Fruit Blend +
Juice Plus+ Fruit Blend + is an 'Other Combinations' supplement providing a blend of fruit and vegetable juice powders and pulp, along with vitamins. Each 2-capsule serving contains 5 calories and 1g of carbohydrates. This product received an N+ Score of 38, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a poor quality assessment. It contains 20 total ingredients, with Vitamin A (630mcg RAE) and Vitamin C (73mg) present at clinically studied doses, contributing to 70% and 80% DV respectively. However, Vitamin E (5.4mg) and Folate (95mcg DFE) are noted as underdosed. While it offers a broad spectrum of fruit and vegetable components, specific dosages for these complex blends are not fully transparent. This supplement may appeal to individuals seeking a convenient way to supplement their diet with a variety of fruit and vegetable nutrients.
About This Product
Fruit Blend + by Juice Plus+ is a joint & bone supplement containing 20 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 38/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin A, Vitamin C.
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
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +2 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 20 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
- −Proprietary blends hide individual ingredient amounts
Ingredient Analysis (20 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | — | N/A |
| Folate | 95.000 mcg DFE | Under |
| Vitamin A | 630.000 mcg RAE | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 73.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 5.400 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 5.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | — | N/A |
| Lycopene | — | N/A |
| Astaxanthin | — | N/A |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | — | N/A |
| Mixed Tocopherols | — | N/A |
| Citrus Pectin | — | N/A |
| Beta-Carotene | — | N/A |
| Calcium Ascorbate | — | N/A |
| D-Alpha-Tocopherol | — | N/A |
| Fruit and Vegetable juice powder and pulp | — | N/A |
| Tapioca Pullulan | — | N/A |
| Lutein/Zeaxanthin | — | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
