Pro-Rite

Pro-Rite

Carlson4.9 (974 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 200 Capsule(s) · 100 servings
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$33.92 $0.33 per serving
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Product analysis

58 out of 100

Pro-Rite combines amino acids relevant to protein intake, but independent hair-growth benefits are not established. The serving offers better value for proline than for lysine.

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

Nutrient Quality36

The lysine form is named, but its quality cannot be compared confidently. Proline's form is unspecified, leaving that part of the formula less clear.

Ingredient Transparency81

Amounts are disclosed for both amino acids, making serving quantities easy to compare. Lysine has a named form, while proline does not.

Value For Money40

The serving is reasonably priced for proline but relatively expensive for lysine. Its value therefore depends on which amino acid is the main reason for choosing it.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer ratings are very positive. A moderate review base supports that feedback without establishing hair-growth results.

Product Focus71

The short amino-acid formula is linked to hair support through protein adequacy. Findings from selected combination regimens do not establish routine hair growth from lysine or proline alone.

Format
Capsule
Container
200 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.33
Customer rating
4.9 · 974 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 much greater depth for collagen-related structural support. The simple formula is easy to assess, although lysine is absent.

86 Performance

L-Lysine 1000 mg

Solgar

The 1,000 mg lysine amount doubles the original contribution and keeps the formula focused. Stronger lysine coverage comes at the cost of losing 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 unusually large vitamin C amount and higher serving cost are important trade-offs.

86 Budget

L-Lysine 500 mg

Source Naturals

The same 500 mg lysine amount is supplied in a much more economical single-active product. It omits proline, trading the original balanced pair for focused lysine support.

88 Budget

L-Proline 500 mg

Swanson Premium Brand

The original 500 mg proline amount is matched at a substantially lower serving cost. Lysine is not included, so structural amino-acid coverage becomes narrower.

84 Budget

L-Lysine 600 mg

21st Century

Lysine rises modestly to 600 mg while serving value improves considerably. The formula adds only a small calcium amount and does not replace the original proline.

86 Value

L-Lysine 1000 mg

AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas

A 1,000 mg lysine amount doubles the original at a low serving cost and keeps the label simple. Proline is not included, so it favors lysine depth over balanced coverage.

86 Value

L-Lysine Powder 960 mg

Carlson

The powder supplies nearly twice as much lysine with flexible delivery and strong value. It omits proline and requires careful measuring for consistent use.

81 Value

Hyaluronic Acid Complex

California Gold Nutrition

Proline is paired with hyaluronic acid plus grape-seed and pine extracts in a reasonably priced structural-support formula. The proline amount is lower and lysine is absent, but the added actives broaden skin and joint relevance.

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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