Yooo you should check the LDS member to MLM influencer pipeline if you’re curious! There’s plenty of videos explaining them but there was this one ex-mormon youtuber who made a 1 hour video specifically about it (I forgot their channel handle)
And this brand isn’t even woman led.. her husband is publicly the coowner and everything. it’s so weird to claim stuff is women led and then be like “oh but also a man runs everything with me btw”
This holistic “medicine” market has been around a looooong time… and will continue to be. I think with it being marketed more directly post COVID is solely due to the perfect storm - social media becoming so normalized and ideal marketing to the younger generations, with the addition of COVID causing people having a lot more free time to spend on social media. Snake oil is an easy sell and always will be, unfortunately.
Supplements are for people who either have digestion issues or folks on a diet who want nutrients dense food without having to consume many calories. Average people can probably eat regular food, but it's not part of everyone's health goals.
It's crazy how many people still fall for the "bloated belly" scam when all these influencers are doing is sticking out their stomachs. Didn't we learn this during the Flat Tummy Tea era???
pharmacy student here, *if you are experiencing frequent bloating there are many factors that could bring causing this such as:* - not having enough physical activity(walking,exercising at least 30 minutes a day will help a lot and the more the better!out guts love movement so we should help them out) - eating too much in one sitting ( and not moving afterwards makes it worse!) - not drinking enough fluids (WATER!! not soda, certainly not coffee or other caffeinated beverages, I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, pease drink more water you will feel better in every way possible) - eating too many legumes or flower veggies like cauliflower and broccoli (these naturally make us bloated as they are really high in fibre, which is totally okay, but again, like I said before if you’re not moving like taking a walk or exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, it can become really troublesome for your intestines) - Eating too much protein (eating way too much protein can sometimes cause extreme bloating which again is nothing alarming, but it can cause a lot of pain. If you are not pairing it, we drink it and fluids and movement.) - Eating way, too many processed foods (by this, I mean anything that has additives, like candies, chocolate bars with fillings, ready to eat meals, especially frozen ones, canned ready to eat meals, et cetera) many additives are there to preserve the food, but it can cause problems with digestion and it varies from person to person, people don’t have any problems with it, some may have a good tolerance, but if they overdo it, they can feel bloated, and others are distinct to feel bloated and sluggish, after almost every processed food - then there are medical reasons such as: you may have intolerance, for example, lactose intolerance, which means your body is missing enzymes to be able to digest lactose (so called milk sugar) and in this case, almost all dairy product will make you feel bloated and can cause diarrhoea as well. This intolerance can appear suddenly so just because you could eat dairy all your life one day, you can just wake up and not be able to enjoy a cup of milk anymore. If it isn’t milk or lactose free milk. I have this intolerance too and I’ve had it for the past seven years, I’m 26 years old now. - next is gluten intolerance, the principle is almost the same, in this case you are not missing any enzyme, it’s just dead gluten suddenly becomes almost toxic to your inner lining of your intestines and your body things it’s a toxin, which causes inflammation. this can happen suddenly overnight and just like lactose intolerant scientist. Haven’t found out yet why this is so abruptly. - You can have serious medical underlying condition. If you checked off everything I wrote above, you tried to eliminate process food. You increased your daily movement, you increased your daily water intake, you are sure you don’t have lactose or gluten intolerance, there might be a serious medical issue and I would highly suggest you to visit your doctor. Write down all your symptoms and tell them about all precaution measures you have taken up till now and that it is still causing you trouble.
Thank you! I have a friend who sells modere (that’s a whole other issue) and she goes on about how their products will CURE bloating! One there is no proof and two as you said there are medical reasons people experience bloating.
@@rilmar2137 yes most women feel very bloated due to hormonal changes dats before getting period + during those 3-7 days :)) what I wrote above was kore for people who are chronically bloated - meaning being visibly bloated from the moment they eat something in the morning till the very evening, every single day of the month (or most of days)
I just always have had a "meteoric" large intestine, I have no idea what could be causing it. It's kinda frustrating because I've gotten my diet together. :/
YES, I unfollowed SO many creators that I otherwise liked because they were Constantly shilling Bloom during that first crazy marketing push. And then not disclosing that they're including it in Every video as Part of their contract with the brand, as if it wasnt obvious! There's one couple in particular that Im thinking of that would also use their infant in the videos where they use bloom as well which made me sick to my stomach. like ma'am Your baby cant even EAT solid food or drink water yet and youre already using them for your personal profit off of diet culture? Y I K E S !
OH MY GOD. That is so scary wtf!! I stay away from it bc to me their marketing is super unethical. if they aren't clocking their influencers then there are issues..
People will literally do anything to avoid eating their veggies I guess 😭 I promise, real fresh vegetables won’t kill anyone and when prepared correctly for your own tastes, are very delicious
Yeah, the great thing about being an adult is that nobody can force you to eat brussel sprouts or whatever if you don’t like them. You can just stick to the produce you like. If you’ve got the money for a trendy supplement, you’ve got the money for some carrots and bananas.
I don't think you guys understand why they're promoting Bloom so hard after covid-19. The reason is that a lot of people who got long haul covid have severe problems with eating solid foods and some people have almost starved to death because of this my husband is one of them I have tried to force him to eat vegetables and fruits and it's very difficult for him to eat enough calories let alone to get the proper micro nutrients and veggies. Bloom is just taking advantage of the fact that a lot of people are very sick and Ill right now and unable to eat the proper amount of fruits and vegetables without being sick. I know when you're healthy it can be hard to understand why somebody won't be able to eat what you can eat try being incredibly ill for a year or two years and I think you'll understand quickly why someone is desperate for something like this.
@@steph678 Okay, but then you can incorporate veggies into soups, which will make them soft. You can buy cutters for less than one pack of these supplements that'll help you cut them into small pieces. There are dozens of cream-based sauces you can make with soft pieces of veggies or meat where they won't feel off. Contacting a professional dietitian who knows what they're talking about is going to be cheaper at the end of the day than taking a supplement that in the only increases your bowel moments.
