Athletic Greens (AG1) review & test

AG1® Shake von Athletic Greens®

We have been testing Athletic Greens, which is called AG1 since September 2021, in daily use for over 10 years now. Its effect as a high-quality nutritional supplement in enormos. In our AG1 Athletic Greens review we analyse the ingredients of this superfoods powder in detail. We report about our personal AG1 experiences with Athletic Greens and its health effects on the body. But we also show you good alternatives and delicious AG1 Shake recipes. Finally, we will give you tips on how you can get the green AG1 shake powder at the best price on a permanent basis.

Ag1 offer by Athletic Greens

Current Athletic Greens offer for AG1 in December 2024: Athletic Greens® offers all users of Superfood-Greens.com via this link an AG1 Welcome-kit with a massive discount on their first AG1 order. In addition to that you will get a free Athletic Greens Shaker and a premium jar and one AG1 dosing spoon with your first order.
Another tip: If you choose the AG1 single subscription option during the ordering process, you will save even 19%. Nevertheless, you don’t have to be afraid of an Athletic Greens subscription and of course the 60-day return guarantee also applies to this limited offer!

AG1 experience

As mentioned at the beginning, we have been using Athletic Greens (since September 2021, the Greens powder is called AG1). in our editorial department for over 10 years and can therefore already speak of a certain long-term experience. Some employees have taken it sporadically, others continue to use it every day despite balanced meals. The experiences we have had in this long time are extremely amazing!

Positive AG1 side effects due by Athletic Greens

All employees who have been using AG1 by Athletic Greens at least once a week in the past years have seen a significant improvement in terms of

• Skin type,
• faster and improved wound healing,
• better and deeper sleep,
• less stress,
• significantly firmer nails,
• visibly and noticeably healthier hair,
• significantly better general health.

Admittedly, partly we find these points ourselves always relatively “silly” when we read about it, because at least men are sometimes not really interested in whether they have firmer fingernails or healthier hair. Not to mention that only a few men would have stated in advance that they really had brittle nails or that their hair suffers from split ends, for example. However, even among our male colleagues, it has become really noticeable that their fingernails are extremely strong and stable since they have been taking AG1. Therefore, it is not even possible to tear or buy off the nails, but only possible with nail scissors. And that is exactly how it should be.

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The healing of wounds has also become noticeably better. Both in the mouth area and on the hands, as we have unfortunately had to experience more often recently.

AG1: You’re Going to Need a Smaller Cabinet

Since Athletic Greens renamed its powder in AG1, it advertises with the slogan “you’re going to need a smaller cabinet“. It implies that AG1 is your one and only supplement. 1 scoop per day is equivalent to 12 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Get your AG1® Greens

AG1 commercial

Here you can find a very well made, but older commercial of Athletic Greens, which shows you the advantages of Athletic Greens (now called AG1) in a very nice way. Afterwards we go into the single points and in which period of time these Athletic Greens benefits can actually be achieved according to our experience:

AG1 by Athletic Greens meal replacement?

AG1 has only 50 kcal per scoop / shake. This makes it ideal as a food supplement. However, AG1 by Athletic Greens is not a full meal replacement. In addition, the Greens supplement lacks various macronutrients from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. But this is actually clear and so it should only be mentioned in passing that AG1 should not be seen as a meal replacement like Soylent, Huel or Mana-Drink claim for themselves.
Even though we find it strange that Athletic Greens® has not yet taken advantage of the meal replacement market in a by-product, we actually find it rather positive, because in this way AG1 by Athletic Greens can be wonderfully individually expanded with desired macronutrients from oatmeal or yoghurt (more on this later in the recipes).

AG1 during intermittent fasting?

