Gaia Herbs

Microbiome Food

F
N+ Score46
Joint & BoneServing: 7 Gram(s)Type: Botanical with Nutrients

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

Ingredient Adequacy0/100

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
  • +Rich formula with 11 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calories25.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Calcium55.000 mgUnder
Iron1.000 mgUnder
Total Carbohydrates6.000 Gram(s)N/A
Sodium20.000 mgN/A
organic Acacia gum1343.000 mgN/A
Organic Inulin848.000 mgN/A
organic Fenugreek505.000 mgN/A
Larch Gum extract1664.000 mgN/A
organic Acerola fruit extract1110.000 mgN/A
Harmonizing Digestive Blend1319.000 mgN/A

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