The Truth About Athletic Greens AG1
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- Let's talk about every influencer's favorite supplement, Athletic Greens. What are the 75 ingredients, and are they really worth the insane price point?
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Vitamins & Minerals
2:57 Protein
3:21 Raw Superfoods
5:15 Extracts
6:11 Mushroom powders
6:35 Price
8:17 Lead
8:46 Would I buy it?
10:31 What I take
11:05 Trash website
12:47 Outro
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"I've been drinking Athletic Greens for two months and I feel amazing!" Please don't be convinced by stuff like this. Placebo is a hell of a drug, and it feels better to believe AG1 did something then to admit you got took for $100/month. And even if the results are real, it's likely the person had an actual deficiency in some basic essential micronutrient Athletic Greens supplies. You can get all those vitamins and minerals plus some from virtually any multi.
@David Wishengrad Exorcist, 1st class What the hell are you talking about?
@David Wishengrad Exorcist, 1st class Ah of course - well when you put it that way...
Indeed. To convince oneself, that *such* a huge investment was in some way justified, one would make oneself believe in anything, in order not to feel crap for throwing away so much money. 🙂
Thank you for this, I was durn close to trying this multiple times! When companies leave key things out while overloading others, I have to avoid my multivitamin or something for the day so as to not overdo certain vitamins. Missing D would be insane to get athletic greens in. I can go a bit too high in my Bs or D for the day but I won't superload any of the fat solubles like E. They sabotaged their own product.
TL:DR- the product is only good, not perfect and its way overpriced. I'm not a vegan and have no interest ever in life turning to veganism, but I was looking for a product to replace having to eat a lot of greens. Is there any products you actually approve of to fill such a niche? And if not, what's the best option of the "not good enough" products? I literally don't have the willpower to eat much greens, the textures and flavors I find vile.
Good for her for declining the sponsorship and instead doing her own research on the product. This could have easily been a cash grab on her part, but she instead used it as an opportunity to actually investigate AG1 and share her findings with us👏
i know right? this is one of the reasons i love her. i actually think she can be trusted
Well I trust Joe Rogan and Andrew Huberman over this woke, left wing, anti 2nd amendment vegan
Investigating would have included using it herself! And if she’s so smart why doesn’t she make her own organic compound that’s better? If she knows so much she would tell you where and how to source all of the organic material that you would need to create this compound. This woman is full of crap.
@@lnayler chill babygirl 😂❤
@@lnaylerjust eat your spinach you absolute baby
you're my favorite youtuber and although I'm not vegan, you changed my perspective on food entirely. I incorporate balanced plant based meals in my diet daily. so much love to you from Egypt!
@Link Link thank you for your correction
@Link Link you know what she means theres no need to be nitpicky
@@lynntheplantmuncher9972 Yes. And, it's because of that fundamentalist attitude that some people turn away from veganism rather than towards it.
@@sectionalsofa no just bc if she leaves it then vegans will be shit on
Off topic, but You don’t look Egyptian
At this point I'm convinced that every single thing advertised as sponsorship on social media is a scam.
Just about ninety-something-percent of the times...
Ag1, Raid shadow legends, Raecon earbuds, VPN networks,.... Wouldn't download them for the sole fact every single TH-camr promotes them but nobody in real life seems to have/use them..
I absolutely came to that conclusion last week
@@kenzashenna Add to that "skillshare", "curiosity", "squarespace", "audibles" and, of course, "4sigmatic" LOL
@@NomadicNaturePhotographer I'm curious, what's wrong with skillshare?
$100 a month for a greens powder is ridiculous, thanks for covering this
That's more than half what I spend on groceries in a month lol...
@raspberry May I ask how? I'm genuinely interested. Do u buy bulk ?
@@Doe3Love8 I do try to buy bulk for things like oats, rice and beans but that's not always possible or ideal (sometimes you get an inferior product, and also you need some room to store it). Even when I do I can only save about $50-150/yr doing that so it's not a huge savings but it does add up. It saves on waste though which I like; I got a 50lb bag of oats that came in a giant paper bag -- great!! Throw that right on the compost when it's finished. I think the oats are pretty low quality though so not sure I'll do it again with that brand.
