About six months ago, I caved and decided to join the Athletic Greens cult after seeing it e v e r y w h e r e. Like, literally everywhere.
Now, I’ve always been a “healthy” person. I’ve eaten mostly plant-based for years, work out 4-5 times a week, and have a cabinet full of vitamins and supplements—so adding the greens powder to my routine was less of an *instant health upgrade* and more of an extra health boost. But after taking it every morning for months, I never noticed a difference in how I felt… besides feeling good about myself by starting off every morning with my AG1.
So about a month ago, when my mom told me about this superfood she’s been taking called ARMRA Colostrum Immune that’s been doing wonders for her hair, energy levels, and gut health, I was curious. I’d never heard of it before, but after doing some research and reading through their jaw-dropping reviews, it sounded pretty amazing.
In the spirit of prepping for flu season, I was intrigued by the immune-boosting benefits ARMRA Colostrum boasts on their website, and decided to try it out to see how it compared to my AG1.
The Scoop On ARMRA Colostrum and Athletic Greens
ARMRA Colostrum: Also Known As Liquid Gold
This lesser-known superfood derives its power from bovine colostrum—the nutrient-rich milk produced by all mammals in the first few hours after giving birth. Packed with immune-boosting antibodies, growth factors, and research-backed bioactive nutrients, it has been clinically studied for its ability to supercharge the body’s defense mechanisms and promote overall wellness. ARMRA Colostrum’s pure, potent, and clean colostrum contains 400+ bioactive nutrients that help protect, rebuild, and strengthen your body’s immune barriers.
Athletic Greens: So Much More Than Greens
If you haven’t heard of AG1, you’ve been living under a rock. This supplement has some serious marketing firepower—and equally impressive endorsements. It’s even backed by some of the biggest athletes and names in the wellness space, including Andrew Huberman and Rich Roll. The ubiquitous greens powder blend is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, greens, and 75 whole-food sourced ingredients, and it’s formulated to provide your necessary daily nutrients and empower the gut for whole body health.
Alright, now that you’re in the know about these top rated brands, lemme dive into the nitty-gritty details comparing the two:
1. Price: ARMRA Colostrum
ARMRA Colostrum: Starting at $37.99 for 30 servings of the single-serving Immune Revival Stick Packs, ARMRA Colostrum is about half the price of AG1 (pricing starts at $79 for 30 servings). They also offer Bulk Jars with 120 servings, starting at $104.49. Buying in bulk is the most economical choice, bringing the cost per serving down to just 91 cents.
In my opinion, the best option is to subscribe and save, especially when ordering in bulk. This allows you to stock up and take advantage of up to 30% off your first order when you sign up for their email list. Plus, shipping is free on orders over $130.
Athletic Greens: AG1 comes in two formats: The Pouch and Travel Packs, both with 30 servings. The Pouch is priced at $99 for a one-time order and $79 per month when you subscribe. The Travel Packs cost $109 when you buy once, or $89 for a subscription.
Even with a subscription, the lowest price per serving of Athletic Greens you can get is $2.63, compared to ARMRA Colostrum’s 91 cents (and there’s a flat rate of $9.00 for shipping). With AG’s steeper prices, subscribing and bundling your order is the better choice.
2. Benefits: ARMRA Colostrum
ARMRA Colostrum: To date, there have been more than 5,000 published studies documenting the benefits of colostrum and its ability to optimize health at all stages of life. Apparently, bovine colostrum was found to be 3X more effective than the flu vaccine at preventing flu in clinical trials—but that’s just one of thousands of benefits, including:
- Strengthens immunity
- Boosts metabolism
- Fortifies gut health
- Supports sleep
- Improves mood and focus
- Upgrades energy
- Enhances skin radiance
- Optimizes performance
Basically, when you take Immune Revival, you fuel your body with potent prebiotics that support your microbiome, a host of peptides and antibodies that strengthen your immune barriers, and dozens of antioxidants and bioactive molecules that optimize cellular pathways throughout your body.
Athletic Greens: this greens powder was formulated to offer several benefits, including:
- Promotes gut health
- Supports immunity
- Helps boost energy levels
- Aids post-workout recovery
- Provides several essential nutrients and antioxidants
- Suitable for a variety of diets
According to their website, the ingredients in AG1 work together to amplify each other’s effects and help you achieve whole-body health.
