Clarity Product Analysis

Swanson

Brain Essentials

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All clear13 of 18 ingredients checked · 0 flagged · 13 clear
No safety flags identified
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12Safe
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Full ingredient analysis

IngredientStatusEvidenceNotes
Alpha-Lipoic AcidSafeSilver
Calcium CarbonateSafeGoldSafe for lactation.. DAO: Low
Calcium PalmitateSafeSilverHistamine: N/A
Dimethylaminoethanol BitartrateSafeGoldTransfers to breast milk. Avoid or time carefully.. Histamine: High
Docosahexaenoic AcidSafeGoldSafe. DHA omega-3 fatty acid. Recommended during breastfeeding for infant brain development.
EthylcelluloseNot in DB
Ginkgo biloba Leaf ExtractNot in DB
Gotu Kola Aerial Parts ExtractNot in DB
HypromelloseSafeSilverSafe. Vegetarian capsule material. FDA GRAS. Not absorbed systemically.
L-GlutamineSafeGoldSafe during breastfeeding at standard doses. L-glutamine is naturally found in breast milk and su.... DAO: Low
L-TyrosineSafeBronze
Pantothenic AcidSafeGoldSafe. Vitamin B5. Essential nutrient. Present in breast milk naturally.
PhosphatidylserineNot in DB
SilicaSafeGoldHistamine: N/A
Sodium Copper ChlorophyllinNot in DB
Soy LecithinBig 9SilverSafe for most. Avoid if infant has confirmed soy allergy.
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

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 13 of 18 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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