If you want to save money, the produce section is your friend. I go to the grocery store about once a month and I get everything I need for that month, lots of fruit and veg and misc things like seeds for granola or soy milk or tortillas or pasta; whatever I need. Now the trick is in keeping your fruit and veg fresh for that 3-4 weeks. Most people know if you cut the dried-out root-ends of veg and put it in a water pot it will last a lot longer. Fewer people know that if you do that same thing but in your fridge you can often get 3-4 weeks out of it if you use the wilting parts of it continually throughout that time. I had to rearrange the shelves of my fridge to make enough headroom to do this. My original layout was more conducive to lots of little packaged and canned foods.
Lastly, I don't go to back to the store until my fridge is completely empty; like I-just-bought-a-new-fridge empty. This cuts down on food waste a lot and as a side benefit you never end up with some random piece of rotting food in a corner stinking up your fridge!
This method of shopping relies on knowing how to cook. The most expensive things you can buy are frozen/pre-prepared meals and bottled/canned stuff. You pay a premium for that luxury (and also a garbage collector!). I like to have a salad and a pot of beans in the fridge continually to use as base ingredients for other dishes. With those I can make tacos, burritos, just salad, and beans to throw in veggie rice/pasta. Veggie rice and veggie pasta are my staples. Just cook the rice/pasta in the final pan and when it's done put in whatever chopped veggies you feel like to steam with the lid on for 2-4 min. After that add in any herbs or spices or spice-blends/pastes (I found an indian one I really like that makes anything taste like curry). The key is to cook the veggies as little as possible. They should retain their bright color and firmness. There are so many flavors and combinations possible with this. At the 3 or 4 week mark a lot of times I'll end up having to use a lot of cabbage and onions for my veggies lol. But you keep learning how much of things to buy the more you do it. It's nothing fancy but it tastes good and is satisfying. I certainly still have many things to learn and improve on in the kitchen!
I kind of rambled here but maybe something in all that will help spark some ideas of your own. Best of luck!
@raspberry OK I just finished reading it ! And I SS and I handwrote notes lol
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
That's so smart abt having the fridge be empty!
Thanks for all the tips !
@@Doe3Love8 Np. Don't try to change everything at once though. You risk overwhelming yourself and getting discouraged that way. Pick one thing at a time that most interests you and get it under your belt before moving on. Relaxed consistency produces better outcomes. And also if you come up with some crazy idea you think might work, try it! I think life's more fun to live that way. Take care my man!
I'm always sceptical when I see a ton of TH-camrs recommending something, especially if it's some weird supplement. I'm glad you made this video.
Lol, the irony is palpable, AG1 was the advert before your video started 😂😂😂
I got the ad at the end 😂
Yeah, and she did such a great job, we'll prob remember her everytime we see their ad in future , 🤣.
I got that ad too! Not a coincidence.
I got it hahaha
I got the ad right at the beginning. I had to laugh. I thought it was so funny. And even so, I almost thought I clicked the wrong link, which might be the intention of the ad. Wouldn't surprise me.
You really know you're being manipulated when you get a promotion for a product that's being given a thumbs down review.
I consider that a big FU from the manufacturer to the reviewer and her audience.
I'm so glad you're talking about this.... After seeing soooo many ppl promoting the product, I checked it out, and the price tag alone scared me away. I'd rather just eat more fruits and veggies.....
This is a wonderful example of not selling yourself. She could have taken the money and said nice stuff about AG1 but she did the right thing and did a review she believes in. THANK YOU!
she should have done both lol promote it very sarcastically. woulda been pretty funny..
Dear Swayze.
It is not too late.
Even after all of these years and spreading so much misinformation about nutrition.
You can still save yourself.
Please read your own book.
It is not the worst thing, that you have ever done.
It is the best thing, that you have ever done.
I really cannot understand you.
It is not worth the money.
If you go back to proper nutrition, which is a 100% organic raw vegan diet, then I will allow you to "juice" my "cucumber."
How big exactly are the udders of Swayze?
Nobody could answer this question so far.
Yeah, similar to what you said about only hearing about a product through influencers, another red flag is definitely a product website having such an aggressive sales pipeline that throws add-ons at you without much context. Companies that aren't cash-grabs relying on temporary hype will take a softer approach of showing you why you want their products, whereas companies that don't expect repeat customers organically will try to funnel people into making a purchase as fast as possible and slip a subscription service in there with a lower price to basically trick people into giving them repeat business. Thanks for talking about this. These hype-based products don't get called out enough imo.
True.
