Mantra Labs Greens is marketed as a delicious organic all-in-one health boost to your daily wellness routine. Does it deliver a super green punch though?
With a formula that is different from greens powders I have seen, Manta Greens ditches the adaptogens and opts for a hefty dose of prebiotic fibers.
If you're thinking of buying the Mantra Labs super greens powder then check out my review. I reveal the pros and cons of this formula and what the benefits could be.
What is Mantra Labs Greens?
Mantra Greens is an organic superfood vegetable & fruit blend packed with a large serving of prebiotic fibers.
In fact, I have not seen this amount of prebiotic fiber in a greens formula before (50% of the formula). More than another other greens powders I have reviewed.
But wait a minute, where are the adaptogens?
I was surprised to see adaptogenic herbs were missing in this formula.
The benefits of Mantra Labs Greens claim to be better energy, immune sport, healthy gut, mood, and overall health.
The good news for anyone looking for a greens for sport, Mantra Lab Greens is “informed sport” accredited.
Other greens powders I have reviewed you may be interested in:
Background on Mantra Labs
Mantra Labs was co-founded by Paul Janowitz and Jared Padalecki in 2020. They started the supplement company after struggling to find nutritional supplements they craved and met their high standards.
The company sells powder supplements that mix easily with your beverage or smoothie of choice as well as a range of apparel.
Their brands look professional and very colorful, they reminded a little of Organifi's supplements, especially their “shop rise”, “shop go”, and “shop rise” range.
They also produce Mantra Labs Hydrate which looks to be a contender for my no sugar electrolyte powder (I will be reviewing this soon).
Mantra Labs Greens Ingredients
Each serving of Mantra Greens contains 16.4 grams of ingredients.
This is very generous as most powdered greens are between 5-12 grams per serving. Those greens with protein have larger serving sizes of 15-35 grams.
I am disappointed there are NO adaptogens in the formula.
Many effective greens powders contain ashwagandha and rhodiola as the benefits of these adaptogens are too good to ignore (well apart from Mantra Labs!).
- Organic Prebiotic Gut fiber blend (8 grams): – Organic oat fiber, acacia gum, and Jerusalem artichoke inulin
- Organic whole food greens blend (6.35 grams): – Organic wheat grass, organic spirulina, organic kale, organic broccoli, organic spinach, organic barley grass
- Organic Super Fruit blend (500mg) – Organic apple, organic banana, organic blueberry, organic raspberry, organic strawberry, organic elderberry, organic acai, organic pomegranate, organic goji, organic grape, organic papaya, organic cherry, organic bilberry, organic pineapple, organic blackcurrent, organic maqui berry
The Mantra Labs super greens formula is vegan, paleo, keto, gluten-free, soy-free, and sugar-free.
Can Barley Grass really be gluten free?
Although labeled as “gluten-free” I am not sure if including barley-grass and wheat-grass means it technically qualifies as gluten-free.
The FDA say;
Barley grass can be used as an ingredient in health supplements and still be considered gluten-free as long as the final product contains less than 20 ppm of gluten
Here is the supplement facts label:
How does Mantra Labs Greens Taste?
You mix one packet into 12-24 fluid ounces of cold water and mix.
The flavor is mixed berry and most people seem to cope with the taste okay, although as with any powder supplement for some it can be difficult to drink.
One amazon customer thought it tasted rather bitter with an earthy taste.
Side Effects
There are unlikely to be any side effects from drinking greens.
The formula does contain a higher dose of prebiotic ingredients that may cause temporary bloating.
Does Mantra Labs Greens Work?
The effectiveness of any greens supplements, or any supplement for that matter, is down to the ingredients and also importantly their weights in each serving.
As I have found in 97% of the supplements I have reviewed, the Mantra Labs super greens label shows the formula using proprietary blends.
I go into detail about why I dislike supplement proprietary blends in my article, but essentially it means we don't know the ingredient amounts and so it's unclear if they are in the correct dosages to work.
This means that although the supplement is marketed as “perfectly dosed” it's impossible to know for sure.
