AG1 review UK: My honest thoughts on the daily greens powder

Although I try to eat a healthy and varied diet, I often struggle to hit the recommended weekly intake of fruit and vegetables.

After hearing about the AG1 daily greens powder from podcasts and athletes’ social media accounts, I was intrigued.

AG1 greens powder supplement, £79 / month

Well-known sporting fans of AG1 include F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Olympic gold medal-winning track and field athlete Allyson Felix, UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Ironman triathlete Timothy O’Donnell.

Hollywood celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Hugh Jackman and Cindy Crawford are also fans.

I wanted to see if drinking AG1 daily could quickly increase my fruit and vegetable intake and deliver a much-needed boost of vitamins and minerals.

AG1 contains 75 ingredients, promising one scoop to deliver a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, natural plant compounds, and bacterial cultures.

Nutrition experts now recommend eating 30 different plants a week, instead of the outdated ‘five-a-day’ servings of fruit and veg, with the focus being on variety to encourage a diverse gut microbiome.

Research has shown that microbiome diversity can help protect against disease, improve metabolic and immunological functions, and slow down the body’s aging process.

But as AG1 offers this at a price of £79 for a month’s serving, I couldn’t wait to try it to discover whether AG1 was worth it and see if I’d notice any health benefits.

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• AG1 full review
• AG1 verdict
• Where to buy AG1 in the UK

How I tested AG1

I tested AG1 for a full month so I could fully assess whether there were any health improvements.

I noted down how I felt in terms of gut health, skin appearance and overall energy levels before starting the test so I had a point of comparison.

AG1 recommends mixing the powder with 250ml of water and drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning, which I did without fail for 30 days.

During testing, I made no other changes to my diet or fitness routine to be sure that any health benefits were coming as a result of AG1 rather than anything else I’d introduced over that time frame.

AG1 review: quick summary

AG1 greens powder supplement, £79 / month

Pros

• Boosts energy levels in the morning
• Improved skin in 30-days
• Replaces the need to take multvitamin pills and probiotics
• Certified by an independent quality and safety certification program, Cologne List®

Cons

• Requires a vigorous shaking action for it to fully blend
• Slightly gritty
• Expensive

Rating: 4/5

After seeing numerous AG1 testimonials on social media, the High Performance Podcast, and the Triathlon Hour podcast, I was eager to put AG1 to the test.

When the delivery arrived, it was better than I expected.

If you use a code from a podcast, you’ll get a welcome pack instead of the standard starter pack.

Mine contained a shaker bottle, storage container and five individual travel sachets.

The morning after the delivery, I was nervously excited to start the trial as a quick sniff of the powder wasn’t the most appetising of smells – I’d describe it as slightly thick and earthy.

The powder also didn’t dissolve easily in water, and I really had to shake the bottle hard to incorporate all the powder.

However, once I’d taken a sip, I was pleasantly surprised.

I couldn’t describe it as enjoyable but there was no nasty aftertaste and it didn’t make me gag.

Drinking the whole bottle gave me a little endorphin rush, as I felt like I was putting something good into my body.

Usually, I have coffee pretty much as soon as I wake up, but I no longer crave my morning espresso after drinking AG1.

It gave me enough energy to get to work and have my first caffeine fix around 10 am.

On mornings when I was a little sleep-deprived from a poor night’s sleep, this energy boost was much appreciated and I also unexpectedly discovered that it was a great hangover cure.

While 30 days is perhaps not long enough to notice massive results, I never experienced any digestive issues throughout my 30-day trial despite having a sensitive stomach.

I also felt a subtle difference in my skin in terms of clarity and pore size, which could be due to the high amounts of Vitamin C in AG1.

AG1 full review

First impressions

AG1 greens powder, £79 / month

I expected my postman to deliver a pouch of AG1, but what I got looked like a gift box, containing a storage tin, a metal scoop, a shaker bottle, some travel-size sachets and a month’s supply of AG1.

The mixing instructions for AG1 are written clearly on the back of the pouch and the manufacturer suggests consuming it on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning.

I found making and shaking a serving of AG1 to be less effort than boiling a kettle for a cup of tea or waiting for my Nespresso machine to brew.

It was super easy to get into a routine of drinking AG1 before consuming anything else in the morning, which surprised me as I’m a big coffee drinker.

What is in AG1 drink?

AG1 greens powder, £79 / month

AG1 is a green powder containing vitamins, minerals and synbiotics (prebiotics and probiotics).

When mixed with water it becomes a dark green drink that’s not unpleasant, but not exactly a joy to sip and savour.

Each serving contains more than 70 active ingredients to help users fill in some vitamin and mineral gaps that might have formed in their diet.

It also contains antioxidants from ingredients like broccoli and green tea extract, which help protect cells against daily damage.

Other interesting ingredients are adaptogens like grape seed extract, reishi mushrooms and ashwagandha, a herb that helps people better respond to stress.

My diet doesn’t normally contain ashwagandha or reishi mushrooms, so I was keen to see whether I would notice any difference in my stress levels after drinking AG1.

What does AG1 taste like?

I expected AG1 to be sweet like pineapple as pineapple core and vanilla bean are key ingredients.

However, it has a richer, earthier flavour similar to matcha tea.

