Popular with celebs such as Gwyneth Paltrow (Image: Laura Mulley) You may have spotted AG1’s supplement powder recently; already a big hit in the US and a favourite with celebs like Lewis Hamilton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham, this drinkable green supplement is now creating hype here in the UK. AG1 is a multivitamin in powder form, boasting 75 different ingredients. It’s recommended to be consumed first thing in the morning and promises to support the body in various ways, from reducing fatigue to enhancing skin, hair and nail health. Eager to try it out, I swapped my morning coffee for this drink every day for a month – and here’s what happened… READ MORE: My teeth have never felt cleaner’ – Oral-B electric toothbrush gets slashed by £180 in sale
Laura’s been testing out this celeb-approved supplement
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AG1 Food Supplement, £79 from AG1 Pros I felt more energised throughout the day It filled me up for longer Doesn’t taste as bad as it looks Feels like you’re putting goodness into your body Cons Expensive Has a bit of a powdery taste Hard to tell if it’s this alone that has an effect What is AG1? Developed alongside scientists, AG1 is an all-in-one powder supplement that contains 75 different vitamins, minerals and probiotics, and is free from sugar, gluten, dairy and animal-derived ingredients. Designed to be mixed with water or in a smoothie daily, it claims to offer daily support for energy, hormone function, the immune system and skin, hair and nails, reports the Mirror. Being in powder form, it’s also easier and quicker for the body to absorb than other supplement forms. Shoppers can purchase AG1 as a stand-alone pouch or as a monthly subscription service directly from the AG1 website, with prices starting from £79 a month. Your first purchase gets you a welcome kit that also includes a tin, bottle, scoop and some other extras.
AG1 is a green powder designed to be mixed with water or in a smoothie
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Laura’s review of AG1 Typically, I’d hit the button on my Nespresso machine as soon as I wake up. However, for a month, I replaced my morning coffee with a scoop of this, shaking it up in a bottle with water. It’s not exactly tasty, but it’s certainly drinkable and better than many green juices or supplements I’ve tried before (I found it actually quite sweet). The results weren’t dramatic, but after a few days, I noticed that I had the same energy levels as I would have immediately after a cup of coffee, but without the usual slump afterwards. I still had one coffee a day, but later in the morning; around 10am instead of 7am, which felt like a healthier habit. While AG1 doesn’t claim to support weight loss (only that it may help suppress cravings), I found that I was also less hungry throughout the day; I’d fancy my breakfast at 11am instead of 9:30am-10am, and then didn’t need to eat again until about 3pm.
‘Tastes better than it looks’
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AG1 Food Supplement, £79 from AG1 I often change my supplements (I’m also currently taking Gold Collagen and an iron liquid) so it’s hard to say if it’s AG1 alone that has had this effect, but I certainly felt like my day started better by drinking this instead of coffee first thing in the morning, and it’s much more convenient than swallowing numerous capsules. The main drawback of AG1 is its hefty price tag; at £79 a month for the subscription service (or a one-off purchase of £97), it’s not something I can regularly afford. However, I might be tempted to re-subscribe whenever I feel the need for a health reset (the subscription can be paused or cancelled at any time). A more affordable alternative that could be worth considering is Huel Daily Greens, priced at £45 per month or £50 for a single purchase. Sign up to OK!’s fashion and beauty newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for freeStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnGwyneth PaltrowVictoria BeckhamBeautyShoppingHealth
