$16.96 $0.28 per serving
Product analysis
Special Two combines broad vitamin and mineral coverage with botanicals and enzymes. Several well-identified mineral sources work in its favor, but the large mixture and incomplete combination breakdowns make the extras harder to judge.
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Nutrient Quality52
Several mineral forms are clearly identified, including zinc picolinate and copper and manganese chelates. Other preparations are less favored or unresolved, so quality is uneven across the large mixture.
Ingredient Transparency71
Ingredient amounts are disclosed. Incomplete preparation details limit like-for-like comparisons.
Value For Money51
Value is favorable for several vitamin and mineral contributions, including vitamin E, B6 and iodine. Other ingredients compare less favorably or have no dependable value comparison, so the full mixture has mixed value.
Customer Satisfaction84
Customer ratings are strongly favorable. A large rating pool provides a broader view of customer satisfaction.
Product Focus13
The formula serves broad nutritional needs rather than a narrowly targeted purpose. Its many botanicals and enzymes make their individual contributions harder to distinguish.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 240 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.28
- Also available
Special Two$16.69- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 1,719 ratings
Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 500 mgCopper · 1 mgSelenium · 50 mcgLycopene · 250 mcgGreen Tea · 50 mgVitamin E · 200 IU
Impact
Moderate effect
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin E · 200 IUVitamin C · 500 mgCopper · 1 mgVitamin A · 10000 IU
carotenoids Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUMagnesium · 50 mgSelenium · 50 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUVitamin B5 · 50 mgMagnesium · 50 mgRiboflavin · 50 mgThiamin · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgIron · 10 mgPotassium · 50 mg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 50 mgVitamin C · 500 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 10000 IUVitamin D · 400 IUSelenium · 50 mcg
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 400 IUVitamin E · 200 IUVitamin C · 500 mgBlue-Green Algae · 400 mgGreen Tea · 50 mg
Papain Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 10000 IU | |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) | 500 mg | |
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) | 400 IU | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 200 IU | |
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | |
Riboflavin | 50 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 50 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | |
Folate (Folic Acid) | 400 mcg | |
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | |
Biotin | 100 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) | 100 mg | |
Iron (Ferrochel Iron Bisglycinate) | 10 mg | |
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate) | 15 mg | |
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 50 mcg | |
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate) | 1 mg | |
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate) | 5 mg | |
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate) | 100 mcg | |
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) | 50 mcg | |
Potassium (Potassium Chloride) | 50 mg | |
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 50 mg | |
Inositol | 50 mg | |
PABA | 30 mg | |
organic Spirulina | 400 mg | |
Chlorella | 50 mg | |
Alfalfa juice concentrate | 50 mg | |
Alpha Lipoic Acid | 50 mg | |
Green Tea extract | 50 mg | |
Milk Thistle extract (Silymarin) | 50 mg | |
Rutin powder (Sophora japonica) | 25 mg | |
Alfalfa | 4 mg | |
organic Rose Hip powder | 4 mg | |
Lutein (Marigold flowers extract) | 250 mcg | |
Lycopene (natural Tomato extract) | 250 mcg | |
Amylase | 10 mg | |
Lipase | 10 mg | |
Bromelain (Pineapple) | 20 mg | |
Papain | 25 mg |
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate) · 5 mg OverallScore96
Each serving provides 5 mg of manganese at a moderate cost per serving. The amount falls within the stated range for bone and joint support. The manganese comes as manganese bisglycinate, an amino acid chelate.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The manganese comes as manganese bisglycinate, an amino acid chelate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese comes as manganese bisglycinate, an amino acid chelate.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
5 mg falls within the stated range for bone and joint support. The label states both the manganese amount and its source.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
5 mg falls within the stated range for bone and joint support.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states both the manganese amount and its source.
Value80
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is moderate.
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) · 150 mcg OverallScore96
The serving supplies 150 mcg iodine. The cost per serving is relatively low. The iodine comes from potassium iodide. The amount is clearly stated.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The iodine comes from potassium iodide. No marine source is indicated, so seaweed purity markers do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine comes from potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is indicated, so seaweed purity markers do not apply.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The serving supplies 150 mcg iodine. The iodine amount and source are stated.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The serving supplies 150 mcg iodine.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the adult upper intake limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount and source are stated.
Value80
The cost per serving is relatively low.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is relatively low.
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate) · 1 mg OverallScore90
The serving provides 1 mg of copper at a moderate cost per serving. The amount is clearly stated. It uses Copper Bisglycinate.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
Copper Bisglycinate is the named source, and the label states the elemental copper amount.
Copper Form Bioavailability
The label names Copper Bisglycinate as the copper source.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The label identifies Copper Bisglycinate and states 1 mg of elemental copper.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86
The serving provides 1 mg of copper. The serving also contains 15 mg of zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 15:1.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The serving provides 1 mg of copper.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The serving also contains 15 mg of zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 15:1.
Value80
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
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