FS Greens: Ingredients, Dosages, and Benefits
FS Greens has 21 ingredients, which is a bit less than most greens brands including Athletic Greens and Verve. So below, we’ve taken a look at each ingredient and their benefit.
Ingredients and Their Benefits
Fennel Seed Extract
- Rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, and essential nutrients.
- Aids in alleviating PMS and menopause symptoms.
- Improves digestion and prevents heart disease.
Spinach Powder
- High in iron, addressing iron deficiency.
- Contains nitrates that help regulate blood pressure.
- Promotes skin and eye health.
Livaux® Gold Kiwi Fruit Powder
- Source of prebiotic fibre, minerals, and vitamins.
- Balances hormones and improves skin and immune health.
Apple Fibre Powder
- Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Promotes gut health and aids digestion.
Actazin® Standardised Green Kiwi Fruit Powder
- Rich in prebiotic fibre and enzymes.
- Supports bowel movements and hormonal balance.
Flaxseed Powder
- High in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Excellent for heart health and balancing hormones.
Maca Powder
- Improves energy and hormonal balance.
- Rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
Apple Powder
- Lowers cholesterol and boosts immunity.
- Provides essential minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins.
Red Beetroot Powder
- High in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
- Enhances cardiovascular health and athletic performance.
Alfalfa Powder
- Supports menopause relief and detoxification.
- Rich in magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K.
Pineapple Fruit Powder
- Contains bromelain, aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.
- Antioxidants suppress cancer growth.
Broccoli Powder
- Contains sulforaphane, which protects against chronic conditions.
- High fibre content promotes digestive health.
Green Tea Extract
- Antioxidants improve immunity and metabolism.
- Benefits oral health.
Spirulina Powder
- Boosts immunity with antioxidants.
- Supports hormonal balance and muscle strength.
Moringa Leaf Powder
- Purifies blood and aids weight management.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals, enhancing overall health.
Wheatgrass Powder
- Supports liver health with high chlorophyll content.
- Prevents age-related diseases.
Other ingredients in FS Greens include Organic Chlorella Powder, Lucuma, Kale Powder, Barley Grass Powder, and Organic Ashwagandha Powder.
Dosage & Transparency
While FS Greens boasts an impressive list of ingredients, they utilise a proprietary blend approach, meaning they do not disclose individual ingredient amounts. The serving size is also on the lower side at 5g, making it difficult to gauge the nutritional impact.
So, the short answer is we simply don’t know.
The speculative answer is that some of these ingredients might be underdosed; as brands often use proprietary blends to get away with using less of the more expensive ingredients, while still being able to boast containing them. But we don’t know if this is the case for FS Greens, nobody does.
Pros:
- Solid choice of ingredients.
Cons:
- Not transparent about quantities.
- Small serving size (5g).
Rating: 6/10
AG1 Ingredients, Dosages, and Transparency
AG1 also includes proprietary blends, but they are a little more transparent in their vitamin dosages.
Here are the proprietary blends inside of AG1:
Alkaline, Nutrient-Dense Raw Superfood Complex: Organic spirulina, lecithin, organic apple powder, inulin, organic wheat grass juice powder, organic alfalfa powder, organic chlorella powder, organic barley leaf, acerola fruit juice powder extract, broccoli flower powder, papaya fruit powder, pineapple fruit concentrate, bilberry fruit extract, beetroot powder, rosehip fruit powder, carrot root powder, spinach leaf powder, cocoa bean polyphenol extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, licorice root powder, lycium berry fruit extract, ginger rhizome powder, slippery elm bark powder, kelp whole plant powder
Nutrient Dense Extracts, Herbs, and Antioxidant Complex: alkaline pea protein isolate, citrus bioflavonoids extract, artichoke leaf extract, citric acid, rhodiola root, eleuthero root extract, rosemary leaf extract, milk thistle seed extract, R,S alpha-lipoic acid, ashwagandha root extract, dandelion whole plant dry concentrate, hawthorn berry extract, beta-glucans, policosanol, coenzyme Q10, stevia leaf powder
Digestive Enzyme and Super Mushroom Complex: astragalus root powder, bromelain, burdock root powder, reishi mushroom powder, shiitake mushroom powder
Dairy-free probiotics 7.2 billion CFU: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum
Nutritional Information (Per 12g Serving)
- Vitamin A: 1110 μg RE (139% of Reference Intake)
- Vitamin C: 420 mg (525% of RI)
- Vitamin E: 67 mg-α-TE (558% of RI)
- Vitamin B1: 3 mg (273% of RI)
- Vitamin B2: 2 mg (143% of RI)
- Niacin: 20 mg NE (125% of RI)
- Vitamin B6: 3 mg (214% of RI)
- Folic Acid (as Folate 5-MTHF): 400 μg (200% of RI)
- Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin): 22 μg (880% of RI)
- Biotin: 330 μg (660% of RI)
- Pantothenic Acid: 4 mg (67% of RI)
- Phosphorus: 130 mg (19% of RI)
- Zinc: 15 mg (150% of RI)
- Selenium: 20 μg (36% of RI)
- Copper: 195 μg (20% of RI)
- Chromium: 25 μg (63% of RI)
- Potassium: 300 mg (15% of RI)
- management, and rhodiola to combat fatigue.
As we can see in the list above, AG1 does include many more ingredients; 75 in total. They’re also a little more transparent with their vitamin dosages, but still don’t disclose specific ingredient amounts. This is still problematic because you can’t tell how much of each ingredient like adaptogens such as ashwagandha you’re getting, and they have very dose-dependant effects.
It also has a larger serving size than FS Greens, which makes considering that there are more ingredients.
Pros:
- Larger serving size (12g).
- Comprehensive blend of ingredients.
Cons:
- Lack of transparency due to proprietary blends.
Rating: 7.5/10
FS Greens vs Athletic Greens: Price and Value
Price is another crucial factor to consider.
- AG1 costs £97 or £75 with a subscription
- FS Greens on the other hand, costs £29.99
FS Greens might be more affordable, but its smaller serving size and proprietary blends raise questions about its value.
Athletic Greens’ higher price point might be somewhat justified by its larger serving size and larger ingredient list. However, the price is pretty steep when considering it lacks transparency, and you still have to rely on blind trust.
Alternative Verve V80 is our recommended option; It’s 100% transparent on all ingredients, contains 80 ingredients, and various concentrated extracts making the blend more potent. It also has a 100% NRV dosage of all essential vitamins.
FS Greens vs Athletic Greens: Final Comparison
Here’s a summary of our comparison of FS Greens vs Athletic Greens with a winner in each category we compared the two products in.
Ingredients and Benefits
When comparing the ingredients of FS Greens and Athletic Greens, it’s clear that both offer an impressive array of nutrients. FS Greens focuses on a smaller, more curated list of ingredients, specifically tailored for women’s health. Athletic Greens, on the other hand, offers a broader spectrum of vitamins and minerals, along with a diverse range of plant extracts and probiotics.
Winner: Athletic Greens
Dosages and Transparency
Both brands fall short in terms of transparency due to their use of proprietary blends. However, the larger serving size of Athletic Greens (12g) versus FS Greens (5g) may offer a more substantial nutrient intake.
Winner: Athletic Greens, but both don’t perform particularly well due to proprietary blends.
Pricing
FS Greens seems more economical at first sight, but when considering the smaller serving size and few ingredients - this isn’t a strong case either. Still we’ll give this point to FS greens since it’s kinder on your wallet.
Winner: FS Greens, but not exactly convincing when considering the smaller serving size and fewer ingredients.