AG1 by Athletic Greens is also an ideal way to start the day in a healthy way, especially during intermittent fasting. AG1 has no negative influence on daily intermittent fasting 16/8, as it does not interfere with the fasting process and the associated cell repair which is achieved by the body’s own autophagy. AG1 on an empty stomach is also good because the body can absorb the nutrients even better without having to deal with other food. But AG1 by Athletic Greens is also a delicious and nutritious way to end the daily fast and prepare the body for the first meal of the day, which you can eat 10 to 15 minutes later.
You give your body a potent source of high quality vitamins and minerals. Additionally, the digestive enzymes in AG1 help your body digest the first meal even better than you would normally do. Thus the ideal start to the day.

This would not necessarily be the case with a classic meal replacement, which averages 400 calories per meal. However, later we will give you tips on how AG1 by Athletic Greens can be combined with a meal replacement to save costs on the one hand and to optimize the efficiency of the individual shake on the other hand.

Dan Churchill about Athletic Greens (AG1)

Celebrity chef (Under Armour Head Chief) and award-winning author, Daniel Churchill talks about his 5 Key Benefits from Athletic Greens®:

1. Boost in energy
2. Immune system support
3. Gut health and digestion
4. Nutrient absorption
5. Nutritional insurance

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Skilled AG1 combinations

In addition, we have accumulated many tips and tricks over the last few years, with which you can make up for the deficits of AG1 through clever combinations and additions. Thus an optimal AG1 experience by Athletic Greens is guaranteed in any case. Interestingly, with these tips you can not only optimize the health benefits of AG1 by Athletic Greens, but also reduce the price per greens shake significantly.

Combine AG1 with milk, fruit juice or vegetable juice

Actually it is sufficient to enjoy Athletic Greens pure, i.e. with approx. 300 ml of cool water. If you want a little more variety, you can shake the shake with the following liquids instead, whereby you have to take care that the number of calories and the insulin release changes significantly and that the shake cannot be drunk during fasting. In addition, depending on the combination, AG1 is then of course no longer lactose-free, vegan or gluten-free, which is the case with clear water:

• cow milk
• coconut milk
• almond milk
• oat milk
• Carrot juice

Combine AG1 with other food supplements

AG1 by Athletic Greens already contains 75 selected ingredients. Does it make sense to combine this shake with other food supplements? In our opinion it makes perfect sense. There are two reasons why:

1. By clever combination you can optimize the supplement facts in the shake once again
2. at the same time, the price per shake can be reduced overall, as a pouch of AG1 will last much longer.

AG1 by Athletic Greens with protein powder & Omega 3

As already mentioned, we are missing exactly two ingredients in the AG1 powder: protein and healthy oils with Omega 3. We have been tracking down the reasons for this.

Athletic Greens combined with Omega 3

But why didn’t Athletic Greens® simply add a rich source of Omega 3 to its powder? We have put this question to Chris Ashenden, the inventor and founder of Athletic Greens®.

Chris “The Kiwi” Ashenden gave us the following (and in retrospect, logical) answer:

Why is the Omega not already in the greens?

Answered by Chris “The Kiwi” Ashenden, founder of Athletic Greens:

Glad you asked. Our highly concentrated omega-3 fish oil is… an oil. which means we can’t mix it with our greens powder. But it’s so important for your health. In fact, it is the one supplement that I make sure my family and I take every day, in addition to our greens.

If you want to equip yourself with an Omega 3 supplement in addition to AG1, you could/should add the Omega 3 supplement within the Athletic Greens-Shopping-Cart, because the fish oil contains 672mg EPA and 448mg DHA, which is rarely found on the market in terms of dosage & concentration. In addition, the price is really good, because you get 120 capsules. In addition, the supplier offers a 60 day return guarantee, where you get the price completely refunded, even if you return the can empty. However, the Omega 3 Add-On is unfortunately not always offered in the Athletic Greens shopping cart.