3. The Taste Test: ARMRA Colostrum
ARMRA Colostrum: There are three flavor options available on ARMRA Colostrum’s website. Well, I guess it’s more like two flavored options: Blood Orange and Vine Watermelon—plus an Unflavored option that tastes slightly like malt powder, but has almost no flavor when mixed into water.
The Blood Orange and Vine Watermelon options weren’t at all what I expected. They’re really flavorful and fresh-tasting, and they satiate my cravings for sweet drinks without all of the sugar. I also love having the option of adding a scoop of the Unflavored powder into any cold drink, making it easy to incorporate into my daily routine (I’ve been mixing it into my iced coffee lately).
Athletic Greens: To make the most of AG1, they recommend mixing it into 8 ounces of cold water first thing in the morning for the best results. Like ARMRA Colostrum, it shouldn’t mixed with warm liquids (though I couldn’t imagine mixing it into anything but water or a smoothie, since it has a particular flavor).
AG1 tastes like…the healthiest green juice on the juice bar menu: it’s earthy, grassy, and slightly gritty. The flavor doesn’t bother me, but if you’re sensitive to “healthy-tasting” drinks, I’d definitely recommend adding a squeeze of lemon to brighten it up.
4. Ingredients: ARMRA Colostrum
ARMRA Colostrum: It’s not a supplement, it’s one single ingredient that offers 1,000+ benefits.
ARMRA Colostrum is sourced from grass-fed cows on family-owned farms in the USA that never use hormones or GMOs in their practices. On top of that, ARMRA Colostrum uses a low-heat extraction process to remove the casein and fat while preserving the bioactive nutrients, ensuring their colostrum is as pure and potent as possible.
Since the original Unflavored option has only one ingredient, it’s free from common allergens like sugar, gluten, soy, fillers, binders, or artificial additives, and contains zero calories. The flavored options contain a small amount of stevia, natural flavorings and 5-10 calories per serving.
Athletic Greens: AG1 contains an impressive 75 ingredients, including a variety of herbs, powdered fruits and vegetables, plant extracts, and other nutrients that aim to fill any nutritional gaps in your diet. Athletic Greens prides itself on using NSF-certified high-quality clean ingredients and a meticulous manufacturing process in a TGA-registered facility.
AG1 is suitable for various dietary preferences, including vegan, paleo, and keto diets. It’s sweetened with stevia and natural sugar and contains 50 calories per serving.
My Experience With ARMRA Colostrum
Having been an avid user of Athletic Greens, I initially found comfort in knowing I was fueling my body with essential nutrients. However, after consistently taking AG1, I didn’t notice any significant tangible benefits.
But my experience with ARMRA Colostrum was entirely different. After incorporating it into my daily routine for a few weeks, I started experiencing several notable changes in my body:
- Increased Energy: So much so that I’ve turned into a one-cup-of-coffee-a-day person (instead of the 3-4 I’d been chugging before).
- Improved Hair and Skin: My hair is noticeably thicker and healthier-looking, and my skin has been clear and glowy-looking.
- Enhanced Sleep: As someone who usually tosses and turns, I’ve been staying asleep all night, which has me waking up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day.
- Reduced Allergy Symptoms: I visited my family down in Tennessee last week, and my usual pollen allergies were almost non-existent.
- Athletic Performance: My recovery has been much faster after intense lifting sessions, so I’ve been able to go harder in the gym recently.
…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I can’t wait to see the longer-term impacts ARMRA Colostrum has on me, especially during flu season.
From Green to Gold: Why ARMRA Colostrum Outshines Athletic Greens in Elevating My Well-Being
I think both products are fantastic, but unfortunately my budget just doesn’t allow for me to keep taking both every month. So after testing out ARMRA Colostrum and seeing more tangible benefits, I’m making the switch. Plus, it’s a more affordable option for me, even taking 2-3 servings a day.
Of course, choosing the right supplement ultimately depends on your lifestyle and individual needs, so I encourage you to do your own research and make the right choice for your lifestyle and goals… but as for me, I’m making the upgrade from green to gold.
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