Daily Boost

Daily Boost

ZHOU4.6 (102 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 30 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$13.29 $0.44 per serving

Product analysis

49 out of 100

Daily Boost supplies vitamins and minerals that can help fill dietary gaps and support normal energy, immune and bone functions. Unclear blend contents make some of its additional ingredients harder to judge.

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Nutrient Quality45

Several mineral preparations are clearly identified and have favorable form characteristics. Quality advantages remain uncertain for many other ingredients, and bamboo-derived silica does not establish the benefits of a specific studied silicon preparation.

Ingredient Transparency74

Ingredient amounts and most forms are stated, making the main nutrients easier to compare. Missing blend proportions leave some of the added ingredients unclear.

Value For Money44

Several minerals and the vitamin K serving compare favorably, while choline and selenium offer weak value. Value remains uncertain for much of the remaining nutrient mix.

Customer Satisfaction69

Customer ratings are strongly positive, but the review pool is relatively small. Satisfaction is encouraging without proving the proposed benefits.

Product Focus8

The clearest purpose is broad nutritional support when intake is low. The many proposed uses do not establish extra benefit from every ingredient.

Format
Capsule
Container
30 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.44
Customer rating
4.6 · 102 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin B5 · 5 mgRiboflavin · 1.3 mgThiamin · 1.2 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mgPotassium · 47 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitA PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 90 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin A · 900 mcg RAEVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 55 mcg
Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 28 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 500 mgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin K · 120 mcgSelenium · 55 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Nail Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Silicon · 25 mgBiotin · 28 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 120 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgManganese · 2.3 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Silicon Supportive 13 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
900 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
90 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
20 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
15 mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
120 mcg 38
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
1.2 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
1.3 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
16 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
1.7 mg
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
500 mg
Biotin
28 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin B5)
5 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
25 mg 50
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 96
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
11 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
55 mcg 70
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2.3 mg 82
Chromium (Chromium Glycinate)
35 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
45 mcg 76
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
47 mg
Inositol
25 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
2.5 mg
Silica (Bamboo Extract)
25 mg 38
Trace Mineral complex
25 mg
Bacillus coagulans
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
150 mcg of iodine per serving provides an amount suited to daily support, at a moderate cost per serving. The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Potassium iodide supplies the iodine; no marine source is indicated.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine comes from potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine iodine source is indicated, so the marine-specific contamination concern does not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 150 mcg of iodine per serving, an amount within the daily support range. It is below the upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg per serving falls within the range used for daily iodine support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated as 150 mcg per serving.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 2.3 mg of manganese, a moderate amount, at a fairly low cost per serving. It uses Manganese Citrate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

It uses Manganese Citrate.
Manganese Chemical Form
It uses Manganese Citrate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The label clearly states 2.3 mg of manganese per serving, a moderate amount.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The serving supplies 2.3 mg of manganese, a moderate amount.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount is clearly stated as 2.3 mg per serving.

Value80

The cost per serving is fairly low.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is fairly low.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 55 mcg of selenium, and the cost per 200 mcg is very high. That is below the range described for daily maintenance. It uses L-Selenomethionine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses L-Selenomethionine.
Selenium Chemical Form
It uses L-Selenomethionine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label specifies the L form of selenomethionine.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

The 55 mcg serving is below the range described for daily maintenance. The amount is below 400 mcg, leaving room for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The 55 mcg serving is below the range described for daily maintenance.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The amount is below 400 mcg, leaving room for selenium from food.

Value10

The cost per 200 mcg of selenium is very high.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost per 200 mcg of selenium is very high.
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Sources

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

  1. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
    Wei H; Jin Z; Zhou L; Tang G; Chai S; Che X; Tan Y; Zeng W · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
  2. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
    Liu CT; Karasik D; Xu H; Zhou Y; Broe K; Cupples LA; Cpgm de Groot L; Ham A; Hannan MT; Hsu YH; Jacques P; McLean RR; Paul L; Selhub J; Trajanoska K; van der Velde N; van Schoor N; Kiel DP · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  3. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
    Rondanelli M; Tartara A; Fossari F; Vecchio V; Faliva MA; Naso M; Perna S; Nichetti M; Peroni G · Current aging science · 2022
    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
  4. Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  5. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
    Rejnmark L; Vestergaard P; Hermann AP; Brot C; Eiken P; Mosekilde L · Calcified tissue international · 2008
    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  6. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  7. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  8. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  9. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  10. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese
  11. Effect of potassium citrate on bone density, microarchitecture, and fracture risk in healthy older adults without osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial.
    Jehle S; Hulter HN; Krapf R · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2013
    Randomized trial201 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  12. Long-term persistence of the urine calcium-lowering effect of potassium bicarbonate in postmenopausal women.
    Frassetto L; Morris RC; Sebastian A · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2005
    Randomized trial170 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  13. Partial neutralization of the acidogenic Western diet with potassium citrate increases bone mass in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
    Jehle S; Zanetti A; Muser J; Hulter HN; Krapf R · Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2007
    Randomized trial161 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  14. Potassium citrate supplementation results in sustained improvement in calcium balance in older men and women.
    Moseley KF; Weaver CM; Appel L; Sebastian A; Sellmeyer DE · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2013
    Randomized trial52 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  15. Effects of potassium chloride and potassium bicarbonate on endothelial function, cardiovascular risk factors, and bone turnover in mild hypertensives.
    He FJ; Marciniak M; Carney C; Markandu ND; Anand V; Fraser WD; Dalton RN; Kaski JC; MacGregor GA · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2010
    Randomized trial42 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  16. The effect of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid in patients with peri-implantitis: an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study.
    Teughels W; Celik GU; Tarce M; De Cock I; Persyn SM; Haytac MC · BMC oral health · 2021
    Randomized trial21 participantsBone Health forSilicon
  17. Calcium Phosphate Modified with Silicon vs. Bovine Hydroxyapatite for Alveolar Ridge Preservation: Densitometric Evaluation, Morphological Changes and Histomorphometric Study.
    Cadenas-Vacas G; Martínez-Rodríguez N; Barona-Dorado C; Sánchez-Labrador L; Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann J; Meniz-García C; Martínez-González JM · Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021
    Non-randomized trialBone Health forSilicon
  18. Silicon: a review of its potential role in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    Price CT; Koval KJ; Langford JR · International journal of endocrinology · 2013
    Narrative reviewBone Health forSilicon
  19. Osteogenic Effect of a Bioactive Calcium Alkali Phosphate Bone Substitute in Humans.
    Knabe C; Adel-Khattab D; Rezk M; Cheng J; Berger G; Gildenhaar R; Wilbig J; Günster J; Rack A; Heiland M; Knauf T; Stiller M · Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
    Clinical trial38 participantsBone Health forSilicon
  20. Silicon and bone health.
    Jugdaohsingh R · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2007
    Narrative reviewBone Health forSilicon