AG1 combined with protein powder

One of the biggest weaknesses of AG1 is that no protein has been added to it. So if you were to feed exclusively on AG1 by Athletic Greens, you would eventually suffer from a deficiency, which of course sounds absurd, since all the other ingredients are of such high quality. But the body cannot live without protein. Among other things, in order not to endanger the shelf life of AG1, Athletic Greens founder Chris Ashenden has deliberately not added any protein powder (Whey Powder) to his powder. But again it should be pointed out that AG1 is not entitled to a complete meal replacement either. So if you still want to optimize your diet with a whey supplement, you can do so. As we drink whey in combination with AG1, we prefer to choose a whey powder with a neutral taste. But it is up to you.

AG1 price

The AG1 costs by Athletic Greens are unfortunately always a much discussed topic. Of all the green powders on the market, Athletic Greens (since its launch in 2010 and its rebrand in 2021) is certainly one of the most popular, highest quality, best known but unfortunately also one of the most expensive dietary supplement shake powders on the market. However, it is not the brand or the demand that drives up the price, but the high quality processed ingredients, which other greenshake manufacturers like to save on. While AG1 by Athletic Greens contains 75 different ingredients in matching doses to each other in the powder, other shakes only contain 10-50 ingredients.

Athletic Greens discount code for AG1

The bad news: Unfortunately, there is currently no Athletic Greens discount code on the market. This is a bit confusing as there is a field in Athletic Greens’ shopping cart called “Promo code”:

The good news:
In December 2024 AG1 offers 5 free Travel Bags on your first order via this link. In addition to that you will get a free AG1 bottle from Athletic Greens with your first order. Last but not least, Athletic Greens is offering us a bottle of Vitamin D3-K2 which is a tremendous offer!

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AG1 ingredients

AG1 contains no unnecessary extras, no fake ingredients to make it look cool in the ingredients list. The ingredients contain a high-quality and effective combination of real vitamins, minerals and wholefood ingredients. Here is a list:

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Athletic Greens nutritional information for AG1

AG1 Vitamins and Minerals

AG1 Alkaline Superfood Complex

AG1 Ingredients Herbs, extracts & botanicals

AG1 super mushroom complex & digestive enzymes

Ag1 bacterial cultures

On the AG1 ingredients page we provide additional details about each ingredient and its effects.

AG1 by Athletic Greens during pregnancy?

Here we would like to answer relatively briefly because even if there are other reports on the Internet, we would not recommend taking AG1 Shakes during pregnancy. Although AG1 also contains folic acid, which is great during pregnancy, the risk of overdose is too great for the unborn baby so that we advise all pregnant women to eat a balanced diet. However, the respective gynaecologist can certainly recognize during a test which nutrients are currently still present in the blood in too low a concentration, so that one can make specific improvements. After the pregnancy, you can enjoy your AG1 Shake as usual, even if you are still breastfeeding your baby! In case of doubt, however, you should always discuss this with your doctor.

AG1 for children?

We would like to point out at this point that AG1 and food supplements in general are not suitable for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. In this case, supplements should always only be supplemented in strict consultation with the attending physician.

AG1 during intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is one of the best things you can do for sustainable health. We ourselves have been practising intermittent fasting for several years. At the same time we love our daily green shakes. Therefore the question arose very quickly whether AG1 by Athletic Greens can be taken during intermittent fasting 16/8 or whether the shake breaks the daily fasting phase.

Liquids such as water, tea or coffee are therefore allowed or even desired. But what about AG1 by Athletic Greens? Is it allowed to drink it during the fasting phase, or should one rather drink the Greens Shake after the intermittent fasting phase? We have taken a closer look at the AG1 ingredients by Athletic Greens and talked to both Athletic Greens Support and nutrition experts on the intermittent fasting area (www.intermittent-fasting-diet.coach). All of them came to the conclusion that, due to its composition, AG1 can be drunk even during the fasting phase without breaking the daily fasting process! AG1 by Athletic Greens is therefore an ideal option for all those who want to drink something other than just water, tea or coffee during intermittent fasting and at the same time want to eat a healthy diet.

AG1 Athletic Greens recipes

More recipes and preparations will follow shortly. But first of all, here are the possibilities of how to make a delicious variation of AG1® every morning.