I know this doesn’t apply to people who can afford Bloom, but fresh veggies aren’t accessible for so many people (I remember reading about a woman in government housing who literally only had access to a microwave for food prep, and was working three jobs).
For some people like me, with severe cross-reactivity from a severe latex allergy, i can only eat some fruits and veggies after theyve been broken down to certain degrees, and they tend to loose nutritional value in the process. And im low income and the foods i CAN eat are too expensive for me to afford. Things are not always easy for everyone. This isnt a directed attack, but simply another angle to look at these issues from
Seems like every time you start to see a product overly promoted on social media/TH-cam, controversy or shady business practices are revealed soon after. 👀
I’ve noticed that when there’s influencer marketing that’s sketch with not being transparent, there’s gotta be something else weird with the company loll
Frozen fruits and veggies with some yougurt in a smoothie will be waaaaay cheaper than a supplement. Also a pretty good trick for kiddos who might be hesitant about trying new stuff
or that those big bucks that they used to pay for the supplement and buy expensive produce like strawberries, dragon fruit, mango, papaya, prunes and get to eat and not deal with juices that many times don't even taste good.
My 16 yo sister got on this, she was 180ish...and and is now 90lbs.....she is very sick.....I keep telling the parents she is bulimic... But they keep taking her to the doctor in denial...i think all she did was drink bloom and make her self throw up...she uses tiktok, and Instagram, fb ect....I'd say she may have gotten influenced by the wrong people in the wrong way...now she is fighting for her life...parents please pay more attention to your kids on social media...
i’m so sorry to hear this 😔 i really hope your sister can get the help she needs and heal. i hate how social media is destroying so many young girls and women in general
I hope your sister can get the help she needs and gets on the path to a safe recovery. As someone who struggles with this the mental side is so deeply ingrained that it can be really difficult to get someone to accept support
In America many people can't afford to see a doctor for major stuff let alone the minor stuff. Healthcare is so out of reach for a large part of the population
@@wearelegion1163 But the US IS the richest country on Earth, so everybody IS richer (mostly by not paying for health insurance), so then you'd use that extra money you have from being an American to pay for your medical. It's an attitude, not a reality... you need to change yer attitude. I followed an actual positive content creator who is American... and he had medical insurance, he wasn't wealthy, just brought up right by his parents, lol.
@@jack-a-lopiumI...I don't think you're right about this one but ok...medical bills with insurance can bankrupt people in America, people who can't afford healthcare aren't richer because they don't pay for insurance. I say this as an uninsured individual who is very much does not have "extra money" that could be going to insurance, I have no money, and most who don't are in the same or a similar boat.
Bloating is a thing they basically made up to convince people it was okay to abuse laxatives or diuretics. The medical kind is real, but 99% of the people who think they're "bloated" don't need a doctor, they just need to get used to what their bodies actually look like, especially young women. Yes, your body probably changes throughout the day, before your period, etc. But that's normal and fine and not something you CAN "fix" in a healthy way.
@@liz_loves_cats Yeah, i was being a bit rude, sorry. I get that being poor is not fun (I'm disabled, so I don't work, so I'm poor as dirt, lol). And US healthcare is famously terrible and expensive. I guess the only thing I can say in response is: check out Medicare/Medicaid, those programs are literally man made miracles (but they don't HAVE TO tell you what you're entitled to, hint hint)... and don't get suckered into voting against your own self-interest (which, I hear, is also super-prevalent, we get it here in UK as well).
I remember following Mari back in 2018 after she made an inspiring post about how weight lifting helped her to take charge of her health. Never mentioned greens. She eventually developed pre-workout and protein powder (along with her husband…not exclusively women owned). Now, she attributes greens to solving her issues? She used to market her protein a LOT…and now she barely mentions it. Seems like she just markets whatever will sell. Kind of sad that people are really buying into this. Everyone, please save your money
I wasn't convinced to buy Bloom because I wasn't seeing people drink it like they enjoyed it. Also, I just think I could make a smoothie with more greens and taste better.
That stuff made me so sick the first time I took one of those packets! I got terrible acid reflux and felt like I had to vomit . My stomach was upset the entire day and the next day. ..queasy, etc. Never again!
Loved Bloom/Mari in 2018...fell out of "love" after a few years. She started to rub me the wrong way, and it seems I'm not alone. She completely abandoned her other products and what grew her business initially, Mari Fitness and pre-workout.
Thank you for this video! Blooms is so unethical in their marketing but also with their product as well. I really don't know how these influencers are making these claims that they feel good and improve their gut health. Well, we do, they get paid big bucks lol. But, there are so many problems with their product and I'm a clinical nutritionist so I hope these tips can help others if they're thinking of buying a poor quality supplement! First of all, their claims - supports gut health, relieves bloating and promotes energy. These are pretty big claims to be making for such a complex topic. You can't just simplify gut health problems and make it so vague. Especially when their product doesn't have peer reviewed clinical studies to back their claims! If you're experiencing gut health problems, please see a professional who will support you! Second of all, it's a proprietary blend. So whilst it does show what ingredients it has, it doesn't show how much of each ingredient individually. Companies do that to cut costs so then they can maximise profits. For example, they have an ingredient in their called Ashwagandha in their 100mg adaptogenic blend. When it comes to that particular herb, the clinical dosage for it to have an impact is at least 300-600mg 1-2x per day. Third of all, for a product to promote gut health, having only 2g of fibre is sooooo small. A bag of smart lollies has more fibre than this product. Last but not least, the probiotics blend is a bit concerning too. We don't even know what the CFU's are. You don't know the effectiveness of it, the count of the probiotics or if the probiotics are even alive or not. These are all crucial aspects of making a probiotic effective!! So rather than spending your money on that supplement for your gut health. Enjoy your fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains :)
oh yes Isabella is covering this. I'm not on tiktok so when I saw someone else cover it they went straight in and I couldn't follow the video 😭 'you already know' no I don't girl I appreciate Isabella's break down of these dramas
I saw a lot of content creators using youtube shorts to promote it (most didn’t disclosed it was sponsored or that they were an affiliate) and it was concerning. I saw majority of the girls who promoted bloom also post that soft girl era ish type content. i’ve noticed that the creators who post that type of content usually have the most vulnerable subscribers who kind of just copy what the creator does. So it instantly worried me that they kept recommending to take a supplement everyday l. One girl posted that she drunk bloom every morning with her breakfast and I couldn’t help but think that her stomach must hurt. Constant greens which is high in fiber plus iron sounds like a stomach waiting to happen. I can’t eat that much iron rich foods or I get a stomach bleed which immediately turned me off from the product personally.
