Nature's Way

Alive! Ultra Shake Vanilla Flavored

F
N+ Score57
ProteinServing: 35 Gram(s) [1 heaping scoop]Type: Other Combinations [A1325]

Nature's Way Alive! Ultra Shake Vanilla provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals, protein, and digestive enzymes. This shake supports overall nutritional intake and can be used as a meal replacement or supplement for individuals seeking broad spectrum nutrient support.

About This Product

Alive! Ultra Shake Vanilla Flavored by Nature's Way is a protein supplement containing 138 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 57/100 (Grade F).

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin K, Thiamine, Riboflavin and 17 more.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy64/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness33/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency32/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity100/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +20 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
  • +Rich formula with 138 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category
  • Proprietary blends hide individual ingredient amounts

Ingredient Analysis (138 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Vitamin K80.000 mcgAdequate
Calories100.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Total Fat1.000 Gram(s)N/A
Thiamine25.000 mgOptimal
Riboflavin25.000 mgOptimal
Niacin125.000 mgHigh
Vitamin B650.000 mgOptimal
Vitamin B12200.000 mcgOptimal
Biotin325.000 mcgOptimal
Pantothenic Acid125.000 mgOptimal
Choline30.000 mgUnder
Vitamin A15000.000 IUHigh
Vitamin C1.000 Gram(s)Under
Vitamin D1000.000 IUOptimal
Vitamin E200.000 IUOptimal
Calcium250.000 mgAdequate
Iron3.000 mgUnder
Iodine150.000 mcgOptimal
Magnesium125.000 mgAdequate
Zinc15.000 mgOptimal
Selenium140.000 mcgOptimal
Copper2.000 mgOptimal
Manganese5.000 mgOptimal
Total Carbohydrates11.000 Gram(s)N/A
Sugar4.000 Gram(s)N/A
Folic Acid400.000 mcgOptimal
Sodium210.000 mgN/A
Potassium50.000 mgUnder
Protein15.000 Gram(s)N/A
BromelainN/A
Alpha-GalactosidaseN/A
CysteineN/A
GlycineN/A
Glutamic AcidN/A
Molybdenum75.000 mcgOptimal
Inositol50.000 mgN/A
Lutein200.000 mcgN/A
PapainN/A
DandelionN/A
NutraFlora scFOSN/A
Calories from Fat10.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Dietary Fiber5.000 Gram(s)N/A
OrangeN/A
LactaseN/A
PeptidaseN/A
InvertaseN/A
BeetN/A
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex100.000 mgN/A
PhenylalanineN/A
Betaine HClN/A
Eleuthero50.000 mgN/A
LipaseN/A
Acid ProteaseN/A
Protease; FungalN/A
CellulaseN/A
KelpN/A
NaringinN/A
HesperidinN/A
ArginineN/A
AlfalfaN/A
PomegranateN/A
CranberryN/A
GrapeN/A
PlumN/A
RaspberryN/A
LysineN/A
MethionineN/A
Lemon BalmN/A
Aspartic AcidN/A
LeucineN/A
Digestive Enzyme Blend100.000 mgN/A
AcaiN/A
SpirulinaN/A
Wheat GrassN/A
SpinachN/A
MaitakeN/A
ReishiN/A
BlueberryN/A
BroccoliN/A
CabbageN/A
CarrotN/A
ChlorellaN/A
AsparagusN/A
Barley GrassN/A
CauliflowerN/A
TomatoN/A
StrawberryN/A
PearN/A
IsoleucineN/A
ValineN/A
TyrosineN/A
Daily Greens Blend550.000 mgN/A
Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed Blend100.000 mgN/A
Organic Mushroom Mycelium Defense Blend100.000 mgN/A
PlantainN/A
NettleN/A
Orchard Fruits and Garden Veggies Powder Blend200.000 mgN/A
Rutin (Sophora japonica) flower bud extract25.000 mgN/A
Blessed ThistleN/A
PumpkinN/A
ShiitakeN/A
AlanineN/A
HistidineN/A
ProlineN/A
SerineN/A
ThreonineN/A
TryptophanN/A
Oat FiberN/A
MesimaN/A
ChagaN/A
AgarikonN/A
CilantroN/A
EriocitrinN/A
EnokitakeN/A
Flax seed powderN/A
FlavonesN/A
AppleN/A
CherryN/A
PineappleN/A
Brussels SproutN/A
Blue Green AlgaeN/A
YamabushitakeN/A
HimematsutakeN/A
KawaratakeN/A
Zhu LingN/A
Xanthan GumN/A
Apple FiberN/A
CucumberN/A
BananaN/A
PeaN/A
Lemon GrassN/A
Sunflower seed powderN/A
Oyster HiratakeN/A
Solae Soy Protein isolate15.000 Gram(s)N/A
Multi-Fiber Blend4.000 Gram(s)N/A
FlavononesN/A
Concentrated Enzyme BlendN/A
Amylase; FungalN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.