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IB Soothe-R

LifeSeasons
4.7
(23 ratings)
Vinpocetine 10 mg
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Score 25.0

A multi-ingredient supplement primarily focused on digestive and calming benefits, despite ambiguously claiming brain health goals. The minimal Vinpocetine content makes it an inefficient and expensive choice for cognitive support.

Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Brain Health
Cognitive Support
Mental Focus

Score 25.0

A multi-ingredient supplement primarily focused on digestive and calming benefits, despite ambiguously claiming brain health goals. The minimal Vinpocetine content makes it an inefficient and expensive choice for cognitive support.

Analysis

IB Soothe-R by LifeSeasons is predominantly a blend of ingredients traditionally used for digestive health and calming effects, such as Slippery Elm, Triphala, Chamomile, and Probiotic Cultures. Its inclusion of a mere 10mg of Vinpocetine, while listed, is highly incongruous with its stated primary goals of 'Brain Health, Cognitive Support, Mental Focus.' Nutritionists and scientific experts would largely view this product as misaligned with these cognitive goals, as the majority of its active ingredients target gastrointestinal comfort rather than direct neurological enhancement. The high price per serving further exacerbates its poor value proposition for those seeking cognitive benefits, and the low review count suggests limited market acceptance or validation for its stated cognitive claims.

Pros
  • Contains a wide array of ingredients that may support digestive health and relaxation.
Cons
  • Severe misalignment of ingredients with stated cognitive goals.
  • Very high price per serving for purported brain benefits.
  • Low Vinpocetine dose given the overall blend.
  • Very low review count, indicating limited market validation.
Warnings
  • Consumers seeking brain health benefits will likely be disappointed, as the formula is not optimized for these goals.
  • High price for a broad blend where Vinpocetine is a minor component.
  • FDA concerns about Vinpocetine's regulatory status still apply.
$32.99($1.09 per serving)
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$ 32.99
Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 20 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 500 mcg
Folic Acid (Calcium Folinate) 400 mcg
Probiotic Cultures 0 NP
Triphala (Terminalia belerica, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula) 250 mg
Caraway 175 mg
Marshmallow 75 mg
Red Raspberry 75 mg
Slippery Elm 75 mg
Fennel 50 mg
Chamomile flower extract (Flavonoids) 25 mg
Lemon Balm 25 mg
Benfotiamine 10 mg
Vinpocetine 10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Categories
Vinpocetine 30.0
Although it contains Vinpocetine, its very small quantity (10mg) is lost within a large, multi-ingredient blend that is not focused on cognitive benefits, making it a very poor choice for consumers specifically looking for a Vinpocetine supplement to support brain function. Its high cost also makes it an inefficient source of Vinpocetine.
Goals
Brain Health 15.0
Despite Vinpocetine's inclusion, the overall formulation is dominated by ingredients typically associated with gut health and calming effects, not direct brain health support. Nutritionists would highlight that the product is poorly optimized for its stated cognitive goal, rendering its potential impact on brain health negligible compared to dedicated supplements.
Cognitive Support 15.0
The blend of ingredients like Slippery Elm, Chamomile, and probiotics offers little to no direct support for cognitive function or memory enhancement. The small quantity of Vinpocetine is insufficient to significantly counteract the lack of other cognitive-focused ingredients, leading to minimal expected cognitive support.
Mental Focus 15.0
Ingredients like Fennel, Triphala, and Marshmallow are generally used for digestive comfort rather than mental clarity or focus. The product's formula does not offer a coherent strategy for improving mental focus, making its claim in this area largely unsupported by its composition.