i have arfid and ngl products like broom are super enticing to me even though i know it's not actually doing what it says :( having a good diet is a struggle when you can't eat certain foods due to texture and stuff
If you guys need better bowel movements, just buy Metamucil. Seriously, it's been around forever, it's basically just powdered psyllium husk. Or eat more oatmeal made with water instead of milk and minimal sugar. Fiber is actually really helpful, but if you eat a lot of processed grains you might not get enough fiber in your regular diet
I have bloating and general stomach problems. Went to the doctors, after some thorough checks I have to change up my diet and lifestyle. I’m autistic and therefore a picky eater, I could’ve absolutely fallen for this
As a person that loves fruit. I'll take my money and spend on exotic fruit that I actually want to eat and enjoy instead of paying 2 dollars per serving for questionable testing juice.
Isabella I see dozens of ads every day for spoiled child liquid collagen and claims that it helps “repair gut health issues” and aid in weight loss. I’d love your take on it.
@@wearelegion1163 I get flavourless because the powder can go unnoticed in many different drinks. It basically prevents the stool from being too liquid by combining with the excess water. It doesn’t give me cramps, bloating, etc. Keeps things running nicely while preventing diarrhea.
I almost bought some as well. The influencers are so damn good at selling stuff. Makes me cringe. I have blocked so many of them. I can't stand their BS lifestyles. It's so toxic. Most of this stuff is too good to be true.
Finally, people are waking up about this. I really liked Mari at one point and bought her work out guides but the hype around this stuff was so exaggerated.
The timing of this video made me laugh. I just found your channel a few days ago, and I was in Target literally an hour ago and stopped to look at the big Bloom endcap display. I didn't buy anything but it did catch my attention.
Full disclosure- I actually really like their pre workout and didn’t buy cause I saw it advertised (I was looking for pre workout online and I don’t have tik tok). Having said that I love videos like this!
Has there been any research to determine how these types greens powders compare to your basic multivitamin? Because it sure SOUNDS like it’s just a multivitamin mixed with a fiber supplement.
How did I help my digestive health? Definitely not some random powder from a really unregulated industry. No I went to a doctor who gave me a diagnosis which led to recommended diet changes and medications which have evidence showing that they will actually help my conditions. Fiber is great, how do I get fiber? I have smoothie bowls that I add chia seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut, and granola. And guess what? It tastes like freaking dessert and probably ends up cheaper per bowl depending on specific fruit choices. Eat real food and see a doctor of you have concerns if you can. And if you can't see a doctor at least listen to licensed professionals who are out there on the internet, not a random lady claiming that it's cured her of all her life problems with zero qualifications to say so.
Lemme say that making myaelf a chia drink or chia overnight oats everyday has drastically increased my fiber intake and the results have been hilarious. But it is worth it to help avoid colon cancer. Like there is something to be said about trying to get nutrients to poorer communities, but Bloom being expensive and not even well balanced really ruins the notion.
People want the magic pill, not the actual work. While a greens may be okay in a pinch like while traveling or access to nutritious food is difficult, what’s wrong with real, actual food. If you’re getting everything in one scoop, you’re wildly mistaken. Companies like this get $0 and none of my attention. Selling snake oil and there’s always someone silly enough to try it out. Keep on calling them out 🙌🏼
Yes, you're right about constant bloating problems, to a severe extent, not being normal. I, personally, was having sudden problems w that, and found out by myself that I had SIBO. My gastroenterologist wasn't even helpful w/ it, and it took me years to figure out what I had. I was on opioids for many years, and chronic constipation caused it, and my doctor still didn't test for it bc the test is complex, but tested me for parasites and stuff I knew I didn't have. I got him to prescribe the specific antibiotic for that and was cured of all my vomiting and extreme bloating, etc. There is no other cure for SIBO other than the specific antibiotic to target your small intestine, btw.
Oh right. I remember seeing this at Target a few times and when I read the label my BS alarms instantly went off. I never bought the idea that you can just powder fruits and veggies and all the nutrition is still there. Some of it, sure, but not nearly as much as fresh. If you want the benefits of eating veggies then just... look up a recipe and make a smoothie with fresh food? I dunno. I know everyone has different issues but there must be better solutions. So sick of these influencer health scams.
imo it's done to prey on the disordered eating people who are fearful of the natural sugars in fruit. for a while there was a trend on tiktok where people were freaking out about it. when rendered down this way they can remove a ton of the glucose/fructose but like . . . eating a cup of berries and a banana will not kill you. your body needs the sugars lmao. the human brain is extremely reliant on glucose to function
do the people who swear by these powdered greens drinks know that they can get the same nutritional needs met by like. eating fruits and vegetables? which taste good and are more affordable than this bloom stuff? i have a GI disorder and no powder or supplement ever did as much for me as eating well and taking a standard probiotic did.
I actually really like greens. I am plant based and love the One Superfood Greens that Walmart carries. They also have pro and prebiotics in them. I tried Bloom and they tasted awful and were 3x the price of mine
If people actually ATE fruit and veg (which are actually quite cheap at the moment in the UK) they wouldn’t need to spend $35 on half a tub of dehydrated plant matter.
0:09 I have been so skeptical of Bloom. I don't know why, but when I saw this crap in the stores...it just gave off red flags. Now, I find your video😂.