I tried AG1 and kept using it because of the changes in my performance (recovery), sleep improved, skin drastically improved for the first time in my adult life, and most of all digestion improvement (!!)
I can afford it, I tried it and loved how I felt using it and it tastes good.. (yes it actually tastes good) so yea just need to be the voice of dissent in a sea of haters. My husband had similar results to mine and he, too, said the digestion changes are worth it alone.
I hate how many people promote it. It doesn‘t feel genuine at all. Like skillshare 😂 Thanks for speaking about this!
Shillshare 😏
What’s the problem with Skillshare? Did I miss out on something?😂😅
@@alicezanini6123 I recently watched a video about their concept. Just read reviews of their customer service - it‘s bad 😅 30 day free trial, but if you don‘t cancel after 14(!!!) days: voilà, here‘s your 12 month subscription.
@@alicezanini6123 yo skillshare is legit tho
I ALWAYS get ads for Athletic Green before your videos… I literally got one before this video too
I’ve actually used this product off and on for a while, and honestly I enjoy the taste! It’s much more palatable than most greens powders. They also generally send a bottle of vitamin D&K2 alongside the powder that you can add in when you’re mixing with water.
However, I do agree that the price is quite high, and I really appreciate your in-depth scrutiny of the lack of clarity regarding ingredient details/dosages with AG1. I haven’t renewed my subscription in a bit, and I’m thinking that I may be better off with a more individualized and cost-effective approach for my supplementation after watching this!
Incredibly excited you’re doing this… I’ve almost been convinced to get it
I started taking Athletic Greens off of the fact that Andrew Huberman uses them as a "paid sponsor". I feel great after taking AG1 first thing in the morning after being up for an hour or so. Thank you for talking you made me think about it.
I emailed this company a few years ago. I told them I had food allergies and intolerances but that I needed something to prop my system up.
They replied telling me that the Soy in the product was 'deactivated' and my system wouldn't react to it.
I did react to it.
I can't take it becuase of the pea protein in it so I can't take it either. I would turn bright red.
Lawsuit lawsuit lawsuit lawsuit
I break into hives after drinking it, I don't know to what vitamin or other components in AG1 I am allergic to :D
Thank you for covering this!!!!
I’m so glad to see you talk about this brand!! I see it everywhere and haven’t bothered to look into myself because I’ve been fooled too many times by these expensive green drink products to fall for it again
Thank you for reporting on this! I’ve seen so many TH-camrs I watch talking about this product and basically saying if you eat plant based you should have this.
Thanks for breaking this down. I've wondered, since they've been advertising hardcore lately. Much appreciated.
Thanks! It's time someone addressed this!
Could you also make a video about NMN and other up and coming anti-aging supplements doing the rounds lately?
Thank you! This was a helpful video, I was wondering about this product.
I really appreciate this video! I was recently considering getting AG1, now I know that I should just find a good multi-vitamin!
THANK YOU
I’ve actually been feeling like I’m purposely delaying joining the AG1 party just to see what you have to say about it. Now, I’m confidently declining.
Thank you for the in depth investigation. You are very easy to follow and conscientious.
There are some advantages to something like a greens powder over a multivitamin. The form of the nutrients can be more absorbable and you also get other healthy plant compounds that are great antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. That said, it doesn't mean it's a substitute for a healthy diet or for a supplement regime that's tailored to individual needs, according to a medical professional.
I've been taking barley grass powder for a while now, and it's made a big improvement to my health. I live with several pretty severe chronic illnesses and I find the barley grass helps add nutrients to my mostly-vegan diet, especially on the days I'm too sick to prepare healthy, balanced meals. It's given me more energy.
I buy unflavoured barley grass powder in bulk, because that is cheapest for me. The taste is... well I wouldn't say it's pleasant - I call it my Swamp Juice lol - but it's much less unpleasant than other green powders, especially wheatgrass. I will continue taking it because it makes me feel so much better, but I can understand if for some people, these sorts of supplements are not worth the cost.
Like the first paragraph. But, why eat grass ??? I suggest you try chopping up a cabbage and putting that into a blender with some water - far better.
Thanks, I was just about to buy it but decided to investigate first and between you and other sources, I was about to be yet another mark, thanks again!
I happen to enjoy green, grassy sludge. I'm not kidding. But I concoct my own meadow-in-a-blender... throwing in whatever moves me: a few fists full of arugula, some lettuce, maybe a stalk of celery before it wilts, a spoonful of flaxseeds, black cumin seeds, water and a drop of apple cider vinegar. I swear I love it! It tastes like I'm drinking the great outdoors.
