About 5 years ago, phytochemicals were the newest word in the health industry world. Boasting its life saving qualities that will save humans from a common cold to cancer. Now, with more research being done, phytochemicals have lost a bit of their steam.
Before the product review, what are phytochemicals? Phtyo means from plants and chemical, is a chemical. They are physiologically active compounds found in plants that are non-essential nutrients. So basically it’s plant chemicals that the body is already has (essential nutrient is one that must be obtained from food).
PhytoBerry ($35) is a powdered supplement that can be added to a protein shake, morning oatmeal or just plain water. It contains a whole host of different extracts: rosehip, white tea, grape seed, just to name a few (see table below). From the ingredients list, there really isn’t anything that can be pointed out as “bad for you”. In fact, most of the supplements that make up this product have at one time, had research supporting their health benefits. This has given it the label of “Super food” because of its intense blending of nutritionally favorable ingredients.
Since phytochemicals can be eaten in real fruits and vegetables, having a supplement like this becomes obsolete. However, if your a person that has a tough time eating a variety of fresh produce, especially fruits in this case, then this could be a good product to have.
Bottom Line
What seems like a dynamite combination of ingredients, PhytoBerry would be a good product to have where fresh fruits are not readily available. If you already eat a balanced diet with some variety, consider saving your money for more essential things such as organic produce and meat.
| ONE SCOOP (15g) CONTAINS: | |||||
| Fruit Concentrate: | Phytonutrients: | Essential Fatty Acids & Oils (Freeze Dried): | |||
| Goji Berry | 1200mg | Rosehip Extract | 250mg | Organic Non-GMO Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine, | 900mg |
| Organic Acai Berry | 600mg | Green Tea Extract | 140mg | Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine) | |
| Pomegranate | 300mg | Apple Extract | 70mg | Organic Flax Seed Oil | 320mg |
| Indian Goose Berry | 215mg | White Tea Extract | 35mg | Organic Coconut Oil | 55mg |
| Mangosteen (Including Pericarp) | 200mg | Rosemary Extract | 30mg | Plantian Oil | 35mg |
| Prune | 200mg | Grape Skin Extract | 30mg | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 25mg |
| Blueberry | 175mg | Olive Leaf Extract | 15mg | Avocado Oil | 20mg |
| Raisin | 150mg | Bilberry Extract | 15mg | Essential Orange Oil | 140mcg |
| Cranberry | 140mg | Grape Seed Extract | 15mg | Essential Rosemary Oil | 140mcg |
| Strawberry | 125mg | Pine Bark Extract | 10mg | Essential Clove Oil | 30mcg |
| Acerola Berry | 110mg | Corn Silk (Zea Mays) | 10mg | Essential Thyme Oil | 30mcg |
| Apricot | 90mg | Quercetin | 5mg | Essential Oregano Oil | 30mcg |
| Raspberry | 70mg | Lycopene | 5mg | Essential Cinnamon Bark Oil | 30mcg |
| Cupuacu | 55mg | Resveratrol | 2mg | Black Pepper Extract | 2mg |
| Blackberry | 40mg | ||||
| Sea Berry | 35mg | In a base of: organic evaporated cane juice powder, stevia extract and natural berry flavour. | |||
| Elderberry | 35mg | ||||
I’ve been using Greens+ in my afternoon protein drink/shake. Want me to review it at some point?
Sure. Although with the amount of veggies you eat, do you need a supplement?
Nope. But I’ve had the container for yonks, PN recommends adding it to shakes, so thought I’d use it up. It’s the “Daily Detox” version. Frankly, haven’t seen any benefit.
So much nutritional value in a tiny little berry. I heard the Goji Berry even actually tastes great, thats a bonus. I found a site where you can order a free trial Goji Berry Supplements
Goji Berries have a bit of a bitter taste. Best to add these to something then eat them on their own.