Lemon Lime

Lemon Lime

Pauling Labs4.5 (2,147 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 30 Packet(s) · 29 servings
Goals
$11.95 $0.41 per serving

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Lemon Lime provides vitamin C and B vitamins that support normal immune function and energy use, especially when dietary intake is low. Many nutrient forms are unspecified, making absorption comparisons harder.

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

Nutrient Quality28

Several nutrient sources are named, but most forms are unspecified. That leaves much of the formula difficult to compare for absorption, without showing that the nutrients are ineffective.

Ingredient Transparency75

The listed amounts are disclosed, making quantities easier to compare. Most nutrient forms are omitted, so the types supplied are less clear.

Value For Money49

Value varies by nutrient, with more favorable serving costs for iodine and potassium than for vitamin A. Several other nutrients lack enough information for a dependable cost comparison.

Customer Satisfaction81

Customer feedback is positive across a substantial number of ratings. It gives a useful picture of satisfaction, without demonstrating extra energy or immune protection.

Product Focus43

The broad nutrient mix mainly supports normal nutrition, including immune function and energy metabolism. Extra benefits are less certain when dietary intake is already adequate.

Format
Powder
Container
30 Packet(s)
Per serving
$0.41
Customer rating
4.5 · 2,147 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 60 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 5 mgVitamin A · 2500 IU
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
F Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Vitamin E · 15 IUVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 41 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitB- PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 40 mcgVitamin B12 · 25 mcgMagnesium · 60 mgZinc · 5 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Zinc · 5 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgVitamin E · 15 IU
Study evidence
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin B5 · 2.5 mgMagnesium · 60 mgVitamin B12 · 25 mcgPotassium · 200 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
F Ingredient FitD PathwaysC+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 5 mgVitamin E · 15 IUVitamin C · 1000 mgVitamin A · 2500 IU
Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 {Calories}
Total Carbohydrates
5 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Mineral Ascorbate mix)
1000 mg 71
Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate)
2500 IU 49
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
15 IU 34
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
5 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
2 mg
Folate
40 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
25 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
2.5 mg
Calcium
50 NP
Phosphorus
38 mg
Iodine
150 mcg 80
Magnesium
60 mg
Zinc
5 mg
Manganese
0.5 mg
Chromium
12 mcg
Potassium
200 mg 45
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Iodine · 150 mcg OverallScore80
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a moderate cost per serving. The amount fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The chemical form of iodine is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability61

The chemical form of iodine is not specified. No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific contamination concerns do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of iodine is not specified.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific contamination concerns do not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

150 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The stated amount is below the adult upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
150 mcg is below the 1,100 mcg adult upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated as 150 mcg per serving.

Value80

The cost per labeled serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per labeled serving is moderate.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
The 1000 mg of vitamin C per serving is a substantial contribution, at a moderate cost per gram of vitamin C. It uses a mineral ascorbate blend, but the minerals and their proportions are unspecified. It also contains sweeteners.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability83

It uses a mineral ascorbate blend, but the minerals and their proportions are unspecified. The mineral ascorbate blend is buffered.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
It uses a mineral ascorbate blend, but the minerals and their proportions are unspecified.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
The mineral ascorbate blend is buffered.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency71

Each serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C. The ingredients include sweeteners.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
Each serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C, a substantial amount.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The ingredients include sweeteners.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount is stated, but the minerals in the blend are unspecified.

Value50

The cost per gram of vitamin C is moderate.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is moderate.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Lemon Lime provides 2500 IU of vitamin A per serving at a high cost for the amount. The vitamin A form is Retinyl Acetate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

The vitamin A form is Retinyl Acetate.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
The vitamin A form is Retinyl Acetate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82

The serving provides 2500 IU of vitamin A. The vitamin A source is named as Retinyl Acetate.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
The serving provides 2500 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The vitamin A source is named as Retinyl Acetate.

Value20

The cost is high for the amount of vitamin A provided.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost is high for the amount of vitamin A provided.
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Sources

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

  1. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  2. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  3. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  4. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  5. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  6. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  7. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  8. [Efficacy of potassium N-acetylaminosuccinate (Cogitum) in the treatment of asthenic syndrome: results of double-blind placebo-controlled trial].
    Esin RG; Khayrullin IK; Esin OR; Fatykhova AF; Gismatullina EI; Isaeva YN · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2023
    Randomized trial37 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  9. Human resting energy expenditure in relation to dietary potassium.
    Dériaz O; Thériault G; Lavallée N; Fournier G; Nadeau A; Bouchard C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial8 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  10. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review.
    Dułak NA; Rytlewska M; Jaskólska M; Chmielewski M · Rheumatology international · 2024
    Case series3 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  11. Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.
    Markun S; Gravestock I; Jäger L; Rosemann T; Pichierri G; Burgstaller JM · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,276 participants16 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin B12
  12. Patients' experiences with methylcobalamin injections in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Zubair AS; Saab L; Scharer K; Khokhar B · Brain circulation · 2024
    Qualitative study5 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  13. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings.
    Briani C; Dalla Torre C; Citton V; Manara R; Pompanin S; Binotto G; Adami F · Nutrients · 2014
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  14. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Common Questions and Answers.
    Patel H; McGuirk R · American family physician · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  15. Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort.
    Bo Y; Xu H; Zhang H; Zhang J; Wan Z; Zhao X; Yu Z · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study55,569 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  16. The responsiveness of plasma homocysteine to small increases in dietary folic acid: a primary care study.
    Schorah CJ; Devitt H; Lucock M; Dowell AC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1998
    Randomized trial119 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  17. Associations of Serum Folate and Homocysteine Concentrations with All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in Men and Women in Korea: the Cardiovascular Disease Association Study.
    Song S; Song BM; Park HY · The Journal of nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study21,260 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  18. The concept of folic acid supplementation and its role in prevention of neural tube defect among pregnant women: PRISMA.
    Seyoum Tola F · Medicine · 2024
    Systematic reviewEveryday Health forFolate
  19. Systematic review of adverse health outcomes associated with high serum or red blood cell folate concentrations.
    Colapinto CK; O'Connor DL; Sampson M; Williams B; Tremblay MS · Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2017
    Systematic review71,847 participants46 studies pooledEveryday Health forFolate
  20. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forMagnesium