Nutrient quality
<p>Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, vitamin K forms, and aminoate minerals improve part of the nutrient profile. Core vitamins are substantial, while enzymes, chlorophyll, papain, and many botanical extras are small.</p>.
Broad iron-free micronutrient coverage is useful, but spirulina quality details and enzyme potency are weakly specified. It works as a multivitamin, not as a targeted algae or chlorophyll product.
How scoring worksBroad iron-free micronutrient coverage is useful, but spirulina quality details and enzyme potency are weakly specified. It works as a multivitamin, not as a targeted algae or chlorophyll product.
How scoring works Vitacost | $ 72.23 | |
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Vitacost | $ 72.23 |
The three-tablet serving supplies substantial vitamin C, vitamins A, D3, E, K2, B vitamins, minerals, and 1 g of spirulina without added iron. Methylfolate and methylcobalamin are useful form choices, while the broad mineral amounts require attention to other supplements.
Spirulina species, origin, and contaminant controls are not provided. Papain at 30 mg lacks activity units, chlorophyll at 7.5 mg is only a small whole-food contribution, and several digestive enzymes are lightly dosed.
The formula suits users seeking a broad iron-free multivitamin and willing to take three tablets. It offers poor value for anyone mainly interested in spirulina, papain, or chlorophyll.
<p>Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, vitamin K forms, and aminoate minerals improve part of the nutrient profile. Core vitamins are substantial, while enzymes, chlorophyll, papain, and many botanical extras are small.</p>.
<p>Most listed nutrients have amounts, but the whole-food blend is not fully broken down. A whole-food energy blend prevents complete component-level dose assessment.</p>.
<p>The supplied aggregate rating is strong, although no specific comments are included. The limited rating count reduces confidence in the aggregate result.</p>.
<p>Formula quality provides mixed support for the product positioning. Serving utility appears weak, while low-value or lightly dosed extras reduce efficiency.</p>.
Vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, zinc, and a substantial spirulina amount provide broad antioxidant and immune support. Quercetin, papain, bromelain, and rutin are present only in modest amounts.
Active B-vitamin forms add quality, but algae testing and enzyme activity are not disclosed. The long multivitamin formula favors label breadth over potent anti-inflammatory dosing.
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Calories | 20 Calorie(s) |
Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) |
Protein | 1 Gram(s) |
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 10000 IU |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 1000 mg |
Vitamin D3 (Lichen) | 1000 IU |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 200 IU |
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-4, Menaquinone-7) | 80 mcg |
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 25 mg |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 40 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg |
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 400 mcg |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg |
Biotin | 100 mcg |
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate) | 60 mg |
Calcium (Calcium Aminoate Complex) | 200 mg |
Iodine (Kelp) | 150 mcg |
Magnesium (Magnesium Aminoate Complex) | 100 mg |
Zinc (Zinc Aminoate, Zinc Picolinate) | 15 mg |
Selenium (Selenium Aminoate Complex) | 25 mcg |
Copper (Copper Aminoate Complex) | 0.5 mg |
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex) | 4 mg |
Chromium (Chromium Aminoate Complex) | 20 mcg |
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Aminoate Complex) | 37.5 mcg |
Potassium (Potassium Aminoate Complex) | 50 mg |
Spirulina | 1000 mg |
Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy Blend | 220 mg |
Bioflavonoids (Citrus limon) | 60 mg |
Ginseng | 50 mg |
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 30 mg |
Inositol | 30 mg |
Quercetin (Dimorphandra mollis) | 30 mg |
Papain (Papaya) | 30 mg |
Rutin (Sophora japonica) | 25 mg |
Betaine HCl | 25 mg |
Apple Pectin | 20 mg |
PABA | 15 mg |
Bromelain (Pineapple) | 12 mg |
Hesperidin (Citrus limon) | 10 mg |
Chlorophyll (Spirulina) | 7.5 mg |
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) | 5 mg |
Lipase (Rhizopus oryzae) | 5 mg |
Carotenoids | 4 mg |
Octacosanol | 200 mcg |
The label reports papain only by weight, so biological activity cannot be verified in standardized units. Papaya is identified as the source, although purified-extract status is not stated. The clearly disclosed 30 mg dose is modest and better suited to a multi-enzyme formula than standalone use, and the high serving cost weakens value without activity-standardized papain or an advanced delivery feature.
A substantial spirulina dose and clear amount disclosure are the main algae strengths. No species, origin, organic assurance, or contaminant-testing evidence supports deeper quality confidence. The broad iron-free multivitamin adds utility, although the expensive serving limits algae-specific value.
Spirulina supplies a specific natural source, but the chlorophyll remains an unstabilized whole-food component. The 7.5 mg amount is only a token contribution within a large multivitamin tablet. Very poor cost efficiency makes it unsuitable for focused chlorophyll use.