Thanks for this breakdown! I've been suspicious of AG1 since it became every YTer's sponsor - that automatically smelled like a scam to me; so now I know it's a dodgy, overpriced one. I make my own green powder from dehydrated greens - I know EXACTLY what goes into my body. I also make a lot of my own spice mixtures for the same reason...
Swayze doing the deinfluencing before it was a thing. Thanks for this.
I love your detailed and honest review
Thank you for making this! I was thinking about trying it in the future but now there's no chance. I appreciate you.
You should give cdp choline a try. It's a lot more brain active and energizing.
Honesty and integrity like this is so rare and refreshing. You are a truth keeper of vegan and nutrition community online. I’m a fan ❤
Good on you for doing the research and not being just another TH-camr peddling AG1! 😊😊💚💚
Thank you, you just saved me lots of money. I was going to buy this. Yours along with other reviews helped!
THANK YOU so much for this! This is so helpful!!!!❤
I started taking Deva's multi because of Swayze's suggestion so it's good to hear that they are still a good supplement, since they are relatively inexpensive
Same!
My only problem with deva is that some of the ingredients are in huge dosage
@@veronicasigchoespinoza3202 Oh, I should double check on that in case any are harmful. Are they higher doses because it's geared toward vegans?
@@alohaXamanda I mean you could always not take it as often. I used to take it but when I developed photosensitivity they told me I could be taking too much B6 and then I saw that deva has 750% of the daily value and that could *potentially* be the cause.
I like that it is cheap, but some of the doses are just crazy high, so if you take it I wouldn’t take it as often.
@@veronicasigchoespinoza3202 This is really great advice, thank you for pointing this out! I have photosensitivity in general and I never go to the doctor to check my levels (anxiety) so I would not have thought about this
Thanks 🙏 for this. I was really curious. And I got an add for it clicking on your video
Thank you for making this video! I learnt a lot 🙂❤
When COVID first broke, I had just started chemo and a friend had some leftover "Huel" powder. They said "I didn't like this, you might. Please stay out of stores."
So far, so good. I have one smoothie-thing for breakfast, and like the taste.
great video! enjoyed this and learned a ton. thank you so much!
It has ADAPTOGENS?! I love adapting!
I would rather take literal handfuls of regular pill supplements than start my day by choking down a cool glass of pulpy, chalky mystery sludge.
Yeah but pills are more spooky! It reminds us of experts and pharmacies... And big pharma oh no! Whereas green juice reminds us of mowing the lawn and poison ivy.
@Rep Sadly you've probably hit the nail on the head. That's the heuristic
I actually tried it, it is not sludgy or grassy, the flavor is green apple
I have refused to use ag1 for a long time, even though a few of my friends take it regularly,
A friend of mine gave me his travel packs for free and insisted I take it, I've taken it for 4 days(as I was only given 4 travel pscks) and I have to say I just ordered my first monthly subscription,
I've struggled with feeling lethargic throughout my days, moody when stressed and just an overall feeling of low energy, since I've been drinking ag1 in the mornings my sleep has been noticeably more peaceful, my energy and mood have improved more than I would ever expect,
It smells like an energy drink lol, the taste is rather bland, and yes it has a slight chalky consistency but overall the benifits I've seen are worth the 2 minutes it takes to chug the cup,
Just my personal experience, but as someone who went into using it expecting it not to do much I'm sold
Thank you! Have been wondering why so many TH-cam content people are pushing this product.
Been doin a deep dive on AG1 to see if it’s worth buying. You’ve definitely steered me in the right direction. Thank you.
Idk makes me feel good, great placebo ig
When I realized their webpage did't get right to the point of telling what is in their glop, I didn't even get to the price page. Thank you for crating this video.
Thank you for your review! A few folks have echoed your comments.
I love the concept of AG1 but no doubt, lots of good marketing and lack of disclosure is concerning. Are you aware of any products that contain similar contents with a full disclosure of its contents?
what is the best all around multi vitamin do you recommend especially for men?
