Nitro-Tech Hardcore Pro Series Cookies & Cream
Nitro-Tech Hardcore Pro Series Cookies & Cream is classified as an 'Other Combinations' supplement, despite being listed under the 'Joint & Bone' category. This product contains 19 ingredients, with a notable 84% label transparency. It has an N+ Score of 52, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average formulation. While Vitamin E at 30,000 IU and Vitamin B6 at 10.5 mg are present at clinically studied dosages, several other ingredients, including Folic Acid (67 mcg), Vitamin B12 (0.4 mcg), and Calcium (90 mg), appear to be underdosed compared to typical recommendations. Research suggests that adequate intake of these vitamins and minerals may support general health, but the overall formulation's effectiveness is limited by the blend of adequately dosed and underdosed components. This product might appeal to individuals looking for a protein blend with added vitamins, but its overall grade suggests potential for improvement in ingredient adequacy.
About This Product
Nitro-Tech Hardcore Pro Series Cookies & Cream by MuscleTech is a joint & bone supplement containing 19 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 52/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin E.
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
- +2 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 19 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (19 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 1.500 g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.500 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.400 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 90.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 0.300 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 31.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.000 g | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 67.000 mcg | Under |
| Sodium | 70.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 8.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | 70.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 25.000 g | N/A |
| Phosphorous | 80.000 mg | N/A |
| Insulogen | — | N/A |
| Nitro-Tech(R) Hardcore Pro Series Proprietary Blend | 5022.000 mg | N/A |
| ENZYPLEX | — | N/A |
| Nitroxen(R) | — | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.