{"id":14727,"date":"2024-02-23T19:21:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?p=14727"},"modified":"2025-11-30T13:57:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T13:57:40","slug":"ag1-alternative-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2024\/02\/23\/ag1-alternative-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"AG1 Alternative [2025] Benefits? Debunked? Warning!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IS AG1 worth it? By Drew Griffiths (Bsc, Msc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post is all in my opinion&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">97 quid a month, fuck that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"876\" data-attachment-id=\"14777\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2024\/02\/23\/ag1-alternative-2024\/screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome.jpg?fit=1080%2C876&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,876\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome.jpg?fit=1024%2C831&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/screenshot_20240223_191754_chrome.jpg?resize=1080%2C876&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14777\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n2SQTJJ7idY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-reddit\"><blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/HubermanLab\/comments\/1ams22w\/is_ag1_athletic_greens_a_scam\/\">Is AG1 (Athletic Greens) A Scam?!<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/no-good1s-left\/\">u\/no-good1s-left<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/HubermanLab\/\">HubermanLab<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a decent supplement but the price is obscene. Just buy another organic greens powder or make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/reviews\/greens-whole-foods-powders-supplements\/greens\/#lead-amounts\"><strong>amount of lead<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;per serving ConsumerLab found in&nbsp;AG1&nbsp;in 2022, regular use of this product should be avoided by children and women who may be pregnant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/answers\/athletic-greens-ag1-is-it-worth-it\/athletic-greens-ag1\/?search=AG1#:~:text=have%20clinical%20benefit.-,Safety,should%20be%20avoided%20by%20children%20and%20women%20who%20may%20be%20pregnant.,-See%20What%20CL\">source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AG1 FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does AG1 Break a Fast?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">yes, theres about 50 calories and 6g of carbs per serving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is AG1 worth it reddit?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people on reddit, say nope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AG1 Nutrition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ag1-supplement-facts.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"14774\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2024\/02\/23\/ag1-alternative-2024\/ag1-supplement-facts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ag1-supplement-facts.png?fit=1200%2C788&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,788\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ag1-supplement-facts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ag1-supplement-facts.png?fit=1024%2C672&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ag1-supplement-facts.png?resize=1200%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14774\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The main ingredient is spirulina<\/strong>. I would just buy some organic spirulina, some organic mushroom powder including lions mane and turkey tial mushrooms, and perhaps some psyllium husk and mix that up and save yourself a small fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thoughts of fellow Loughborough University graduate and S &amp; C <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Never used. Don\u2019t think it\u2019s required. Definitely not cost effective. They\u2019ve been smart with their marketing &#8211; huge list of micronutrients on the left, but if you compare that to say, liver (which I haven\u2019t), but infinitely cheaper and would give a similar list.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">^This guy has become a sell out and doesn&#8217;t want to give his name to this quote anymore in case AG1 might want to give him &#8220;mad coin bruv&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports nutrition coach Dr Helen Morris is clear: greens powders can help at the margins, but they are not magic. <strong>She sees most of the meaningful effects coming from spirulina and chlorella<\/strong>, rather than the long tail of extras. AG1, she notes, leans on small amounts of many compounds. Where larger single-ingredient doses tend to have stronger, better-documented benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spirulina appears to support antioxidant defences and general cellular protection. Chlorella may help with blood lipid balance, while prebiotic fibres in formulas like AG1 feed gut bacteria. Mushroom extracts are often included for potential immune support. B vitamins are there to back normal energy metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In practice, spirulina and chlorella probably account for most of AG1\u2019s measurable impact. <\/strong>Both have been studied for antioxidant and detox-related effects. AG1 only includes fractional doses compared with standalone powders. Buying these ingredients separately usually means much higher doses for a fraction of the cost, with fewer cosmetic add\u2011ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheaper options are easy to assemble. A basic stack might include organic spirulina and chlorella powders, a mixed mushroom blend, psyllium husk for fibre. And\/or a simple multivitamin, an electrolyte mix, and a budget greens powder from a bulk supplier if you still want a blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AG1 has clear strengths and weaknesses. It is convenient, tastes relatively good for a greens product, and comes in travel-friendly sachets. Against that, the monthly price is high, many ingredients sit below doses used in trials. The clinically proven benefits are modest. Simpler powders can deliver stronger amounts of the key nutrients for much less.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAG1 Pros and Cons\n<table> <tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr> <tr><td>Convenient daily serving<\/td><td>Very high monthly price<\/td><\/tr> <tr><td>Broad ingredient list<\/td><td>Many ingredients under-dosed<\/td><\/tr> <tr><td>Good taste for a greens mix<\/td><td>Limited clinically proven effects<\/td><\/tr> <tr><td>Easy travel packets<\/td><td>Cheaper powders offer stronger doses<\/td><\/tr> <\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-of-alternative-supplements\">List of alternative supplements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These products (or generic equivalents) can target similar nutrient areas to AG1.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organic spirulina powder (for concentrated protein, B vitamins, pigments and antioxidant support).<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf0479517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic chlorella powder (for chlorophyll, micronutrients and lipid-related support).<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10044532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed mushroom blends (e.g. reishi, shiitake, maitake) for immune-modulating polysaccharides.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryguru.com.au\/blog\/ag1-athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psyllium husk or other soluble fibre for gut health and bowel regularity.<a href=\"https:\/\/routines.club\/supplement\/ag1-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A basic, well\u2011balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement to cover general micronutrient needs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte powder with sodium, potassium and magnesium for hydration support.<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-greens-powders-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget greens powders from reputable bulk or store brands, often with simpler formulas but lower cost per serving.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/primal-greens-vs-ag1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopping-list-foods-with-similar-nutrients\">Shopping list: foods with similar nutrients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These foods cover many of the same nutrient categories that AG1 targets, including antioxidants, fibre, B vitamins and minerals.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leafy greens: spinach, kale, Swiss chard, rocket \u2013 rich in folate, vitamin K, carotenoids and magnesium.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seaweeds: nori, wakame, dulse \u2013 provide iodine, some iron and unique marine antioxidants, somewhat analogous to algae components.<a href=\"https:\/\/letsliveitup.com\/blogs\/supergreens\/ag1-ingredients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage \u2013 supply fibre, vitamin C and sulfur-containing compounds that support detox pathways.<a href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colourful fruit and veg: berries, citrus, red peppers, carrots, beetroot \u2013 high in vitamin C, carotenoids and polyphenols that parallel many plant extracts in AG1.<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf0479517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermented foods: live yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh \u2013 support the gut microbiome in a similar way to probiotic and prebiotic ingredients.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole grains and pulses: oats, barley, quinoa, lentils, chickpeas \u2013 provide prebiotic fibres, B vitamins and minerals like magnesium and zinc.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia and flax \u2013 rich in healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium and additional fibre.<a href=\"https:\/\/routines.club\/supplement\/ag1-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbs and teas: green tea, matcha, rosemary, turmeric and ginger \u2013 offer polyphenols and other bioactives similar to many herbal extracts in greens powders.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references-with-urls\">References with URLs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Dietitian\u2019s AG1 Review 2025: Taste, Cost, and Benefits \u2013 The Real Food Dietitians<br><a href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AG1 Review: A Dietitian and Health Editor\u2019s Take \u2013 Healthline<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AG1 Guide 2025: Benefits, Dosage &amp; Best Alternatives \u2013 Routines<br><a href=\"https:\/\/routines.club\/supplement\/ag1-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/routines.club\/supplement\/ag1-benefits\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/routines.club\/supplement\/ag1-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Dietitian\u2019s AG1 Review: Nutrition, Taste, Cost, and More \u2013 Top Nutrition Coaching<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AG1 (Athletic Greens) Review (2025): Expert\u2019s Insight \u2013 Recovery Guru<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryguru.com.au\/blog\/ag1-athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.recoveryguru.com.au\/blog\/ag1-athletic-greens-review\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryguru.com.au\/blog\/ag1-athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-oxidation properties and therapeutic potentials of spirulina \u2013 Journal of Functional Foods (ScienceDirect)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221192642100059X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221192642100059X<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221192642100059X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Spirulina and Chlorella \u2013 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf0479517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf0479517<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf0479517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlocking the feed supplement potentials of blue-green alga (Spirulina) \u2013 Frontiers\/PMC<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12350504\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12350504\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12350504\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing Digestibility of Chlorella vulgaris Biomass \u2013 Foods (PMC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10044532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10044532\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10044532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional value of Chlorella vulgaris: Effects of Processing \u2013 Journal of Applied Phycology (ScienceDirect)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0377840106001428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0377840106001428<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0377840106001428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical News Today: Athletic Greens (AG1) Review and Cost<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/athletic-greens-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innerbody: AG1 Review \u2013 Everything You Need to Know<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/athletic-greens-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primal Greens vs. AG1 \u2013 Innerbody<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/primal-greens-vs-ag1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/primal-greens-vs-ag1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/primal-greens-vs-ag1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York Post: Best Greens Powders Review<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-greens-powders-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-greens-powders-review\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-greens-powders-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live it Up: What\u2019s in AG1? Ingredients and Analysis<br><a href=\"https:\/\/letsliveitup.com\/blogs\/supergreens\/ag1-ingredients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/letsliveitup.com\/blogs\/supergreens\/ag1-ingredients<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsliveitup.com\/blogs\/supergreens\/ag1-ingredients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AG1 has become the poster child for greens powders in 2025. Its bold health claims often run ahead of what the evidence can prove. Independent dietitians note that much of the benefit comes from a few well-known ingredients. These are spirulina, chlorella, prebiotic fibre and B vitamins. However these can be sourced more cheaply and at higher doses from rival powders or simple whole foods. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition\/you-probably-dont-need-green-ag1-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits are modest if you already eat a decent diet. It does not replace vegetables, and it still misses key nutrients like vitamin D, iron and omega\u20113s.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vively.co.uk\/post\/is-ag1-and-athletic-greens-actually-healthy\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warning<\/strong>: AG1 is not risk\u2011free. Experts have flagged possible digestive side effects, very high doses of some vitamins. Continuing concerns about heavy metals and rare reports of liver injury in greens powders, including AG1. Always check with a doctor or dietitian before adding it on top of other supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are references that support the warning section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AG1 Review: A Dietitian and Health Editor\u2019s Take \u2013 Healthline<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/athletic-greens-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Dietitian\u2019s AG1 Review: Nutrition, Taste, Cost, and More \u2013 Top Nutrition Coaching<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/blog\/ag1-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Dietitian\u2019s AG1 Review 2025: Taste, Cost, and Benefits \u2013 The Real Food Dietitians<br><a href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/therealfooddietitians.com\/athletic-greens-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is AG1 and Athletic Greens actually healthy? \u2013 Vively<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vively.co.uk\/post\/is-ag1-and-athletic-greens-actually-healthy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vively.co.uk\/post\/is-ag1-and-athletic-greens-actually-healthy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vively.co.uk\/post\/is-ag1-and-athletic-greens-actually-healthy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You Probably Don\u2019t Need that Green AG1 Smoothie \u2013 McGill Office for Science and Society<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition\/you-probably-dont-need-green-ag1-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition\/you-probably-dont-need-green-ag1-smoothie<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/critical-thinking-health-and-nutrition\/you-probably-dont-need-green-ag1-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AG1 Reviews and Quality Concerns \u2013 ConsumerLab<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/ag1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/ag1\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerlab.com\/ag1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cover limited added benefit on top of a reasonable diet, possible digestive side effects, high vitamin doses, and broader greens powder safety concerns, including heavy metals and rare liver issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IS AG1 worth it? 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