What Are Powdered Greens and Are They Good for You? (2 of 3)

Are There Downsides?

It’s just taking a daily green drink, what could go wrong? Well, first of all, just flat-out buying the vegetables and fruits is probably going to be cheaper. Depending on which brand you pick, you could end up with a glass of green goo that costs you almost $4 per serving. And while there are some obvious and proven health benefits to taking powdered greens, there’s also been research saying that we’re maybe not getting all the goodness we’d be getting from the vegetables if we just ate them as-is. Especially leafy greens seem to lose out on a lot of nutrients when they get powdered up. You could also potentially overdose on vitamins A, D, E and K if you’re already getting enough of those in your regular diet. Lastly, powdered greens can cause gut imbalances since they contain probiotics.

For Who Are They?

Since we’re talking about a dietary supplement, it should be pretty obvious that that means it’s not for everyone. If you already have a healthy diet where you get all the nutrients you need, there’s no reason to start using supplements at all. The biggest two groups that could benefit from this are on the one hand the people that struggle with getting their veggies in and drinking plenty of water. On the other hand, athletes that require a high-calorie intake may also benefit from using this supplement. Never use any supplement at all without first consulting a doctor and/or a nutritionist.