4. Phytality Phytoplankton Supergreens
Phytality Phytoplankton Supergreens is one of our top 5 choices for gut health, as it contains a huge number of nutrients, 90+ in total.
A number of their ingredients are beneficial for gut health:
- Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus): This is one of the most well-studied probiotics and is known to be beneficial for gut health, helping to maintain a healthy balance of gut flora.
- Chlorella: This is another algae that's high in fiber and other nutrients, supporting digestive health and potentially aiding in the detoxification process of the gut.
- Barley Grass: It is rich in fiber and can aid in digestion and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
- ULTANA™ Phytoplankton: Marine phytoplankton is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which can reduce inflammation in the gut.
- Wheatgrass: Although more famous for its detoxification properties, wheatgrass can also support digestive health due to its high chlorophyll content, which may help nourish the gut lining.
Priced at: £47.95, it’s also not too pricey, so it can be a solid choice.
However, where it loses out is its nutrient dosages, as many of them are on the lower side of the daily recommended intake. For most nutrients, the dosages per serving are just over 20%, but this is also down to their small 6g servings.
- Serving Size: 6g
- Price: £47.95 for 180g
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3. Lean Superfood Daily Greens
LEAN Superfood Daily Greens also makes our top 5 list, because it’s a product that was specifically designed for the gut health purpose.
It contains the following ingredients beneficial for gut health:
- Barley-grass: High in fiber, it can help support a healthy digestive system.
- Kale Leaf Powder: Kale is rich in fiber and antioxidants, promoting a healthy gut.
- Chlorella Powder: Known for its detoxifying properties, chlorella is also high in fiber which is beneficial for gut health.
- Spirulina Powder: Contains prebiotic-like properties that may support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
- Probiotic Blend:
- Bifidobacterium Bifidum: A common probiotic that can help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
- Lactobacillus Acidophilus: One of the most researched probiotics for gut health.
- Lactobacillus Bulgaricus: Another strain of bacteria that is beneficial for gut health.
- Lactobacillus Rhamnosus: Known for its potential to support the digestive system and immune health.
- Lactobacillus Casei: May help regulate the digestive system and inhibit harmful bacteria.
It’s also relatively affordable, priced at £25 for a month serving. However, the price point does have various payoffs:
- Dosages: On many of the nutrients, like the minerals, or Vitamin C - it’s only around 8-15% of the daily recommended intake..
- Proprietary blends: Lean Superfood Daily Greens does not disclose their exact ingredient amounts, as they use proprietary blends. This is a common theme in the industry, but this sabotages the point of informed nutrition, so we’re not fans.
Overall, it’s not a bad choice, but there are various places where it could perform better.
- Serving Size: 10g
- Price: £24.99
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2. Athletic Greens AG1
Athletic Greens wins the second spot, as it contains 75 nutrients, many of which improve gut health such as:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- B Vitamins (Biotin, Folate, Methylcobalamin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine)
- Bromelain
- Bifidobacterium Bifidum
- Lactobacillus Acidophilus
- CoQ10
- Zinc Citrate
We ranked it highly for two reasons:
- It contains 75 nutrients
- Of the dosages listed, they’re pretty high dosages.
However, Athletic Greens also contains proprietary blends, and it also misses out on Vitamin D and Vitamin K, which are beneficial for gut health.
It’s also quite pricey at £97 for a one-month serving.
- Serving Size: 12g
- Price: £97/£75 with subscription
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