KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets supplement bottle
KAL

Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets

What We Researched
30 active ingredients analyzed · 3 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
62
Product Score Fair
73
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates <1 g <1%†
Vitamin A (Dunaliella Salina) (as 100% Natural Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 400 mg 444%
Vitamin E (as Natural Source d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 82 mg 547%
Folic Acid 480 mcg 120%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 1.5 mcg 63%
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 55 mcg 100%
Copper (as Copper Glycinate) 1 mg 111%
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 100 mg *
L-Pyroglutamic Acid 75 mg *
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) 75 mg *
Propolis 2x (130 mg) 65 mg *
Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (root extract) (Supplying 3 mg [5%] Ginsenosides) 60 mg *
Organic Royal Agaricus Blazei (Agaricus blazei) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Grape Seed Extract GP 25 mg *
Organic Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Organic Maitake (Grifola frondosa) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Echinacea (purpurea) (aerial extract) (Supplying 2 mg [4%] Polyphenols) 50 mg *
RoseOX® Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) (leaf extract) (Supplying 1.5 mg [6%] Carnosic Acid) 25 mg *
RNA Yeast Concentrate 25 mg *
DMAE (as Bitartrate) 25 mg *
CoQ-10 15 mg *
Pycnogenol® (Pine Bark Extract) (Supplying 6 mg [60%] Proanthocyanins) 10 mg *
Indole-3-Carbinol 10 mg *
Lycopene 1 mg *
Lutein (Marigold) (flower extract) 1 mg *
ActiSorb® Base (Bioperine® [Black Pepper Extract], Cayenne, Ginger Extract, Rosemary Extract, Tumeric Extract) 10 mg *
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A (Dunaliella Salina) (as 100% Natural Beta Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin E (as Natural Source d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) Good
  • Selenium (as Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Glycinate) Fair
  • N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) Good
  • L-Pyroglutamic Acid Fair
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) Fair
  • Propolis 2x (130 mg) Fair
  • Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (root extract) (Supplying 3 mg [5%] Ginsenosides) Good
  • Organic Royal Agaricus Blazei (Agaricus blazei) (mycelial biomass) Fair
  • Grape Seed Extract GP Good
  • Organic Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (mycelial biomass) Good
  • Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) (mycelial biomass) Poor
  • Organic Maitake (Grifola frondosa) (mycelial biomass) Good
  • Echinacea (purpurea) (aerial extract) (Supplying 2 mg [4%] Polyphenols) Good
  • RoseOX® Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) (leaf extract) (Supplying 1.5 mg [6%] Carnosic Acid) Fair
  • RNA Yeast Concentrate Fair
  • DMAE (as Bitartrate) Fair
  • Pycnogenol® (Pine Bark Extract) (Supplying 6 mg [60%] Proanthocyanins) Good
  • Indole-3-Carbinol Fair
  • Lycopene Good
  • Lutein (Marigold) (flower extract) Good
  • ActiSorb® Base (Bioperine® [Black Pepper Extract], Cayenne, Ginger Extract, Rosemary Extract, Tumeric Extract) Fair
Other Ingredients Fair

Fillers & Additives

No inactive ingredient data available.

Efficacy Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (Dunaliella Salina) (as 100% Natural Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 400 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as Natural Source d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 82 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 480 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 1.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 55 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Glycinate) 1 mg Effective
  • N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Pyroglutamic Acid 75 mg Under-dosed
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) 75 mg Under-dosed
  • Propolis 2x (130 mg) 65 mg Under-dosed
  • Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (root extract) (Supplying 3 mg [5%] Ginsenosides) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Organic Royal Agaricus Blazei (Agaricus blazei) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Grape Seed Extract GP 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Organic Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Organic Maitake (Grifola frondosa) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Echinacea (purpurea) (aerial extract) (Supplying 2 mg [4%] Polyphenols) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • RNA Yeast Concentrate 25 mg Under-dosed
  • DMAE (as Bitartrate) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Pycnogenol® (Pine Bark Extract) (Supplying 6 mg [60%] Proanthocyanins) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Indole-3-Carbinol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (Marigold) (flower extract) 1 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates <1 g <1%†
Dietary Fiber <1 g 2%†
Vitamin A (Dunaliella Salina) (as 100% Natural Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 400 mg 444%
Vitamin E (as Natural Source d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 82 mg 547%
Folic Acid 480 mcg 120%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 1.5 mcg 63%
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 55 mcg 100%
Copper (as Copper Glycinate) 1 mg 111%
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 100 mg *
L-Pyroglutamic Acid 75 mg *
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) 75 mg *
Propolis 2x (130 mg) 65 mg *
Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (root extract) (Supplying 3 mg [5%] Ginsenosides) 60 mg *
Organic Royal Agaricus Blazei (Agaricus blazei) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Grape Seed Extract GP 25 mg *
Organic Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Organic Maitake (Grifola frondosa) (mycelial biomass) 50 mg *
Echinacea (purpurea) (aerial extract) (Supplying 2 mg [4%] Polyphenols) 50 mg *
RoseOX® Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) (leaf extract) (Supplying 1.5 mg [6%] Carnosic Acid) 25 mg *
RNA Yeast Concentrate 25 mg *
DMAE (as Bitartrate) 25 mg *
CoQ-10 15 mg *
Pycnogenol® (Pine Bark Extract) (Supplying 6 mg [60%] Proanthocyanins) 10 mg *
Indole-3-Carbinol 10 mg *
Lycopene 1 mg *
Lutein (Marigold) (flower extract) 1 mg *
ActiSorb® Base (Bioperine® [Black Pepper Extract], Cayenne, Ginger Extract, Rosemary Extract, Tumeric Extract) 10 mg *

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
KAL

Founded 1932 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · 289 products · kalvitamins.com

Certifications

3 certifications
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

2 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

1 incident
Lawsuit A consumer class action was filed alleging that the marketing of a dietary supplement violated California's consumer-protection laws.2013Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets a good supplement?

KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets received a product quality score of 62/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 30 active ingredients with 20 servings per container. The manufacturer, KAL, holds a brand trust score of 73/100 with 3 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Usda Organic.

What are the ingredients in KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets?

KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets contains 30 active ingredients: Total Carbohydrates (<1 g), Dietary Fiber (<1 g), Vitamin A (Dunaliella Salina) (as 100% Natural Beta Carotene) (1,500 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (400 mg), Vitamin E (as Natural Source d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) (82 mg), Folic Acid (480 mcg), and 24 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 444% DV, Vitamin E at 547% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets safe to take?

KAL Cell Defense™, 60 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is KAL a trustworthy supplement brand?

KAL receives a brand trust score of 73/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, the company offers 289 products in their lineup. They hold 3 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Usda Organic. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: KAL has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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