Advocare's Post-Workout Recovery Chocolate is a multi-ingredient supplement formulated for post-exercise support, categorized under Creatine. This product holds an N+ Score of 84 with a B+ grade, signifying good overall quality. Per two-ounce serving, it delivers 230 calories, 12g protein, and 38g carbohydrates, alongside various vitamins. Several key vitamins, including Vitamin A (300mcg), Vitamin C (120mg), Thiamine (1.5mg), Riboflavin (1.7mg), and Niacin (20mg), are provided at clinical doses. However, some ingredients like Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Folate are underdosed. With 43 ingredients and 100% label transparency, this product may support post-workout replenishment and recovery for active individuals.
About This Product
Post-Workout Recovery Chocolate by Advocare is a creatine supplement containing 43 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 84/100 (Grade B+).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 15 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
- +Comprehensive formula with expected ingredients for its category
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +18 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 43 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (43 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | 3.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 1.500 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 1.700 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 167.000 mcg DFE | Under |
| Vitamin B12 | 100.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 75.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 300.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 120.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 1.500 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 7.000 mg | Under |
| Calcium | 450.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 1.800 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 22.500 mcg | Under |
| Magnesium | 160.000 mg | Adequate |
| Zinc | 5.300 mg | Adequate |
| Selenium | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Copper | 0.500 mg | Adequate |
| Manganese | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 84.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Boron | 250.000 mcg | N/A |
| Total Carbohydrates | 38.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 200.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 390.000 mg | Under |
| Protein | 12.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Bromelain | 600.000 mcg | N/A |
| Molybdenum | 26.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Phosphorus | 300.000 mg | Under |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 2.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| Inositol | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Carnitine | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| Papain | 600.000 mcg | N/A |
| L-Leucine | 200.000 mg | High |
| L-Isoleucine | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Valine | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Vanadium | 200.000 mcg | N/A |
| Eleuthero | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Gamma Oryzanol | 150.000 mcg | N/A |
| Inosine | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| DL-Methionine | 250.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.