Metagenics
Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance, 30 Packets
82
Product Score
Good
93
Brand Score
Excellent
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A [from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate] | 1,500 mcg | 167% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) | 360 mg | 400% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (700 IU) | 17.5 mcg | 88% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 167.5 mg | 1,117% |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) | 60 mcg | 50% |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 27.5 mg | 2,292% |
| Riboflavin | 16.5 mg | 1,269% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 115 mg | 719% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 21.5 mg | 1,265% |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) | 1,360 mcg DFE | 340% |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin) | 250 mcg | 10,417% |
| Biotin | 2,250 mg | 7,500% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 67.5 mg | 1,350 mg |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 12.5 mg | 2% |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 20 mg | 5% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 16.5 mg | 150% |
| Selenium (as selenium aspartate and selenomethionine) | 140 mcg | 255% |
| Copper (as copper lysinate HCl and copper citrate) | 1.25 mg | 139% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 1.45 mg | 63% |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 700 mcg | 2,000% |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) | 25 mcg | 56% |
| Marine Lipid Concentrate | 2 g | *** |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 600 mg | *** |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) | 400 mg | *** |
| Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) Bark Powder | 500 mg | *** |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 300 mg | *** |
| Taurine | 300 mg | *** |
| Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin], green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid], pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 21.6 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)], grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins], blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins], green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG], bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols], watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract, Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder, Indian gum Arabic free bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins], rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid], artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid] | 200 mg | *** |
| Catechins | 105 mg†† | *** |
| Epigallocatechine Gallate (EGCG)[from decaffeinated green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract] | 70 mg†† | *** |
| L-Carnosine | 50 mg | *** |
| Myo-Inositol | 12.5 mg | *** |
| Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) | 5 mg | *** |
| Lutein | 3 mg | *** |
| Lycopene | 3 mg | *** |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | *** |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin A [from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate] Good
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) Fair
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (700 IU) Good
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Good
- Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) Fair
- Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) Fair
- Riboflavin Good
- Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) Good
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) Good
- Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin) Good
- Biotin Good
- Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) Good
- Choline (as choline bitartrate) Poor
- Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
- Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) Good
- Zinc (as zinc citrate) Good
- Selenium (as selenium aspartate and selenomethionine) Good
- Copper (as copper lysinate HCl and copper citrate) Good
- Manganese (as manganese citrate) Good
- Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) Good
- Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) Good
- Marine Lipid Concentrate Good
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Fair
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) Fair
- Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) Bark Powder Poor
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid Fair
- Taurine Good
- Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin], green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid], pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 21.6 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)], grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins], blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins], green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG], bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols], watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract, Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder, Indian gum Arabic free bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins], rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid], artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid] Fair
- Catechins Good
- Epigallocatechine Gallate (EGCG)[from decaffeinated green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract] Fair
- L-Carnosine Fair
- Myo-Inositol Good
- Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) Fair
- Lutein Good
- Lycopene Good
- Zeaxanthin Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Cellulose
- Stearic Acid (Vegetable)
- Silica
- coating [hypromellose, medium-chain triglycerides, Hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium copper chlorophyllin (color)]
- Marine Lipid Concentrate [Fish (Anchovy, Sardine, and Mackerel) Oil]
- Softgel Shell (Gelatin, Glycerin, Water)
- Contains 2 percent or less of natural lemon flavor
- Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant)
- Rosemary Extract
- Ascorbyl Palmitate (Antioxidant)
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable)
- Silica
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Stearic Acid (Vegetable)
- Silica
- Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable)
- Coating (Hypromellose, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, and Hydroxypropylcellulose)
Efficacy Fair
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin A [from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate] 1,500 mcg Under-dosed
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) 360 mg Effective
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (700 IU) 17.5 mcg Effective
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 167.5 mg Effective
- Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) 60 mcg Under-dosed
- Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 27.5 mg Effective
- Riboflavin 16.5 mg Effective
- Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) 115 mg High
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 21.5 mg Effective
- Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 1,360 mcg DFE High
- Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin) 250 mcg Effective
- Biotin 2,250 mg High
- Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 67.5 mg Effective
