About This Product
Mega-Mins Hold the Iron by Nature's Plus is a mineral supplement with nine ingredients, designed to support joint and bone health. It received an N+ Score of 66, equating to a 'D' grade, placing it in the average tier. This product provides several minerals at clinically studied dosages, including Calcium (1000mg), Iodine (225mcg), Magnesium (500mg), Zinc (50mg), and Manganese (10mg). However, other ingredients such as Phosphorus (200mg), Selenium (4mcg), and Chromium (4mcg) are present at underdosed levels according to research. The formula exhibits 100% label transparency, and its ingredient adequacy is 56%. This supplement could be suitable for adults seeking a multi-mineral formula with specific clinically dosed minerals, while being aware of other underdosed components.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (9 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1000.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iodine | 225.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Zinc | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Selenium | 4.000 mcg | Under |
| Manganese | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 4.000 mcg | Under |
| Potassium | 99.000 mg | Under |
| Phosphorus | 200.000 mg | Under |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.