Microbiome Food
Microbiome Food is a Botanical with Nutrients supplement in the Joint & Bone category, formulated with 11 ingredients. Each 7-gram serving provides 25 calories and includes significant amounts of Larch Gum extract (1664 mg), organic Acacia gum (1343 mg), and organic Inulin (848 mg), along with an Organic Acerola fruit extract (1110 mg). Minerals like Calcium (55 mg) and Iron (1 mg) are present but are underdosed compared to typical daily requirements. With an N+ Score of 46 and an 'F' grade, this product is rated as below average in quality. The inclusion of a Harmonizing Digestive Blend (1319 mg) as a proprietary blend limits transparency for those specific components. This product may appeal to individuals focusing on gut health support through a blend of prebiotics and botanicals.
About This Product
Microbiome Food by Gaia Herbs is a joint & bone supplement containing 11 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 46/100 (Grade F).
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
- +Rich formula with 11 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Calcium | 55.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 1.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 20.000 mg | N/A |
| organic Acacia gum | 1343.000 mg | N/A |
| Organic Inulin | 848.000 mg | N/A |
| organic Fenugreek | 505.000 mg | N/A |
| Larch Gum extract | 1664.000 mg | N/A |
| organic Acerola fruit extract | 1110.000 mg | N/A |
| Harmonizing Digestive Blend | 1319.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.