MacroMeal Ultimate Vanilla Protein Powder
Goals
$28.99 $2.89 per serving
Product analysis
MacroMeal Ultimate Vanilla Protein Powder provides protein alongside iron and vitamin C that may help with tiredness when intake is low. Many plant and enzyme amounts are missing, making their contribution difficult to judge.
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Nutrient Quality22
Most ingredient forms are unidentified, limiting a confident quality comparison. The extensive plant and enzyme mix does not establish better absorption or benefits from its length alone.
Ingredient Transparency26
Many ingredient amounts are missing, and nearly all forms are unspecified. The two blends also lack identified components, making the full serving difficult to compare.
Value For Money30
Many amino-acid comparisons suggest weak value, including lysine, methionine, tyrosine and valine. Alanine looks more favorable, while value for the protein components remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction67
Customers give favorable ratings, but only a small number of ratings is available. That gives a narrow picture of the range of experiences.
Product Focus10
The clearest benefits concern nutritional support when intake is inadequate. Normal amino-acid roles do not establish extra hair growth or routine fatigue relief when protein intake is adequate.
- Format
Powder - Container
- 14 Ounce(s)
- Per serving
- $2.89
- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 23 ratings
Goals
Impact
Lower effect
Methionine · 530 mg
Methionine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · mcgIron · 8.5 mgMethionine · 530 mgLysine · 1390 mgVitamin C · 66 mg
Lysine and methionine provide amino acids relevant to hair-fibre building blocks. That biological role doesn't tell us whether taking them will improve hair growth when protein intake is adequate. Lysine's use in selected iron-related combinations also can't be treated as an independent benefit from this serving.
How this product is rated for Hair Health
Ingredient fit50
Lysine provides a protein building block, but its independent effect on routine hair growth is unclear.
Goal fit
Lysine provides a protein building block, but its independent effect on routine hair growth is unclear.
Dose adequacy
Lysine 1390 mg and METHIONINE 530 mg are listed per selected serving; these amounts are comparisons, not a prediction of hair growth.
Pathways53
The amino acids relate to hair-fibre building blocks; that connection alone does not predict regrowth.
Depth
The amino acids relate to hair-fibre building blocks; that connection alone does not predict regrowth.
Breadth
The connection is concentrated in the process described above rather than demonstrating broad hair-growth effects.
Evidence75
Lysine provides a protein building block, but its independent effect on routine hair growth is unclear.
Evidence strength
Lysine provides a protein building block, but its independent effect on routine hair growth is unclear.
Studied preparation
Preparation-specific hair effects remain uncertain for METHIONINE.
Formulation logic100
No particular ingredient conflict is identified, and the relevant ingredients do not require a missing partner.
Partner coverage
No missing partner is identified for the relevant ingredients.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The relevant declared amounts meet the comparison range used here; that does not guarantee a hair benefit.
Methionine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Lower effect
Arginine · 2392 mgVitamin K · 30 mcgPotassium · 80 mgVitamin D · mcgVitamin E · 40.52 mgFlax · NPVitamin C · 66 mg
MacroMeal Ultimate Vanilla Protein Powder lists 2.392 g arginine, 80 mg potassium, 66 mg vitamin C and 40.52 mg vitamin E per serving. These ingredients map to endothelial, vascular-tone and oxidative-protection pathways, but none reaches broad target coverage, and these mechanisms do not establish routine event prevention. The large protein, plant and enzyme blend makes it diffuse for this goal; flax's amount is unclear.
How this product is rated for Cardiovascular Support
Ingredient fit32
Arginine, potassium and vitamins C and E relate to cardiovascular pathways, but dozens of unrelated actives make this a very broad formula.
Goal fit
Several ingredients map to the goal, while the many proteins, botanicals and other actives dilute its focus.
Dose adequacy
Arginine, potassium and vitamins C and E have stated amounts, but some are modest; flax's serving amount is unknown.
Pathways17
Arginine maps to endothelial nitric-oxide function and potassium to vascular tone, but both areas remain partial.
Depth
Endothelial nitric-oxide function is the closest pathway, with vascular tone and oxidative protection also partly represented.
Breadth
None of the three target pathways reaches meaningful coverage from these ingredients.
Evidence86
Potassium has the strongest supplied marker evidence; arginine and antioxidant mechanisms do not establish routine cardiovascular benefit.
Evidence strength
Potassium has the strongest supplied evidence among the relevant ingredients.
Studied preparation
Several active preparations are represented in the supplied studies, though flax is not at a clear amount.
