Black Elderberry

Black Elderberry

Gaia Herbs4.8 (662 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 30 Capsule(s) · 15 servings
$12.79 $0.85 per serving
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Product analysis

44 out of 100

Black Elderberry combines elderberry and acerola in one supplement.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The elderberry and acerola preparations are not identified. Their quality cannot be judged confidently from the available details.

Ingredient Transparency63

Both ingredient amounts are disclosed. The preparations are not identified, making comparisons with other botanical products harder.

Value For Money40

Value for the acerola contribution cannot be established from the available information. The value of the full combination also remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are very positive. Several hundred ratings provide a useful range of customer opinions.

Product Focus40

The formula combines two botanical ingredients. Their benefits for a particular health goal cannot be determined from the available information.

Format
Capsule
Container
30 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.85
Customer rating
4.8 · 662 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
organic Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit extract
158 mg
Acerola (Malpighia glabra) fruit extract
550 mg 60
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Acerola · 550 mg OverallScore60
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
The serving lists 550 mg of acerola. The extract ratio and vitamin C yield are not specified. The species Malpighia glabra and fruit are identified.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure20

The extract ratio and vitamin C yield are not specified.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The extract ratio and vitamin C yield are not specified.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The species Malpighia glabra and fruit are identified.
Acerola Botanical Identity Disclosure
The species Malpighia glabra and fruit are identified.

Commercial Price and Usability

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83 Performance

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77 Performance

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86 Budget

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74 Budget

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80 Value

Ultra C Formula

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62 Value

Perfect Food Super Green Formula

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82 Value

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