Clarity Product Analysis

NOW Foods

Effer-C Elderberry

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All clear23 of 29 ingredients checked · 0 flagged · 23 clear
No safety flags identified
23Checked
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20Safe
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Full ingredient analysis

IngredientStatusEvidenceNotes
Alpha Lipoic AcidSafeSilver
BetterStevia(TM)SafeSilver
CalciumSafeGoldRecommended during lactation. Maternal calcium needs increase postpartum.
CaloriesNot in DB
ChromiumSafeSilverSafe in supplemental doses. Essential trace mineral. Trivalent chromium (Cr III) is the safe form...
Citric AcidSafeGoldDAO: Low
CoQ10SafeGoldCaution during breastfeeding due to insufficient lactation safety data. Likely low risk at standa.... DAO: Low
Elderberry powderSafeGoldHistamine: Medium. Cycle: Luteal
Folic AcidSafeGoldSafe for breastfeeding.. DAO: Low
L-Tartaric AcidNot in DB
MagnesiumSafeGoldHistamine: N/A
Malic AcidSafeGoldHistamine: N/A
ManganeseSafeSilverSafe in typical supplemental doses. Essential trace mineral. Present in breast milk naturally.
natural Raspberry flavorNot in DB
NiacinSafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin at normal doses. High therapeutic doses (>500mg for cholesterol) requi.... Histamine: N/A. Cycle: Luteal; Menstruation
Pantothenic AcidSafeGoldSafe. Vitamin B5. Essential nutrient. Present in breast milk naturally.
PotassiumSafeGoldSafe. Essential electrolyte. Present in breast milk naturally.
RiboflavinSafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin. No concerns.. Histamine: N/A
SilicaSafeGoldHistamine: N/A
SodiumNot in DB
SugarSafeSilverSafe in moderation. Does not significantly affect breast milk composition.
ThiamineSafeGoldSafe. Vitamin B1. Essential nutrient. Water-soluble. No concerns for breastfeeding.
Total CarbohydratesNot in DB
Transport C-PLUSNot in DB
Vitamin B12SafeGoldHistamine: N/A
Vitamin B6SafeGoldSafe — essential B vitamin. Used therapeutically for morning sickness (25mg 3x/day per ACOG).. Histamine: N/A. Cycle: Luteal; Menstruation
Vitamin CSafeGoldHistamine: N/A
XylitolSafeGoldCaution — sugar alcohol. GI side effects at high doses. Extremely toxic to dogs.
ZincSafeGoldHistamine: N/A

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 23 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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