Ortho C+ Lemon Flavor
Goals
$23.97 $1.19 per serving
Product analysis
Ortho C+ Lemon Flavor pairs vitamin C for normal collagen formation with lysine for protein nutrition. Independent hair regrowth is not established from either ingredient.
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Nutrient Quality30
The vitamin and mineral forms are named, but their quality cannot be confirmed. Lysine and the other amino acids have unspecified forms, leaving further preparation details unclear.
Ingredient Transparency67
All listed amounts and the main vitamin and mineral forms are disclosed. Some amino-acid forms and the proportions of combined forms are missing, making the formula harder to compare fully.
Value For Money49
Proline is favorably priced for its amount, while taurine is costly and the older lysine comparison suggests moderate value. Missing vitamin and mineral comparisons leave the wider value uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction58
Customer ratings are generally positive, but they come from a very small review pool. The limited feedback gives little basis for judging typical experiences.
Product Focus82
Vitamin C and lysine provide a nutritional connection to collagen and protein needs. The large serving amounts do not establish additional hair growth or suitability for everyone.
- Format
Powder - Container
- 240 Gram(s)
- Per serving
- $1.19
- Customer rating
- 4.1 · 19 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Lysine · 3000 mgVitamin C · 3000 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate) | 3000 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) | 540 mg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Carbonate) | 340 mg | |
Potassium (Potassium Bicarbonate) | 100 mg | |
L-Lysine | 3000 mg | |
L-Proline | 2000 mg | |
L-Taurine | 250 mg |
Proline · 2000 mg OverallScore96
Ortho C+ Lemon Flavor supplies 2000 mg of L-proline per serving, with a fairly low cost for the amount provided. The label states both the form and amount.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The label names L-proline, the active form used in the body.
Proline Form & Source Purity
The label specifies L-proline.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The amount is clearly stated at 2000 mg per serving.
Proline Dosage Strength
Each serving provides 2000 mg of proline.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The proline amount is stated on the label.
Value80
The cost is fairly low for the amount of proline.
Price Per 500mg of Proline
The cost per 500 mg of proline is fairly low.
Lysine · 3000 mg OverallScore61
A serving provides 3000 mg of lysine. The estimated cost per gram of lysine is moderate. GMP manufacturing is claimed, though the raw material grade is unspecified. Common processing ingredients are recorded.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability56
The form is L-Lysine. GMP manufacturing is claimed, though the raw material grade is unspecified.
Lysine Chemical Form & Sourcing
The form is L-Lysine.
Purity and Grade Signals
GMP manufacturing is claimed, though the raw material grade is unspecified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency68
A serving provides 3000 mg of lysine. Common processing ingredients are recorded, but their names are not available.
Lysine Dose by Declared Basis
A serving provides 3000 mg of lysine.
Clean Label & Additives
Common processing ingredients are recorded, but their names are not available.
Value60
The estimated cost per gram of lysine is moderate; it assigns the full serving price to lysine, so it may overstate its cost.
Price Per 1000mg of Lysine
The estimated cost per gram of lysine is moderate; it assigns the full serving price to lysine, so it may overstate its cost.
Taurine · 250 mg OverallScore63
The serving provides 250 mg of taurine, a modest amount, at a high cost per gram. The information indicates L-taurine or free-form taurine, though the precise wording is unavailable. A testing or GMP production claim is indicated, but the available information does not specify which.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability81
The information indicates L-taurine or free-form taurine, though the precise wording is unavailable. Manufacturing origin information is indicated, but the taurine’s own origin is unclear. The listed other ingredients do not indicate artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or the specified flow agents.
Chemical Form and Purity
The information indicates L-taurine or free-form taurine, though the precise wording is unavailable.
Sourcing and Branded Ingredients
Manufacturing origin information is indicated, but the taurine’s own origin is unclear.
Formulation Cleanliness
The listed other ingredients do not indicate artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or the specified flow agents.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66
The label lists 250 mg per serving, a modest amount. A testing or GMP production claim is indicated, but the available information does not specify which.
Taurine Dosage Potency
The serving provides 250 mg of taurine, a modest amount.
Dose Disclosure
The taurine amount per serving is disclosed.
Quality Assurance and Testing
A testing or GMP production claim is indicated, but the available information does not specify which.
Value20
The cost per gram of taurine is high.
Price per Gram of Taurine
The cost per gram of taurine is high.
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