Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz supplement bottle
Pure Encapsulations

PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz

What We Researched
32 active ingredients analyzed · 10 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
75
Product Score Fair
77
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total 3 g
Vitamin A (as vitamin A acetate) 450 mcg 50%
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 30 mg 33%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) (400 IU) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol succinate) 10 mg 67%
Vitamin K (as vitamin K1) 40 mcg 33%
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 0.75 mg 63%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 0.85 mg 65%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg 63%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 1 mg 59%
Folate (as Metafolin‚ L-5-MTHF) (200 mcg 5-MTHF) 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 150 mcg 500%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate B5) 5 mg 100%
Calcium (naturally occuring and as calcium citrate) 220 mg 17%
Iron (naturally occurring) 1 mg 6%
Phosphorus (naturally occurring) 100 mg 8%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (naturally occurring and as magnesium citrate) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as zinc glycinate) 7.5 mg 68%
Selenium (as selenomethionine) 35 mcg 64%
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 60 mcg 171%
Sodium (naturally occurring) 300 mg 13%
Superfruit Antioxidant Blend(from pomegranate fruit extract‚ acerola berry extract‚ quercetin‚ acai berry powder‚ and blueberry fruit extract) 100 mg *
DNF-10 yeast hydrolysate (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 500 mg *
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as vitamin A acetate) Good
  • Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) (400 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol succinate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as vitamin K1) Fair
  • Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as Metafolin‚ L-5-MTHF) (200 mcg 5-MTHF) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate B5) Good
  • Calcium (naturally occuring and as calcium citrate) Good
  • Iron (naturally occurring) Fair
  • Phosphorus (naturally occurring) Good
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (naturally occurring and as magnesium citrate) Good
  • Zinc (as zinc glycinate) Fair
  • Selenium (as selenomethionine) Good
  • Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) Good
  • Sodium (naturally occurring) Good
  • Superfruit Antioxidant Blend(from pomegranate fruit extract‚ acerola berry extract‚ quercetin‚ acai berry powder‚ and blueberry fruit extract) Fair
  • DNF-10 yeast hydrolysate (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Pea Protein Isolate
  • Rice Protein Concentrate
  • Organic evaporated cane sugar
  • Natural vanilla and other natural flavors
  • C8vantage™ medium chain triglyceride c8 powder
  • Sunfiber® hydrolyzed guar gum
  • Apple Pectin
  • Chia seed protein
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Stevia Leaf Extract
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as vitamin A acetate) 450 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) (400 IU) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol succinate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin K (as vitamin K1) 40 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 0.75 mg Under-dosed
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 0.85 mg Under-dosed
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Folate (as Metafolin‚ L-5-MTHF) (200 mcg 5-MTHF) 333 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 150 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate B5) 5 mg Effective
  • Calcium (naturally occuring and as calcium citrate) 220 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (naturally occurring) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (naturally occurring) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 75 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (naturally occurring and as magnesium citrate) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as zinc glycinate) 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as selenomethionine) 35 mcg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 60 mcg Effective
  • Sodium (naturally occurring) 300 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 110
Total Fat 2.5 g 3%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Total 3 g
Includes 3 g Added Sugars 6%
Protein 15 g 30%
Vitamin A (as vitamin A acetate) 450 mcg 50%
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 30 mg 33%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) (400 IU) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol succinate) 10 mg 67%
Vitamin K (as vitamin K1) 40 mcg 33%
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 0.75 mg 63%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 0.85 mg 65%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg 63%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 1 mg 59%
Folate (as Metafolin‚ L-5-MTHF) (200 mcg 5-MTHF) 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 150 mcg 500%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate B5) 5 mg 100%
Calcium (naturally occuring and as calcium citrate) 220 mg 17%
Iron (naturally occurring) 1 mg 6%
Phosphorus (naturally occurring) 100 mg 8%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (naturally occurring and as magnesium citrate) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as zinc glycinate) 7.5 mg 68%
Selenium (as selenomethionine) 35 mcg 64%
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 60 mcg 171%
Sodium (naturally occurring) 300 mg 13%
Superfruit Antioxidant Blend(from pomegranate fruit extract‚ acerola berry extract‚ quercetin‚ acai berry powder‚ and blueberry fruit extract) 100 mg *
DNF-10 yeast hydrolysate (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 500 mg *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Pea Protein Isolate Safe

It is used as a protein source and filler.

Rice Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Organic evaporated cane sugar Unknown
Natural vanilla and other natural flavors Unknown
C8vantage™ medium chain triglyceride c8 powder Unknown
Sunfiber® hydrolyzed guar gum Unknown
Apple Pectin Safe

It is used as a thickening agent or gelling agent.

Chia seed protein Unknown
Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Stevia Leaf Extract Safe

Provides sweetness without calories or blood sugar impact.

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
Pure Encapsulations

Founded 1991 · Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States · 228 products · pureencapsulations.com

Certifications

2 certifications
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz a good supplement?

Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz received a product quality score of 75/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 32 active ingredients with 20 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Pure Encapsulations, holds a brand trust score of 77/100 with 2 verified certifications including Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp.

What are the ingredients in Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz?

Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz contains 32 active ingredients: Calories (110), Total Fat (2.5 g), Saturated Fat (1 g), Total Carbohydrate (8 g), Dietary Fiber (4 g), Total (3 g), and 26 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 250% DV, Biotin at 500% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz safe to take?

Pure Encapsulations PureLean Protein Natural Vanilla Bean, 21.8 oz 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 Pure Encapsulations a trustworthy supplement brand?

Pure Encapsulations receives a brand trust score of 77/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States, the company offers 228 products in their lineup. They hold 2 verified certifications including Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. No regulatory violations or FDA warning letters were found in our research.

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