EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
5.4/10
WEAK

Confidence: 54%

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Decision summary

SKIPWEAK

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.

Best for

Only budget-focused buyers with flexible standards.

Consider another option if

You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

6.6/10

Acceptable dosing, but not standout

Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).

Score summary

Zinc: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A). The main limitation is that magnesium: below clinically studied range.

Strengths

Zinc: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)

Weaknesses

Magnesium: below clinically studied range
Calcium: chemical form not specified on label
Magnesium: chemical form not specified on label

Final verdict

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.

Ingredient Analysis & Evidence

A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.

ℹ Dose is within established clinical ranges, but lacks direct studies

Dose meets the minimum effective range, but is below the optimal dose used for stronger effects. This is a limiting factor: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects.

Clinical dosing guidance

Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.

Min effective: 20 gOptimal: 30 gUpper: 60 gGrade: A

✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence

Dose is within the optimal/effective range. This is a limiting factor: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Singh & Das Cochrane review zinc for common cold

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • 2011

PMID: 22553186.0

RCT

Prasad et al. RCT zinc supplementation and testosterone in elderly men

Nutrition • 1996

PMID: 8875519.0

ℹ At the minimum effective range, but below the optimal dose; evidence is strong

Dose meets the minimum effective range, but is below the optimal dose used for stronger effects. A clear drag on the formula: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Tang et al. meta-analysis calcium supplementation and fracture risk

BMJ • 2007

PMID: 17720017.0

⚠ Strong evidence exists, but dose is below effective threshold

Dose is below the minimum effective threshold. One of the weaker points: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.

Scientific evidence

Systematic review

Boyle et al. systematic review magnesium and subjective anxiety

Nutrients • 2017

PMID: 28145455.0

Meta-analysis

Dong et al. meta-analysis magnesium intake and type 2 diabetes risk

Diabetes Care • 2011

PMID: 21868780.0

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Micellar Casein Protein Powder, Slow Digesting, Helps Keep You Full, Overnight Muscle Recovery, Creamy Vanilla, 4 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Micellar Casein Protein Powder, Slow Digesting, Helps Keep You Full, Overnight Muscle Recovery, Creamy Vanilla, 4 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Magnesium dose looks below clinically effective levels

Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.

Warning
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Calcium form is not clearly declared

Exact ingredient form is not disclosed on the label.

Info
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Magnesium form is not clearly declared

Exact ingredient form is not disclosed on the label.

Info

Methodology

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This evaluation is based on the product label and declared Supplement Facts available at review time. It does not verify laboratory-tested composition, purity, or batch-level quality. This content is educational and not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal health decisions. Affiliate disclosure: SuppScoreLab may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon links.

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