Formulation logic94
Most contributing ingredients work alone or have a partner; flax's amount is unclear, and no relevant conflict is listed.
Partner coverage
Each contributing ingredient works alone or has its required partner.
Conflicts
No relevant caffeine, stimulant or high-sodium conflict appears in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
Flaxseed meal is listed, but its amount is not stated, so its contribution remains uncertain.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · mcgIron · 8.5 mgPotassium · 80 mg
Iron and vitamin C provide nutritional support relevant to tiredness when intake is inadequate. Potassium contributes to electrolyte needs, but its presence alone does not establish an energy effect.
Arginine has a proposed blood-flow role, while tyrosine, valine, isoleucine and tryptophan have normal amino-acid functions. Evidence for isolated amino acids or their mechanisms does not reliably establish routine fatigue reduction, and the algae amount remains undisclosed.
How this product is rated for Energy
Ingredient fit41
The ingredients provide a partial connection to energy support, with amounts considered separately from normal nutrient roles.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients sit within a formula with several intended uses, giving a partial specific match to energy support.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide a partial match to the saved exposure comparisons.
Pathways44
The strongest connection in the saved findings is blood flow and nitric oxide, with substantial coverage.
Depth
The strongest connection in the saved findings is blood flow and nitric oxide, with substantial coverage.
Breadth
Blood flow and nitric oxide is the only area reaching the saved coverage threshold.
Evidence60
The saved evidence finding is led by the assessed ingredients, with limits related to nutritional status and preparation identity.
Evidence strength
Potassium leads the saved evidence comparison among ingredients meeting the amount criterion. The expected benefit remains limited by nutritional status or the research scope.
Studied preparation
Preparation matching is incomplete in the saved findings, including Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Valine, Tyrosine.
Formulation logic97
The saved assessment flags no missing required partners or ingredient conflicts; some amounts may still be small or unresolved.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can stand alone or have the partners required by the saved assessment.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflicts were flagged.
Effective doses
7 of 8 assessed ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion. Below it: Blue-Green Algae. Meeting that criterion does not establish an energy benefit.
Isoleucine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
L-Tyrosine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Tryptophan Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Valine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 170 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 3.5 Gram(s) | |
Cholesterol | 0 Gram(s) | |
Sodium | 170 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 6 Gram(s) | |
Protein | 25 Gram(s) | |
Vitamin A | 56 mcg | |
Vitamin C | 66 mg | |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) | 40.52 mg | |
Vitamin K | 30 mcg | |
Calcium | 53 mg | |
Iron | 8.5 mg | |
Potassium | 80 mg | |
Alanine | 1406 mg | |
Arginine | 2392 mg | |
Aspartic Acid | 2803 mg | |
Cystine | 407 mg | |
Glutamic Acid | 4768 mg | |
Glycine | 1169 mg | |
Histidine | 566 mg | |
Isoleucine | 1275 mg | |
Leucine | 2327 mg | |
Lysine | 1390 mg | |
Methionine | 530 mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1508 mg | |
Proline | 1259 mg | |
Serine | 1353 mg | |
Threonine | 978 mg | |
Tryptophan | 337 mg | |
Tyrosine | 1320 mg | |
Valine | 1512 mg | |
Brown Rice Protein Concentrate | 0 NP | |
Pea Protein Concentrate | 0 NP | |
Pea Protein Isolate | 0 NP | |
Barley Grass Juice, Powder | 0 NP | |
Spirulina | 0 NP | |
Acerola Cherry Extract | 0 NP | |
Chlorella | 0 NP | |
Aloe vera | 0 NP | |
Spinach, Powder | 0 NP | |
Maca powder | 0 NP | |
Pomegranate | 0 NP | |
Blueberry, Powder | 0 NP | |
Red Beet, Powder | 0 NP | |
Lycium, Powder (Goji Berry, Powder) | 0 NP | |
Acai, Powder | 0 NP | |
Mangosteen, Powder | 0 NP | |
Flaxseed, Powder | 0 NP | |
Apple Fiber | 0 NP | |
Sunflower Lecithin | 0 NP | |
Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Powder | 0 NP | |
Coconut Water, Powder | 0 NP | |
ConcenTrace AC Trace Minerals | 0 NP | |
Amylase | 0 NP | |
Bromelain | 0 NP | |
Cellulase | 0 NP | |
Lipase | 0 NP | |
Papain | 0 NP | |
Protease | 0 NP | |
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Blend | 0 NP |
Methionine · 530 mg OverallScore38
Each serving provides 530 mg of methionine in a protein matrix, but its isomer is unspecified. The whole-product serving costs about $2.90, a high price in this comparison.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability12
Methionine is in a protein matrix, with no isomer, purity grade or testing claim specified in the saved facts.
