Bloom Greens Review by a Dietitian: Is it Worth the Buzz?

It's nearly impossible to browse social media without encountering an ad for the latest superfoods powder. A TikTok phenomenon and among the most talked about options is Bloom Greens & Superfoods

As a registered dietitian, I want to stress the importance of not being swayed by “influencer hype” alone. Incorporating a greens powder into your daily routine is a significant investment in your health and wellness, and you want to ensure that any product you select delivers real value. 

In this Bloom Greens review, I’ll assess every facet of the product, from its taste and the validity of its health claims to the quality of its ingredients, to help you decide if Bloom Greens stacks up to competitors like Live it Up Super Greens or AG1.

Bloom Greens Facts at a Glance

• Best for: Those who prioritize sweet flavors
• Bloom Cost: $34.99 for 30 servings, $1.16 per serving
• Bloom Nutrition Breakdown:
  • Calories: 15
  • Total carbohydrates: 3 grams
  • Dietary fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Sugar: 0 grams
• Notable Ingredients: Organic barley grass powder, organic spirulina powder, organic wheat grass powder, organic alfalfa leaf powder, organic chlorella powder, organic carrot root powder, kale leaf powder, astragalus root powder, licorice root extract, stevia leaf extract, prebiotics, probiotics, and more.
• Bloom Taste: Described as very sweet, Bloom Greens is available in 10 different flavors:
  • Mango
  • Strawberry Kiwi
  • Berry
  • Coconut
  • Original
  • Watermelon
  • Peach
  • Pineapple
  • Orange Passionfruit
  • Citrus
• Bloom Claims to Support: Gut health, bloating, energy levels, and body's stress response.

A Rundown of Bloom Nutrition

Co-founded by influencer Mari Llewyn and her husband Greg in 2019, Bloom Nutrition originated from Mari's personal health journey and struggle to find dietary greens supplements that were approachable, women-focused, and enjoyable.

Today, Bloom Nutrition has established itself as a viral sensation, with products available in retail stores and online. Aside from its flagship product, Bloom Greens & Superfoods, the company has grown to offer a range of health and wellness products, including sparkling energy drinks, pre-workout supplements, collagen, gummies, and matcha blends. 

When I took a deep dive into Bloom Greens, I not only reviewed its supplement facts panel and researched its ingredients, I also tried to evaluate if it’s something I’d recommend to my clients.

What I Liked

• Drink mix features vegetables, fruits, adaptogens, and antioxidants
• Gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free
• Includes organic and non-GMO ingredients
• Variety of fun flavors
• Manufactured in cGMP (Certified Good Manufacturing Practices) facilities
• Includes digestive enzymes and dairy-free probiotics
• Available at popular retail locations and online
• Third-party tested

What I Didn’t Like

• Doesn’t list specific ingredient amounts, vitamin quantities, or CFUs
• Minimal amount of greens
• Some customers complain of an aftertaste
• Contains stevia (the blend was a little too sweet for me)
• Stringent refund policy
• Use of maltodextrin (an additive)
• Free shipping only for orders above $50
• Likelihood of trace caffeine from matcha green tea

Purported Health Benefits of Bloom Greens

Aids with Bloating

Bloom Greens has prebiotic blue agave inulin and three probiotic strains from Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Together, they make up 648 milligrams.

In studies, many of these ingredients have been shown to help with bloating discomfort, though the label doesn’t stipulate the number of colony-forming units (CFU). I typically recommend 5-10 billion CFUs of probiotics to my clients, and it’s unclear how much is in Bloom Greens.

Supports Digestive Health

Bloom’s "digestive enzyme blend" works alongside the prebiotics and probiotics to support digestion and maintain a healthy gut. The blend includes maltodextrin, amylase, amyloglucosidase, protease, acid protease, cellulase, and lipase, totaling 150 mg. Each digestive enzyme serves a unique function. For example, amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates, lipase breaks down fats, and protease breaks down proteins.

One concern with Bloom Greens’ digestive enzyme blend is its inclusion of maltodextrin in the majority of its flavors. Commonly used to enhance texture, flavor, and shelf life in many foods, maltodextrin has been flagged in some studies for its potential to disrupt the intestinal environment. At best, I consider it a filler ingredient, which takes up space in the formula that could be used for superfood ingredients linked to gut health goodness.

Maintains Energy

Several ingredients in Bloom Greens’ "green superfood blend" may help maintain energy. Spirulina, a blue-green algae, is packed full of nutrients, including vitamin B6, that may help balance energy levels. Spirulina is also high in iron, which is involved in various functions, including the transport of oxygen in the blood.

The blend also includes organic wheatgrass powder, which recent studies suggest contains antioxidants and proteins that may assist in reducing oxidative stress and support energy-related processes, such as metabolism.

