Organic Protein Chocolate Flavored
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Overview
This product provides a good plant-based protein source with 20g per serving. However, the efficacy of its 'superfood' blends (mushrooms, berries/fruits, greens) is questionable due to proprietary blends and low total amounts. While the individual ingredients in these blends have potential benefits, the specific dosages provided are likely sub-therapeutic. The probiotic count is adequate for general gut health support at the time of manufacture.
The Good
Provides 20g of high-quality plant-based protein per serving from a blend of pea, hemp, and pumpkin seed protein.
Organic ingredients ensure minimal exposure to pesticides and herbicides.
Contains a diverse blend of functional mushrooms (Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane) for potential adaptogenic and immune support.
The Bad
Proprietary blends for superfood ingredients (mushrooms, fruits, greens) obscure individual ingredient dosages, making it difficult to assess their true efficacy.
The total amount of berry & fruit blend (100mg) and greens blend (100mg) is likely too low to provide substantial benefits from each ingredient.
The mushroom blend, while significant at 2500mg, is split among five different mushrooms, meaning individual dosages may be suboptimal for specific therapeutic effects.
Is it for you?
Best For: Generally safe profile with organic, plant-based ingredients., Contains a California Prop 65 warning for lead, common in some plant-based supplements, warranting awareness.
Skip If: You're on blood thinners or have food allergies
Ingredients Analysis
Trans Fat
0 gAdded Sugars
1 gVitamin D
2.6 mcgThiamin
0.07 mgRiboflavin
0.2 mgNiacin
1.2 mgFolate
40 mcgVitamin B12
0.1 mcgCalcium
267 mgIron
0.88 mgPhosphorus
38 mgMagnesium
38 mgZinc
0.09 mgCopper
0.18 mgManganese
0.16 mgPotassium
5 mgOrganic Protein Blend
270 mgOrganic Mushroom Blend
2500 mgOrganic Greens Blend
100 mgProbiotics
1000000000 CFUOrganic Apple
0 mgOrganic Banana
0 mgOrganic Kale
0 mgOrganic Spinach
0 mgOrganic Broccoli
0 mgRecommended Articles
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