Energy C with Electrolytes Natural Orange Flavor by Swanson — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 98/100

This product looks safe

Folate: 15mg is 15.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
56% of ingredients have research evidence

C Label Compliance Grade

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 15mg is 15.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

4.6 Gram(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

56% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A

450 mcg RAE (50% DV)

VITAMIN C

1000 mg (1111% DV)

Thiamine

0.38 mg (32% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 1.2 mg) 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 0.38mg

Riboflavin

0.43 mg (33% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 1.3 mg) 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 0.43mg

Niacin

5 mg NE (31% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.4× RDA of 14 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 5mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

10 mg (588% DV)

📊 7.7× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 10mg UL 100mg

Folate

15 mcg DFE (4% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 15.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 15mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

30 mcg (1250% DV)

📊 12.5× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.03mg

Pantothenic Acid

2.5 mg (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 5 mg) 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 2.5mg

Calcium

50 mg (4% DV)

Magnesium

60 mg (14% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 60mg

Zinc

2 mg (18% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 2mg UL 40mg

Manganese

0.5 mg (22% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 0.5mg UL 11mg

Chromium

10 mcg (29% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 0.035 mg) 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.01mg

Sodium

68 mg (3% DV)

Potassium

200 mg (4% DV)

Alpha Lipoic Acid

36 mg

📊 Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 📚 6 studies — no high-quality reviews

This product: 36mg

Quercetin

1 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (283 products) 📚 173 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 62)

This product: 1mg

Other Ingredients

Citric Acid Orange Flavor, Natural Stevia Silica Beet, Powder

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (85% of products) Nutrient (54% of products) Approved Health (3% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Try it... Before/after a workout On-the-go anytime Seasonal support Immune support while traveling

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, mix contents of one stick pack with six ounces of water one to two times per day. Adjust water amount to taste.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Warning: Cancer and reproduction warm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Immune health

Antioxidant vitamin blend

Revitalize Your Immune Health This great-tasting, effervescent drink mix features electrolytes plus supporting vitamins and minerals to fight free radicals and boost immune health while supporting hydration and energizing body and mind. Key benefits in every serving Simple ingredients No artificial flavors or colors & sweetened with natural stevia leaf

No artificial flavors or colors & sweetened with natural stevia leaf

Energizing nutrition Energizing vitamins & minerals plus electrolytes Immune support Features immune health-supporting nutrients & antioxidants

Hydrating & revitalizing Encourages hydration & enhances antioxidant activity in the body

Refreshingly effervescent citrus-flavored vitamin C drink mix Immune supporting blend of vitamins & antioxidants Includes essential electrolytes to promote hydration

Additional Information

Net wt 30 - 0.16 oz (4.6 g) Stick Packs

Science-backed quality since 1969

Store in a cool, dry place.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 87614 02781 4

DSLD Entry Date 2024-06-20

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Powder

Brand Swanson

DSLD ID 308436

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

849 Research Sources

56 Avg Quality Score

450 Meta Analysis

152 Rct

137 Systematic Review

73 Clinical Trial

11 Regulatory Source

7 Other

7 Guideline

3 Openfda Safety

2 Cochrane Review

2 Observational

A Phosphate binders for preventing and treating chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD)

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid and late life

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Calcium and vitamin D for increasing bone mineral density in premenopausal women

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Dietary sodium, sodium-to-potassium ratio, and risk of stroke: A systematic review and nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019

PubMed DOI

A The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2021

PubMed DOI

A Calcium channel blockers versus other classes of drugs for hypertension

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021

PubMed DOI

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