The fully thing with her , is she lost all of that wait , WAYYY before she started bloom. So the way she is vague about it when she says “I lost all this weight” is gross.
I think the biggest thing that blows me with health and wellness marketing, is the content were given. you never see someone in a poor health state so to speak, go to a healthy well-being, it’s always 30, flirty, and thriving girlies, who are seemingly pictures of health. I get the aesthetic marketing, but like show me the improvement with your product.
I tried the protein powder years ago and it KILLED my stomach. It took a few times to realize that my stomach was in agony whenever I drank it. After that realization, I threw it out
Can you do a video on liquid IV it’s like a Gatorade powder with supplements. It’s supported by health canada but I’ve heard some things about the product
Does the ftc have a law covering social media with product placement like just having it on the desk while your talking about something completely different or on the background on the counter while doing a completely video even though they are getting paid for it? Movies do it and so don't shows it's a way to advertise to your subconscious in a way.
I hate that the sponsorships aren’t even disclosed but worse than that is when they aren’t obviously sponsorships/payed ads. Like it will be a normal haha funny or day in my life or random skit and on the counter way off in the background is a small container of Bloom and that counts and they get paid for that or at least free stuff. The amount of leeway the company gives is insane, the bar is beyond low.
My immediate impression when the owner started speaking to promote this brand was "she's super shady". All of the cliches were there like she'd been on a marketing course. I'm British so the accent doesn't work on me. Maybe it's my superpower?😁
I love oddball marketing campaigns like this: gut-health is INTERNAL, Bloom takes care of stuff INTERNALLY... so, how do we market something which affects internal? We show a bunch of pretty people with flat stomachs... which they got from exercising and NOT BLOOM! It's genius, lol. We can even show them exercising in the ad. Nobody'll notice
I don’t take any of that seriously when they r showing someone in the their 20s with a good body cause at 45, I’ve been there , it’s easy to be thin in your 20s, show me someone 35 and up who looks like that and I may listen and it can’t be someone famous who has a dietician and personal trainer 😊
I use green powders (AG1) purely to supplement my diet as I’m super picky and only like broccoli and brussel sprouts when it comes to veggies. I use it for exactly what it’s for, a supplement to my diet. Expecting miracles from powdered veggies and fruits is ludicrous. Bloom should be ashamed of themselves.
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I hate that "woman/female led" has turned into something I always side-eye because of mlms and brands like this 😭
LITERALLY
Yeah its exploiting the trust between women that came out of protecting one another.
Yooo you should check the LDS member to MLM influencer pipeline if you’re curious! There’s plenty of videos explaining them but there was this one ex-mormon youtuber who made a 1 hour video specifically about it (I forgot their channel handle)
Facts!!!!!
And this brand isn’t even woman led.. her husband is publicly the coowner and everything. it’s so weird to claim stuff is women led and then be like “oh but also a man runs everything with me btw”
The sheer amount of healthy living/health tonic scams that flooded out after covid really grosses me out.
oh absolutely!!
This holistic “medicine” market has been around a looooong time… and will continue to be.
I think with it being marketed more directly post COVID is solely due to the perfect storm - social media becoming so normalized and ideal marketing to the younger generations, with the addition of COVID causing people having a lot more free time to spend on social media.
Snake oil is an easy sell and always will be, unfortunately.
The amount of life insurance ads I saw during the pandemic was horrific, WAY more than I’ve seen in my whole 29 years of living
I’m going to make an oddly specific bumper sticker that says “check with your doctor before following a health trend” just for my own inner peace.
that would be the best sticker ever lmao
To niche it more “the algorithm wants your money, it doesn’t care about your health”
I would buy that sticker
Yesss... make that into a shirt. Also saying Social Media trends are not your doctor
Can you do a "Potatoes aren't the enemy" too? 😂
I've been seeing Bloom on my tik tok fyp and it's so annoying. It's safer and healthier to consume fruits & vegetables instead of bloom.
Also tastier 😆
After covid some people do have serious issues with eating solid foods, especially fruits and vegies
@@steph678okay smoothies are great ans soups
Supplements are for people who either have digestion issues or folks on a diet who want nutrients dense food without having to consume many calories. Average people can probably eat regular food, but it's not part of everyone's health goals.
@@Iqueyit's not part of everyone's hewlth goals to eat food?!
It's crazy how many people still fall for the "bloated belly" scam when all these influencers are doing is sticking out their stomachs. Didn't we learn this during the Flat Tummy Tea era???
I suspect millenials were the ones who learned from the flat tummy tea incident. Gen z were too young so this is our "flat tummy tea" if you will
pharmacy student here, *if you are experiencing frequent bloating there are many factors that could bring causing this such as:*
- not having enough physical activity(walking,exercising at least 30 minutes a day will help a lot and the more the better!out guts love movement so we should help them out)
- eating too much in one sitting ( and not moving afterwards makes it worse!)
- not drinking enough fluids (WATER!! not soda, certainly not coffee or other caffeinated beverages, I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, pease drink more water you will feel better in every way possible)
- eating too many legumes or flower veggies like cauliflower and broccoli (these naturally make us bloated as they are really high in fibre, which is totally okay, but again, like I said before if you’re not moving like taking a walk or exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, it can become really troublesome for your intestines)
- Eating too much protein (eating way too much protein can sometimes cause extreme bloating which again is nothing alarming, but it can cause a lot of pain. If you are not pairing it, we drink it and fluids and movement.)
- Eating way, too many processed foods (by this, I mean anything that has additives, like candies, chocolate bars with fillings, ready to eat meals, especially frozen ones, canned ready to eat meals, et cetera) many additives are there to preserve the food, but it can cause problems with digestion and it varies from person to person, people don’t have any problems with it, some may have a good tolerance, but if they overdo it, they can feel bloated, and others are distinct to feel bloated and sluggish, after almost every processed food
- then there are medical reasons such as: you may have intolerance, for example, lactose intolerance, which means your body is missing enzymes to be able to digest lactose (so called milk sugar) and in this case, almost all dairy product will make you feel bloated and can cause diarrhoea as well. This intolerance can appear suddenly so just because you could eat dairy all your life one day, you can just wake up and not be able to enjoy a cup of milk anymore. If it isn’t milk or lactose free milk. I have this intolerance too and I’ve had it for the past seven years, I’m 26 years old now.