Girll thanks for the video, I kept seeing this product even from my favorite content creators. Could you do a similar video reviewing Huel?!
my boyfriend got this stuff cause he is prone to falling for wellness marketing. but he’s terrible at taking anything daily, so now we’ve racked up 4 months worth of this stuff. i’ve been drinking it just because it’s sitting in my fridge, it’s definitely tasty i’ll give it that!
this is just to say that all claims aside, this stuff actually is tasty. gotta give it that at least lol!
Haha that’s hilarious. You’ve got a gold mine in your fridge. I don’t have a lot of money and was super mindful of when I took it to to take full advantage, savouring every scoop. Amassing 4 months is amazing to me !! 😂
Must have cost him a fortune. You need to put it on the insurance haha!
@@teainortakoy the amount of athletic greens currently in my apartment rivals any asset I own!
@@evedotcom he remembers to eat a gummy multivitamin daily but the athletic greens is completely untouched. I’m on a student budget so it’s been a real treat to enjoy his stash of AG1!
well this was informative. definitely have heard more podcast ads for this then anything else
I actually got an AG1 ad during this video. Gave me a good chuckle
Thank you for covering this. I've been asking people selling this to justify the cost and any scientific backing of the use.
I only just found this channel! How wasn’t I recommended this channel sooner?!
I’m happy to see a vide about AG. Andrew Huberman always talks about AG because they sponsor him but I’ve always been skeptical. I think anything like that with such a huge lack of transparency is just creepy. And I hate websites like that too. It’s so dishonest.
Thank you for the video. It might still be fun to try it and do a full review. I would love that coming from someone like you.
Edit: looking at the other comments, someone mentioned that powdered greens have more absorbable nutrients. If you do another video, I would love to know both the pros and cons. Really I’m so curious of what AG1’s big draw is or what science is behind it.
Just wanted to say I love your channel. I’ve watched your videos for years, and I admire how real you are. You seem so grounded and down to earth, and I just really appreciate your videos ❤
Thank you for continuing to fight the good fight against idiocracy.
I'm not the kind of person who would ever buy something like athletic greens, but I'm so glad that you do videos like this for the people who would so they know not to. Also, I just burst out laughing because I got an ad and would you believe that it was for athletic greens?!
SAME! I clicked on this video, and sure enough, the first ad was Athletic greens 😂
I would love of you did a video on curcumin, I recently started taking a supplement and I believe it’s greatly eased my arthritis pain.
AG1: 3 month test. Overall, I actually did feel it was an improvement from my vitamin routine and I didn’t use pro/prebiotics before. I felt better (subjective) and felt better digestion and slightly less bloat (again minimal but noticeable and not as much as I would have liked). My decision was to cancel because the impact was not dramatic enough to justify the price. I am now trying other brands to see if I get a similar or better result. Any suggestions, would love to hear. Thanks.
Omg so glad you did this video!!!
Loved this video! Can you do bloom nutrition next?
I know this is off topic but I respect your opinion.
Would you mind helping me understand why/how soy milk is healthy when I see a lot of people claiming soy is only healthy when fermented as they do in Japan, ex. natto.?
That's so refreshing! That's what a thinking person/skeptic should do! There's nothing more embarrassing then someone who has a skeptic channel promote such products without questioning if it actually works.
Thank you for this! Seeing trusted TH-camrs like Dr. Dray promoting this again and again (‘She’s a doctor so it must be good!’) annoys the hell out of me. And the price is just insane.
There’s a lot that Dr. Dray promotes that harm her credibility.
@@sarahrosen4985 Like what?
Yes, this bothers me about her too. But what should we expect? She is a big proponent of consumerism in general, via her frequent 'shopping in national chain stores' videos.
@@heidih3048 I wouldn't mind that she takes us along to show us cheaper options. I don't live in the US so those could help me find products I don't have available locally but it seems like the US free time sport of shopping for the sake of shopping because you lead an empty substanceless life and have nothing else.
@@sarahrosen4985 I agree, and I'm from the US.
I'm glad I stayed to the end of the video. I've been in that same boat before, but one time DID manage to completely brick a phone. Crazy times.
The fact that the ad before THIS video is AG1... I can't!!!
Great review, thank you. You can get more nutrients from blending up greens.
An Athletic Greens Advert before this video even starts. Looking forward to this
7th
Would you recommend any other? Less known or more reliable? I have IBS and I am intolerant to lactose plus other intolerances and I can not eat a lot of greens... Some people recommended me, to take AG1 but I do not trust ... Thank you for your video.