AG1 by Athletic Greens with ginger and cinnamon

Mix 300 ml cool water with a hazelnut-sized piece of fresh ginger. Add a pinch of fresh cinnamon and a scoop of AG1 and mix everything in a blender for 1 minute.
Ginger and cinnamon will optimize your immune system even more, so you’ll certainly get through the winter without catching a cold!

AG1 by Athletic Greens with banana and coconut oil

Mix 300 ml of cool water with a tablespoon of coconut oil, a banana and a Scoop of AG1. After 30 seconds you have a delicious creamy shake. The banana lifts your mood and the MCT contained in the coconut oil has a positive effect on your weight, supports the intestinal function and also has antiviral properties. A delicious addition to your daily AG1 shake!

AG1 Athletic Greens Breakfast: With banana and coconut oil and oatmeal

Same recipe as above. After you have finished mixing the shake, you can put it into a bowl in which you have previously put 50 grams of oatmeal. This way your AG1 will be a satiating and extremely delicious breakfast!

AG1 by Athletic Greens with “Cold brew Coffee”

AG1 should be mixed only with cold ingredients if possible, so that the nutritional values are all preserved. But you are welcome to try combining a double espresso with an AG1 shake. We can’t describe the taste explosion, so please try it. It is the ideal wake-up kick to start the day.

AG1 with Matcha tea

Similar to combining AG1 with coffee, you should also let the Matcha tea cool down before combining it with AG1 by Athletic Greens. Alternatively you can put a knife point of Matcha powder directly into your AG1 shake and shake it vigorously. This will make the Greens Shake a bit harsher and deeper in taste. At the same time you add another number of valuable botanicals and it gives you a fast and long-lasting waking kick.

AG1 Peanut Butter Shake

Okay, this recipe isn’t really healthy, or rather it doesn’t improve the healthy AG1 effects of Athletic Greens, but it’s just damn tasty. Mix 300 ml of whole milk with a banana, a big tablespoon of peanut butter and a Scoop of AG1. After mixing the shake for a minute, you can enjoy this creamy AG1 milk shake.

Athletic Greens Green Chia Protein Bites by Dan Churchill

Wow, you have to taste these green AG1 Athletic Greens protein balls. Yummy!

Athletic Greens return warranty

Athletic Greens® is also really great regarding the return guarantee. A colleague of ours tested it personally last year, because he wanted to prove that it was just a bad marketing gag, but in the end there is some kind of catch. He bought on 18.May. On July 17th his return guarantee would have expired. So he sent a mail to [email protected] on July 16th. Within two hours he received a reply that he can send his empty (!) packaging to the address for Athletic Green’s product returns. He did so, and the money was immediately transferred back to him.

AG1 Customor Happiness Team Support/Contact

Athletic Greens can be reached in several ways:

• Online via chat(just click the bubble in the right hand corner)
• In USA by phone via the number 1-888-390-4029
• In USA by mail via [email protected]
• In Great Britain by phone via the number +44 203 004 2658
• In Great Britain by mail via [email protected]

Athletic Greens product returns:
This adress depends on your shipping-adress so please contact the Customer Happiness Team / Athletic Greens customer service to get an Adress for your product return.

Athletic Greens quit

If you choose Athletic Greens ultimate daily when ordering, you save 19% compared to a one-time order. Although we are not a friend of subscription-orders, but due to the high price saving (one pouch of AG1 costs $79 instead of $99, so a saving of $20) we still recommend the “single subscription” or “double subscription” option when ordering. But you don’t have to worry about a “subscription trap” because after ordering you can easily switch off the subscription function or write a short mail to the Athletic Greens Support that you want to cancel or pause your Athletic Greens subscription. In general, you can cancel the subscription with one click after ordering. Alternatively, you can set flexible options in the subscription management to choose your preferred delivery days and delivery sequence. So the decision is completely up to you and there is no subscription trap!