- next is gluten intolerance, the principle is almost the same, in this case you are not missing any enzyme, it’s just dead gluten suddenly becomes almost toxic to your inner lining of your intestines and your body things it’s a toxin, which causes inflammation. this can happen suddenly overnight and just like lactose intolerant scientist. Haven’t found out yet why this is so abruptly.
- You can have serious medical underlying condition. If you checked off everything I wrote above, you tried to eliminate process food. You increased your daily movement, you increased your daily water intake, you are sure you don’t have lactose or gluten intolerance, there might be a serious medical issue and I would highly suggest you to visit your doctor. Write down all your symptoms and tell them about all precaution measures you have taken up till now and that it is still causing you trouble.
Another thing is the menstrual cycle - I tend to get bloated before and early during my period
Thank you! I have a friend who sells modere (that’s a whole other issue) and she goes on about how their products will CURE bloating! One there is no proof and two as you said there are medical reasons people experience bloating.
thank you for sharing! this was honestly really helpful- i struggle with bad bloating, im gonna try these tips
@@rilmar2137 yes most women feel very bloated due to hormonal changes dats before getting period + during those 3-7 days :)) what I wrote above was kore for people who are chronically bloated - meaning being visibly bloated from the moment they eat something in the morning till the very evening, every single day of the month (or most of days)
I just always have had a "meteoric" large intestine, I have no idea what could be causing it. It's kinda frustrating because I've gotten my diet together. :/
YES, I unfollowed SO many creators that I otherwise liked because they were Constantly shilling Bloom during that first crazy marketing push. And then not disclosing that they're including it in Every video as Part of their contract with the brand, as if it wasnt obvious! There's one couple in particular that Im thinking of that would also use their infant in the videos where they use bloom as well which made me sick to my stomach. like ma'am Your baby cant even EAT solid food or drink water yet and youre already using them for your personal profit off of diet culture? Y I K E S !
OH MY GOD. That is so scary wtf!! I stay away from it bc to me their marketing is super unethical. if they aren't clocking their influencers then there are issues..
@@IsabellaLanterur trash
People will literally do anything to avoid eating their veggies I guess 😭 I promise, real fresh vegetables won’t kill anyone and when prepared correctly for your own tastes, are very delicious
Yeah, the great thing about being an adult is that nobody can force you to eat brussel sprouts or whatever if you don’t like them. You can just stick to the produce you like. If you’ve got the money for a trendy supplement, you’ve got the money for some carrots and bananas.
I don't think you guys understand why they're promoting Bloom so hard after covid-19. The reason is that a lot of people who got long haul covid have severe problems with eating solid foods and some people have almost starved to death because of this my husband is one of them I have tried to force him to eat vegetables and fruits and it's very difficult for him to eat enough calories let alone to get the proper micro nutrients and veggies. Bloom is just taking advantage of the fact that a lot of people are very sick and Ill right now and unable to eat the proper amount of fruits and vegetables without being sick. I know when you're healthy it can be hard to understand why somebody won't be able to eat what you can eat try being incredibly ill for a year or two years and I think you'll understand quickly why someone is desperate for something like this.
@@steph678 Okay, but then you can incorporate veggies into soups, which will make them soft. You can buy cutters for less than one pack of these supplements that'll help you cut them into small pieces. There are dozens of cream-based sauces you can make with soft pieces of veggies or meat where they won't feel off. Contacting a professional dietitian who knows what they're talking about is going to be cheaper at the end of the day than taking a supplement that in the only increases your bowel moments.
I know this doesn’t apply to people who can afford Bloom, but fresh veggies aren’t accessible for so many people (I remember reading about a woman in government housing who literally only had access to a microwave for food prep, and was working three jobs).
For some people like me, with severe cross-reactivity from a severe latex allergy, i can only eat some fruits and veggies after theyve been broken down to certain degrees, and they tend to loose nutritional value in the process. And im low income and the foods i CAN eat are too expensive for me to afford. Things are not always easy for everyone. This isnt a directed attack, but simply another angle to look at these issues from
Seems like every time you start to see a product overly promoted on social media/TH-cam, controversy or shady business practices are revealed soon after. 👀
I’ve noticed that when there’s influencer marketing that’s sketch with not being transparent, there’s gotta be something else weird with the company loll
I’m slightly excited to find out what’s wrong with factor 😂😂😂
You should do a video about "clean" beauty and green washing! Im so tired of hearing people spew nonsense 😂
on my list ;)
they want "bloom" to be associated with like florals, but I can't help but think of algal blooms when I see it
That seems much more appropriate in this situation! Bloom is an algal bloom scumming up the waters of social media
Frozen fruits and veggies with some yougurt in a smoothie will be waaaaay cheaper than a supplement. Also a pretty good trick for kiddos who might be hesitant about trying new stuff
or that those big bucks that they used to pay for the supplement and buy expensive produce like strawberries, dragon fruit, mango, papaya, prunes and get to eat and not deal with juices that many times don't even taste good.
My 16 yo sister got on this, she was 180ish...and and is now 90lbs.....she is very sick.....I keep telling the parents she is bulimic... But they keep taking her to the doctor in denial...i think all she did was drink bloom and make her self throw up...she uses tiktok, and Instagram, fb ect....I'd say she may have gotten influenced by the wrong people in the wrong way...now she is fighting for her life...parents please pay more attention to your kids on social media...
i’m so sorry to hear this 😔 i really hope your sister can get the help she needs and heal. i hate how social media is destroying so many young girls and women in general
I hope your sister can get the help she needs and gets on the path to a safe recovery. As someone who struggles with this the mental side is so deeply ingrained that it can be really difficult to get someone to accept support
If you regularly experience bloating, TALK TO YOUR DR! Stop going to beauty influencers for medical advice!
