February 12, 2024
best green powder supplements
During my research, I primarily focused on Reddit threads where users share their personal experiences and recommendations regarding green powder supplements. The sources ranged from discussions on whether green powders are worth it, to specific requests for recommended brands. Some of the threads are a couple of years old, so the information might be slightly outdated, but the general consensus and specific brand recommendations remain relevant. Given that individual preferences and experiences with green powders can vary greatly, it's important to note that there's a degree of uncertainty in determining the 'best' option.
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"Are Green Powder Supplements worth it?"
- Reddit thread on “Are Green Powder Supplements worth it?”
- Submitted 2 years ago in r/nutrition with 18 points
- Users express mixed opinions on the usefulness of green powder supplements
- One user suggests making a green drink by blending the desired ingredients and refrigerating it.
- Another user recommends buying single ingredient powders to mix and prepare a custom supplement.
- A user suggests freezing wilted vegetables with water into cubes to use in smoothies.
- Some users recommend checking the labels and ingredient profile when buying green powder supplements.
- A user suggests avoiding supplements with fillers and low-quality ingredients.
- One user recommends Biohm Super Greens for curing gastritis.
- Some users suggest green powder supplements as a way to supplement a healthy but varied diet and boost energy levels.
- A couple of users mention specific brands like Juice Plus and Ghost Greens.
- One user suggests that green powder supplements are simply dehydrated fruits and vegetables that inevitably lose some nutritional value during the process.
- A user suggests that green powder supplements are better than nothing in the case of unvaried diet.
- One user points out that green powder supplements help fill in any nutritional gaps in their diet.
- A user suggests that some supplements are simply a way for companies to make money off of people’s lack of nutritional understanding.
- Some users point out that supplements are helpful to those who don’t have access to a variety of vegetables or those who don’t like eating them.
- Some users report that they experience headaches and anxiety due to high citrulline content in pres.
- One user reports that they are allergic to spirulina.
- A user suggests adding rice to the mix to keep the moisture out.
- One user suggests creating their own custom pre-workout powder using single ingredient herb and supplement powders, saying it’s cheaper than buying pre-made supplements.
- A user posts a link to their favorite green powder supplement, Ghost Greens.
"Are greens powder better than fresh vegetables?"
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"The 7 Best Greens Powders, According to Dietitians | livestrong"
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"Has anyone tried "Subi | Best Green Superfood " green powder before? If so what was your experience with it?"
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"8 Best Greens Powders of 2024, Tested by Experts - Good Housekeeping"
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"What greens powder do you guys recommend?"
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Reddit post asking for recommendations on green powder supplements
- Posted on r/Supplements 1 year, 1 month ago
- Received 5 upvotes
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First comment recommends against taking greens powders due to ineffective dosages and lack of specific ingredients
- Posted by a Reddit user with 4 karma
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Other comments recommend specific brands and types:
- Spirulina and moringa recommended by a Reddit user with 3 karma
- Nutricost and Kyo-Green brands recommended in a Reddit comment with 3 karma
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Kyo-Green recommended by a Reddit user with 2 karma
- They found it energizing and potent, with a good taste
- They suggest calling the company for free samples
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Daily Greens by REVIVE recommended by a Reddit user with 2 karma
- Contains 25 billion probiotic
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Garden of Life’s Raw Organic Superfood recommended by a Reddit user with 2 karma
- They like it because it doesn’t have sea vegetables, which they’re sensitive to
- Nanogreens recommended by a Reddit user with 1 karma
- Indigo Greens from Ortho Molecular recommended by a Reddit user with 1 karma
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Another user posted an analysis suggesting spirulina or mixing one’s own green drink from spirulina and similar superfood powders
- Posted by a Reddit user with 3 karma and linked to another Reddit post
- Overall, recommendations are mixed and dependent on personal preference and bodily needs
- Most agree that greens powders are not a substitute for a healthy diet and should be used to fill in nutritional gaps if necessary
"Greens Powder: Are there Health Benefits? - WebMD"
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"The 12 Best Greens Powders, Tested and Dietitian-Approved - Health"
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"Best "Green Powder" supplement"
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"What is your favorite green drink powder/supplement?"