Jocko greens
With my subscription to AG, I got a a bottle of vitaminD with vitamin K2 in an oil with dropper. I’m 76 years old and not very energetic. Every day I feels exhausted around 3 pm and take an 1 ½ to 2 hour nap. about 6 or 7 weeks after I started taking AG it hit me that I was not taking naps and I started to clean my condo more often. I went out for walks. I feel much more energetic
Although I disagree with you on some stuff, you gave the best review of this product out of all the videos I watched. It wasn't even close. Keep being you! Thanks again. ✌
I've been subscribed for ages, but haven't seen your videos in awhile. I missed this content and will be back more, but had to tell you I got an AG-1 ad in the middle of this 🤣
Had an ag1 add playing while watching your video.
Wonder how long that will stay that way.
I just ordered the Deva. My doctor suggested a prenatal with my supplement needs. I've been trying to find one that should meet my needs, reasonably priced and that seems to work. Plus cool, it's vegan.
I had the AG1 ad right before your video xD
I really like the complement vegan multi vitamin, it has most of what you mentioned it should have. I initially did not buy because it seemed pricey but it’s for a two month supply at least.
Glad I listened to this ❤ thanks
This is why you are my fav TH-camr, Swayze 🤗
What might be the most amusing thing about this AG1 stuff is that, between a bulk section of a store like Sprouts and a high quality multivitamin, you could make basically the exact same mix for yourself and it wouldn't come anywhere close to the cost.
I use AG1 and really like it. The powder dissolves easily and tastes not bad. It expensive, but I've tried other super food shakes and feel this product is better than the rest. Vitamin D is an oil so not possible in a dry powder.
I wondered if there’s anything special about their product. I was surprised not more of the ingredients were organic. What’s the thing about their product that sells people on it?
@@tnijoo5109 it dissolves easily, never clumpy. Tastes kinda like pineapple with the enzymes in it.
Placebo
Is there any chance you've done a similar review of 8 Greens?
Great content, subscribed
The best supplement I've ever tried (and I've tried countless) has got to be Japanese fermented plant food called Koso. I recently tried it and it detoxed my body, which was difficult, and now I feel like how my energy levels were 10 years ago. It's the best pre-workout because it gives me crazy strength. I don't understand why it has that effect. I keep trying to get my family to try it.
I love that the add before this was actually for AG1.
Edit: the add in the middle was AG1 as well haha
Hi, thanks for this video! I just discovered it through a youtube rec. I started AG in february and was pretty skeptical, but I was listening to Huberman at the time, and he seemed to be pretty interested in good science and recommended it (I'm now getting pretty skeptical of him too, haha). I'm sure you're aware of this, but it is exhausting in this day and age to try and figure out a regimen and try to make sure you're getting X,Y,Z and avoiding A,B,C. There is no central authority that lays things out clearly (as far as I'm aware), there is alot of individual variability, and there are a million people either trying to make a buck or just evangelize their lifestyle (probably to make a buck). So I kinda just went with it because I was tired of decision paralysis, and I didn't want to have to combine a bunch of different things, I wanted to believe what they were saying. After watching this, I am going to cancel AG, I'll probably look into the supplements you recommend, and am looking forward to going through some of your other videos. For reference, I am a very physically active 'lazy pescatarian' - so I need to figure out very simple, consistent ways for me to get adequate nutrition because I am not one who likes to spend time shopping, perusing farmers markets for fresh vegetables, or prepping food. I usually go for 10 minute/3 ingredient meals. Also I'll add that honestly, AG doesn't taste bad at all. Not a big deal to glug down 10 ounces of it every morning, just sounds like its not worth it. Anyway, great stuff, much appreciated, keep it up! sSorry for the long post, I'm bored in an airport right now :)
My husband bought this and was very much sucked into the marketing around it - he was convinced you could not get any other product that was a good as this one. We are based in Australia, so it cost us even more than $100 to order some (we paid $180 AUD for one month supply 😮). HOWEVER, what I will say is that my husband is super lazy at getting good food into his diet, and I wasn’t against him trying something that might “boost” his lacking diet 😂. That said, I ended up finding a product VERY similar that you can buy here in Australia for a fraction of the cost ($60AUD for about 1.5 month worth). I got him to compare the ingredients/benefits and when he could see they were near identical, he switched over.