In America many people can't afford to see a doctor for major stuff let alone the minor stuff. Healthcare is so out of reach for a large part of the population
@@wearelegion1163 But the US IS the richest country on Earth, so everybody IS richer (mostly by not paying for health insurance), so then you'd use that extra money you have from being an American to pay for your medical. It's an attitude, not a reality... you need to change yer attitude.
I followed an actual positive content creator who is American... and he had medical insurance, he wasn't wealthy, just brought up right by his parents, lol.
@@jack-a-lopiumI...I don't think you're right about this one but ok...medical bills with insurance can bankrupt people in America, people who can't afford healthcare aren't richer because they don't pay for insurance. I say this as an uninsured individual who is very much does not have "extra money" that could be going to insurance, I have no money, and most who don't are in the same or a similar boat.
Bloating is a thing they basically made up to convince people it was okay to abuse laxatives or diuretics. The medical kind is real, but 99% of the people who think they're "bloated" don't need a doctor, they just need to get used to what their bodies actually look like, especially young women.
Yes, your body probably changes throughout the day, before your period, etc. But that's normal and fine and not something you CAN "fix" in a healthy way.
@@liz_loves_cats Yeah, i was being a bit rude, sorry. I get that being poor is not fun (I'm disabled, so I don't work, so I'm poor as dirt, lol). And US healthcare is famously terrible and expensive.
I guess the only thing I can say in response is: check out Medicare/Medicaid, those programs are literally man made miracles (but they don't HAVE TO tell you what you're entitled to, hint hint)... and don't get suckered into voting against your own self-interest (which, I hear, is also super-prevalent, we get it here in UK as well).
How can some of these influencers be bloated when so much crap comes out their mouths
Oh my 🤣
lmaooooo
A VERY underrated comment 🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember following Mari back in 2018 after she made an inspiring post about how weight lifting helped her to take charge of her health. Never mentioned greens. She eventually developed pre-workout and protein powder (along with her husband…not exclusively women owned). Now, she attributes greens to solving her issues? She used to market her protein a LOT…and now she barely mentions it. Seems like she just markets whatever will sell. Kind of sad that people are really buying into this. Everyone, please save your money
Thank you! I genuinely thought this was an mlm because of the way they were marketing it on tt
I am so glad! Also greens powders taste like grass with just water
I wasn't convinced to buy Bloom because I wasn't seeing people drink it like they enjoyed it. Also, I just think I could make a smoothie with more greens and taste better.
Its like “wheres waldo?” But youre looking for the undisclosed bloom plug
I haven't been convinced to buy any greens powders, but I did end up getting one of those mini handheld whisks that I always see in those ads. 😅
The whisks are super convenient tho, great for matcha or small batches of whipped cream! Just a shame they’re associated with a shitty company
@@Mia-yk2is I mean it's not likw they make those themselves, they probably just order unbranded ones from china and slap their logo on there
yes! same!
I LOVE THOSE WISKS
That stuff made me so sick the first time I took one of those packets! I got terrible acid reflux and felt like I had to vomit . My stomach was upset the entire day and the next day. ..queasy, etc. Never again!
Loved Bloom/Mari in 2018...fell out of "love" after a few years. She started to rub me the wrong way, and it seems I'm not alone.
She completely abandoned her other products and what grew her business initially, Mari Fitness and pre-workout.
Thank you for this video! Blooms is so unethical in their marketing but also with their product as well. I really don't know how these influencers are making these claims that they feel good and improve their gut health. Well, we do, they get paid big bucks lol. But, there are so many problems with their product and I'm a clinical nutritionist so I hope these tips can help others if they're thinking of buying a poor quality supplement!
First of all, their claims - supports gut health, relieves bloating and promotes energy. These are pretty big claims to be making for such a complex topic. You can't just simplify gut health problems and make it so vague. Especially when their product doesn't have peer reviewed clinical studies to back their claims! If you're experiencing gut health problems, please see a professional who will support you!
Second of all, it's a proprietary blend. So whilst it does show what ingredients it has, it doesn't show how much of each ingredient individually. Companies do that to cut costs so then they can maximise profits. For example, they have an ingredient in their called Ashwagandha in their 100mg adaptogenic blend. When it comes to that particular herb, the clinical dosage for it to have an impact is at least 300-600mg 1-2x per day.
Third of all, for a product to promote gut health, having only 2g of fibre is sooooo small. A bag of smart lollies has more fibre than this product.
Last but not least, the probiotics blend is a bit concerning too. We don't even know what the CFU's are. You don't know the effectiveness of it, the count of the probiotics or if the probiotics are even alive or not. These are all crucial aspects of making a probiotic effective!!
So rather than spending your money on that supplement for your gut health. Enjoy your fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains :)
thank you for sharing!
Your intros keep getting more iconic!!!!
im gonna start keeping them in bc i do and say so much before we start lollll
oh yes Isabella is covering this. I'm not on tiktok so when I saw someone else cover it they went straight in and I couldn't follow the video 😭 'you already know' no I don't girl I appreciate Isabella's break down of these dramas
If I had a dollar for every health scam on social media, I'd have a lot of money.
I saw a lot of content creators using youtube shorts to promote it (most didn’t disclosed it was sponsored or that they were an affiliate) and it was concerning. I saw majority of the girls who promoted bloom also post that soft girl era ish type content. i’ve noticed that the creators who post that type of content usually have the most vulnerable subscribers who kind of just copy what the creator does. So it instantly worried me that they kept recommending to take a supplement everyday l. One girl posted that she drunk bloom every morning with her breakfast and I couldn’t help but think that her stomach must hurt. Constant greens which is high in fiber plus iron sounds like a stomach waiting to happen. I can’t eat that much iron rich foods or I get a stomach bleed which immediately turned me off from the product personally.
my work bestie drinks bloom and i’m like girlillleee stoppppp 😭 it’s so expensive too???
