HCF Happy Calm Focused F&Q Regular Strength
Goals
$39.50 $1.31 per serving
Product analysis
HCF Happy Calm Focused F&Q Regular Strength supplies nutrients that can help fill dietary gaps and support normal energy use. Unclear proportions in its mixed ingredients make the full formula harder to check.
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Nutrient Quality40
Chromium uses an identified form with favourable quality, while quality for many other named forms remains uncertain. The mixed ingredients lack clear proportions, limiting a full comparison.
Ingredient Transparency74
All amounts and most forms are stated. The niacin, zinc and amino-acid mixtures lack clear proportions, making individual contributions harder to check.
Value For Money34
The vitamin A, folate, iron and chromium comparisons offer weak value. There is not enough information to judge the other nutrients fairly.
Customer Satisfaction74
Customer ratings are positive across hundreds of responses. That supports a picture of satisfaction without proving mood, focus or health benefits.
Product Focus26
The clearest contribution is nutritional support when intake falls short. The long ingredient list and unclear amino-acid blend make the full formula less focused.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $1.31
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 425 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 150 mcgNiacin · 6 mgVitamin B12 · 150 mcgRiboflavin · 3 mgThiamin · 3 mgVitamin B5 · 3 mgVitamin B6 · 3 mgZinc · 6 mgMagnesium · 30 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 1000 IU | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) | 1.5 IU | |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 3 mg | |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 3 mg | |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) | 6 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 3 mg | |
Folic Acid | 150 mcg | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 150 mcg | |
Biotin | 150 mcg | |
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 3 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 30 mg | |
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) | 3 mg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 30 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Citrate, Zinc Picolinate) | 6 mg | |
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate) | 225 mcg | |
HCF Proprietary Amino Acids | 1350 mg |
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate) · 225 mcg OverallScore64
The serving supplies 225 mcg of chromium, with a high cost for 200 mcg. The form is Chromium Polynicotinate. The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
The form is Chromium Polynicotinate. No branded chromium source is specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
The form is Chromium Polynicotinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
No branded chromium source is specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85
The serving provides 225 mcg of chromium, an amount used for metabolic support. The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 225 mcg of chromium, an amount used for metabolic support.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.
Value10
The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is high.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is high.
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) · 1000 IU OverallScore44
Each serving provides 1,000 IU of vitamin A, with a high cost for the amount supplied. It uses beta-carotene.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50
Beta-carotene is a provitamin A source; its natural or synthetic origin is not specified.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
Beta-carotene is a provitamin A source; its natural or synthetic origin is not specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency49
1,000 IU per serving is a relatively small vitamin A amount. The label names beta-carotene, but does not give an explicit source percentage.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
1,000 IU per serving is a relatively small vitamin A amount.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The label names beta-carotene, but does not give an explicit source percentage.
Value20
The cost for a given amount of vitamin A is high.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost for a given amount of vitamin A is high.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) · 150 mcg OverallScore59
Each serving provides 150 mcg of B12 at a high cost relative to the amount. It uses Methylcobalamin, a lower amount typically used for basic maintenance.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
It uses Methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
It uses Methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37
The label lists 150 mcg per serving, a lower amount typically used for basic maintenance. The amount and form are named.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
Each serving provides 150 mcg, a lower amount typically used for basic maintenance.
Label and Form Transparency
The label names Methylcobalamin and its B12 amount.
Value20
The cost relative to the B12 amount is high.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The cost relative to the B12 amount is high.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Biotin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- Pregnancy and lactation alter biomarkers of biotin metabolism in women consuming a controlled diet.
- Survey of the effect of biotin on glycemic control and plasma lipid concentrations in type 1 diabetic patients in kermanshah in iran (2008-2009)
- Chromium picolinate and biotin combination improves glucose metabolism in treated, uncontrolled overweight to obese patients with type 2 diabetes
- Biotin supplementation reduces plasma triacylglycerol and VLDL in type 2 diabetic patients and in nondiabetic subjects with hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
- Chromium Supplementation and the Effects on Metabolic Status in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- A Comprehensive insight into the effect of chromium supplementation on oxidative stress indices in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.
- Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- [Chromium supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes and high risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
- Association of magnesium consumption with type 2 diabetes and glucose metabolism: A systematic review and pooled study with trial sequential analysis.
- Magnesium supplementation for glycemic status in women with gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Impact of oral magnesium supplementation on glycemic and cardiometabolic outcomes in prediabetic adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Oral magnesium supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic control in type 2 diabetic subjects: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
- Magnesium Supplementation and the Effects on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Niacin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- Targeted Microbiome Intervention by Microencapsulated Delayed-Release Niacin Beneficially Affects Insulin Sensitivity in Humans.
- The differential impact of three different NAD+ boosters on circulatory NAD and microbial metabolism in humans.
- Effects of extended-release niacin on lipid profile and adipocyte biology in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
- Effect of the antilipolytic nicotinic acid analogue acipimox on whole-body and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.