I completely agree that you can (& should) get all the vitamins and minerals for just from having a healthy diet, but I know my hubby will never go to that effort, and I do think having something like this as a booster for those who don’t eat particularly well is not exactly a bad thing. I’d def shop around and find a cheaper alternative to this overpriced product!
what was the taste like?
@TheSparkleina Both were fine (the AG greens, and the cheaper one I found). They both have powdered apple in it which gives it a pleasant enough flavour.
Agreed. The issue with telling people to “just eat your greens” is a bit frustrating considering most people seek these products since getting all nutrients from greens isn’t realistic.
What was the cheaper alternative?
What is the one you got in Australia I’m in perth
This is what the internet is for. honest reporting like this. Thank you. I start my days with brocolli, spinach and kale (frozon) with warm water and that suits me fine as I know its all organic.
And I have this as Kale is proven to help with macula degeneration, brocolli for prostate cancer and as for spinach.... I was brought up on Popeye :) !!!
I liked the idea of AG1 so I went and got a generic greens powder for 1/3 the price, works well in my daily fruit/protein smoothie. Plus I put definitely more than 1g of ginger in it :D
Yeah I like it to and I save on buying other supplements. It has a good taste.
How do you feel about arbonne?
One of my favorite TH-cam channels pushes this product and I skip their segment everytime (Oh they promote BetterHelp, too) *eyeroll*. I ALMOST bought into AG's because of them promoting it, but also did my research and was decided I wasn't going to use my hard earned money on "snake oil". Thank you for highlighting this!
Sooo this is cheesy. But! You’ve really inspired me, since the beginning of the year I’ve been transitioning to a more plant based diet. With veganism as the end goal. Working 60 hours a week on a construction site, it’s been difficult. But 99% of my meals at home (and take to work lunches) are vegan! And meals out are vegetarian/vegan if there’s an option.
I don’t really discuss my diet with others because I work in a very male saturated work environment. But my mom is kind of coming around to it and since I’m the main cook in the house, she’s enjoying some of the meals I’m making now!
You’ve really inspired and showed me going vegan doesn’t have to be hard and it doesn’t have to encompass my whole life. Thank you so much!
Imam bayildi
This sounds so great, keep it up, every step is fantastic 🎉😊
Love your honest opinion, I purchased this and quickly returned it. It tasted awful. Their suggestion was add it to apple juice.
I’ve been drinking AG1 for at least 2yrs. So, well before the shilling began. It seems like they recently hired a new marketing team and that’s why AG1 seems to have come from nowhere.
The taste was not great at first, but it’s an acquired taste. It does require much stirring.
I still supplement B12 and D3. Vegan for 6yrs.
2 yrs has it worked better for u than a supplement or green powder? I always have some form of green powder during the winter because I don't want a salad and hate cooked kale and spinach 😖
@@forever_seeking it’s honestly difficult to know how well supplements are working. But recent blood tests show all my levels are perfect. My hair, skin, and nails are great, too. In fact, I struggle to keep my nails short. They are so hard, shiny and long. Take that info and do what you will ☺️
@@madeline5175 will do 👍
I would feel very weird promoting a product that I wouldn't buy for myself. And I can't imagine anyone organically buying such an expensive product even if they actually believed the claims
For the most part, those multi-million-subscribers' _influenzas_ do not really care for the "minor" stuff, such as integrity. For the correct amount of money, they are likely to promote absolutely anything.
Should not wonder if, in five or ten years, we'll see a large number of them in politics. 😕
The claims are real. I personally experience them!
What are those black books sharing a shelf with your Labyrinth worm?? They look kind of like the Cirque du Freak books of my youth, but my brain tells me that's extremely unlikely.
okay damn, i need to be on the look out for a new powder then!
Been trying AG1 for two months as well. I have noticed an improvement in energy, used to feel pretty lethargic during the day. Pretty disappointed it doesn't have iron though, I have tried one powder that had iron and it gave me a headache multiple times after trying it on different attempts, went back to AG1... Guess I will need to take a separate iron supplement.
I would recommend AG1 if you can afford it.
Great video. Very informaitive. I tried AG1 for a month and did not reorder when I could tell there was something off about the company just like this video suggest. Just so everybody knows the reason AG1 taste semi bad is the Ashwagandha which means "horse smell" in Sandskrit.
Thanks for the video. So I've been taking ag1 for 2months. I'm going to take a month off. They do give you a 1yr dropper supplement. It has vitamin D3 and K12