I guess we just have to take Mantra Labs' word.
The formula is made up of three main proprietary blends, the biggest one being the fiber blend that surprisingly makes up 50% of the formula.
Consisting of three fibers in the form of oat fiber, acacia gum, and Jerusalem artichoke inulin – the most fiber I have seen in any supplement I have reviewed.
It's worth noting that you would still get much more fiber from eating real fruit and vegetables though (one medium-sized apple contains 4.4 grams of fiber USDA).
The second biggest is the “Organic Whole food Super Greens + Alkalizing and Algae blend” which consists of organic alkalizing wheat grass, barley grass, and spirulina blend.
I am a huge advocate of spirulina (and the reason I use 2 grams of it in my greens formula), and depending on what time of day you take Spirulina you can experience a host of health benefits when consuming at least 1-3 grams per day.
Although we don't know for sure, it's likely that there is a good amount of greens in this formula to provide the claimed benefits.
I do disagree with the claim of being “alkalizing” though as there is no evidence to suggest what you eat can affect the alkalinity of the body, especially boosting alkalinity of body ph.
Lastly, the “Super Fruit Blend” contains 16 fruits within a 500mg proprietary blend.
Many of these fruits have been proven to provide health benefits when consumed in sufficient amounts. Considering there are so many fruits in just 500mg I believe they will be in too few amounts to have much of a health impact.
Mantra Labs Greens Reviews
I checked out the feedback on Amazon to get an idea of what customers thoughts about Mantra Lab Greens.
Overall the feedback was good with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
This product works and keeps balanced in every aspect that it's supposed to work for. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.5 stars
The downside is the taste – way too sweet for me. The stevia-enhanced apple banana flavor is overpowering. Also, the price is steep. For daily use, Mantra is $80 per month. I am neutral on the individual packaging, there are 15 individual serving sachets in the larger bag. I use it at home, so it is a waste for me.3 stars
I had 20-30 ounces of smoothie that all tasted like this powder. Couldn't finish. If you're more comfortable with bitter earthy tastes (again, I admit I'm not a health nut) or have a weak sense of smell/taste, you could do these.1 star
Money-Back Guarantee / Returns Policy
There is a 30-day money-back guarantee on our purchases through the official website.
They also stipulate that;
We also do not provide a refund for Products that are damaged due to your misuse, lack of care, mishandling, accident, abuse or other abnormal use.
Where to buy Mantra Labs Greens?
You can buy Mantra Greens from the official website and from Amazon.
Is It Worth The Price?
You can buy Mantra Greens in either a 15-count bag or in a 30-serving tub.
A month's supply of Mantra Labs Greens costs $39.99 for one-off purchases (15-day supply) or $59.95 for the tub (30-day supply) but you can save a hefty 25% by using the subscription option.
There is the option to have your auto-shipped delivery every 4, 6, or 8 weeks, depending on how frequently you use your order.
The cost of this greens supplement is affordable although is not as cheap as you first think.
To get a full month's supply of Mantra Greens ensure you opt for the 30-servings pack at $59.95.
Each packet of Mantra Greens contains 15 single-serving packets and so taken once per day will only last 15 days. This was disappointing because it means you will need to buy two packets to last one month – so the 30-day tub is in my opinion a better option.
If you sign up for their mailing list on their website you get 20% off your first order
The Bottom Line
When first looking at Mantra Labs Super Greens it was appealing for the low-cost and relatively large serving size.
However, when you realize that each tub/pouch only contains a 15-day supply and that the formula is made up of 50% fiber – Mantra Greens is not necessarily a good option!
If you're interested in buying Mantra Greens then I would go for the better value 30-day supply tub.
Whilst there are the usual super greens in the formula, it's missing adaptogens that you often see in great greens powders.
When considering the other greens powders available, I would be inclined to look elsewhere unless you take other Mantra Lab supplements or are particularly keen to get a big dose of prebiotic fibers.
LifeHacker Guy Greens Recommendation
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