Cortrex
Cortrex from Thorne Research is a vitamin and mineral combination supplement, achieving an N+ Score of 78 and a grade of B-. This product features 9 ingredients, with several key nutrients at clinically studied dosages, including Pantothenic Acid (50.000mg), Thiamine (10.000mg), Zinc (10.000mg), Riboflavin (5.000mg), and Vitamin B6 (5.000mg). However, Vitamin C is present at 50.000mg, which is considered underdosed compared to some clinical benchmarks. This supplement may be beneficial for individuals looking for targeted B vitamin and mineral support, particularly for adrenal health, with generally transparent dosing.
About This Product
Cortrex by Thorne Research is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 9 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 78/100 (Grade B-).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and 2 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
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (9 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Adrenal Cortex | 30.000 mg | N/A |
| Licorice | 75.000 mg | N/A |
| Adrenal | 125.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
