Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus Blackberry Cherry
About This Product
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus Blackberry Cherry is categorized as a pre-workout supplement, featuring 11 ingredients. This product received an N+ Score of 45, earning an 'F' grade, placing it in the below-average tier. While it provides Vitamin B12 at a clinical dose of 220 mcg, several other ingredients, including Potassium (50 mg), Vitamin C (40 mg), and Vitamin K1 (10 mcg), are present in underdosed amounts according to research. The formula's ingredient adequacy score is 25%, and its completeness score is 0%, indicating significant room for improvement in ingredient profiles and dosages for its intended purpose. Label transparency is fair at 82%. This product may be considered by individuals seeking a plant-based option with a focus on Vitamin B12, but it falls short in providing research-backed dosages for many other components typically found in pre-workout formulas.
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 11 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Fat | — | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 220.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 40.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 15.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Cholesterol | — | N/A |
| Vitamin K1 | 10.000 mcg | Under |
| Organic Antioxidant Energy Blend | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Organic Nitric Oxide Blend | 1.000 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.