate)
162 mcg
Sodium
5 mg
Garlic
360 mg
Propolis extract
295 mg 35
Echinacea purpurea extract
270 mg
Elderberry fruit extract
240 mg 85
aromatic Solomon's Seal
120 mg
Horehound aerial parts extract
100 mg
Andrographis aerial parts extract (Andrographolides)
100 mg
Olive Leaf Extract (Oleuropein)
100 mg
Isatis root extract
75 mg
Eleuthero root extract
75 mg 66
Elecampane
70 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoids
60 mg 60
Isatis leaf extract
60 mg
Cinnamomum spp. bark ext.
55 mg
Kudzu root extract
55 mg
Mullein
50 mg
Angelica root extract
45 mg
Astragalus root extract
45 mg
Elecampane root extract
30 mg
Pau D’Arco bark extract
30 mg
Cayenne
30 mg
Ginger root extract
30 mg 45
Coptis rhizome extract
25 mg
Grape seed extract
10 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 23 mg of zinc at a high cost per serving. It uses Zinc Ascorbate and Zinc Citrate; the proportions aren't stated. It also provides 0.162 mg copper.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

It uses Zinc Ascorbate and Zinc Citrate; the proportions aren't stated.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
It uses Zinc Ascorbate and Zinc Citrate; the proportions aren't stated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency64

The serving provides 23 mg of zinc for nutritional maintenance. The serving also contains 0.162 mg copper.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount and source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 23 mg of zinc for nutritional maintenance.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The serving also contains 0.162 mg copper.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
B- Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
Each serving provides 240 mg of elderberry fruit extract. The botanical species is unclear. An elderberry-specific value comparison is unavailable.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure70

The source is elderberry fruit extract, but the botanical species is not specified.
Botanical Identity Detail
The source is elderberry fruit extract, but the botanical species is not specified.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The serving states 240 mg of elderberry fruit extract.
Actual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The serving states 240 mg of elderberry fruit extract.

Commercial Price and Usability

An elderberry-specific value comparison is unavailable.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
1300 mg of vitamin C per serving comes at a high cost per gram of vitamin C. It combines ascorbic acid and zinc ascorbate. The source proportions are not disclosed. The available other-ingredient information has no flagged sweeteners, artificial colors or preservatives. The whole-product price may overstate the cost attributable to vitamin C.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

It combines ascorbic acid and zinc ascorbate. The source proportions are not disclosed. The available information does not establish a buffered form.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
It combines ascorbic acid and zinc ascorbate. The source proportions are not disclosed.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
The available information does not establish a buffered form.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency73

Each serving provides 1300 mg of vitamin C. The available other-ingredient information has no flagged sweeteners, artificial colors or preservatives.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
Each serving provides 1300 mg of vitamin C.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The available other-ingredient information has no flagged sweeteners, artificial colors or preservatives.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount is stated, but the source proportions are not disclosed.

Value20

The cost per gram of vitamin C is high. The whole-product price may overstate the cost attributable to vitamin C.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is high. The whole-product price may overstate the cost attributable to vitamin C.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Tiralongo E; Wee SS; Lea RA · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial312 participantsEveryday Health Immunity forEuropean Elder
  2. COVID-19: Is There Evidence for the Use of Herbal Medicines as Adjuvant Symptomatic Therapy?
    Silveira D; Prieto-Garcia JM; Boylan F; Estrada O; Fonseca-Bazzo YM; Jamal CM; Magalhães PO; Pereira EO; Tomczyk M; Heinrich M · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023
    Narrative reviewEveryday Health forEuropean Elder
  3. Effect of a Standardized Ginger Root Powder Regimen on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial.
    Crichton M; Marshall S; Isenring E; Lohning A; McCarthy AL; Molassiotis A; Bird R; Shannon C; Koh A; McPherson I; Marx W · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2024
    Randomized trial103 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  4. Efficacy and safety of steamed ginger extract for gastric health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center clinical trial.
    Baek HI; Ha NR; Kim C; Im TJ; Kim YY; Hwang SH; Bae JW · Food & function · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  5. Ginger extract versus Loratadine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial.
    Yamprasert R; Chanvimalueng W; Mukkasombut N; Itharat A · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020
    Randomized trial80 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  6. The effect of frankincense (Boswellia serrata, oleoresin) and ginger (Zingiber officinale, rhizoma) on heavy menstrual bleeding: A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial.
    Eshaghian R; Mazaheri M; Ghanadian M; Rouholamin S; Feizi A; Babaeian M · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial102 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  7. The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on clinical, biochemical, and anthropometric parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
    Foshati S; Poursadeghfard M; Heidari Z; Amani R · Food & function · 2023
    Randomized trial52 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  8. Associations of selenium status with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  9. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  10. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  11. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
    Shi L; Yuan Y; Xiao Y; Long P; Li W; Yu Y; Liu Y; Liu K; Wang H; Zhou L; Yang H; Li X; He M; Wu T · Environment international · 2021
    Cohort study6,155 participantsEveryday Health forSelenium
  12. Updates on clinical studies of selenium supplementation in radiotherapy.
    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  13. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin C
  14. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEveryday Health forVitamin C
  15. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  16. Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  17. Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  18. Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.
    Bjelakovic G; Gluud LL; Nikolova D; Whitfield K; Wetterslev J; Simonetti RG; Bjelakovic M; Gluud C · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014
    Meta-analysis95,286 participants159 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin D
  19. Effect of vitamin D on gastrointestinal symptoms and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.
    Abbasnezhad A; Amani R; Hajiani E; Alavinejad P; Cheraghian B; Ghadiri A · Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2018
    Randomized trial90 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin D
  20. The impact of vitamin D administration on mortality in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Kow CS; Ramachandram DS; Hasan SS; Wong Z; Thiruchelvam K · Inflammopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,495 participants19 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin D