Clarity Product Analysis

NOW Foods

Effer-C Elderberry

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Review recommended15 of 29 ingredients checked · 11 safe · 4 caution · 0 avoid
4 ingredient(s) rated Caution
15Checked
CGrade
11Safe
4Flagged

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Full ingredient analysis

IngredientVerdictEvidenceNotes
Alpha Lipoic AcidNot in DB
BetterStevia(TM)Not in DB
CalciumNot in DB
CaloriesNot in DB
ChromiumNot in DB
Citric AcidSafeGoldDAO: Low
CoQ10CautionGoldCaution during breastfeeding due to insufficient lactation safety data. Likely low risk at standa.... DAO: Low
Elderberry powderCautionGoldHistamine: Medium. Cycle: Luteal
Folic AcidSafeGoldSafe for breastfeeding.. DAO: Low
L-Tartaric AcidNot in DB
MagnesiumSafeGold
Malic AcidSafeGold
ManganeseNot in DB
natural Raspberry flavorNot in DB
NiacinSafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin at normal doses. High therapeutic doses (>500mg for cholesterol) requi.... Cycle: Luteal; Menstruation
Pantothenic AcidNot in DB
PotassiumNot in DB
RiboflavinSafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin. No concerns.
SilicaSafeGold
SodiumNot in DB
SugarCautionSilverSafe in moderation. Does not significantly affect breast milk composition.
ThiamineNot in DB
Total CarbohydratesNot in DB
Transport C-PLUSNot in DB
Vitamin B12SafeGold
Vitamin B6SafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin. Used therapeutically for morning sickness (25mg 3x/day per ACOG).. Cycle: Luteal; Menstruation
Vitamin CSafeGold
XylitolCautionGoldCaution — sugar alcohol. GI side effects at high doses. Extremely toxic to dogs.
ZincSafeGold

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 15 of 29 ingredients verified against 1,595 evidence-graded entries. Last verified: April 2026. Database version 4.2. Check this product live →

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Product analysis by Clarity (Health AI). Based on published evidence for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and general safety. Not medical advice. Formulations may change; verify current ingredients on the label.
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