Hormone Essentials
Hormone Essentials by Swanson Condition Specific Formulas is a botanical and nutrient blend designed to support women's health. This product contains 7 ingredients, including Vitamin B6 at 33 mg, which is considered a clinical dose, and 75 mg of Magnesium, which is underdosed compared to typical recommendations. Other active ingredients include 100 mg Motherwort, 100 mg Vitex Chasteberry extract, 75 mg Dong Quai extract, 50 mg Black Cohosh extract, and 25 mg SoyLife Soy Germ Complex. The product has an N+ Score of 64, earning a grade of D, indicating it is an average-tier product with some formulation weaknesses. This supplement may be considered by individuals seeking botanical support for hormonal balance, though some key nutrient dosages are suboptimal.
About This Product
Hormone Essentials by Swanson Condition Specific Formulas is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 7 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 64/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6.
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
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (7 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 33.000 mg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 75.000 mg | Under |
| Black Cohosh extract | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Dong Quai extract | 75.000 mg | N/A |
| Motherwort | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitex Chasteberry extract | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| SoyLife Soy Germ Complex | 25.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.