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Athletic Greens packs a punch with 75 ingredients, but the sheer amount of vitamins, minerals and more in this greens powder means it might not be right for everyone. Check with a registered dietitian before forking over for this all-in-one supplement.
Established in 2010, Athletic Greens aims to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to almost everybody. Its core product, AG1, contains 75 vitamins, minerals, whole foods, superfoods, probiotics and adaptogens in one serving. Athletic Greens is produced in New Zealand, and is NSF Certified for sports.
Athletic Greens
- 30 servings per pouch
- Gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free
- Formulated without added sugars
- Contains prebiotics and probiotics
- Optimized for athletes, lifeletes, and everyone in between
- 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients in one serving
Summary
Nutritional Powerhouse In One Simple Scoop
Following the latest science, we source every ingredient for the highest possible quality and efficacy. From vitamins and minerals, to antioxidants and mushroom complex, Athletic Greens can help you own your day!
To use AG1, mix one scoop of the Athletic Greens mixture into 8 ounces of water. The company recommends taking it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. If you don’t want to mix it with water, you can mix it with juice, milk or in a smoothie. The only thing the company advises against is mixing Athletic Greens with hot or highly acidic liquids, as this could affect the integrity and efficacy of some of the ingredients.
While the company recommends taking one scoop per day, it also notes that for short-term periods of high stress or exertion, two servings can be taken (and touted to provide a noticeable difference). Once the package is opened, it needs to be refrigerated and used within 90 days.
Below, we break down the current prices of the AG1 pouch and travel kit. Note that these prices are sourced from the Athletic Greens website, and are subject to change.
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For the pouch subscription packages, which you can pause or cancel at any time, you will also receive a free shaker and premium jar, as well as bonus travel packs.
One of the most interesting things about AG1 is how many ingredients they actually put into it. There are 75 ingredients, with the most prominent including:
The company notes that although uncommon, a small percentage of new users may experience a temporary upset stomach, which resolves for most after a few days of consistent use. Some people may need to build up to taking one full scoop of Athletic Greens.
After placing an order on the Athletic Greens website, a bag of AG1 arrived within a few days. There was a note in the box (in addition to an email I received) that recommended taking one scoop of AG1 in 8 ounces of water—so that is what I did.
However, I couldn’t drink it because the taste and how it felt in my mouth were terrible (keep in mind, though, taste is subjective). The second day, I opted to mix the powder into a smoothie made with one small individual container of Greek yogurt, one-third cup of 100% pomegranate juice and frozen strawberries. Although the color of the smoothie wasn’t very appealing, and it was still gritty from the scoop of powder, I was able to easily ingest it.
Over the course of the two weeks I went to my regular Orange Theory class three to five times a week, but didn’t feel any different, and I didn’t necessarily have more energy than usual. As a registered dietitian, I was also concerned about the variety of ingredients in the supplement, as some interact with medications I am taking (while I’m in pretty good health, it’s important to keep in mind that you can still have an interaction with common medications, like birth control pills).
In fact, many of the adaptogens in AG1 interact with medications—such as dandelion, which interacts with numerous medications including diabetic medications, lithium, diuretics and certain antibiotics. I could not find a warning or caution listed on the website, so check with your medical doctor or registered dietitian before starting this supplement. Note that the company does state that it does not recommend taking AG1 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without first consulting your doctor.
I actually felt happy when I stopped taking it, as I felt I was putting unnecessary ingredients in my body.
Whole Food Sourced Nutrients
One daily serving of Athletic Greens delivers a potent blend of 9 health products—a multivitamin, minerals, probiotics, adaptogens and more—working together to help you feel like your healthiest self.
On Athletic Green’s Website
Own Your Health, Own Your Day
75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one daily serving of Athletic Greens.
Whole Food Sourced Nutrients
One daily serving of Athletic Greens delivers a potent blend of 9 health products—a multivitamin, minerals, probiotics, adaptogens and more—working together to help you feel like your healthiest self.
On Athletic Green’s Website
Currently, you can purchase Athletic Greens on its website and on Amazon.
While the company acknowledges that it tastes differently for everyone, it also claims that its customers say the supplement tastes slightly sweet. Our reviewer, though, found Athletic Greens to taste gritty and not flavorful.
AG1 boasts 75 ingredients, including vitamins and minerals, a superfood complex, probiotics, plant extracts and an enzyme and mushroom complex.
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Toby Amidor is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, food safety consultant, instructor, speaker and author in New York City. Through Toby Amidor Nutrition, PC, she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. For over 12 years, Amidor has served as a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and is a founding contributor to the website’s Healthy Eats blog. She has also written Today’s Dietitian magazine’s “Ask the Expert” column for the past eight years. She is an adjunct professor at CUNY Hunter School of Public Urban Health in New York City where she teaches food service management. Amidor is also the author of eight cookbooks, one of which is a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
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