Candida Support

Candida Support

NOW4.6 (19,371 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$13.90 $0.30 per serving

Product analysis

43 out of 100

Candida Support combines biotin with several herbs, but unclear preparation details make the full formula difficult to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality23

Most ingredient forms are unspecified, making the herb and nutrient preparations difficult to compare. The magnesium caprylate detail does not establish the quality of the full mixture.

Ingredient Transparency58

Most amounts are stated, but the amount associated with magnesium caprylate is unclear. Most forms and part of the mixture breakdown are also undisclosed.

Value For Money33

The biotin contribution is expensive relative to the cost of a full serving. The other nutrient contributions cannot be judged confidently for value.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer ratings are positive across a very large number of reviews. The volume provides a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus35

The formula combines biotin with a variety of herbs and other ingredients. The specific benefit of the complete serving remains unclear.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.30
Customer rating
4.6 · 19,371 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Gut Health
Impact
Lower effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 45 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Saturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Biotin
2000 mcg 61
Magnesium (Magnesium Caprylate)
45 mg
Caprylic Acid (Magnesium Caprylate)
500 mg 85
Pau d' Arco
300 mg
Black Walnut
300 mg
Oregano oil powder
200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value
500 mg of caprylic acid per serving comes at a moderate full-serving cost per 500 mg. The source form is magnesium caprylate. The source material is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability88

The source form is magnesium caprylate. The source material is not specified.
C8 Specificity & Purity Disclosure
The caprylic acid amount is individually stated.
Source Form & Carrier Quality
The source form is magnesium caprylate.
Source Material & Extraction Transparency
The source material is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

A serving provides 500 mg of caprylic acid.
Caprylic Acid Potency per Serving
A serving provides 500 mg of caprylic acid.
Mineral Caprylate Transparency
The caprylic acid amount is individually stated.

Value75

The full serving price is moderate when expressed per 500 mg of caprylic acid.
Price per 500mg of Caprylic Acid
The full serving price is moderate when expressed per 500 mg of caprylic acid.
Biotin · 2000 mcg OverallScore61
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
2,000 mcg of biotin per serving is an intermediate amount for hair and nail support; the cost of the biotin amount is high. The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82

The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer. No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are reported.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer.
Excipient Purity
No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are reported.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60

The stated 2,000 mcg per serving is an intermediate amount for hair and nail support.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
The serving provides 2,000 mcg, an intermediate amount for hair and nail support.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount is stated as 2,000 mcg per serving.

Value20

The cost of the biotin amount is high.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost of the biotin amount is high.
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Sources

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

  1. Efficacy of oral magnesium therapy in the treatment of chronic constipation in spastic cerebral palsy children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Hassanein SMA; Deifallah SM; Bastawy HA · World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2021
    Randomized trial100 participantsGut Health forMagnesium
  2. Ca:Mg ratio, medium-chain fatty acids, and the gut microbiome.
    Fan L; Zhu X; Sun S; Yu C; Huang X; Ness R; Dugan LL; Shu L; Seidner DL; Murff HJ; Fodor AA; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Randomized trial240 participantsGut Health forMagnesium
  3. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study.
    Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group; Vandenplas Y · Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial286 participantsGut Health forMagnesium
  4. A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.
    Mori S; Tomita T; Fujimura K; Asano H; Ogawa T; Yamasaki T; Kondo T; Kono T; Tozawa K; Oshima T; Fukui H; Kimura T; Watari J; Miwa H · Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2022
    Randomized trial34 participantsGut Health forMagnesium
  5. Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Sun E; Zhu X; Ness RM; Murff HJ; Sun S; Yu C; Fan L; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial240 participantsGut Health forMagnesium