Pro-Rite

Pro-Rite

Carlson4.9 (936 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$16.07 $0.35 per serving
Pure FormulasLowest$16.07iHerb$16.07

Product analysis

58 out of 100

Pro-Rite supplies protein building blocks relevant to hair structure, especially when dietary intake falls short.

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

Nutrient Quality36

The available information does not establish a clear quality advantage for either amino acid. Proline’s form is unspecified, while lysine’s named form alone does not settle its quality.

Ingredient Transparency81

Both amino acid amounts are disclosed, which helps compare servings. Lysine’s form is named, but proline’s is omitted.

Value For Money40

Value is mixed across the two amino acids. Proline is reasonably priced for its amount, while lysine is relatively costly.

Customer Satisfaction85

Customer feedback is consistently very positive. A substantial number of ratings gives that pattern more support than a handful of reviews would.

Product Focus71

The formula keeps a narrow focus on nutritional support relevant to hair. Lysine is most relevant when intake is inadequate, and a separate hair-growth benefit from proline remains unclear.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.35
Customer rating
4.9 · 936 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Lysine · 500 mg
Study evidence
Lysine Supportive 1 study

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
L-Proline
500 mg 96
L-Lysine (Lysine Monohydrochloride)
 500 mg 75
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Proline · 500 mg OverallScore96
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving supplies 500 mg of L-Proline, with a low full product cost relative to the proline amount. It uses L-Proline.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses L-Proline.
Proline Form & Source Purity
It uses L-Proline.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving states 500 mg of L-Proline.
Proline Dosage Strength
Each serving contains 500 mg of L-Proline.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The proline amount per serving is stated.

Value80

The full product cost per 500 mg of proline is low.
Price Per 500mg of Proline
The full product cost per 500 mg of proline is low.
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Lysine (Lysine Monohydrochloride) · 500 mg OverallScore75
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 500 mg of lysine. The estimated cost per 1,000 mg of lysine is high. The source is Lysine Hydrochloride.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability72

The source is Lysine Hydrochloride. No specific grade or sourcing claim is noted.
Lysine Chemical Form & Sourcing
The source is Lysine Hydrochloride.
Purity and Grade Signals
No specific grade or sourcing claim is noted.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 500 mg of lysine. No listed artificial additives or common excipients are flagged.
Lysine Dose by Declared Basis
Each serving provides 500 mg of lysine.
Clean Label & Additives
No listed artificial additives or common excipients are flagged.

Value30

The estimated cost per 1,000 mg of lysine is high.
Price Per 1000mg of Lysine
The estimated cost per 1,000 mg of lysine is high.
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88 Performance

L-Proline 2000 mg

Nutricost

A 2,000 mg proline amount provides substantially greater depth for collagen-related structural support. The formula is exceptionally focused, though it does not supply lysine.

86 Performance

L-Lysine 1000 mg

Solgar

The 1,000 mg lysine amount doubles the original contribution in a simple, clearly disclosed formula. It offers stronger lysine coverage for hair-related use but removes proline.

73 Performance

Ortho C+ Lemon Flavor

AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

Lysine and proline rise substantially and are paired with vitamin C plus mineral ascorbates for deeper collagen-related support. The vitamin C amount is aggressive for routine use, and the powder costs more per serving.

86 Budget

L-Lysine 500 mg

Source Naturals

The same 500 mg lysine amount is available in a much less costly single-active formula. Proline is omitted, so it fits users who want economical lysine rather than the original paired approach.

88 Budget

L-Proline 500 mg

Swanson Premium Brand

A 500 mg proline amount exactly matches the original proline contribution at lower serving cost. The streamlined capsule removes lysine and therefore provides narrower structural support.

84 Budget

L-Lysine 600 mg

21st Century

The 600 mg lysine amount slightly exceeds the original while remaining highly economical. A small calcium addition does not replace the missing 500 mg proline.

84 Value

Pro-Rite

Carlson

The identical 500 mg lysine and 500 mg proline pairing comes in a larger package with slightly better serving value. Ingredient strengths and limitations otherwise remain essentially the same.

85 Value

L-Lysine Pharmaceutical Grade

Swanson

Pharmaceutical-grade labeling adds source definition to the same 500 mg lysine amount at strong value. It leaves out proline, so the formula is less balanced than the original pair.

75 Value

Double Strength Hyaluronic Acid 100 mg

NOW

Proline is paired with hyaluronic acid, standardized grape-seed polyphenols, and alpha-lipoic acid at a competitive serving cost. The 100 mg proline amount is lower and lysine is absent, but the broader structural formula may suit skin and joint priorities.

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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