Product Review: Vital Greens
July 25th, 2008
This formulation is quite interesting. It is designed to curb the appetite (with artichoke powder, green tea and other ingredients) while giving you some protein (from peas mostly) and nutrients from a variety of green botanicals. The greens are heavy in spirulina with a few grasses thrown in too. It has the ratio of spirulina to grass that I like — meaning it’s mostly spirulina. Other greens and herbs of note include spinach powder, ginseng, rosehips, astragalus, milk thistle, rosemary extract and mushroom extract. Plus, there is a hefty dose of apple powder, which is very good for digestion and liver cleansing (plus it tastes good). I’ve never seen a mixture with this much apple powder in it. The only drawback is the large amount of bulking ingredients (all of which have some function in the mix, but they are mostly bulking). These include the pea protein, lecithin, and some flaxseed meal. Overall, this is a high-end formulation for a very reasonable price of $4.36 per ounce.
Compare with Berry Green for a different formulation at a slightly higher price.
Manufacturer’s Description
Vital Greens is a nutrient and enzyme-rich, complete superfood containing 76 nutrients essential for optimal health, energy and vitality. It includes naturally occurring whole food source vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants, pro-biotics, essential amino acids, omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes, cell pigments, plant sterols and fibres.
Where to Purchase
Online at manufacturer’s site. Shipped from Australia.
Taste
Slightly fruity.
Ingredients & Nutritional Facts
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Pros
Excellent, robust and intelligent formulation with excellent liver support and appetite suppressant ingredients…all at a reasonable price.
Cons
It’s among the more expensive mixtures.
Recommended Usage
Once in the morning and/or once in the afternoon.
Certifications & Manufacturing
Most of the bulk ingredients are certified organic or natural origin.
ORAC = 1758 per gram (17,580 per 100 grams)
Price
14 oz = $61.08 ($4.36 per ounce)
35.3 oz = $120.93 ($3.43 per ounce)
Price per oz = $4.36
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4 Comments Add your own
1. Alex | February 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 am
I’m still not sure if I should get this or Emerald Balance? Anybody tried both? Which is better?
2. Paula | January 8th, 2010 at 2:07 am
I haven’t tried Emerald Balance but I have tried Vital Greens. I have noticed a big difference in my energy levels since taking it. I was always tired by the end of the day but I find this green drink keeps me energized for longer.
3. Shantell Sebire | January 12th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
This is a great product that really works. (It tastes disgusting though)! It has dramatically reduced my appetite (I had bad carb cravings that caused me to put on weight) and has increased my energy. I feel great. Its definitely worth the price and I can see myself taking this forever.
4. Jeremy | July 26th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
This one is on the top of my list. Tastes ok. The more alkaline you become the more neutral the taste will become.
Mixed with some fresh OJ and its actually pretty tasty.
Have it in the morning on an empty stomach is the best time.
And this one is totally organically grown. I like that.
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