Imagine that you’re holding your nose to drink a green spinach-based smoothie and you can’t really taste much, that’s how I’d best describe the flavour (or lack of it).

It’s not sweet as there’s no added sugar or artificial sweetener, but it’s not sharp or bitter.

Texture-wise, I found a serving of AG1 to be very frothy and it needs to be shaken a lot to get the powder to blend into the water.

I didn’t enjoy the frothy consistency with room temperature water, but it felt quite refreshing when I used iced cold tap water.

Performance: is AG1 worth it?

I’ve been sipping AG1 for 30 days and noticed some positive effects.

One is that it’s helped me reduce the amount of coffee that I drink.

Reaching for AG1 instead of an espresso in the morning is an easy way to reduce my caffeine intake and start the day off feeling more hydrated.

Another positive result is that I feel like my gut is operating better.

AG1 contains 7.2 billion CFU of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum to help support the gut microbiome.

Alongside inulin, a prebiotic fibre, and bromelain, a dietary enzyme, there’s scientific evidence that these ingredients may contribute to a healthy balance of “good” gut bacteria.

I certainly felt more regular throughout testing, so much so that I would consider ditching my usual probiotic supplement and getting that good bacteria solely from AG1.

This partly justifies the monthly cost of AG1 as it can replace several other supplements.

A scoop of the product provides more than 100% of the recommended daily value for zinc, folate, and several key vitamins like C, E and all eight B vitamins, so there’s no need to take a daily multivitamin when taking AG1.

However, it doesn’t contain much calcium or phosphorous, which are important for healthy bones, so it’s important not to rely on AG1 as a “catch-all” supplement.

There’s also no way of knowing the quantity of adaptogens a serving of AG1 contains.

I couldn’t work out how much of each plant compound I was getting from looking at the packet or the website.

I was pleasantly surprised to report a change to my skin in 30 days and I’d love to see if continuing to take AG1 results in more dramatic improvements.

While research may prove mushrooms make a difference in stress levels, I’m not sure enough are included as I certainly didn’t see a difference.

The best side effect for me was an improvement in the appearance of my skin with a noticeable reduction in pore size.

Vitamin C can improve the appearance of pores by increasing collagen and elastin levels in the skin and AG1 provides all the daily Vitamin C requirements.

I was pleasantly surprised to report a change to my skin in 30 days and I’d love to see if continuing to take AG1 results in more dramatic improvements.

AG1: the verdict

If money was no issue, I’d wholeheartedly recommend AG1 and give it a full five stars.

I enjoyed starting my day with a drink full of health benefits and I did feel better at the end of 30 days.

However, I can’t get over the cost. For £79, I could have a meal in a decent restaurant with friends or take a cheeky Eurostar trip to Paris.

I’d rather make more of an effort to improve my diet by eating more whole foods, using the money I would spend on AG1 on having fun with my friends and family.

I’m sure £79 doesn’t feel like much to the Lewis Hamiltons and Gwyneth Paltrows of the world, and I would have no hesitation subscribing to AG1 if I had a higher disposable income.

Where to buy AG1 in the UK?

AG1 is available to buy on the AG1 website and Amazon.

If you subscribe to a regular monthly delivery, you’ll save money compared to buying one-off packs every time you run out.

AG1 official website

• Monthly subscription (30 servings), £79 – buy here
• Double monthly subscription (60 servings), £150 – buy here
• Monthly subscription of 30 travel pouches, £89 – buy here
• One-time purchase (30 servings), £97 – buy here

Amazon

• One-time purchase (30 servings), £97 – buy here

Does AG1 work?

AG1 works as a way to improve your nutrition if you really can’t find the time to plan, prep and make more balanced meals.

I did notice improvements in skin, gut health and energy levels while taking AG1.

However, I would have seen the same health benefits in 30 days had I tried harder to increase my Vitamin C intake and gone cold turkey on my morning Nespresso shot.

A £79 monthly subscription is more than my gym membership, so I’d like to try harder to improve my diet before committing to regular deliveries.

Is there an AG1 alternative?

If you’re seeking alternatives to AG1, several options offer similarly comprehensive nutrient-dense profiles.

Huel Daily Greens provides 91 vitamins, minerals, and wholefood-sourced nutrients, including superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens.

It’s priced at £1.50 per serving, making it a cost-effective choice.

There’s also 33Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens powder, which is handmade in the UK with 80% organic ingredients.

33Fuel’s alternative is priced at £29.99 for 30 servings, significantly less than AG1.

Protein Works Super Greens Extreme combines 20 superfood ingredients, including spirulina, spinach, and ashwagandha to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.

Super Greens Extreme also contains inulin, a prebiotic that supports gut health.

Is there an AG1 discount code?

AG1 sponsors several podcasts so I stumbled upon a few discount codes while listening to my favourite pods.

For example, if you visit DrinkAG1.com/huberman, you’ll get a year’s supply of Vitamin D3 and K2 plus 10 travel sachets free.

Visiting DrinkAG1.com/Tim or DrinkAG1.com/highperformance will get you Vitamin D3 and K2 plus five travel sachets.

It’s worth using one of these codes otherwise you’ll just get a shaker in your starter pack.

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