Alacer Corp Emergen-C 1,000 mg Vitamin C Tangerine
Backed by 11 studies
Overall grade based on research across 8 ingredients.
B
78out of 100Grade B
Research evidence score
Weighed against 11 published studies · led by Vitamin C
Solid pick. Vitamin C, Thiamine and Riboflavin (+4 more) have real research behind them, Folate is only a light dose here.
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How the ingredients work together
Known interactions from published nutrition research — separate from the evidence grade.
77 of 8 nutrients at a meaningful dose (≥20% Daily Value) — the other 1 are present at low levels.
✓B12 + FolateWork together
B12 and folate work in the same methylation cycle; supplementing both supports homocysteine metabolism better than either alone.
Vitamin CSupports immune function and antioxidant defense
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 1111%Dose: 1000 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — this product provides a meaningful dose
B
ThiamineSupports energy metabolism and nerve function
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 32%Dose: 0.38 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — a solid dose in this product
B
RiboflavinSupports cellular energy production and antioxidant defense
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 33%Dose: 0.43 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — a solid dose in this product
B
NiacinSupports cholesterol metabolism and cellular energy
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 31%Dose: 5 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — a solid dose in this product
A
Vitamin B6Supports energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 588%Dose: 10 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — this product provides a meaningful dose
D
FolateSupports DNA synthesis and neural tube development
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 3.1%Dose: 12.5 mcgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — only a token dose in this product
A
Vitamin B12Supports energy and nerve function
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 1042%Dose: 25 mcgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — this product provides a meaningful dose
A
Pantothenic AcidSupports adrenal function and energy metabolism
Research: Established essential nutrientDaily Value: 50%Dose: 2.5 mgEvidence strength: Established nutrient — this product provides a meaningful dose
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