Is AG1 (Athletic Greens) A Scam?!

Summary

The video script critiques the marketing hype around Athletic Greens' AG-1 supplement, questioning its high price and effectiveness compared to a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables. The creator, an influencer with 4 million followers, discloses no financial incentive to promote the product and instead encourages viewers to consider the cost of marketing in the product's price. They also suggest that the supplement's probiotics may not be as beneficial as a diet rich in prebiotics and criticize the proprietary blend for lack of transparency. The script ends with a humorous discount code reminder to 'eat your fruit and vegetables'.

Takeaways

• 🎙️ The speaker is skeptical about Athletic Greens AG-1, questioning its value despite widespread endorsement.
• 💊 Athletic Greens claims to provide a comprehensive nutritional supplement with 75 vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients.
• 📈 The speaker has not tried the product and is not sponsored by Athletic Greens, ensuring unbiased review.
• 💰 Athletic Greens is criticized for its high price, with the pouch costing nearly a hundred dollars in various currencies.
• 🍏 The review suggests that the product may not be superior to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are cheaper and more effective.
• 🌱 The importance of prebiotics over probiotics is highlighted, with the former being more beneficial for gut health.
• 🤔 The speaker questions the efficacy of the product, noting that many of its ingredients are present in insufficient quantities to be effective.
• 🔑 The product's proprietary blend is criticized for not disclosing exact amounts of each ingredient, which could affect its effectiveness.
• 💊 The placebo effect is suggested as a reason why some people feel better after taking Athletic Greens.
• 📈 The marketing strategy of Athletic Greens is scrutinized, with the speaker estimating potential earnings from podcast endorsements.
• 🚫 The speaker warns against the influence of marketing and endorsements, advising consumers to be critical and consider the cost.

Q & A

What is Athletic Greens AG1?

Athletic Greens AG1 is a nutritional supplement that combines 75 vitamins, minerals, whole food-sourced ingredients, probiotics, and adaptogens in one formula.

Why did the reviewer decide to review Athletic Greens AG1?

The reviewer decided to review Athletic Greens AG1 due to its widespread promotion by influencers and major podcasts, and to determine if it is worth the hype.

What makes this review different from others?

This review is different because the reviewer has never tried the product before and has no financial incentive, as they have never done an endorsement or a paid post.

What did the reviewer find when looking at YouTube reviews?

The reviewer found that the majority of YouTube reviews were positive, likely influenced by the product's promotion, but they encountered more critical reviews on Reddit.

What is the cost of Athletic Greens AG1?

Athletic Greens AG1 costs 99 US dollars, 90 British pounds, or 180 Australian dollars for a small pouch.

What is the reviewer's main concern about the price of AG1?

The reviewer's main concern is that the high price might lead people to justify their purchase by finding positive reviews, and it seems unjustifiable compared to other expenses like gym memberships or personal training.

What does the reviewer suggest is a better alternative to AG1 for gut health?

The reviewer suggests eating more fruits and vegetables, which provide prebiotics that are better for gut health than the probiotics in AG1.

Why does the reviewer criticize the 'proprietary blend' in AG1?

The reviewer criticizes the 'proprietary blend' because it does not disclose the exact amounts of each ingredient, which can make it difficult to assess the product's effectiveness.

What marketing strategy of Athletic Greens does the reviewer highlight?

The reviewer highlights that Athletic Greens has heavily invested in marketing, including sponsorships with major podcasts like Joe Rogan's, and offers significant commissions to influencers for promoting the product.

What is the reviewer's final recommendation regarding Athletic Greens AG1?

The reviewer's final recommendation is to eat more fruits and vegetables and get blood work done to identify any deficiencies before resorting to expensive supplements like Athletic Greens AG1.