D
N+ Score64
Joint & BoneServing: 2 Tablet(s)Type: Other Combinations

Protocol For Life Balance GI Guard AM is a combination supplement formulated for digestive support, categorized under Joint & Bone due to its broader application. This product features 5 ingredients, with a fully transparent label. Notably, it provides Zinc at 16mg, which is considered a clinical dose for certain applications, and Mastic gum powder at 200mg. However, the Calcium content at 140mg is underdosed for typical daily requirements. With an N+ Score of 64 and a 'D' grade, its ingredient adequacy and formula completeness scores are relatively low. This supplement may be suitable for individuals looking for targeted support for stomach lining and digestive comfort, particularly benefiting from the clinically dosed zinc.

About This Product

GI Guard AM by Protocol for Life Balance is a joint & bone supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 64/100 (Grade D).

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Zinc.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

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

Formula Completeness25/100

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

Label Transparency100/100

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

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels

Weaknesses

  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calcium140.000 mgUnder
Zinc16.000 mgOptimal
Slippery Elm200.000 mgN/A
PepZin GI75.000 mgN/A
Mastic gum powder200.000 mgN/A

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