LifeEssence

LifeEssence

Pure Essence4.8 (447 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 240 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$90.14 $1.50 per serving

About this product

The formula is most useful for covering several nutrient gaps together. B vitamins support normal energy use, vitamin D supports calcium absorption, and magnesium and zinc add everyday mineral support. The named methylfolate form and the disclosure of both zinc and copper help make those parts of the mix easier to assess.

The less clearly described extras are the main obstacle to judging its broader promises. Botanical and enzyme components lack dependable individual amounts, and the 200 mg magnesium total combines citrate and oxide in unknown proportions. Those gaps limit expectations for focused improvements in sleep, memory, digestion or joint comfort.

High nutrient amounts do not establish additional benefit above adequate intake. In particular, the 40 mg B6 serving is high for routine nutrition, making combined intake important. The full formula also offers limited value if the goal is simply obtaining a few specific nutrients.

Who is it for
  • Adults with several dietary gaps who want combined nutrient coverage
  • People able to review the formula against their other supplements
Best for
  • Filling everyday vitamin and mineral gaps rather than pursuing one specific performance goal

Pros

  • Names the reduced folate source and its declared amount
  • Quantifies zinc and copper together
  • Supplies vitamin D and a defined elemental magnesium total

Cons

  • Unresolved botanical and enzyme amounts limit assessment of the extras
  • Magnesium source proportions are missing
  • Small calcium and MK-7 amounts limit its role as a dedicated bone-focused supplement
  • Limited value when only individual nutrients are needed

Warnings

  • The 40 mg B6 serving is high for routine nutrition; review total B6 intake and daily use before combining it with other supplements.
  • Vitamin A and selenium are already substantial in this formula; additional products containing them can raise intake further, and excessive intake can undermine hair health.

Product analysis

51 out of 100

LifeEssence supplies a wide range of nutrients for normal energy metabolism, immune function and tissue maintenance when intake is low. Several unnamed blends make the full combination difficult to assess.

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

Nutrient Quality62

Several B vitamins and minerals have well-identified preparations, while magnesium quality is limited by the uncertain balance of citrate and oxide. Unnamed blends leave additional ingredient quality unresolved.

Ingredient Transparency74

Ingredient amounts and most nutrient forms are disclosed. Mixed nutrient preparations and several unnamed blends lack complete composition details, so the full formula remains unclear.

Value For Money28

The formula is relatively costly for many of its nutrient contributions. Biotin has a more favorable comparison, but it does not offset the weak value seen across several other ingredients.

Customer Satisfaction79

Customer ratings are very positive across several hundred reviews. They provide useful information about satisfaction without establishing the formula's wide range of proposed benefits.

Product Focus0

The clearest purpose is broad nutritional coverage rather than a specific additional health effect. Many proposed uses and unnamed blends make the full combination difficult to assess for an individual need.

Format
Tablet
Container
240 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.50
Customer rating
4.8 · 447 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 40 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgCalcium · 200 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgCopper · 1.5 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 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
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 6000 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
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
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin K · 40 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 150 mgMagnesium · 200 mgRiboflavin · 34 mgThiamin · 30 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgPotassium · 49 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgCopper · 1.5 mgSelenium · 200 mcgVitamin E · 249 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B6 · 40 mgMolybdenum · 50 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin E · 249 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgCholine · 100 mgRiboflavin · 34 mg
Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
6000 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 52
Vitamin D3
25 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
249 mg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7)
40 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
30 mg 65
Riboflavin
34 mg 49
Niacin (Niacinamide)
100 mg 75
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
40 mg 68
Folate (Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt)
400 mcg 82
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
200 mcg 59
Biotin (D-Biotin)
300 mcg 66
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
150 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
100 mg 62
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate)
200 mg
Iodine (organic North Atlantic Kelp)
150 mcg 68
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
200 mg 51
Zinc (Zinc Lactate)
15 mg 74
Selenium (Selenium L-Methyl Selenocysteine)
200 mcg 82
Copper (Copper Sebacate)
1.5 mg 70
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2 mg 70
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
200 mcg 64
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
50 mcg 64
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
49 mg
SuperFood Complex
1.14 Gram(s)
Herbal Extracts
625 mg
Bioflavonoids
150 mg
Antioxidants
125 mg
Fruit extracts
100 mg
Co-Nutrients
70.3 mg
Digestive Aids/Enzymes
36 mg
Minerals
27.5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+5
The serving supplies 200 mcg of selenium at a high cost for the amount provided. It uses Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine. The amount is used in studies of antioxidant and thyroid support.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.
Selenium Chemical Form
It uses Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The form is named as Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

200 mcg per serving matches an amount used in studies of antioxidant and thyroid support. The amount leaves room below the upper intake level for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
200 mcg per serving matches an amount used in studies of antioxidant and thyroid support.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The serving is below the upper intake level, leaving room for selenium from food.

Value10

The cost is high for the amount of selenium provided.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost is high for the amount of selenium provided.
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a high cost per serving. The amount falls within the range for daily thyroid maintenance. The chemical form is unclear, and the marine source has a sourcing marker with no details specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability61

The chemical form of the marine iodine is unspecified. The marine source has a sourcing marker, but its details are not specified.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of the marine iodine is unspecified.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
The marine source has a sourcing marker, but its details are not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 150 mcg of iodine per serving. That falls within the range for daily thyroid maintenance and below the upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The 150 mcg serving falls within the range used for daily thyroid maintenance.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the 1,100 mcg upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated on the label.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+2
A serving provides 400 mcg of folate at a very high cost. The folate is L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The folate is L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt. A branded folate source is named.
Folate Form Hierarchy
The folate is L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt.
Patented Sources & Isomeric Purity
A branded folate source is named.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

A serving provides 400 mcg of folate.
Folate Dosage by Declared Basis
A serving provides 400 mcg of folate.

Value10

The cost per serving is very high.
Price per Bioavailable Serving
The cost per serving 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. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  9. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  10. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  19. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  20. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium