Hi-Stress B&C

Hi-Stress B&C

Source Naturals4.6 (286 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 120 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$18.77 $0.62 per serving

Product analysis

45 out of 100

Hi-Stress B&C combines nutrients that may help when low intake contributes to stress with herbs used for relaxation. Valerian can be sedating, which makes the formula less suitable when daytime alertness is the priority.

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

Nutrient Quality32

Some B vitamins use clearly identified forms, while the magnesium blend has uncertain proportions and includes oxide. Most herbal preparations are unspecified, limiting comparisons with particular extracts.

Ingredient Transparency61

Ingredient amounts are stated, but most forms and the relevant blend proportions are omitted. That makes it difficult to compare the herbal mixture and mineral sources precisely.

Value For Money39

Vitamin B6 and ginger compare favorably, while several other assessed nutrients offer weak value. Value remains uncertain for much of the herbal mixture.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer ratings are strongly positive. The size of the review pool affects how settled that picture is, and ratings do not establish effectiveness.

Product Focus32

The blend connects nutritional support with relaxation, but its many uses make the purpose less focused. Sedating valerian also conflicts with the daytime energy and productivity appeal.

Format
Tablet
Container
120 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.62
Customer rating
4.6 · 286 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 1.7 mcgMagnesium · 322 mgFolate · 918 mcgVitamin B12 · 132 mcgGABA · 250 mgVitamin B6 · 53 mgVitamin C · 600 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 19 studies
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Taurine Supportive 5 studies
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 41 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 1.7 mcgVitamin B5 · 316 mgMagnesium · 322 mgRiboflavin · 40 mgThiamin · 66 mgVitamin B12 · 132 mcgPotassium · 34 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 322 mg
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Taurine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 55 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 918 mcgVitamin B12 · 132 mcgVitamin D · 1.7 mcgMagnesium · 322 mgTaurine · 50 mgVitamin C · 600 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Ginger Supportive 25 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Taurine No effect 3 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 322 mgCalcium · 246 mgVitamin D · 1.7 mcgVitamin C · 600 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 322 mgVitamin C · 600 mgVitamin D · 1.7 mcg
Study evidence
Ginger Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrate
2 Gram(s)
Dietary Fiber
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
600 mg 64
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
1.7 mcg
Thiamine
66 mg 66
Riboflavin
40 mg 64
Niacin
164 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
53 mg 72
Folate (Folic Acid)
918 mcg 51
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
132 mcg 22
Biotin
133 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
316 mg 90
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
69 mg 65
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate)
246 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Amino Acid Complex, Magnesium Oxide)
322 mg
Sodium
20 mg
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
34 mg
Valerian
400 mg
Jujube
350 mg
Catnip
333 mg
Skullcap
315 mg
GABA
250 mg 73
Hops Strobile
233 mg
Chamomile
200 mg
Passionflower aerial parts extract
200 mg
Spirulina
200 mg
Inositol
133 mg
Ginger
100 mg 49
Licorice
66 mg
L-Tyrosine
66 mg 44
PABA
53 mg 78
Taurine
50 mg 42
Lecithin
20 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
PABA · 53 mg OverallScore78
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
Each serving provides 53 mg of PABA, at a high cost for the PABA provided. PABA is named without a pharmaceutical grade or high-purity designation. The Other Ingredients information lists no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or hydrogenated oils.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

PABA is named, but no pharmaceutical grade or high-purity designation is given.
PABA Source & Grade
PABA is named, but no pharmaceutical grade or high-purity designation is given.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency95

The label states 53 mg of PABA per serving. The Other Ingredients information lists no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or hydrogenated oils.
PABA Dosage Alignment
A serving provides 53 mg of PABA.
Label Disclosure Clarity
The PABA amount is stated separately.
Additive and Excipient Quality
The Other Ingredients information lists no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or hydrogenated oils.

Value40

The cost per 100 mg of PABA is high.
Price per 100mg PABA
The cost per 100 mg of PABA is high.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value
GABA · 250 mg OverallScore73
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
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Sources

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

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    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.
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    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
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    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  8. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
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    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
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    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  10. 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.
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  11. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
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    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  13. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
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    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial201 participantsBone Health forPotassium
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    Randomized trial170 participantsBone Health forPotassium
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    Randomized trial161 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  19. Potassium citrate supplementation results in sustained improvement in calcium balance in older men and women.
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    Randomized trial52 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  20. Effects of potassium chloride and potassium bicarbonate on endothelial function, cardiovascular risk factors, and bone turnover in mild hypertensives.
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    Randomized trial42 participantsBone Health forPotassium