Betaine Hydrochloride 500 mg With Fenugreek
Natural Factors
Betaine Hydrochloride 500 mg With Fenugreek
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(3700 ratings)
Fenugreek 100 mg
Score 60
A cost-effective larger size of a supplement combining Betaine HCl for digestion and a low dose of Fenugreek, limiting its broader efficacy for performance or hormonal goals.
Quantity: 180 Capsule(s) • (180 servings)
Goals: flag Weight Gain flag Testosterone Support
leaderboard Score 60
A cost-effective larger size of a supplement combining Betaine HCl for digestion and a low dose of Fenugreek, limiting its broader efficacy for performance or hormonal goals.
insights Analysis
This product is the larger-quantity version of Natural Factors' Betaine Hydrochloride with Fenugreek, offering 180 capsules at a better price per serving. It provides 500 mg of Betaine Hydrochloride for digestive aid and a modest 100 mg of Fenugreek. While Betaine HCl is effective for improving stomach acidity and protein digestion, the Fenugreek dose remains insufficient to deliver significant benefits related to muscle gain, testosterone support, or noticeable metabolic shifts that higher doses of Fenugreek are associated with.
- Excellent value per serving due to the larger quantity.
- Betaine HCl is effectively dosed for digestive support.
- Fenugreek dose is too low for significant impact on muscle gain, testosterone, or metabolism.
- Many listed goals are not well-supported by the ingredients or their quantities.
- Betaine HCl should be used cautiously by individuals with ulcers or high stomach acid.
$16.64($0.09 per serving)
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Betaine Hydrochloride | 500 mg |
Fenugreek | 100 mg |
Categories
Fenugreek 50
Despite containing Fenugreek, the 100mg dose is considerably lower than most standalone Fenugreek supplements, which typically provide 500-600mg for optimal effects. This makes it less effective as a primary Fenugreek product within its collection.
Goals
Fenugreek is a known ingredient for testosterone support, but effective doses are typically in the 500-600mg range or higher. The 100mg dose provided here is insufficient to likely produce a significant impact on testosterone levels compared to more potent alternatives.
Fenugreek offers mild metabolic effects, particularly concerning blood glucose, but the low dose limits its overall impact on metabolism. Betaine HCl's role is primarily digestive, with no direct significant contribution to metabolic rate boosting.
While Betaine HCl can indirectly support muscle gain by improving protein digestion and nutrient absorption, the 100mg dose of Fenugreek is too low to directly contribute to muscle protein synthesis or strength improvements typically observed with higher Fenugreek dosages in studies.
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