- Garden of Life’s Raw Greens superfood powder is mentioned as too pricey and that Nestle reduced serving size and nutrition.
- The community suggests alternative green drink powders or capsules, such as Green Vibrance, Now chlorella powder, Terra Nova Life Drink, Man Greens by Mita, and Billy’s Infinity Greens.
- A Redditor warns that many green powders source their spirulina from China and that it can have harmful substances and low-quality control.
- There is a discussion on the benefit of sourcing vegetables from both land and sea and why greens powders may use more sea plants due to cost.
- A user recommends looking for green powders that are mostly made up of land vegetables, like spinach and kale.
- A user recommends the Kirkland brand multivitamin as a cheaper alternative to Garden of Life.
- Another user prefers juiced vegetables over green powder supplements and asks if anyone can tell them if powdered supplements are better.
- Recommendations are made for wheatgrass, bitter gourd, basil, gooseberry, aloe vera, and spirulina as opposed to green powders.
- A Redditor suggests that juices remove fiber, and powders do not.
- A user recommends Athletic Greens as the best option, but notes that it is expensive, and another queries this notion, suggesting alternative options.
- One user warns against purchasing from Nestle and recommends r/FuckNestle.
- The thread is two years old at the time of reading, so current best green powder or supplement options are unknown.
"The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2024, Tested and Reviewed - Verywell Fit"
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"What’s the best/your favorite greens powder?"
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"Any greens powder you would recommend?"
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The Reddit post is titled “Any greens powder you would recommend?” and was posted 1 year and 11 months ago on the subreddit r/HealthyFood.
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The original poster is trying to incorporate more vegetables into their diet and is looking for recommendations for a green powder supplement.
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One user recommends using frozen fruits and vegetables as they are just as healthy as fresh and make great smoothies, and are typically cheaper.
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Another user suggests whole foods as the best route since refined and processed food loses perishable micronutrients, and encourages finding many ways to use a range of vegetables and leafy greens.
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Many green powder supplement brands are mentioned in the ensuing comments, collected below:
- Field of Greens by Brickhouse Nutrition (user: 5 karma)
- Garden of Life Perfect Food Powder (user: 2 karma)
- Detox Organics (user: 1 karma)
- Mantra Labs (user: 1 karma)
- Maximum Vibrance (user: 1 karma)
- Green Vibrance (user: 1 karma)
- Athletic Greens (user: 1 karma)
- Prestige Labs (user: 1 karma; reader can DM for 40% discount code)
- Morphogen Nutrition (user: discount code “MYOSTRENGTH”)
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Some users suggest making your own spinach powder by dehydrating the leaves in the oven at 125 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 hours and then blending it into a powder (user: 2 karma).
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One user reports that they have been taking Detox Organics for a couple of years on and off and finds it to be the best green powder they have tried, and that the flavor is not bad (user: 1 karma).
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Another user recommends using Mantra Labs (user: 1 karma).
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A user suggests Maximum Vibrance or Green Vibrance for just greens (user: 1 karma).
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One user recommends Field of Greens by Brickhouse Nutrition because it provides a range of nutrients that are difficult to find in other supplements, and that they felt more energy and experienced better digestion, and cites fewer bouts of getting sick as evidence (user: 5 karma).
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Another user recommends Athletic Greens and says that it makes them feel the best (user: 1 karma).
"For anyone actually buying Athletic Greens - Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?"
- The webpage explores the topic of whether green superfood powders have any health benefits
- Superfood powders contain more than the daily recommended amounts of many vitamins and minerals. Athletic Greens’ AG1 contains more than 550% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin E and 1,100% of the daily recommended amount of biotin in one serving.
- Dr. Nestle points out that the nutrients would be better obtained from whole, unprocessed foods.
- There isn’t clear evidence that already healthy people will become healthier by using supplemental probiotics.
- The author critiques the Athletic Greens supplement for not having university studies to prove its efficacy.
- Green powders often contain trendy, expensive ingredients.
- People who take green powders don’t rely on them as the center of their health plan.
- One user defends the use of green powders, saying they improve their nutrition on days when they can’t eat as healthily. They also explain that taking a supplement is only one part of a health routine.
- The comments section contains a broad discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of taking green powders.
