LifeCORE Complete Rich Dark Chocolate
Ortho Molecular Products' LifeCORE Complete Rich Dark Chocolate is an 'Other Combinations' supplement, providing a blend of nutrients. It earned an N+ Score of 60, resulting in a 'D' grade, indicating average quality. This product contains 17 ingredients, including 20 grams of protein, 4.5 grams of Flaxseed Flour, and 2 grams of virgin Olive Oil. Clinical doses are provided for Vitamin C (215 mg) and Taurine (500 mg), which may offer antioxidant and metabolic support. However, Calcium (45 mg), Iron (5 mg), and Potassium (200 mg) are present at underdosed levels. This supplement may be suitable for individuals seeking a comprehensive nutritional blend with specific clinically-dosed ingredients.
About This Product
LifeCORE Complete Rich Dark Chocolate by Ortho Molecular Products is a joint & bone supplement containing 17 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 60/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C, Taurine.
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
- +Rich formula with 17 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (17 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | 7.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 215.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 45.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 5.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 200.000 mg | Under |
| Protein | 20.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 900.000 mg | N/A |
| Medium Chain Triglycerides | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Taurine | 500.000 mg | High |
| Proprietary Blend | 23.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Larch Arabinogalactan | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Flaxseed Flour | 4.500 Gram(s) | N/A |
| virgin Olive Oil | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
