Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles supplement bottle
Glucerna

Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles

What We Researched
39 active ingredients analyzed · 48 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Fair
79
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Cholesterolless than 5 mg <2%
Potassium 380 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5%
Vitamin A 0 25%
Vitamin C 0 100%
Calcium 0 25%
Iron 0 25%
Vitamin D 0 80%
Vitamin E 0 25%
Vitamin K 0 30%
Thiamin 0 20%
Riboflavin 0 25%
Niacin 0 25%
Vitamin B6 0 25%
Folate 0 25%
Vitamin B12 0 25%
Biotin 0 25%
Pantothenic Acid 0 25%
Phosphorus 0 25%
Iodine 0 25%
Magnesium 0 25%
Zinc 0 25%
Selenium 0 25%
Copper 0 25%
Maganese 0 50%
Chromium 0 100%
Molybdenum 0 50%
Chloride 0 8%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Cholesterolless than Fair
  • Potassium Good
  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Vitamin D Good
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Vitamin K Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Chloride Good
Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
  • Canola Oil
  • Corn Maltodextrin
  • Glycerin
  • Fructose
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Less than 1% of: Short-chain fructooligosaccharides
  • Corn Oil
  • Potassium Citrate
  • Magnesium Phosphate
  • Cellulose Gel
  • Natural & Artificial Flavors
  • Salt
  • Choline Chloride
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Monoglycerides
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Carrageenan Medium
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Calcium Phosphate
  • Potassium Hydroxide Low
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Sucralose
  • Acesulfame Potassium
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Gellan Gum
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Niacinamide
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • Thiamine Hydrochloride
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Riboflavin
  • Chromium Chloride
  • Folic Acid
  • Biotin
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Sodium Selenate
  • Phylloquinone
  • Vitamin D3
  • Vitamin B12
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Potassium 380 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin A 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C 0 Under-dosed
  • Calcium 0 Under-dosed
  • Iron 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin K 0 Under-dosed
  • Thiamin 0 Under-dosed
  • Riboflavin 0 Under-dosed
  • Niacin 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 0 Under-dosed
  • Folate 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 0 Under-dosed
  • Biotin 0 Under-dosed
  • Pantothenic Acid 0 Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus 0 Under-dosed
  • Iodine 0 Under-dosed
  • Magnesium 0 Under-dosed
  • Zinc 0 Under-dosed
  • Selenium 0 Under-dosed
  • Copper 0 Under-dosed
  • Chromium 0 Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum 0 Under-dosed
  • Chloride 0 Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 80
Total Fat 9 g 14%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterolless than 5 mg <2%
Sodium 210 mg 9%
Potassium 380 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A 0 25%
Vitamin C 0 100%
Calcium 0 25%
Iron 0 25%
Vitamin D 0 80%
Vitamin E 0 25%
Vitamin K 0 30%
Thiamin 0 20%
Riboflavin 0 25%
Niacin 0 25%
Vitamin B6 0 25%
Folate 0 25%
Vitamin B12 0 25%
Biotin 0 25%
Pantothenic Acid 0 25%
Phosphorus 0 25%
Iodine 0 25%
Magnesium 0 25%
Zinc 0 25%
Selenium 0 25%
Copper 0 25%
Maganese 0 50%
Chromium 0 100%
Molybdenum 0 50%
Chloride 0 8%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Milk Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Canola Oil Generally_safe

It can be used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Corn Maltodextrin Safe

It is used to add bulk and improve the flow of powdered supplements.

Glycerin Safe

Retains moisture and helps dissolve ingredients in softgels and liquids.

Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Soy Protein Isolate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler to increase the bulk of a supplement.

Less than 1% of: Short-chain fructooligosaccharides Unknown
Corn Oil Generally_safe

It is used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Potassium Citrate Safe

It is used as a mineral supplement and buffer.

Magnesium Phosphate Safe

It is used as a source of magnesium.

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

It is used as a thickening agent to improve the texture of supplements.

Natural & Artificial Flavors Generally_safe

It is used to improve the taste of the product.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Choline Chloride Generally_safe

It is used as a source of choline.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Monoglycerides Unknown
Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Sodium Citrate Safe

Stabilizes pH and helps maintain ingredient effectiveness.

Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler and anticaking agent in supplements.

Potassium Hydroxide Caution

It is used to adjust the pH.

Potassium Chloride Safe

It is used to provide potassium, an essential mineral.

Sucralose Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewables, gummies, and powdered supplements without calories.

Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe

It is used to provide sweetness without adding calories.

Ferrous Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of iron.

DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin E and as an antioxidant.

Gellan Gum Safe

Creates gel structure in certain supplement forms.

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Copper Sulfate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide copper, an essential trace mineral.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Thiamine Hydrochloride Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B1.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide chromium, an essential trace mineral.

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Sodium Selenate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of selenium.

Phylloquinone Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin K.

Vitamin D3 Safe

It is added to supplements to provide vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and immune function.

Vitamin B12 Safe

It is included for its nutritional value.

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Brand Trust Report
Glucerna

Founded 1989 · Abbott Park, Illinois, United States · 5 products · glucerna.com/

Certifications

5 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Health Canada Licensed Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source
Halal Certified Verified Source
Kosher Certified Verified Source

Transparency

2 claims
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

3 incidents
Fda Warning Violations of food safety regulations at a third-party manufacturing facility.2023-01-30Source
Lawsuit False advertising that Glucerna products are 'formulated specifically for diabetes' when they allegedly contain ingredients that can worsen the condition.2023Source
Recall Glucerna Original 8-fluid-ounce tetra cartons (Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla) sold in 24-count cases.2022-07-28Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles a good supplement?

Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles received a product quality score of 61/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 39 active ingredients with 6 servings per container. Of the 48 inactive ingredients, 23 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Glucerna, holds a brand trust score of 79/100 with 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Health Canada Licensed, Gluten Free Gfco, Halal Certified.

What are the ingredients in Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles?

Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles contains 39 active ingredients: Calories (180), Calories from Fat (80), Total Fat (9 g), Saturated Fat (1 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Polyunsaturated Fat (0.5 g), and 33 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles safe to take?

Glucerna Nutritional Shake Homemade Vanilla, 6 Bottles has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 48 inactive ingredients, 23 are rated safe. 2 ingredients are flagged for review: Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Glucerna a trustworthy supplement brand?

Glucerna receives a brand trust score of 79/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States, the company offers 5 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Health Canada Licensed, Gluten Free Gfco, Halal Certified. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Glucerna has 3 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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