Methionine Isomer Form
Methionine is identified in a protein matrix, but its isomer is not specified in the saved facts.
Purity and Source Standards
No methionine purity grade or testing claim is recorded in the saved facts.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79
The serving provides 530 mg of methionine, with the amount individually disclosed.
Methionine Dosage Potency
A serving provides 530 mg of methionine.
Transparency of Disclosure
The amount is individually listed at 530 mg of methionine per serving.
Value10
At about $2.90 per whole-product serving, the price is high in this comparison.
Price per Methionine Serving
At about $2.90 per whole-product serving, the price is high in this comparison.
Alanine · 1406 mg OverallScore72
Each serving lists 1406 mg of alanine, but the available facts do not identify an isomer. Based on the whole-product price, it costs about $2.06 per gram of alanine, relatively low for that amount.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability43
The isomer and preparation of the alanine are not established in the available facts.
Alanine Isomer Specificity
The available facts identify alanine but do not establish whether it is the L-isomer.
Absorption Efficiency (Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound)
The available facts do not establish whether the alanine is free-form, hydrolyzed, or protein-bound.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The serving states 1406 mg of alanine, so its individual amount is available for comparison.
Alanine Dosage Potency
The serving contains 1406 mg of alanine, a high amount in the comparison.
Label Transparency & Proprietary Blends
The amount of alanine is separately disclosed as 1406 mg per serving.
Value75
The whole-product price works out to about $2.06 per gram of alanine, relatively low for that amount.
Price per Gram of Alanine
Based on the whole-product price, alanine costs about $2.06 per gram, relatively low for that amount.
Glutamic Acid · 4768 mg OverallScore56
The amino acid profile lists 4,768 mg of glutamic acid per serving, a substantial amount for a protein powder. The isomer is unspecified, and a whole-product serving costs about $2.90.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50
The label specifies glutamic acid but not its isomer. The form is considered workable, though less targeted for the formula’s stated use.
Isomer Specificity (L-Form)
The label identifies glutamic acid but does not specify an L or D isomer.
Chemical Form Suitability
The free acid form is considered workable, though less targeted for the formula’s stated use in the evaluation.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85
The amino acid profile lists 4,768 mg per serving, a substantial amount for a protein powder in the evaluation.
Supplemental Dosage Adequacy
4,768 mg per serving is a substantial amount for a protein powder in the evaluation.
Label Disclosure & Transparency
The 4,768 mg amount appears in the amino acid profile rather than as an individual supplement line.
Value10
A whole-product serving costs about $2.90, above the comparison midpoint. The price covers the entire product.
Price per Serving Efficiency
At about $2.90 per whole-product serving, the price is above the comparison midpoint.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Reassessment of the effect of oral l-arginine on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
- Effect of Long-Term L-Arginine Supplementation on Arterial Compliance and Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Multiple Cardiovascular risk Factors: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Increase in fasting vascular endothelial function after short-term oral L-arginine is effective when baseline flow-mediated dilation is low: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- L-arginine improves endothelial function and reduces LDL oxidation in patients with stable coronary artery disease.
- Oral L-Arginine Administration Improves Anthropometric and Biochemical Indices Associated With Cardiovascular Diseases in Obese Patients: A Randomized, Single Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
- Effect of flaxseed supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review, and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
- Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients.
- Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women.
- Effect of flaxseed on blood lipid level in hyperlipidemic patients.
- Effects of flaxseed on blood pressure, body mass index, and total cholesterol in hypertensive patients: A randomized clinical trial.
- Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies.
- Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
- Blood pressure response to changes in sodium and potassium intake: a metaregression analysis of randomised trials.
- Twenty-Four-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Their Associations With Blood Pressure Among Adults in China: Baseline Survey of Action on Salt China.
- Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake and Risk of Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases: The Million Veteran Program.
- Vitamin C may reduce troponin and CKMB levels after PCI and CABG: a meta-analysis.
- Vitamin C improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation by restoring nitric oxide activity in essential hypertension.
- Vitamin C supplementation improves blood pressure and oxidative stress after acute exercise in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study.
- Vascular benefits of vitamin C supplementation against fine particulate air pollution in healthy adults: A double-blind randomised crossover trial.
- Ascorbic acid reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes.