Medical disclaimer: This article is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. For health advice, contact a licensed healthcare provider.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Athletic Greens AG1 is a comprehensive greens powder that supplies 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients in one scoop. It also contains dairy-free probiotics, adaptogens \u2014 which can help the body adapt to stress \u2014 and superfood blends. Notable vitamins and minerals in AG1 include vitamins A, C, E, several of the B vitamins, and zinc. Its superfood blends include ingredients such as chlorella, spirulina, ashwagandha, spinach powder, and beetroot powder. All in all, you get 12 servings of vegetables, a host of antioxidants, and 7.2 billion colony forming units (CFU, or the number of active microorganisms) of probiotics in each scoop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 is gluten- and dairy-free and suitable for vegans, paleo followers, and keto dieters<\/a>. It doesn\u2019t contain artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors, and there is less than one gram of sugar per serving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 is one of the most expensive greens supplements out there. You pay a premium price for the extensive ingredients list, which supplies high quantities of the vitamins and minerals needed for overall health and wellness. Plus, you get probiotics and various herbs and extracts that can support digestion and promote healthier skin and nails.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Since one serving of AG1 contains 75 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, it would be impossible to discuss the benefits of all of them in this article. Instead, I\u2019ve highlighted some of the most noteworthy ingredients and their benefits below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Vitamin A plays an important role in supporting vision health and the immune system. (1<\/a>)(2<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In one scoop of AG1, you get 62 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin A.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The B vitamins in AG1 include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n These vitamins can help promote skin and hair growth and are necessary for physiological functions such as red blood cell production. They also help the body convert food into energy. (3<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Each serving of AG1 contains well over 100 percent of the recommended daily values of B vitamins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Most people know that vitamin C can help support immunity. This important vitamin can also help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and relieve post-workout muscle soreness. (4<\/a>)(5<\/a>)(6<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One scoop of AG1 offers 467 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Vitamin E may have antioxidant properties that can protect against cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer\u2019s, and other conditions. (7<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A scoop of AG1 has 553 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin E. High amounts of vitamin E may negatively interact with certain medications, though, so it\u2019s important to speak with your physician before taking AG1 if you take any prescription medicines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s common for people who don\u2019t consume animal products to be deficient in zinc, as meat, fish, and seafood contain high quantities of it. However, this important mineral can help support the immune system and repair damaged tissue. (8<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A one-scoop serving of AG1 supplies 136 percent of the recommended daily value of zinc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Each serving of AG1 contains 7,388 milligrams of this antioxidant complex, which includes spirulina, chlorella, and wheat grass. These ingredients may help prevent diseases such as cancer, dementia, and high cholesterol. (9<\/a>)(10<\/a>)(11<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This blend contains 2,732 milligrams of extracts from dandelion root, Rhodiola, milk thistle seed extract, and other plants and herbs. They may help support liver health, improve brain function, and protect against chronic diseases and inflammation. (12<\/a>)(13<\/a>)(14<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This complex also contains CoQ10, which stands for Coenzyme Q10, a compound that helps produce energy in the cells. The body produces CoQ10 on its own, but taking supplements with CoQ10 may have additional benefits. For example, studies have shown that it may reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. (15<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This blend includes ingredients like reishi mushroom powder, shiitake mushroom powder, and bromelain. Reishi and shiitake mushrooms are known for helping boost the immune system, while bromelain \u2014 an enzyme derived from the pineapple plant \u2014 may aid nutrient absorption. (16<\/a>)(17<\/a>)(18<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are 154 milligrams of this complex in one serving of AG1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A scoop of AG1 supplies 7.2 billion CFU of probiotics, including lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. Probiotics are \u201cgood\u201d bacteria that help your digestive system function properly. They can help provide relief from digestive issues such as minor cases of diarrhea or more chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (20<\/a>)(21<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 contains vegetables and plants in powdered form and doesn\u2019t have any real or artificial sweeteners. It won\u2019t taste like a decadent milkshake or a sweet fruit smoothie. But after trying it, our review staff reported that it was one of the best tasting greens powders they\u2019ve tried, and it tasted much less like grass and dirt than others. I\u2019ve heard from other customers that there are faint notes of pineapple, papaya, and vanilla, so you may enjoy the taste if you like those flavors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In terms of texture, AG1 can be gritty, even after mixing it in a blender or shaker bottle. If you are turned off by certain textures in your food, you may want to consider another greens powder that blends better and has a smoother consistency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The cost of AG1 varies, depending on where you buy it and whether or not you subscribe for auto-deliveries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On the AG1 website, you can buy a package with 30 servings for around $99 ($3.30 per serving). The price drops to $79 ($2.63 per serving) if you subscribe to auto-deliveries every 30 days. You can also choose a double subscription for around $149 per month and get 60 servings shipped to you monthly. This option equals about $2.48 per serving. If you prefer individual packages instead of one large pouch, you can buy a box of 30 travel packs, which start at around $89.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 is available on Amazon, but I don\u2019t recommend buying it there unless you have a Prime membership and are in a hurry to get it. There, one pouch costs about $133 or $4.43 per serving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Athletic Greens AG1 is NSF Certified for Sport, meaning an independent lab tests the supplement to ensure its quality and safety. This makes it safe for athletes in drug-tested sports and helps give peace of mind to the general population that the greens powder doesn\u2019t contain ingredients they may not want to put in their bodies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 recommends taking its supplement on an empty stomach first thing in the morning in eight to 10 ounces of cold water, about 10 to 15 minutes before eating your first meal. If you can\u2019t stomach the taste of the powder in plain water, you can try mixing it in juice instead. Orange juice or other fruit juices work well. I also know of many people who mix AG1 with whey protein powder<\/a> to help improve the taste.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 touts many health benefits. Still, that doesn\u2019t mean you should jump right in and buy it without considering how its ingredients may affect you. There are many things to think about before making your purchase. I\u2019ll discuss those factors below so you can feel confident in your decision to buy or not buy AG1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 is expensive. One pouch starts at around $79 for a monthly subscription or around $99 for a one-time purchase, and you only get 30 servings per bag. That equals about $2.60 to $3.30 per serving. You may be able to justify the price if you\u2019re severely lacking in essential nutrients and can\u2019t stomach whole fruits and vegetables. But those on tight budgets may want to pass on AG1 and get their nutrients from whole food sources \u2014 or consider a cheaper greens powder \u2014 instead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 is suitable for vegans and those who follow paleo diets. It\u2019s free from common allergens, such as gluten, eggs, dairy, peanuts, and lactose. There are also no GMOs, herbicides, or pesticides, so you can rest assured that AG1 contains only the highest-quality ingredients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n However, AG1 contains other nutrients, like niacin, that may cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. If you experience side effects such as a rash, itchy skin, or a tingling sensation on the skin, you should stop taking AG1 because you may be allergic to something in its formulation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once you open a bag of Athletic Greens AG1, you need to keep it in the fridge to preserve the probiotics and other whole-food-sourced ingredients in the powder. You can\u2019t just leave a bag that\u2019s already been opened on your desk at work or throw it in a duffel bag when you travel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The company sells travel sticks of its AG1 powder for around $89 for a 30-day supply, though. You may want to consider these if you know you\u2019ll struggle to remember to store the larger bag in the fridge. Because they\u2019re individually sealed, the travel packs are more shelf-stable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You may notice some unwanted side effects, such as nausea, bloating, gassiness, or diarrhea, when you first start taking AG1. These are more likely if you aren\u2019t used to consuming a lot of vegetables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you\u2019re concerned about the potential side effects, you can start with a quarter or half of a scoop and gradually increase the dosage over a few days. This way, your body can slowly acclimate to all the nutrients in this green juice powder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you already consume large amounts of produce or take a multivitamin<\/a>, AG1 may not be necessary. In fact, it can cause you to consume much more than the daily recommended values of certain vitamins and minerals, which can cause health concerns. For example, toxic amounts of vitamin E \u2014 more than 1,000 milligrams per day \u2014 may lead to major bleeding events. (22<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One serving of AG1 only contains 83 milligrams of vitamin E, so it\u2019s unlikely that the supplement alone would cause an overdose of that nutrient. But if you consume large amounts of foods high in vitamin E, such as almonds or sunflower seeds, and take AG1 on top of that, you may get closer to the toxic limit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The same may be true for other vitamins that AG1 contains high amounts of, like zinc (136 percent of the daily recommended value). Therefore, if you already eat multiple servings of fruits and vegetables every day or take other vitamins, you may want to avoid a greens powder like AG1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While several studies show the potential benefits of some of the individual ingredients in AG1, few evaluate the safety and effectiveness of those ingredients combined. There are also no studies that analyze AG1 specifically. However, some studies suggest a link between herbal and dietary supplements and health concerns such as hepatotoxicity (liver injury). (23<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Therefore, it\u2019s important to do your research on the individual ingredients in AG1 so you can weigh the potential pros and cons before buying this greens powder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some of the vitamins and minerals in AG1, such as vitamins E and K, may negatively interact with various prescription medications. (24<\/a>)(25<\/a>) If you are taking a prescription to treat a pre-existing condition, ask your doctor if AG1 is safe for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Examples of medications that AG1 may negatively interact with include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While the vitamins and minerals in Athletic Greens AG1 can help to improve your overall health and wellness, individuals with certain medical conditions may want to avoid taking it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s important for everyone to consult with a physician before taking any vitamin or supplement, but a few key groups of people who should definitely do so before taking AG1 include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Furthermore, anyone under the age of 18 should not take AG1, as the amounts of some of its vitamins and minerals may be excessive for children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 doesn\u2019t come in flavors. It has an earthy taste that may be off-putting to some, though there are hints of vanilla, pineapple, and papaya. You can make the taste more palatable by blending the powder with juice or mixing it with a scoop of whey protein powder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AG1 offers more transparency into its formulation than many other supplement brands, but the company still uses some proprietary blends and doesn\u2019t disclose how much of each ingredient is in each serving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For example, the AG1 nutrition label includes 7,388 milligrams of an alkaline, nutrient-dense raw superfood complex with ingredients like spirulina, wheat grass, and chlorella powder. However, you don\u2019t know exactly how much of those three ingredients make up the 7,388 milligrams of the complex.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Without a full level of transparency, you won\u2019t know if you\u2019re consuming clinically effective doses of each ingredient. This can also be an issue if you have sensitivities to certain ingredients because you may consume excessive amounts that can trigger unwanted side effects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Takeaways<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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AG1 Overview<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Who Is AG1 Good For?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Who Is AG1 Not Good For?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Athletic Greens AG1 In-Depth Review<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AG1 Ingredients and Formulation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Vitamin A<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
B Vitamins<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Zinc<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Alkaline, Nutrient-Dense, Raw Superfood Complex<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Nutrient Dense Natural Extracts, Herbs, and Antioxidants<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Digestive Enzymes and Super Mushroom Complex<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Dairy Free Probiotics<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Taste and Texture<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cost Breakdown<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Third-Party Testing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
How To Use AG1<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Factors To Consider Before Buying Athletic Greens AG1<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Allergies and Dietary Considerations<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Refrigeration<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Scientific Research<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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