Lastly, Bloom Greens features an "adaptogenic blend" with ingredients like American ginseng root powder and rhodiola root powder. While adaptogens primarily help with stress management, they’ve also been shown to support cognitive function and energy levels. 

Although these energy-supporting ingredients are backed by research, effective dosing is hard to evaluate with Bloom Greens. Without knowing how much each serving delivers on the recommended daily values of essential nutrients like magnesium, selenium, folate, and vitamins C, D, and B complex, I’m uncertain whether this greens powder has the ability to sustain energy. 

Helps Immunity

Many of the ingredients in Bloom Greens’ "fruit and vegetable blend" are known for their potential immune-boosting properties. Research shows that ginger has the potential to aid inflammation and help maintain immunity. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants that can help with overall health and immune function. These antioxidants also help neutralize or fight against free radicals, protecting cells from damage and reducing oxidative stress. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a compound that may enhance enzymes and antioxidant genes in certain immune cells, helping to fight free radicals.

Bloom Greens Formula

Bloom organizes its 30+ ingredients into various blends. However, the specific quantities of each ingredient are not disclosed, leaving customers unaware of how much of each superfood, probiotic, fruit, or vegetable they are consuming per serving.

Bloom Greens contains 7 proprietary blends:

• Fiber blend
• Green superfood blend
• Pre- and probiotic blend
• Fruit and vegetable blend
• Antioxidant beauty blend
• Digestive enzyme blend
• Adaptogenic blend

We’ve already explored key functions of many of these blends in the section above, so let’s take a closer look at the blends we haven’t covered yet.

Fiber Blend

The fiber blend includes 1.6 grams of chicory root, organic flaxseed, and apple fruit powder. Chicory can help with healthy digestion and regular appetite, while flaxseed is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Although 1.6 grams of fiber won’t meet your entire daily fiber requirement, it contributes about 6–8% of the recommended amount.

Antioxidant Blend

This blend contains 550 milligrams of cranberry fruit powder, strawberry fruit powder, raspberry fruit juice powder, tart cherry fruit powder, elderberry fruit extract, acai fruit extract, goji berry, horseradish tree leaf, grape seed extract, and matcha green tea leaf.Antioxidants help protect the body from free radical damage, supporting overall immune health. Several ingredients in this blend, such as grape seed extract and tart cherry juice, may also aid in exercise recovery.

Bloom Greens Cost

Bloom Greens is available at retailers like Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club nationwide and can also be purchased online through Bloom Greens' website or Amazon. Here's a table showcasing their website pricing structure.

While other greens powders like Live it Up Super Greens and Primal Greens offer a strong money-back guarantee, Bloom only accepts returns if they meet certain conditions: 

• Must be unopened and undamaged
• Purchased in the U.S.
• Returned within 15 days. 

Postage is not covered, and all accessory items are final sale. So if you want to try the product, just note you won’t get your money back if you find it’s not for you.

Bloom Greens Taste and Texture

Bloom Greens stands out among other green powders for its taste. Customers can choose from ten varieties, including Peach, Mango, Berry, and Original. While many green powders have an earthy or grassy flavor, Bloom Greens masks the taste of leafy greens with its bright, fruity flavors. Bloom Greens uses stevia (Reb A), adding another touch of sweetness to the blend.

With Bloom Greens, I tried both the Mango and Original flavors. Although both had a grassy smell, the Mango flavor effectively masked the taste of greens. However, both flavors were too sweet for my liking, regardless of whether I mixed them in water or my smoothie.

After checking some online reviews, it seemed like many other consumers took issue with the excessive sweetness. “It has that strong fake sweetener aftertaste that I personally can’t stand,” one user wrote. “You can’t really mask it with a smoothie, etc. I wish it just was fully unsweetened!”

That said, there were many other consumers who truly did enjoy the taste of this greens powder. “When I want to cheat on my diet, I reach for one of these! So yummy, I look forward to mine every day,” one user claimed.

As for the greens’ mixability? I would recommend using a shaker. If you simply use a spoon to stir up the greens, there will be clumps and sediment at the bottom of your drink.

Bloom Side Effects

Like other greens powder mixes, new users of Bloom Greens may experience minor side effects like gas and increased stool frequency. Additionally, evidence suggests that bloating is a common side effect of agave inulin.

One user mentioned, “For me, it caused severe bloat. It is labeled gluten-free, however, it seems that it is not 100% gluten-free because it definitely caused really severe bloating for me." Since Bloom is listed as gluten-free, it’s possible this consumer is reacting instead to the product’s prebiotics. These should go away on their own as your body adapts to the supplement's fiber content and ingredients. If the effects persist or worsen, see your physician. 

