People who don't eat many fruits and vegetables: "For those who may not like vegetables, greens powders may be a great alternative," says Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD. Although greens powders aren't an exact replacement for eating green vegetables (and other nutrient-rich produce), they can provide you with important nutrients to support health that may otherwise be missing. Rao V, Balachandran B, Shen H, Logan A, Rao L. In vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties of the plant-based supplement greens+. I nternational Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2011;12(8):4896-4908. doi:10.3390/ijms12084896 We support supplements that are evidence-based and rooted in science. We value certain product attributes that we find to be associated with the highest quality products.

Blekkenhorst LC, Sim M, Bondonno CP, et al. Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Specific Vegetable Types: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2018;10(5):595. Published 2018 May 11. doi:10.3390/nu10050595 Our team works hard to be transparent about why we recommend certain supplements; you can read more about our dietary supplement methodology here. Oe M, Sakai S, Yoshida H, et al. Oral hyaluronan relieves wrinkles: a double-blinded, placebo-controlled study over a 12-week period. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:267-273. Published 2017 Jul 18. doi:10.2147/CCID.S141845 Clark MJ, Slavin JL. The effect of fiber on satiety and Food Intake: A systematic review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2013;32(3):200-211. doi:10.1080/07315724.2013.791194 Though personally we are inclined towards Atheltic Greens due to various factors including its ingredient list, taste, and strict manufacturing practices, there are some very good alternative options, especially for specific needs like for Seniors, children, Immunity boosting, Gut Health, Weight loss, athletes, etc.Organifi Green Juice is one of the most promising green drinks that in my view is the real alternative to Athletic Greens. Where AG is composed of 75 vital superfood ingredients, Organifi Green Juice is specifically designed with 11 powerful superfoods including vital fruits, veggies, herbs, and grasses. Grown American Superfood is one of America’s most favorite and popular superfood drinks. The supplement is promoted with the tagline, Single Scoop A Day, Keeps The Doctor Away. Balance of nature is the second one chosen by us to compare with Athletic Greens. It is one of the most popular superfood nutritional supplement brands that provide fruits and veggie capsules along with fiber and spices powder. Whereas, Athletic Greens gives you only one type of powder supplement.

Grown American Superfood is actually a meal replacement superfood drink that helps in fulfilling the nutritional deficiency that we generate due to unhealthy and improper diets. It’s also not only certified organic—but Regenerative Organic Certified®—which is an even higher standard that represents the quality of the agriculture surrounding health products. We also love that it’s third-party tested for the best quality. Meireles D, Gomes J, Lopes L, Hinzmann M, Machado J. A review of properties, nutritional and pharmaceutical applications of Moringa oleifera: integrative approach on conventional and traditional Asian medicine. ADV TRADIT MED (ADTM). 2020;20(4):495-515. You don’t need to think about the taste when it comes to Balance of Nature as it comes in the form of capsules that are easy to swallow. Although, it has Fiber and Spices powder that has the flavor of an apple with a lingering aroma and spiced cider flavor.Melini F, Melini V, Luziatelli F, Ficca AG, Ruzzi M. Health-Promoting Components in Fermented Foods: An Up-to-Date Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2019;11(5):1189. Published 2019 May 27. doi:10.3390/nu11051189 While appealing to some, it's important to note that the long ingredient list includes adaptogens, plant extracts, mushroom powders, digestive enzymes, and probiotics. These ingredients may not be best for everyone, especially if you are taking any medications, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. In these instances, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional before you try AG1. Vital All-in-One is best mixed into water – we recommend chilled water mixed in a shaker or blender if possible. But if you’re short on time, just mixing with a spoon is perfectly fine too! If you find the taste of Vital All-in-One a bit strong, you can always mix it into your daily smoothie. Taste is something that you need to worry about with this green superfood supplement. The taste of this superfood drink is very grassy and earthy. That is why the company asks you to use it with juice to cover up the taste. Organic Greens is a combination of 6 nutrient rich, green superfood ingredients to support energy, immunity and overall health.*

Biosteel Sport Greens is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, and free from any artificial flavors or colors, making it a good product if you have specific dietary requirements. It does contain inulin, which can be helpful for some people's digestion but problematic for others. Those with diagnosed enzyme deficiencies should consult a healthcare provider and may require prescription medication or a specific separate enzyme supplement. It is important to note that certain digestive enzymes and probiotic blends can make some digestive conditions worse, so they should be taken with caution for those with preexisting GI conditions. DiNicolantonio JJ, Bhat AG, OKeefe J. Effects of spirulina on weight loss and blood lipids: a review. Open Heart. 2020;7(1):e001003. Published 2020 Mar 8. doi:10.1136/openhrt-2018-001003

to 4.7 stars: These plant-based protein powders are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them. Greens powders are typically a mix of leafy greens, seaweed, vegetables, fruits, extracts, probiotics, enzymes, and herbs in the form of a powder. While some powders contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals, there isn't research to understand the bioavailability (how much your body can absorb) of these nutrients in this form. It could be more or less than eating fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Garden of Life Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood is organic, gluten-free, and vegan but not wheat-free. We like that the flavor has some fruity notes to complement the grassy taste of a greens powder; however, it is a bit clumpy. It requires more effort to fully dissolve. Poor intestinal health may compromise your ability to absorb nutrients. Vital All-In-One provides a blend of cultures and enzymes to help keep your digestive system working at its best. It is also in a convenient powder form that makes it easier to digest and be absorbed by the body. Athletic Greens also use organic ingredients but in extracted form therefore complete nutrition fails to supply. Read the detailed review on Balance of Nature