Customer Reviews

Green Foods - Green Magma Organic Usa, 2.8 oz powder

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I like to drink Green Magma daily as a snack between meals with some protein powder (such as Designer Whey or Slim Body Whey); and I like to take extra on days when I ingest salty products (say, deli turkey or something canned or cheese). It's got a pleasant, mild "green" taste (not icky like wheat grass), and it's very quick to mix. It has a nice amount of potassium, and, hey, green goodness.

It's not a magic drink, but if you have days when you don't get your green veggies and maybe overindulge in salt, some green magma (rather sugar-heavy juices) may be helpful. (Coconut water is even better, being higher in Potassium, but that doesn't give you the "green" benefits.)

I do think that the pleasant taste was the most surprising aspect. I totally expected something gross (magma???), but this has a gentle taste that doesn't make one gag. (Wheat grass and some blended green food products definitely are hard for me to get past the gag reflex for me.) And if it's hard for you to ingest your recommended 5 to 9 (or 11, depending on who you read) fruits and veggies a day, this is one aid.

The information on the product says it has these nutrients and benefits: "beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, chlorophyll, catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), 2"-O-glycosylisovitexin (2"-O-GIV). 2"-O-GIV is a water- and fat-soluble antioxidant found in Green Magma that effectively inhibits lipid peroxidation as well as the formation of aldehydes and other toxic compounds in vitro produced by free radicals. Green Magma also contains many trace minerals like selenium that have antioxidant actions."

I live in the city and don't have a perfect diet. I also have assorted health issues. So, I take Acai juice and other phytonutrient dense products to help. Green Magma is in my arsenal.

And if it tasted like pure crap, I wouldn't recommend it. It tastes way better than genuine acai berry juice. :)

If you get it, I recommend you get one of those 8 or 12 oz shaker cups with the lid you pop on and off to shake the Green Magma up easily and clean it simply. I find my small shaker cups get used A LOT, between protein powders, berry mixes, green tea extract dilutions, and Green Magma.

Enjoy, and be well,

Mir

When I had ordered this last year I'd received the original Dr. Hagiwara Green Magma made in Japan; the one in a glass jar. When it recently came time to re-order, I just went to my trusty Amazon account, found the old order, and re-ordered the same thing. However, what I received this time is the green magma that's made in the US and comes in a plastic container.

The original from Japan is much better; it dissolves better in water and is a darker green. Plus, the glass container seems to keep the green magma fresher.

I'm sure the American version works the same way as the Japanese version, but beware if you're expecting the real stuff from Japan -- this isn't it.

I'm very impressed with this particular green powder. Not only does it give me stamina, but it adds character to my juice and mixes easily. I checked the ingredients list. Just 2 teaspoons will give you 44% Vitamin K, 20% Beta Carotene, 15% Vitamin C, 7% Folic Acid, 4% Calcium, 6% Potassium, 4% Magnesium, a few other minerals, and a shot of Chlorophyll. It says to take 2 teaspoons, but I like to take 5 teaspoons daily. I noticed that it's about 8 dollars cheaper online than at my local Coop, so I recommend getting it at Amazon. I even like the taste of it with water, but I wouldn't say it tastes better than Wheat grass.

So far I have been taking this product daily. Not enough time to tell if it makes a difference. Does not have much taste, so mix in diluted grape juice.
Some always sticks to the sides of the glass.

I don't function as well on wheat grass, so this barley grass is great. I usually mix it with rice protein and water for a better breakfast.

Great Product. The Vitamin Shoppe is an excellent source to get it from.