- Choline (as choline bitartrate) 12.5 mg Under-dosed
- Iodine (as potassium iodide) 75 mcg Under-dosed
- Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 20 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc (as zinc citrate) 16.5 mg Effective
- Selenium (as selenium aspartate and selenomethionine) 140 mcg Effective
- Copper (as copper lysinate HCl and copper citrate) 1.25 mg Effective
- Manganese (as manganese citrate) 1.45 mg Under-dosed
- Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 700 mcg Effective
- Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) 25 mcg Under-dosed
- Marine Lipid Concentrate 2 g Effective
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) 600 mg Effective
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) 400 mg Effective
- Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) Bark Powder 500 mg Under-dosed
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300 mg Effective
- Taurine 300 mg Under-dosed
- Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin], green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid], pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 21.6 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)], grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins], blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins], green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG], bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols], watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract, Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder, Indian gum Arabic free bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins], rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid], artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid] 200 mg Under-dosed
- Epigallocatechine Gallate (EGCG)[from decaffeinated green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract] 70 mg†† Under-dosed
- L-Carnosine 50 mg Under-dosed
- Myo-Inositol 12.5 mg Under-dosed
- Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) 5 mg Under-dosed
- Lutein 3 mg Under-dosed
- Lycopene 3 mg Under-dosed
- Zeaxanthin 1 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3%** |
| Cholesterol | less than 5 mg | <2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | <1%** |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4%** |
| Vitamin A [from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate] | 1,500 mcg | 167% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) | 360 mg | 400% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (700 IU) | 17.5 mcg | 88% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 167.5 mg | 1,117% |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) | 60 mcg | 50% |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 27.5 mg | 2,292% |
| Riboflavin | 16.5 mg | 1,269% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 115 mg | 719% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 21.5 mg | 1,265% |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) | 1,360 mcg DFE | 340% |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin) | 250 mcg | 10,417% |
| Biotin | 2,250 mg | 7,500% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 67.5 mg | 1,350 mg |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 12.5 mg | 2% |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 20 mg | 5% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 16.5 mg | 150% |
| Selenium (as selenium aspartate and selenomethionine) | 140 mcg | 255% |
| Copper (as copper lysinate HCl and copper citrate) | 1.25 mg | 139% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 1.45 mg | 63% |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 700 mcg | 2,000% |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) | 25 mcg | 56% |
| Marine Lipid Concentrate | 2 g | *** |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 600 mg | *** |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) | 400 mg | *** |
| Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) Bark Powder | 500 mg | *** |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 300 mg | *** |
| Taurine | 300 mg | *** |
| Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin], green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid], pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 21.6 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)], grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins], blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins], green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG], bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols], watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract, Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder, Indian gum Arabic free bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins], rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid], artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid] | 200 mg | *** |
| Catechins | 105 mg†† | *** |
| Epigallocatechine Gallate (EGCG)[from decaffeinated green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract] | 70 mg†† | *** |
| L-Carnosine | 50 mg | *** |
| Myo-Inositol | 12.5 mg | *** |
| Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) | 5 mg | *** |
| Lutein | 3 mg | *** |
| Lycopene | 3 mg | *** |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | *** |
Other Ingredients
Cellulose Safe
Stearic Acid (Vegetable) Generally_safe
Silica Safe
Softgel Shell (Gelatin, Glycerin, Water) Generally_safe
Rosemary Extract Safe
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Antioxidant) Generally_safe
Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable) Generally_safe
Silica Safe
Stearic Acid (Vegetable) Generally_safe
Silica Safe
Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable) Generally_safe
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Transparency
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Violation History
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Is Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance a good supplement?
Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance, 30 Packets received a product quality score of 82/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 42 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 21 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Metagenics, holds a brand trust score of 93/100 with 7 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project.
What are the ingredients in Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance?
Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance contains 42 active ingredients: Calories (20), Total Fat (2 g), Cholesterol (less than 5 mg), Total Carbohydrate (1 g), Dietary Fiber (1 g), Vitamin A [from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate] (1,500 mcg), and 36 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 400% DV, Vitamin E at 1,117% DV, Thiamin at 2,292% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance safe to take?
Metagenics Wellness Essentials, Healthy Balance, 30 Packets 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 Metagenics a trustworthy supplement brand?
Metagenics receives a brand trust score of 93/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, United States, the company offers 185 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Metagenics has 3 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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