About This Product
Lean Body Meal Replacement Protein Shake Chocolate is an amino acid/protein supplement designed as a meal replacement, offering 35 grams of protein and 290 calories per 70-gram serving. This product holds an N+ Score of 53, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average quality rating. It includes several ingredients at clinically studied doses, such as Calcium (300 mg), Magnesium (100 mg), Zinc (6 mg), and Copper (158 mcg). However, certain vital nutrients like Vitamin D (2.6 mcg), Iron (5.5 mg), and Potassium (318 mg) are underdosed based on clinical benchmarks. With 27 total ingredients and 100% label transparency, its ingredient adequacy is 12% and formula completeness is 33%. This product may suit individuals seeking a convenient protein-rich meal replacement, but should be aware of the underdosed vitamins and minerals.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 27 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (27 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | 8.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Riboflavin | 0.260 mg | Under |
| Niacin | 2.800 mg | Under |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.300 mg | Under |
| Folate | 70.000 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.420 mcg | Under |
| Biotin | 5.000 mcg | Under |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin A | 289.000 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin C | 16.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin D | 2.600 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 6.000 mg | Under |
| Calcium | 300.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 5.500 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 26.000 mcg | Under |
| Magnesium | 100.000 mg | Adequate |
| Zinc | 6.000 mg | Adequate |
| Copper | 158.000 mcg | N/A |
| Sodium | 400.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 318.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | 70.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 35.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 210.000 mg | Under |
| Thiamin | 0.240 mg | Under |
| Chloride | 30.000 mg | Under |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.