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Kidney Essentials

product on market Capsule Swanson Safety: 98/100
98/100

This product looks safe

  • Folate: 165mg is 165.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 56% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This formula contains B vitamins and Vitamin C, which support cellular energy metabolism and antioxidant defenses. Research provides strong evidence for the role of these nutrients in general metabolic function, though evidence specifically linking this combination to kidney-targeted outcomes is limited. The profile maintains a high safety score.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 165mg is 165.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Kidney Essentials
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Details

Label Data

1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
56%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C
50 mg (56% DV)
12.5 mg (1042% DV)
10.4× RDA — above typical dose 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
12.5 mg (962% DV)
9.6× RDA — above typical dose 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
12.5 mg NE (78% DV)
Within RDA (0.9× RDA) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
12.5 mg (735% DV)
9.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
165 mcg DFE (41% DV)
Exceeds UL by 165.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
100 mcg (4167% DV)
41.7× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
12.5 mcg (42% DV)
Within RDA (0.4× RDA) 27 studies (A:0, B:11)
12.5 mg (250% DV)
2.5× RDA — within safe limits 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
12.5 mg (2% DV)
Market median: 125.0mg (294 products) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
Potassium
100 mg (2% DV)
Cranberry fruit extract
200 mg
Juniper
50 mg
Corn Silk
25 mg
12.5 mg
Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 29 studies (A:0, B:5)
12.5 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (9 products) 7 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Rice Flour L-Leucine Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule one to two times per day with water.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have renal disease or digestive problems. Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Formulation Notes

Provides support for healthy urinary tract function Maintains bladder control

Combines a balanced selection of essential vitamins with nature's most effective herbs

Urinary tract health

Vitamin and herb blend

Additional Information

Science-backed quality since 1969

Store in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 87614 07101 5
DSLD Entry Date2020-01-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandSwanson
DSLD ID212527
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
148
Meta Analysis
82
Systematic Review
71
Rct
62
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
Openfda Safety
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Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
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A Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
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A Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
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A Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy
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A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
A Does Vitamin C Supplementation Provide a Protective Effect in Periodontal Health? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis International journal of molecular sciences 2024 PubMed DOI
A Circulating vitamin C concentration and risk of cancers: a Mendelian randomization study
Meta Analysis BMC medicine 2021 PubMed DOI
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