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Wellness Essentials

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Lycopene 3 mg
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Score53
Broad nutrition and fish-oil delivery add convenience, but low lycopene, hidden blend details, and costly packets make it weak for targeted use.
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Quantity:30 Packet(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 53

Broad nutrition and fish-oil delivery add convenience, but low lycopene, hidden blend details, and costly packets make it weak for targeted use.
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$59.95($1.99 per serving)
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Analysis

A multinutrient packet covers many vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and marine lipids in one serving. Fish oil provides a lipid matrix for the small lycopene amount, while vitamins C and E add broad antioxidant support.

Only three milligrams of lycopene are present, and its source and standardization are not disclosed. A proprietary phytonutrient blend further prevents full dose assessment, while several minerals appear in modest amounts.

The packet format may suit people seeking general nutritional convenience. It is poorly matched to shoppers comparing dedicated lycopene products because the active dose is low and the daily regimen is costly.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting an all-in-one daily packet
  • Users seeking broad micronutrient coverage
Best for
  • General nutritional support
  • Combining vitamins with marine lipids

Pros

  • Broad vitamin and mineral coverage
  • Marine lipid provides dietary fat
  • Includes several carotenoids

Cons

  • Low lycopene amount
  • Proprietary phytonutrient blend
  • Expensive for targeted lycopene

Warnings

  • Vitamin K can oppose warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists; keep intake consistent and follow prescriber guidance.
  • Marine lipid concentrate is unsuitable for people with a relevant fish allergy.
  • The proprietary blend prevents complete screening for allergies and medication interactions.

Nutrient quality

61 Moderate impact

Useful vitamin forms and marine lipids provide broad daily coverage. High selected nutrients, modest specialty actives, and opaque extras reduce balance and focus.

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Ingredient transparency

59 Moderate impact

Most core nutrient amounts and forms are disclosed. The proprietary blend, incomplete directions, and absent excipients create important gaps.

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Customer satisfaction

59 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable and has some support from its response volume. Specific experience details are absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

28 Situational impact

Broad nutrient coverage provides some justification for a premium packet. Modest lycopene, opaque extras, and high serving positioning make targeted value weak.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Vitamin A (Mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Acetate)
 1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate)
 60 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 37.5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
 33.5 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
 60 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
 12.5 mg
Riboflavin
7.5 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 25 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 12.5 mg
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
 665 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 100 mcg
Biotin
250 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
 37.5 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
 12.5 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
 75 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
 20 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
 7.5 mg
Selenium (Selenium Aspartate)
 50 mcg
Copper (Copper Citrate)
 0.5 mg
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
 0.25 mg
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
 100 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Aspartate Complex)
 25 mcg
Marine Lipid concentrate
2 Gram(s)
Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend
200 mg
Myo-Inositol
12.5 mg
Resveratrol (Polygonum cuspidatum root extract)
 5 mg
Lutein
3 mg
Lycopene
3 mg
Zeaxanthin
1 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Lycopene · 3 mg OverallScore42
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The lycopene source is not specified, so standardization quality cannot be assessed. The included fish oil supplies a lipid carrier in the same serving. The active lycopene amount is useful but remains in the common multivitamin range. The cost per standardized active amount is high.

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