NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake, Creamy Granola, 1.1 lbs (507 g) supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake, Creamy Granola, 1.1 lbs (507 g)

What We Researched
34 active ingredients analyzed · 64 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Fair
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin D (D3) (1000 IU) 25 mcg 130%
Calcium 200 mg 15%
Iron 4.5 mg 25%
Potassium 65 mg 2%
Vitamin A (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 330%
Vitamin C 1000 mg 1110%
Vitamin E (200 IU) 134 mg 890%
Thiamin 25 mg 2080%
Riboflavin 25 mg 1920%
Niacin 40 mg NE 250%
Vitamin B6 25 mg 1470%
Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 41,670%
Biotin 105 mcg 350%
Pantothenic Acid 60 mg 1200%
Iodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 15 mg 140%
Selenium 24.5 mcg 45%
Copper 0.5 mg 60%
Manganese 4 mg 170%
Chromium 18 mcg 50%
Molybdenum 37.5 mcg 80%
Choline 30 mg 6%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin D (D3) (1000 IU) Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Potassium Good
  • Vitamin A (10,000 IU) Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin E (200 IU) Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Choline Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Proprietary plant-based protein blend (soy [isolated soy protein and fermented soy], pea protein and rice protein)
  • 100% pure crystalline fructose
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Natural Flavors
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Oligofructose
  • Spirulina
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Magnesium aminoate
  • Non-GMO Xanthan Gum
  • Maltodextrin
  • D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Guar Gum
  • Psyllium
  • Potassium aminoate
  • Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Pyridoxine HCl
  • Zinc aminoate*
  • Thiamine HCl
  • Choline Bitartrate
  • Riboflavin
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Beta Carotene
  • Lemon bioflavonoid complex
  • Rice Husk
  • Korean ginseng root
  • Black currant fruit juice
  • Calcium aminoate
  • Niacinamide
  • Quercetin
  • Inositol
  • Papain
  • Rutin
  • Betaine HCI
  • Iron aminoate *
  • Manganese aminoate
  • Apple Pectin
  • Bromelain
  • Menaquinone-7
  • Para-aminobenzoic acid
  • Biotin
  • Selenium aminoate
  • Hesperidin
  • Vegan Cholecalciferol
  • Chromium aminoate
  • Thyme
  • Echinacea purpurea
  • Schisandra
  • Ligustrum
  • Astragalus
  • Policosanol
  • Chlorophyllin
  • Amylase
  • Lipase
  • Methylcobalamin
  • Molybdenum
  • Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Menaquinone-4
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Echinacea angustifolia
  • Copper aminoate*
  • Zinc picolinate
  • Iron ascorbate
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin D (D3) (1000 IU) 25 mcg Effective
  • Calcium 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron 4.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium 65 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin A (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C 1000 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E (200 IU) 134 mg Effective
  • Thiamin 25 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 25 mg Effective
  • Niacin 40 mg NE High
  • Vitamin B6 25 mg Effective
  • Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 105 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 60 mg Effective
  • Iodine 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium 24.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper 0.5 mg Effective
  • Manganese 4 mg Effective
  • Chromium 18 mcg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum 37.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Choline 30 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 100 mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 7%
Total Sugars 13 g
Includes 12 g Added Sugars 24%
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin D (D3) (1000 IU) 25 mcg 130%
Calcium 200 mg 15%
Iron 4.5 mg 25%
Potassium 65 mg 2%
Vitamin A (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 330%
Vitamin C 1000 mg 1110%
Vitamin E (200 IU) 134 mg 890%
Thiamin 25 mg 2080%
Riboflavin 25 mg 1920%
Niacin 40 mg NE 250%
Vitamin B6 25 mg 1470%
Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 41,670%
Biotin 105 mcg 350%
Pantothenic Acid 60 mg 1200%
Iodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 15 mg 140%
Selenium 24.5 mcg 45%
Copper 0.5 mg 60%
Manganese 4 mg 170%
Chromium 18 mcg 50%
Molybdenum 37.5 mcg 80%
Choline 30 mg 6%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Proprietary plant-based protein blend (soy [isolated soy protein and fermented soy], pea protein and rice protein) Unknown
100% pure crystalline fructose Unknown
Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Oligofructose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler and to support digestive health.

Spirulina Generally_safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color.

Tapioca Starch Safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Magnesium aminoate Unknown
Non-GMO Xanthan Gum Generally_safe

It is added to improve the texture and consistency of the supplement.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Safe

It is included as an active ingredient for its antioxidant properties.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Guar Gum Safe

Thickens and provides fiber in supplement formulations.

Psyllium Generally_safe

It is added as a source of fiber to promote digestive health.

Potassium aminoate Unknown
Sunflower Seed Oil Generally_safe
Pyridoxine HCl Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Zinc aminoate* Unknown
Thiamine HCl Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B1.

Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement choline intake.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Beta Carotene Safe

It is used as a colorant and a source of vitamin A.

Lemon bioflavonoid complex Unknown
Rice Husk Generally_safe

It is added as a filler.

Korean ginseng root Unknown
Black currant fruit juice Unknown
Calcium aminoate Unknown
Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Quercetin Safe

It is used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Inositol Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to cell signaling and mental health.

Papain Generally_safe
Rutin Generally_safe

It is used for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Betaine HCI Unknown
Iron aminoate * Unknown
Manganese aminoate Unknown
Apple Pectin Safe

It is used as a thickening agent or gelling agent.

Bromelain Generally_safe
Menaquinone-7 Unknown
Para-aminobenzoic acid Unknown
Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Selenium aminoate Unknown
Hesperidin Generally_safe

It is used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Vegan Cholecalciferol Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin D3 for vegans.

Chromium aminoate Unknown
Thyme Unknown
Echinacea purpurea Unknown
Schisandra Unknown
Ligustrum Unknown
Astragalus Unknown
Policosanol Unknown
Chlorophyllin Safe

It is used as a green food coloring.

Amylase Unknown
Lipase Generally_safe

It is included to aid in the digestion of fats.

Methylcobalamin Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B12.

Molybdenum Unknown
Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate Unknown
Menaquinone-4 Unknown
Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Echinacea angustifolia Unknown
Copper aminoate* Unknown
Zinc picolinate Unknown
Iron ascorbate Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake, Creamy Granola, 1.1 lbs (507 g) received a product quality score of 61/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 34 active ingredients with 13 servings per container. Of the 64 inactive ingredients, 19 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake?

NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake contains 34 active ingredients: Total Fat (0 g), Saturated Fat (0 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (0 mg), Sodium (100 mg), Total Carbohydrate (23 g), and 28 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 330% DV, Vitamin C at 1110% DV, Vitamin E at 890% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake safe to take?

NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Energy Shake, Creamy Granola, 1.1 lbs (507 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is NaturesPlus a trustworthy supplement brand?

NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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