Effer-C Lemon-Lime
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4 g | † |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) | 1 g | 1667% |
| Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 0.76 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin | 0.5 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 10 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% |
| Folic Acid | 15 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 30 mcg | 500% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 2.5 mg | 25% |
| Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 20 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium (as Mag. Carbonate) | 60 mg | 15% |
| Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate) | 5 mg | 33% |
| Manganese (as Mang. Carbonate) | 1 mg | 50% |
| Chromium (as Chromium Ascorbate, Chrom. Aspartate) | 20 mcg | 17% |
| Sodium (as Sodium Bicarbonate) | 50 mg | 2% |
| Potassium (as Pot. Bicarbonate) | 180 mg | 5% |
| Transport C-PLUS | 230 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5 mg | † |
| CoQ10 | 5 mg | † |
| natural Lemon Juice powder | 100 mg | † |
Bioavailability Good
Absorption Rating
- Total Carbohydrates Fair
- Sugar Poor
- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) Good
- Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) Fair
- Riboflavin Good
- Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
- Folic Acid Fair
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
- Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
- Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
- Magnesium (as Mag. Carbonate) Good
- Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate) Fair
- Manganese (as Mang. Carbonate) Poor
- Chromium (as Chromium Ascorbate, Chrom. Aspartate) Fair
- Sodium (as Sodium Bicarbonate) Good
- Potassium (as Pot. Bicarbonate) Good
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
- CoQ10 Good
- natural Lemon Juice powder Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Sugar
- Turbinado
- Citric Acid
- L-Tartaric Acid
- Silica
- L-Aspartic Acid
- Malic Acid
- natural Lime flavor
- Natural Lemon Flavor
- BetterStevia(TM)
Efficacy Very Poor
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 1 g Effective
- Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 0.76 mg Under-dosed
- Riboflavin 0.5 mg Under-dosed
- Niacin (as Niacinamide) 10 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 10 mg Effective
- Folic Acid 15 mcg Under-dosed
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 30 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 2.5 mg Under-dosed
- Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) 20 mg Under-dosed
- Magnesium (as Mag. Carbonate) 60 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate) 5 mg Under-dosed
- Manganese (as Mang. Carbonate) 1 mg Under-dosed
- Chromium (as Chromium Ascorbate, Chrom. Aspartate) 20 mcg Under-dosed
- Sodium (as Sodium Bicarbonate) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Potassium (as Pot. Bicarbonate) 180 mg Under-dosed
- Alpha Lipoic Acid 5 mg Under-dosed
- CoQ10 5 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 {Calories} | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4 g | † |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) | 1 g | 1667% |
| Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 0.76 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin | 0.5 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 10 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% |
| Folic Acid | 15 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 30 mcg | 500% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 2.5 mg | 25% |
| Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 20 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium (as Mag. Carbonate) | 60 mg | 15% |
| Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate) | 5 mg | 33% |
| Manganese (as Mang. Carbonate) | 1 mg | 50% |
| Chromium (as Chromium Ascorbate, Chrom. Aspartate) | 20 mcg | 17% |
| Sodium (as Sodium Bicarbonate) | 50 mg | 2% |
| Potassium (as Pot. Bicarbonate) | 180 mg | 5% |
| Transport C-PLUS | 230 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5 mg | † |
| CoQ10 | 5 mg | † |
| natural Lemon Juice powder | 100 mg | † |
Other Ingredients
Sugar Generally_safe
Turbinado Unknown
Citric Acid Safe
L-Tartaric Acid Generally_safe
Silica Safe
L-Aspartic Acid Safe
Malic Acid Safe
natural Lime flavor Unknown
Natural Lemon Flavor Safe
BetterStevia(TM) Unknown
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Certifications
5 certifications
Is NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime a good supplement?
NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime received a product quality score of 71/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 22 active ingredients Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NOW, holds a brand trust score of 89/100 with 5 verified certifications including Informed Sport, Npa Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Non Gmo Project.
What are the ingredients in NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime?
NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime contains 22 active ingredients: Calories (15 {Calories}), Total Carbohydrates (4 g), Sugar (4 g), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) (1 g), Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) (0.76 mg), Riboflavin (0.5 mg), and 16 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 1667% DV, Vitamin B6 at 500% DV, Vitamin B12 at 500% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime safe to take?
NOW Effer-C Lemon-Lime 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 NOW a trustworthy supplement brand?
NOW receives a brand trust score of 89/100 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 53 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Informed Sport, Npa Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. No regulatory violations or FDA warning letters were found in our research.
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