NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules supplement bottle
NOW Foods

Energy, 90 Veg Capsules

What We Researched
19 active ingredients analyzed · 3 inactive ingredients decoded · 7 brand certifications checked · 4 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
80
Product Score Good
100
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 10 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) 8 mg 667%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 10 mg 769%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(as Nicotinic Acid) 25 mg 156%
Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 588%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg 4167%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Iodine (from Organic Kelp)(Laminaria spp.)(Whole Plant) 150 mcg 100%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)(Albion™) 200 mcg 571%
Potassium (from Potassium Aspartate) 55 mg 1%
Guarana Extract[Guarana Extract (Paullinia cupana) (Seed), Maltodextrin] (44 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)(4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg
Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) (Root) 150 mg
Rhodiola Extract (Rhodiola rosea) (Root) 100 mg
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Root) 100 mg
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (Aerial Parts) 100 mg
Yerba Mate Extract[Yerba Mate Extract (llex paraguariensis) (Leaf), Maltodextrin](4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 50 mg
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) (Fruit) 50 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(as Nicotinic Acid) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Iodine (from Organic Kelp)(Laminaria spp.)(Whole Plant) Good
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)(Albion™) Good
  • Potassium (from Potassium Aspartate) Fair
  • Guarana Extract[Guarana Extract (Paullinia cupana) (Seed), Maltodextrin] (44 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) Fair
  • Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)(4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) Good
  • Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) (Root) Good
  • Rhodiola Extract (Rhodiola rosea) (Root) Good
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Root) Fair
  • Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (Aerial Parts) Fair
  • Yerba Mate Extract[Yerba Mate Extract (llex paraguariensis) (Leaf), Maltodextrin](4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) Fair
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) (Fruit) Fair
  • CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Hypromellose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Silicon Dioxide
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) 8 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 10 mg Effective
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(as Nicotinic Acid) 25 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Iodine (from Organic Kelp)(Laminaria spp.)(Whole Plant) 150 mcg Effective
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)(Albion™) 200 mcg Effective
  • Potassium (from Potassium Aspartate) 55 mg Under-dosed
  • Guarana Extract[Guarana Extract (Paullinia cupana) (Seed), Maltodextrin] (44 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)(4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) (Root) 150 mg Under-dosed
  • Rhodiola Extract (Rhodiola rosea) (Root) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Root) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (Aerial Parts) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) (Fruit) 50 mg Effective
  • CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 10 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) 8 mg 667%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 10 mg 769%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(as Nicotinic Acid) 25 mg 156%
Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 588%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg 4167%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Iodine (from Organic Kelp)(Laminaria spp.)(Whole Plant) 150 mcg 100%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)(Albion™) 200 mcg 571%
Potassium (from Potassium Aspartate) 55 mg 1%
Guarana Extract[Guarana Extract (Paullinia cupana) (Seed), Maltodextrin] (44 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)(4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 200 mg
Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) (Root) 150 mg
Rhodiola Extract (Rhodiola rosea) (Root) 100 mg
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Root) 100 mg
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (Aerial Parts) 100 mg
Yerba Mate Extract[Yerba Mate Extract (llex paraguariensis) (Leaf), Maltodextrin](4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine) 50 mg
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) (Fruit) 50 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
NOW Foods

Founded 1968 · Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA · 996 products · nowfoods.com

Certifications

7 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Lawsuit Mislabeled St. John's Wort supplement, containing significantly less of the active ingredient than advertised.NoneSource
Lawsuit A data breach that compromised personal and health information of employees and dependents.2023Source
Prop 65 Lead2021-11-30Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts2020-06-12Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix2018-06-21Source
Lawsuit Misleadingly using slack-fill packaging for their Vitamin C supplements.2015Source
Fda Warning Adulterated Dietary Supplement due to pesticide (quintozene) contamination in American Ginseng.2007-10-12Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules a good supplement?

NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 19 active ingredients with 45 servings per container. All 3 inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, capsule materials) are rated safe — a clean formulation with no flagged additives. The manufacturer, NOW Foods, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules?

NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules contains 19 active ingredients: Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) (10 mg), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) (8 mg), Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) (10 mg), Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(as Nicotinic Acid) (25 mg), Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) (10 mg), Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) (100 mcg), and 13 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Thiamin at 667% DV, Riboflavin at 769% DV, Vitamin B6 at 588% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules safe to take?

NOW Foods Energy, 90 Veg Capsules has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. All 3 inactive ingredients — including capsule materials, fillers, and binders — are rated safe based on regulatory data and published safety research. This is a clean formulation with no controversial additives. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is NOW Foods a trustworthy supplement brand?

NOW Foods receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA, the company offers 996 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: NOW Foods has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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