Indigo Greens Powder 7.2 g by Ortho Molecular Products

Busy weeks with skimpy produce intake are the main reason to use a greens powder. If your food log shows few colorful plants, or you travel often, a daily scoop gives you concentrated polyphenols (the color compounds in plants), minerals, and phytonutrients. It is a backstop, not a replacement for salads and cruciferous vegetables. If your hs-CRP (a blood marker of inflammation) runs high, or your Omega-3 Index is low, prioritize whole-food changes first and use this as an easy add-on.

Plant concentrates in a greens powder deliver polyphenols that act as antioxidants, meaning they help neutralize reactive byproducts of metabolism before they damage cells. Many blends include brassica and berry extracts that upregulate detox enzymes in the liver, which your labs reflect indirectly through steady ALT and AST (liver enzymes) over time. Nitrate-rich greens can also support nitric oxide production, a short-lived signal that relaxes blood vessels and makes exercise feel easier at a given effort.

Mix one scoop with 8 to 10 ounces of water or a smoothie once daily, as Ortho Molecular Products suggests. Morning or early afternoon is easiest to remember. Take with a meal if you notice stomach rumbling on an empty stomach. If you are new to greens powders, start with half a scoop for 3 to 4 days, then move to a full scoop. Give it 2 to 4 weeks to judge digestion and energy.

If you take warfarin, keep your daily vitamin K intake steady; a greens powder can shift it, so loop in your clinician and monitor INR (a blood-thinning test). Those sensitive to FODMAPs (fermentable carbs that can bloat) can start with a smaller serving. If you use thyroid hormone in the morning, separate by at least 4 hours to avoid binders or fiber interfering with absorption.

Skip this if you expect it to fix elevated fasting insulin or triglycerides on its own; diet pattern and exercise drive those markers. If you have a history of kidney stones, especially oxalate stones, emphasize whole-food produce choices known to be lower in oxalate and use caution with concentrated plant powders. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: ingredient lists in proprietary blends vary, so confirm with your obstetric clinician.