Ashwagandha root powder is also known to interact with some medical conditions. Similarly, rhodiola root powder in high doses has been linked to dry mouth, headaches, jitters, and dizziness.

It's better to err on the side of caution and consult a dietitian or your doctor before starting any health supplements.

Is Bloom Greens Worth It?

In sum, while Bloom Greens has many appealing features: it's vegan, gluten and dairy-free, offers a variety of fruity flavors, is a blend of organic adaptogens, fruits, and vegetables, and contains pre and probiotics. 

However, I still believe it falls short in several key areas:

• Fails to deliver key nutrients in effective doses.
• Lacks transparency about the core vitamins and minerals.
• May trigger digestive sensitivities.
• Uses the additive maltodextrin.
• Restrictive money-back policy.

I understand that every individual has different preferences and health goals. But if a client were to ask if I recommend this product, I would point them toward other superfood powders. At the end of the day, Bloom Greens’ taste, trendiness, and viral appeal do not outweigh my priorities for more substantial nutritional support.

Bloom Greens Alternatives

If you are not sure that Bloom Greens is the right option for you, don’t worry! There are a variety of other greens powders on the market to choose from, including Live it Up Super Greens and AG1. Here is a quick side-by-side comparison of four brands to give you an idea of how each product works.

	Live it Up Super Greens	AG1	Huel Daily Greens	Ka'Chava
Best For	Seeking a balanced greens supplement	Adults with busy lifestyles Athletes	Athletes looking for a meal replacement	Seeking a meal replacement
Top Ingredients	20+ ingredient formula with prebiotics, digestive enzymes, fiber and probiotics	83 ingredients, pre and probiotics, vitamins, and minerals	91 superfoods, vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics	85+ ingredients with greens, fruits, adaptogens, fiber, and digestive enzymes
Probiotics	5 billion CFUs	10 billion CFUs	125 billion CFUs	Unknown
Flavors	1. Original (minty) 2. Wild Berries	1. Original 2. Tropical 3. Berry 4. Citrus	1. Original 2. Watermelon 3. Lemon & Ginger	1. Chocolate 2. Coconut Acai 3. Chai 4. Matcha 5. Vanilla 6. Strawberry
Sweetener	Monk fruit extract	Stevia	Stevia	Coconut nectar Monk fruit
Pricing (per serving with subscription)	$1.33	$2.64	$1.50	$3.99
Free Shipping	Yes	No	For orders above $65	Only for orders of 2+ bags

While I’m comfortable recommending some of these supplements to my clients, I believe that Live it Up Super Greens has an edge due to its thoughtful dosage, all-natural ingredients, no added sugars or stevia, and its lower price point.

FAQs about Bloom Greens

Is Bloom good for you?

Bloom Greens contains a variety of organic fruits, vegetables, superfoods, and probiotics. Many of these ingredients are known to offer potential health benefits, such as regulated digestion and immune resilience. However, Bloom Greens lacks information about its core vitamins and minerals. While it can be beneficial for some, it’s not a comprehensive dietary supplement.

Do you lose weight with Bloom Greens?

Bloom Greens is not specifically designed for weight loss efforts. While it contains ingredients that may support gut health and digestion, effects on weight may vary based on individual factors and would primarily need a healthy diet and exercise. Some users report feeling less bloated, which might lead to a temporary slimmer appearance, but it's not a weight management solution.

Does Bloom Greens actually help with bloating?

Bloom Greens and Superfoods may help with bloating for some individuals due to its blend of prebiotics and probiotics. However, reactions vary, and some users report experiencing bloating after consuming the product. The effect depends on individual gut microbiomes, so results aren't guaranteed for everyone.

I personally experienced minor bloating when using Bloom Greens, though there’s a chance this side effect may have subsided over time had I continued using the product.

Can I drink Bloom Greens every day?

Yes, Bloom Greens can be consumed daily. Many users incorporate it into their daily routine to support gut health and boost their intake of fruits and vegetables. However, it’s important to note that while safe for most, individual responses may vary, and it’s always best to consult a healthcare professional before taking any new supplement.

Is there caffeine in Bloom Greens?

There's likely a slight caffeine presence in Bloom Greens thanks to the inclusion of matcha green tea leaf in their Antioxidant Beauty blend. While matcha doesn't have as much caffeine as coffee, it could still cause discomfort for those with caffeine sensitivities. 

A great caffeine-free greens juice is Live it Up Super Greens. The blend delivers sustained energy through a combination of nutrient-rich ingredients like organic barley grass powder, kale, dulse, and moringa. 

What are the side effects of taking Bloom?

Gas, bloating, and stomach upset are the most commonly reported side effects of Bloom. Also, the use of maltodextrin may aggravate these effects in those with food sensitivities. It's always better to check in with a nutritionist or your doctor before starting any form of dietary supplement.