Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus Blackberry
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus Blackberry is a pre-workout supplement with 11 ingredients. It earned an N+ Score of 45, receiving an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average quality. Each serving provides Vitamin B12 at a clinical dose of 220 mcg, which research suggests may support energy metabolism. However, several other ingredients, including Potassium (50 mg), Vitamin C (40 mg), and Vitamin K1 (10 mcg), are present in underdosed amounts. The product's ingredient adequacy score is 25%, and formula completeness is 0%, suggesting that many components are not at levels associated with efficacy. Label transparency is 82%. This product is primarily for those seeking a plant-based pre-workout with a high dose of Vitamin B12, but it may not deliver comprehensive benefits due to underdosed ingredients.
About This Product
Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus Blackberry by Garden of Life Sport is a pre-workout supplement containing 11 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 45/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12.
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
- +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 | 55.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | — | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 220.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 40.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 20.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | — | N/A |
| Vitamin K1 | 10.000 mcg | Under |
| Organic Nitric Oxide Blend | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Organic Antioxidant Energy Blend (Herb/Botanical) | 12.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.