Ingredient group: DHA, boron and vanadium
Vanadyl Sulfate, Boron Citrate and DHA in Reviralis: Limits Worth Checking
Vanadyl sulfate is the seventeenth of 18 names in the Reviralis blend, so the label order lets it hold up to 38.88 mg. About 31% of vanadyl sulfate is vanadium, and the adult upper limit for vanadium is 1.8 mg a day. The label does not say it reaches that. Boron (15th) and DHA (16th) share the same unprinted blend.
Written by the Goreviralis label deskUpdated
The three names01
What are boron, DHA and vanadyl sulfate doing in Reviralis?
They are three of the last four names in the 661 mg blend: boron citrate (15th), DHA (16th) and vanadyl sulfate (17th). Each is a trace nutrient or fat with no printed amount.
Blend members are listed from most to least by weight (21 CFR 101.36), so late names have the smallest ceilings. They are still not tiny. Divide 661 mg by 15, 16 or 17 and you get the most each could hold.
| Name | Place | At most | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron (citrate) | 15 | 44.07 mg | Upper limit 20 mg of boron a day |
| DHA | 16 | 41.31 mg | About 250 mg a day of EPA plus DHA suggested |
| Vanadyl sulfate | 17 | 38.88 mg | Upper limit 1.8 mg of vanadium a day |
These are ceilings from arithmetic. The real amounts are not printed. See the proprietary blend page for all 18.
The flag02
Is vanadyl sulfate in Reviralis above the upper limit?
It could be, and the label does not say. Vanadium has an adult upper limit of 1.8 mg a day, and no dietary need has been set (National Academies, trace-element DRIs).
The worked sum: about 31% of vanadyl sulfate is vanadium. At the 38.88 mg ceiling, that is about 12 mg of vanadium, more than six times the limit. If the real amount is a tenth of the ceiling, it is about 1.2 mg, under the limit. Nothing printed tells you which.
Small diabetes studies gave 50 to 150 mg of vanadyl sulfate and often caused stomach upset. People on diabetes medicine should ask before buying, since vanadium has been studied for blood sugar.
"What is the milligram amount of vanadyl sulfate per serving, and of vanadium?" If no one answers, treat the number as unknown.
Boron03
How much boron is in a boron citrate supplement?
Less than the citrate weight. Boron citrate is only partly boron, so the 44.07 mg ceiling overstates the boron it holds.
The adult upper limit for boron is 20 mg a day (National Academies, trace-element DRIs). Studies of bone and hormone effects used 3 to 10 mg. The label does not print the boron share, and other multivitamins add boron too, so ask for the figure.
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See packsDHA omega-304
Does Reviralis have enough DHA to count as an omega-3 supplement?
Probably not by the label's order. The Dietary Guidelines suggest about 250 mg a day of EPA plus DHA, and Reviralis can hold at most 41.31 mg of DHA (NIH ODS, Omega-3 Fatty Acids).
High omega-3 doses may prolong bleeding. The label does not say whether the DHA comes from fish or algae, which matters for people with a seafood allergy, because no allergen statement is printed. The bars compare ceilings with studied doses.
Care that has evidence05
Do boron, DHA or vanadium help with herpes outbreaks?
No source we found says so, and a Cochrane review found no evidence that lysine or one other supplement prevents cold sores (Chi 2015, Cochrane: Preventing Cold Sores).
Herpes has no cure. Prescription antivirals are the care with evidence behind it (CDC, STI Treatment Guidelines: Herpes). Keep taking any prescribed medicine and do not change it without your prescriber. See a clinician for a diagnosis, because other conditions look like herpes. Call 911 for trouble breathing, a seizure, chest pain, swelling of the face or throat, or sudden confusion with severe headache and stiff neck.
| Name on the label | Boron (Citrate) |
|---|---|
| What it is | A trace element with no set daily need |
| Place on the label | 15 of 18 in the 661 mg blend, most to least by weight |
| Amount per 2 capsules | not printed; the label order caps it at 44.07 mg of the 661 mg blend |
| Amount used in research | The adult upper limit is 20 mg of boron a day; studies of bone and hormone effects used 3 to 10 mg |
| Strength of evidence | No outbreak data |
| Main caution | Boron citrate is only partly boron, so the blend ceiling for this name overstates the boron it holds. |
| Name on the label | DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) |
|---|---|
| What it is | An omega-3 fat found in fish and algae |
| Place on the label | 16 of 18 in the 661 mg blend, most to least by weight |
| Amount per 2 capsules | not printed; the label order caps it at 41.31 mg of the 661 mg blend |
| Amount used in research | The Dietary Guidelines point to about 250 mg a day of EPA plus DHA; omega-3 products often give 250 to 1,000 mg |
| Strength of evidence | Well studied for other uses; no outbreak data |
| Main caution | High doses can prolong bleeding. The label does not say whether the DHA comes from fish or algae. |
| Name on the label | Vanadyl Sulfate |
|---|---|
| What it is | A form of the trace metal vanadium |
| Place on the label | 17 of 18 in the 661 mg blend, most to least by weight |
| Amount per 2 capsules | not printed; the label order caps it at 38.88 mg of the 661 mg blend |
| Amount used in research | Small diabetes studies used 50 to 150 mg of vanadyl sulfate and often caused stomach upset; the adult upper limit is 1.8 mg of vanadium a day |
| Strength of evidence | Small diabetes studies only; no outbreak data |
| Main caution | No dietary need is known. The label order allows up to about 39 mg of vanadyl sulfate, which could hold more vanadium than the 1.8 mg upper limit; the real amount is not printed. |
FAQ06
Questions about DHA, boron and vanadium in Reviralis
How much vanadyl sulfate is in Reviralis?
The label does not print it. Vanadyl sulfate is seventeenth of 18 names, so by label order it can hold at most 38.88 mg. About 31% is vanadium, against an adult upper limit of 1.8 mg a day.
Is there DHA in Reviralis capsules?
Yes, DHA is sixteenth of 18 blend names, at most 41.31 mg by label order. The label does not say whether it comes from fish or algae. The suggested intake is about 250 mg of EPA plus DHA.
What is the upper limit for boron?
The adult upper limit is 20 mg of boron a day. Reviralis lists boron citrate fifteenth, at most 44.07 mg of citrate, and boron is only part of that weight. No amount is printed.
Does vanadium help with blood sugar?
Small studies gave 50 to 150 mg of vanadyl sulfate and often caused stomach upset. Results are not settled. Anyone on diabetes medicine should ask a pharmacist before taking vanadium.
Can DHA thin the blood?
High doses of omega-3 may prolong bleeding. Reviralis can hold at most 41.31 mg of DHA, far below fish oil doses, but people on blood thinners should still ask their pharmacist.
Why does this site flag vanadyl sulfate?
Because arithmetic from the label order lets it hold more vanadium than the adult upper limit. The label does not say that it does. The flag asks for the real amount, not a verdict.
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