Complete Protein & Vitamin Shake Mix Vanilla Bean
Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Complete Protein & Vitamin Shake Mix Vanilla Bean is a multi-nutrient blend, categorized as 'Other Combinations', offering protein and a spectrum of vitamins. With 25 ingredients, this product achieves an N+ Score of 72 and a 'C' grade, indicating a good quality formulation. It provides 15 grams of protein per serving, along with several vitamins at clinically studied doses, including Vitamin C (60mg), Vitamin D (800IU), Thiamine (1.5mg), Riboflavin (1.7mg), and Niacin (20mg), which may support daily nutritional needs. However, certain minerals like Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium are present at underdosed levels. The product boasts 100% label transparency, allowing for full ingredient disclosure.
About This Product
Complete Protein & Vitamin Shake Mix Vanilla Bean by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions is a probiotics supplement containing 25 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 72/100 (Grade C).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 9 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +12 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 25 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (25 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 1.500 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 1.700 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 300.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 60.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 800.000 IU | Adequate |
| Calcium | 220.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 1.000 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 16.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Sodium | 105.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 60.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | 30.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 15.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Stevia extract | 108.000 mg | N/A |
| Collagen | 3.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 200.000 mg | N/A |
| Flaxseed | 888.000 mg | N/A |
| ProbioGuard(TM) Probiotic Blend | 850.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.