I seen this bloom so much but wasn’t buying it. I am not surprised
Yes! My mom and I saw it in target and I'm like "whatever you do don't get that" lol
i have arfid and ngl products like broom are super enticing to me even though i know it's not actually doing what it says :( having a good diet is a struggle when you can't eat certain foods due to texture and stuff
If you guys need better bowel movements, just buy Metamucil. Seriously, it's been around forever, it's basically just powdered psyllium husk. Or eat more oatmeal made with water instead of milk and minimal sugar. Fiber is actually really helpful, but if you eat a lot of processed grains you might not get enough fiber in your regular diet
I have bloating and general stomach problems. Went to the doctors, after some thorough checks I have to change up my diet and lifestyle. I’m autistic and therefore a picky eater, I could’ve absolutely fallen for this
As a person that loves fruit. I'll take my money and spend on exotic fruit that I actually want to eat and enjoy instead of paying 2 dollars per serving for questionable testing juice.
Isabella I see dozens of ads every day for spoiled child liquid collagen and claims that it helps “repair gut health issues” and aid in weight loss. I’d love your take on it.
The only gut health supplement that I’ll never give up (and has never let me down lol) is partially hydrolyzed guar gum. For IBS-D it’s amazing!
Really? How do you use it? Does it cause the opposite problem?
@@wearelegion1163 I get flavourless because the powder can go unnoticed in many different drinks. It basically prevents the stool from being too liquid by combining with the excess water. It doesn’t give me cramps, bloating, etc. Keeps things running nicely while preventing diarrhea.
I can’t remember who did it but put bloom in ninja creami I think they were promoting both. Was a crazy idea. No tags too
I used to follow Mari and I was so inspired! I had no idea she ventured to this
I almost bought some as well. The influencers are so damn good at selling stuff. Makes me cringe. I have blocked so many of them. I can't stand their BS lifestyles. It's so toxic. Most of this stuff is too good to be true.
Wtf was that girl doing at 16:45 that was losing her shit next to a goose? 😂
Finally, people are waking up about this. I really liked Mari at one point and bought her work out guides but the hype around this stuff was so exaggerated.
Same - I was all in around 2018, but she started to rub me the wrong way.
The timing of this video made me laugh. I just found your channel a few days ago, and I was in Target literally an hour ago and stopped to look at the big Bloom endcap display. I didn't buy anything but it did catch my attention.
girlllll your videos are so good omg i’m amazed you haven’t even surpassed 100k subscribers yet!! i know you’re gonna blow up
I check out anytime I hear anyone online say the word "gut." It's the grossest of all buzzwords.
I don't think I've ver been this early to a video!
Same!
omg heyyy thank you soooo much for being here
The craziest thing about this is that bloom has been out forever!!!.. I don’t understand how it just blew up out of nowhere like this.
@@rasheenamansel5311 it became cutesy💕 and for the girls which is now a marketing ploy
Full disclosure- I actually really like their pre workout and didn’t buy cause I saw it advertised (I was looking for pre workout online and I don’t have tik tok). Having said that I love videos like this!
Has there been any research to determine how these types greens powders compare to your basic multivitamin? Because it sure SOUNDS like it’s just a multivitamin mixed with a fiber supplement.
How did I help my digestive health? Definitely not some random powder from a really unregulated industry.
No I went to a doctor who gave me a diagnosis which led to recommended diet changes and medications which have evidence showing that they will actually help my conditions.
Fiber is great, how do I get fiber? I have smoothie bowls that I add chia seeds, flax seeds, shredded coconut, and granola. And guess what? It tastes like freaking dessert and probably ends up cheaper per bowl depending on specific fruit choices.
Eat real food and see a doctor of you have concerns if you can. And if you can't see a doctor at least listen to licensed professionals who are out there on the internet, not a random lady claiming that it's cured her of all her life problems with zero qualifications to say so.
Lemme say that making myaelf a chia drink or chia overnight oats everyday has drastically increased my fiber intake and the results have been hilarious. But it is worth it to help avoid colon cancer.
Like there is something to be said about trying to get nutrients to poorer communities, but Bloom being expensive and not even well balanced really ruins the notion.
@vl9290 Chia is the best. Delicious and multi-use and a fraction of the price if nasty bloom powder 😂
What about AG1 and other green powders? I am genuinely curious if that company has similar issues as Bloom. Thanks!
have you ever made a video on sugar bear hair? im sure its outdated by now but i would love to hear what you have to say!!
People want the magic pill, not the actual work. While a greens may be okay in a pinch like while traveling or access to nutritious food is difficult, what’s wrong with real, actual food. If you’re getting everything in one scoop, you’re wildly mistaken. Companies like this get $0 and none of my attention. Selling snake oil and there’s always someone silly enough to try it out. Keep on calling them out 🙌🏼
That one influencer... I know it's just a stuffed animal that they mauled, but whyyy would you joke about hurting your pet like that 😭😭
Yes, you're right about constant bloating problems, to a severe extent, not being normal. I, personally, was having sudden problems w that, and found out by myself that I had SIBO. My gastroenterologist wasn't even helpful w/ it, and it took me years to figure out what I had. I was on opioids for many years, and chronic constipation caused it, and my doctor still didn't test for it bc the test is complex, but tested me for parasites and stuff I knew I didn't have. I got him to prescribe the specific antibiotic for that and was cured of all my vomiting and extreme bloating, etc. There is no other cure for SIBO other than the specific antibiotic to target your small intestine, btw.
I want you to know that my very first impression of you was the Hannah Montana transition. Subscribed.
