Beta Sitosterol Complex
The DesBio Beta Sitosterol Complex is a multi-ingredient supplement, combining botanicals with essential vitamins and minerals, often used to support prostate health. It achieves an N+ Score of 63, resulting in a 'D' grade, indicating an average formulation. Key ingredients like Vitamin A (666 IU) and Vitamin B6 (6.7 mg) are provided at clinical doses. However, several other components, including Vitamin E, Zinc, and Selenium, are present in underdosed amounts compared to research-backed levels. With a total of 12 ingredients and 100% label transparency, this product offers a blend of compounds, but the varied dosing may limit the efficacy of some ingredients. It may be considered by those looking for a broad-spectrum prostate support formula.
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 12 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
About This Product
Beta Sitosterol Complex by DesBio is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 12 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 63/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin A.
Ingredient Analysis (12 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 6.700 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 666.000 IU | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 6.000 IU | Under |
| Zinc | 0.700 mg | Under |
| Selenium | 17.000 mcg | Under |
| Green Tea leaf extract | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Phytosterol | 200.000 mg | N/A |
| Saw Palmetto (Dried Fruit) Extract 4:1 | 56.700 mg | N/A |
| Pumpkin (Seed) Extract 4:1 | 33.300 mg | N/A |
| Pygeum (Bark) Extract 4:1 | 16.700 mg | N/A |
| Stinging Nettle (Root) Extract 4:1 | 16.700 mg | N/A |
| Lycopene extract | 3.300 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.