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Immune Essentials

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90/100

This product looks safe

  • Zinc: 50mg is 1.2× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)
  • 75% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Vitamin C, D3, and zinc have strong evidence for supporting immune function and respiratory health. Elderberry extract shows moderate evidence for reducing the duration of cold symptoms. Overall, these ingredients are well-studied for their roles in immune system maintenance.

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

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Zinc: 50mg is 1.2× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Immune Essentials
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Details

Label Data

2 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
75%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C
1000 mg (1111% DV)
50 mcg (250% DV)
3.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.1 mg) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
50 mg (455% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.2× (UL: 40 mg) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Rice Flour Magnesium Stearate Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Take two (2) vegetable capsules, daily preferably with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper Evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Formulation Notes

High potency immune support

Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Nut-free Does not contain gluten, sugar, salt, preservatives.

Additional Information

Specialty

Quality Promise Tested & Trusted

Store in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 66536 04035 3
DSLD Entry Date2021-02-25
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormCapsule
BrandThe Vitamin Shoppe
DSLD ID243766
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
A Vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
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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