- One user argues that most people don’t eat the full spectrum of foods they need, and they rely on green powders to supplement this.
- Another user points out that most people consume fewer than 30g of fiber a day, which is what is generally recommended, and green powders don’t contain enough fiber.
- One user admits that they use a nutrition tool called Cronometer to track their micro-nutrient intake. They use Athletic Greens to supplement any nutrients they miss.
- Dr. Huberman is criticized for someone tenured in a different scientific field as trying to suit as a nutritionist.
- Another user notes the rising trend of demonizing those who use supplements.
- Users point out the need to choose well-studied ingredients, avoiding selling snake-oil and placebo supplementation, and at a minimum independently verifying the veracity, quality and concentration of ingredients from their suppliers on a regular basis.
- Several users criticize the New York Times as untrustworthy.
- One user argues that personal experience is the best way to determine whether a supplement works for you.
"The Best Green Powders of 2024, According to a Nutrition Expert ..."
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"9 Best Greens Powders: Expert-Rated In 2024 – Forbes Health"
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"Are green powders worth the high cost for people who don't eat a lot of vegetables?"
- Discussion about whether green powders are worth the high cost for people who don’t eat many vegetables.
- One user recommends a homemade mixture consisting of wheatgrass, spirulina, acai berry, matcha green tea, flaxseed, wheat germ, chlorella, and protein powder as a cheaper alternative to commercial powders.
- Another user emphasizes the importance of dietary diversity, suggesting rotating through many fruits, vegetables, and meats throughout the week.
- One person suggests taking resilient seeds, which contain more nutrients than sprouts, to supplement a diet low in vegetables.
- Another user suggests purchasing store-brand versions of green powders instead of name-brand products for a cheaper option.
- Vibrant Health powdered greens are recommended by some users for their comprehensive blend and ethical practices.
- Users discuss the taste of various powders, including spirulina and chlorella.
- The importance of keeping powders refrigerated, shaking thoroughly before use, and mixing with juice is emphasized.
- Various other tangential discussions and comments are included in the thread.
- The original poster clarifies that they are aware fresh vegetables are better, but often travel for work and cannot cook or store fresh vegetables.
- Users suggest blending powders into smoothies or adding them to soups and dressings to make them more palatable.
- One user suggests adding fiber to green powders to address digestive concerns.
- Several users recommend growing microgreens, which are high in nutrients and can be grown indoors, as an alternative to green powders.
- One person suggests incorporating more plant-based meals into the diet to avoid relying on supplements.
- The effectiveness of green powders compared to multivitamins is discussed, with some users suggesting they are more beneficial due to their nutrient density.
- A recommendation for Athletic Greens powder is made due to its inclusion of prebiotics, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and adaptogens.
- Various product recommendations are made by users.
- The importance of checking the ingredients before purchasing powders is emphasized.
- One user suggests being wary of powders containing titanium dioxide, which can be harmful to human health.
- Discussion about the benefits of seaweed-based powders, such as kelp and bladderwrack, for their high iodine content.
- Another user recommends supplementing with Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids in addition to green powders for optimal health.
- Recommended powders include Country Farms Super Greens, Amazing Grass Green Superfood, and Optimum Nutrition Organic Greens & Fruits.
- Users offer opinions and
"Greens powders yes or no ? What is your experience ? Are they worth it?"
- Query: best green powder supplements
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- The webpage is a Reddit post from 2 years ago discussing user experiences with green powder supplements.
- A user shared that they have been using Amazing Grass Green Superfood for a couple of years and recommend it as a source of extra “green” nutrition.
- Another user said they love the Amazing Grass Green Superfood and a third user shared a story about how adding a scoop of Green Superfood to their meal replacement shake made them feel better.
- One Redditor commented that green powders have been found to contain high levels of heavy metals and recommends being cautious.
- A user suggests using a green powder supplement in the morning in case they end up not eating enough vegetables throughout the day.
- Some users discuss the potential negative effects of soy on men’s health and suspect it may be the cause of the negative side effects some users experienced with certain meal replacement shakes.
"9 Best Greens Powders of 2024, RDN-Approved (Dec Update) - BarBend"
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"The Best Greens Powders in 2024, According to Nutrition Experts"
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