Glycemic Foundation Vanilla
About This Product
Glycemic Foundation Vanilla is an "Other Combinations" supplement, categorized under Joint & Bone, though its name suggests glycemic support. This product contains 12 ingredients, including 10 grams of protein, 130 mg of Calcium, 4 mg of Iron, and 400 mcg of Chromium. Research suggests Chromium may support glucose metabolism, and this ingredient is provided at a clinical dose. However, Calcium and Iron are underdosed compared to established clinical benchmarks. The product has an N+ Score of 58, earning an F grade, indicating it is an average-tier product with notable weaknesses in ingredient adequacy (33%) and formula completeness (25%), despite 100% label transparency. This product may be suitable for individuals seeking a supplement with clinically dosed Chromium, but it falls short in other key areas.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 12 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (12 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | 3.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Calcium | 130.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 4.000 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 10.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 1.300 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Proprietary Blend | 27.500 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Vanadyl Sulfate Hydrate | 5.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.