Athletic Greens cancel subscription

So you can see how fast this can be done, here is a picture where you can press the button to cancel:

Subsequently, the subscription can, of course, be reactivated at any time with one click:

AG1 taste

What does AG1 by Athletic Greens taste like? This is a question that users keep asking, which is because it is very difficult to describe this taste. Athletic Greens® is also having a hard time with it, which is why they simply asked users on Facebook what they think AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) tastes like. Here are a few answers:

AG1 alternatives

Of course, in our AG1 review for the Superfood Powder, we also compare and contrast alternative food supplements. The extreme differences amaze us again and again. First of all: In our opinion, no other greens manufacturer has yet been able to match the green superfood powder from Athletic Greens. At least if you want a shake that is as holistic as possible.

Athletic Greens alternatives in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Among the best known athletic greens alternatives in Germany are:

• LaVita (even if it is a vitamin concentrate and not a green powder),
• Primal Greens (contains 25 Ingeredients)
• Grüne Mutter (contains 38 Ingeredients)

You can read below about our experience, how these supplements differ and which ones we can recommend for daily use.

International Athletic Greens alternatives

In English-speaking countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, etc., there are other greens powders (known as “greens supplement”) besides AG1, which we do not want to leave unmentioned in this test. However, the comparison will not be as detailed for these products, as these products are not so easy to obtain for the dollarpean area. These include, among others:

• Shakeology (only 6 Ingredients)
• Amazing Grass (only 9 Ingredients)
• Huel (as mentioned is it an meal replacement)
• Green Vibrance
• total human
• vega one
• TPW Super Greens

The AG1 comparison test, deals with the following points, among others

• the respective processed ingredients,
• the shelf life
• and the price-performance ratio.

Admittedly, AG1 by Athletic Greens is absolutely one of the highest quality greens powders in terms of price. In our opinion, it’s worth every penny and we look forward to starting our day with Athletic Greens every morning.

AG1 bottom line

Especially extreme health times show one how existential a basic health supply with vitamins and nutrients is. We have already tried many green powders and supplements in capsule, tablet and vitamin concentrate form. Both in terms of taste and effect, we have unfortunately had to experience many failures.

Unfortunately, AG1 by Athletic Greens is not a 100% solution, as the green powder lacks protein and Omega3 for an optimal supply. But AG1 by Athletic Greens is very close to perfection! If you supplement yourself with whey protein and Omega 3, we think Athletic Greens offers a really successful package that you can mix and enjoy within 27 seconds to a delicious shake. The shake tastes good and within a week you will notice the first positive effects of AG1. In the long run you will notice these in a much better health, better sleep, less stress, better skin, stronger fingernails and a better mood.

We think it is a great pity that the apparently high price is always a deterrent for many people! In our opinion, savings are made at the clearly wrong end. As said, with few means one gets his daily AG1 Shake for less than one Dollar per day! If you think about what you spend several really wasted dollars for every day, you should not think any longer here and allow yourself this investment in your own health!

[edit:] especially now with the current Athletic Greens offer for AG1 it is worth a test!

Today, events are coming thick and fast!!! Athletic Greens gives our readers via the following page^*advertising for free with any order:

• An AG1 shaker
• one bottle of sun-vitamin D3 K2
• 5 AG1 travel packs
• A storage tin
• An aluminum dosing spoon for your daily AG1

The Vitamin D3-K2 oil is currently not available for purchase separately. According to Athletic Greens, one bottle is enough for a whole year and optimizes the effect of Athletic Greens Shake again enormously because many active ingredients can be absorbed, especially in combination with an oil. And we don't need to talk about the general benefits of vitamin D3 and K2 here! Athletic Greens has dosed these active ingredients so that they fit optimally to the daily Greens Shake. Here's how to get to the short-term free promotion page: ^*advertising Quickly strike because it might be very limited in stock. So if you still see the offer

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we can definitely recommend it