NOW Tru-Food Vegan Natural Berry Flavor is a comprehensive vegan protein and multivitamin blend, featuring 39 ingredients. It provides clinically dosed Vitamin A (2500 IU), Vitamin E (15 IU), Thiamine (0.75mg), Riboflavin (0.85mg), and Niacin (11.5mg). However, Vitamin C (30mg), Vitamin D2 (200 IU), and Iron are underdosed compared to recommended daily values or clinical research. The product has an N+ Score of 69, earning a 'C-' grade, indicating an average quality product. This blend offers a wide array of nutrients and protein for vegans, but some essential vitamins and minerals are not present at optimal levels. Label transparency is good, with most individual ingredient amounts listed.
About This Product
Tru-Food Vegan Natural Berry Flavor by NOW is a protein supplement containing 39 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 69/100 (Grade C-).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 16 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
- +19 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 39 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (39 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 3.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.750 mg | Adequate |
| Riboflavin | 0.850 mg | Adequate |
| Niacin | 11.500 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Folate | 200.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B12 | 50.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 2500.000 IU | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 30.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 15.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 550.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iron | 5.000 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 80.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Magnesium | 200.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 7.500 mg | Adequate |
| Selenium | 35.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Copper | 1.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chromium | 60.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 125.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 145.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | — | N/A |
| Protein | 13.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Molybdenum | 37.500 mcg | Adequate |
| Vitamin K-2 | 40.000 mcg | N/A |
| organic Spirulina | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| organic Chlorella | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin D2 | 200.000 IU | Under |
| Organic Inulin | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Plant Multi-Enzyme Blend | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| organic raw Maca | 950.000 mg | N/A |
| Blend of 10 Probiotic Strains | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Plant Sourced Protein Blend | 24.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| organic Gum Acacia | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Natural Berry Blend | 100.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.