Bone Health
GNC SuperFoods Bone Health is an 'Other Combinations' supplement designed to support bone health, primarily containing Vitamin D, Calcium, and Magnesium. This product has an N+ Score of 58, resulting in an F grade, indicating it does not meet Nutrienting's quality standards. It contains 400 IU of Vitamin D and 500 mg of Calcium, both of which are at clinically studied dosages for bone support. However, the 50 mg of Magnesium is significantly underdosed compared to amounts typically researched for bone health benefits. With only 3 ingredients, the label is transparent, but the underdosed Magnesium may limit its overall effectiveness for comprehensive bone support.
About This Product
Bone Health by GNC SuperFoods is a joint & bone supplement containing 3 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 58/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin D, Calcium.
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
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (3 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
| Calcium | 500.000 mg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 50.000 mg | Under |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
