Amino Complex Berry Flavored

Amino Complex Berry Flavored

Thorne4.6 (5,898 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 8 Ounce(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

46 out of 100

Amino Complex Berry Flavored supplies a range of amino acids, including building blocks found in hair proteins. Several amino acids are costly for the amounts provided, which weakens its value.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality31

Most amino-acid forms are omitted, making their quality difficult to compare. The named lysine and histidine forms do not resolve the uncertainty across the full mixture.

Ingredient Transparency68

The amino-acid amounts are listed, which helps compare servings. Most forms are omitted, so the label gives a less complete picture of what is supplied.

Value For Money14

Several amino acids are expensive relative to their declared amounts. That makes the mixture difficult to justify on ingredient value alone.

Customer Satisfaction86

Ratings are favorable across a large review pool. The feedback gives a broad picture of satisfaction without demonstrating hair benefits.

Product Focus51

The amino acids are relevant as building blocks for hair proteins. Taking them does not establish hair growth when a nutritional shortage has not been identified.

Format
Powder
Container
8 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.73
Customer rating
4.6 · 5,898 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Methionine · 50 mgLysine · 650 mg
Study evidence
Lysine Supportive 1 study

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
L-Leucine
1.25 Gram(s)
L-Lysine (L-Lysine Chloride)
650 mg 49
L-Isoleucine
625 mg 69
L-Valine
625 mg 70
L-Threonine
350 mg
L-Histidine (L-Histidine Hydrochloride Monohydrate)
150 mg 44
L-Cystine
150 mg
L-Phenylalanine
100 mg 46
L-Methionine
50 mg 49
L-Tyrosine
30 mg
L-Tryptophan
20 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Methionine · 50 mg OverallScore49
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 50 mg of L-methionine. The cost per serving is high. The form is L-methionine. The available information does not specify a purity grade.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

The form is L-methionine. The available information does not specify a purity grade.
Methionine Isomer Form
The form is L-methionine.
Purity and Source Standards
The available information does not specify a purity grade.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency58

Each serving provides 50 mg of L-methionine. The amount is clearly stated.
Methionine Dosage Potency
Each serving provides 50 mg of L-methionine.
Transparency of Disclosure
The methionine amount is individually disclosed.

Value10

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Methionine Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Valine · 625 mg OverallScore70
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 625 mg of valine, a moderate amount, at a high cost per gram. It uses free-form L-valine. A sport-specific certification is indicated, though its name is not provided.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses free-form L-valine. A sport-specific certification is indicated, though its name is not provided.
Valine Isomer and Source Type
It uses free-form L-valine.
Third-Party Sport Certifications
A sport-specific certification is indicated, though its name is not provided.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

The label individually lists 625 mg of valine per serving, a moderate amount.
Valine Dosage Efficacy
A serving provides 625 mg of valine, a moderate amount.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The valine amount is individually listed as 625 mg per serving.

Value10

The cost per gram of valine is high.
Price Per Gram of Valine
The cost per gram of valine is high.
Isoleucine · 625 mg OverallScore69
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 625 mg of isoleucine, a modest amount, at a high cost per serving. It uses L-Isoleucine. Sport-specific third-party testing is indicated, though the certification is not named.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

It uses L-Isoleucine. The sourcing and manufacturing method are not specified.
Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound
It uses L-Isoleucine.
Sourcing and Purity Signals
The sourcing and manufacturing method are not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

The amount is clearly stated as 625 mg per serving. Sport-specific third-party testing is indicated, though the certification is not named.
Isoleucine Potency per Serving
Each serving provides 625 mg of isoleucine, a modest amount.
Label Transparency & Blend Disclosure
The individual isoleucine amount is stated as 625 mg per serving.
Third-Party Safety & Sport Testing
Sport-specific third-party testing is indicated, though the certification is not named.

Value35

The cost per serving is high. Sport-specific testing also contributes to its value.
Price per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high. Sport-specific testing also adds value.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Causes of hair loss and the developments in hair rejuvenation.
    Rushton DH; Norris MJ; Dover R; Busuttil N · International journal of cosmetic science · 2010
    Narrative reviewHair Health forLysine