Monster Initiate Fruit Punch
CytoSport Monster Initiate Fruit Punch is a joint and bone support product, though its ingredient profile suggests pre-workout benefits, containing 15 total ingredients. Each 20-gram serving provides 30 calories. The product received an N+ Score of 68, placing it in the C- grade category, indicating average overall quality. Key ingredients at clinically studied dosages include Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B6 (5mg), Vitamin B12 (60mcg), CarnoSyn (2g), and L-Citrulline (3g), which research suggests may support energy and performance. Calcium (40mg) and Potassium (100mg) are present but appear underdosed. This supplement may appeal to individuals looking for a multi-faceted pre-workout with some joint support components.
About This Product
Monster Initiate Fruit Punch by CytoSport is a joint & bone supplement containing 15 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 68/100 (Grade C-).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and 4 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
- +7 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 15 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (15 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 60.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 40.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 100.000 mg | Under |
| L-Citrulline | 3.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| CarnoSyn | 2.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| Caffeine | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| Taurine | 500.000 mg | High |
| L-Leucine | 2.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| Betaine Anhydrous | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Glucuronolactone | 300.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.