Oh right. I remember seeing this at Target a few times and when I read the label my BS alarms instantly went off. I never bought the idea that you can just powder fruits and veggies and all the nutrition is still there. Some of it, sure, but not nearly as much as fresh. If you want the benefits of eating veggies then just... look up a recipe and make a smoothie with fresh food? I dunno. I know everyone has different issues but there must be better solutions. So sick of these influencer health scams.
imo it's done to prey on the disordered eating people who are fearful of the natural sugars in fruit. for a while there was a trend on tiktok where people were freaking out about it. when rendered down this way they can remove a ton of the glucose/fructose but like . . . eating a cup of berries and a banana will not kill you. your body needs the sugars lmao. the human brain is extremely reliant on glucose to function
Ugh I wish I had found your channel sooner but I'm glad I did I luv u sm
do the people who swear by these powdered greens drinks know that they can get the same nutritional needs met by like. eating fruits and vegetables? which taste good and are more affordable than this bloom stuff? i have a GI disorder and no powder or supplement ever did as much for me as eating well and taking a standard probiotic did.
I actually really like greens. I am plant based and love the One Superfood Greens that Walmart carries. They also have pro and prebiotics in them. I tried Bloom and they tasted awful and were 3x the price of mine
If people actually ATE fruit and veg (which are actually quite cheap at the moment in the UK) they wouldn’t need to spend $35 on half a tub of dehydrated plant matter.
Just eat real food! 😊 ETA: if you are not in a food desert. But if you are buy better greens than Blooms!
0:09 I have been so skeptical of Bloom. I don't know why, but when I saw this crap in the stores...it just gave off red flags. Now, I find your video😂.
Your top though! It is beautiful. Where did you get it?
The fully thing with her , is she lost all of that wait , WAYYY before she started bloom. So the way she is vague about it when she says “I lost all this weight” is gross.
I saw that stuff but I never felt the need to buy it. It’s not good to lie to people I avoid any review labeled with seller commission
I think the biggest thing that blows me with health and wellness marketing, is the content were given. you never see someone in a poor health state so to speak, go to a healthy well-being, it’s always 30, flirty, and thriving girlies, who are seemingly pictures of health. I get the aesthetic marketing, but like show me the improvement with your product.
Or one could simply buy a multi vitamin and a probiotic.
And eat some fruits and veggies. It’s not complicated and we don’t need processed powders to live. ✌️
I bought Bloom and it made me sick and more backed up and bloated.
I tried the protein powder years ago and it KILLED my stomach. It took a few times to realize that my stomach was in agony whenever I drank it. After that realization, I threw it out
80.00 on Amazon Canada 😂
I bought it for the fun of it - had it once and messed up my digestion for days. Never used it again. 🤷🏻♀️
The bloom girls got their ad video ideas from Mikayla apparently
Can you do a video on liquid IV it’s like a Gatorade powder with supplements. It’s supported by health canada but I’ve heard some things about the product
Bloom really went the bang energy route with advertising lmao
Except they don’t have to disclose that it’s an ad lol
I like that you keep peoples names in the photots. I think its so silly to blur stuff like that im this day and age
These folks just need to eat those flintstone vitamins and to call it a day😭
it would have been so unbelievably funny if you got a bloom sponsor for this video
ive seen those greens at walmart never ordered it i like green powder sometimes yet i prefer garden of life over that stuff anyway
Does the ftc have a law covering social media with product placement like just having it on the desk while your talking about something completely different or on the background on the counter while doing a completely video even though they are getting paid for it? Movies do it and so don't shows it's a way to advertise to your subconscious in a way.
I hate that the sponsorships aren’t even disclosed but worse than that is when they aren’t obviously sponsorships/payed ads. Like it will be a normal haha funny or day in my life or random skit and on the counter way off in the background is a small container of Bloom and that counts and they get paid for that or at least free stuff. The amount of leeway the company gives is insane, the bar is beyond low.
14:42 At this point, Im just going to start carrying "It's a scam" cards everywhere I go😂
Mikaela N's ears must be ringing right now with just someone mentioning non-disclosure
Once again im so glad i was broke
My immediate impression when the owner started speaking to promote this brand was "she's super shady". All of the cliches were there like she'd been on a marketing course. I'm British so the accent doesn't work on me. Maybe it's my superpower?😁
I love oddball marketing campaigns like this: gut-health is INTERNAL, Bloom takes care of stuff INTERNALLY... so, how do we market something which affects internal? We show a bunch of pretty people with flat stomachs... which they got from exercising and NOT BLOOM! It's genius, lol.
We can even show them exercising in the ad. Nobody'll notice
Bloom sent me a tub to try when they were first getting popular a few years ago, and it literally did nothing 😂
There are so many cheaper pre existing green powder things
The Love and pies game has been on three cc channels that I watch lol it must be okay.
I love these games! I don’t have a gaming pc or anything so this is my way of getting into gaming? lol! I loveeee games like this
I don’t take any of that seriously when they r showing someone in the their 20s with a good body cause at 45, I’ve been there , it’s easy to be thin in your 20s, show me someone 35 and up who looks like that and I may listen and it can’t be someone famous who has a dietician and personal trainer 😊
Will you be doing a deep dive into AG1?
ive seen cc talk abt this…
Wish I would’ve purchased before I bought the 5 fl oz at Target over the weekend I can’t believe it was 30 bucks
omg, i sent you a message on instagram today asking you to cover bloom and you already had a vid in progress!!! ur always on top of things
I use green powders (AG1) purely to supplement my diet as I’m super picky and only like broccoli and brussel sprouts when it comes to veggies. I use it for exactly what it’s for, a supplement to my diet. Expecting miracles from powdered veggies and fruits is ludicrous. Bloom should be ashamed of themselves.
Kinda feels like the bang energy drink sponsorships where they just put it in frame with the label facing the camera center stage lol 8:55
I tried bloom from my aunts house it tasted like that chalky medicine you get as a kid 😔
11:06 GIRL YES! heck. After my workout I'm bloated...it's perfectly normal to not be flat all the time.
Honestly I just want a greens powder to help me since I don't intake enough daily
I saw them at EXPO west (natural foods expo) this year and I'm like.....the tote was beyond ugly with all the money they have