{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-critical-greens","title":"Applied Nutrition – Critical Greens","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplied Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e's Critical Greens is the brand's \u003cstrong\u003edaily supergreens supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e17 plant-based superfoods\u003c\/strong\u003e in powder form with your \"Daily Nutrient Boost\": spirulina, wheatgrass, barley grass, kale, spinach, broccoli, beetroot, green tea EGCG and much more, in a daily \u003cstrong\u003e5g\u003c\/strong\u003e serving with a refreshing Apple Burst flavour. Designed to complement the daily intake of vegetables and micronutrients for people who don't meet the recommended 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day — or for athletes who want to boost their intake of antioxidants, chlorophyll, vitamins, and plant-based minerals without preparing salads and juices. \u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar. Vegan. Halal certified. Tested for athletes. 5g\/serving. 150g = 30 servings. Flavours: Apple Burst and Lemon \u0026amp; Lime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (Apple Burst):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pea Protein Concentrate + Spirulina powder + Alfalfa powder + Barley Grass powder + Wheat Grass powder + Kale powder + Spinach powder + Broccoli powder + Watercress + Parsley powder + Celery powder + Carrot powder + Ginger powder + Beetroot Extract 4:1 + Alfalfa Sprout powder + Green Tea Extract 95% (45% EGCG) + Beta-Carotene + Citric Acid + Natural Flavouring + Sucralose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem of 5 daily servings and why Critical Greens is the practical solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe WHO and European health authorities recommend consuming at least \u003cstrong\u003e5 servings (400g) of fruits and vegetables per day\u003c\/strong\u003e for health maintenance and the prevention of chronic diseases. In practice, most of the European population does not meet this goal — and athletes with intense training and work routines have even less time and availability to prepare varied vegetable meals. Critical Greens concentrates \u003cstrong\u003e17 plant-based superfoods\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 5g dose that can be mixed in 30 seconds with water, juice, or any protein shake — making it the ultimate convenience supplement to ensure a minimum intake of plant micronutrients, chlorophyll, antioxidants, and phytonutrients on a day of suboptimal eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina: the cyanobacterium with the most complete nutritional profile in the plant kingdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/strong\u003e (Arthrospira platensis) is the cyanobacterium with the most impressive nutritional profile of all plant foods: ~60 to 70% protein by dry weight (with a complete essential amino acid profile), vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 (the only plant source of bioavailable B12), vitamin K, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc. In addition to its nutritional profile, spirulina is rich in \u003cstrong\u003ephycocyanin\u003c\/strong\u003e (the blue-green pigment with documented potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties), \u003cstrong\u003eGLA\u003c\/strong\u003e (gamma-linolenic acid, the anti-inflammatory Omega-6 found in evening primrose oil), and chlorophyll. The meta-analysis by Serban et al. (2016) documented that spirulina supplementation significantly improved serum triglycerides, LDL, and HDL in adults with dyslipidemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheatgrass + Barley Grass: the supergreens with the highest chlorophyll density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheatgrass\u003c\/strong\u003e (Triticum aestivum, young leaf before grain formation) and \u003cstrong\u003eBarley Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hordeum vulgare) are the two \"supergreens\" with the highest concentration of \u003cstrong\u003echlorophyll\u003c\/strong\u003e — the green plant pigment that is structurally identical to hemoglobin (with magnesium instead of iron at the center of the porphyrin) and has documented antioxidant, detoxifying, and alkalizing properties. Both wheatgrass and barley grass are also rich in vitamins C, E, K, beta-carotene, digestive enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase), and minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium). Wheatgrass and barley grass are harvested in the first 7 to 10 days of growth, when the concentration of chlorophyll and enzymes is maximal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale + Spinach + Broccoli: the trio of the most studied cruciferous and leafy greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale\u003c\/strong\u003e (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica), \u003cstrong\u003eSpinach\u003c\/strong\u003e (Spinacia oleracea) and \u003cstrong\u003eBroccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e (Brassica oleracea var. italica) are three of the vegetables with the highest nutritional density and most clinical evidence for health from the Brassicaceae family (cruciferous). Kale and broccoli are rich in \u003cstrong\u003esulforaphane\u003c\/strong\u003e (an isothiocyanate that activates the Nrf2-ARE pathway of phase II liver detoxification and has documented anticancer effects), \u003cstrong\u003eglucosinolates\u003c\/strong\u003e, vitamins C, K, A and B9. Spinach is rich in nitrate (NO precursor, vasodilator), non-heme iron, folic acid and lutein (retina-protective carotenoid). The blend of these three powdered vegetables simultaneously covers vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and bioactive compounds specific to each plant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Tea Extract 95% (45% EGCG): the broad-spectrum antioxidant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Tea Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e standardized to 95% polyphenols and 45% EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is the ingredient with the highest antioxidant activity per gram in Critical Greens. As previously described in multiple pre-workouts in this session, EGCG is the most potent catechin in green tea, with extensively documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, thermogenic, and vasoprotective properties. Applied Nutrition warns that \u003cstrong\u003eno more than 800mg of EGCG should be consumed per day\u003c\/strong\u003e — which indicates that the EGCG dose per serving of Critical Greens is substantial but within established safety limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeetroot Extract 4:1 + Beta-Carotene: plant-based NO and the carotenoid antioxidant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeetroot Extract 4:1\u003c\/strong\u003e (Betula vulgaris, concentrated) is rich in dietary nitrates — as described in the \u003cstrong\u003eINFECTED\u003c\/strong\u003e section of Marvelous Nutrition, beetroot nitrates are converted to NO via a NOS-independent pathway, with vasodilatory effects and improved O₂ efficiency during exercise. \u003cstrong\u003eBeta-Carotene\u003c\/strong\u003e is the main provitamin A carotenoid in all green and orange vegetables, with potent antioxidant properties (singlet oxygen quencher) and as a precursor to vitamin A (retinol) for vision, skin, and immune system health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePea Protein Concentrate: the base protein element of the blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePea Protein Concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most abundant ingredient in the Critical Greens formula (by order of declaration), being the heaviest component in the mixture. It provides a fraction of high-quality plant protein (complete amino acid profile, with high lysine and arginine content) that serves as a base and vehicle for the other 16 supergreens, adding protein nutritional value to the daily greens dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa + Alfalfa Sprout + Watercress + Parsley + Celery + Carrot + Ginger: complete phytochemical diversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Medicago sativa, leaf and sprout) is rich in vitamins K, C, B vitamins, calcium, and iron, with antioxidant and digestive properties. \u003cstrong\u003eWatercress\u003c\/strong\u003e (Nasturtium officinale) has the highest nutritional density score of all green vegetables on the ANDI (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index). \u003cstrong\u003eParsley\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptionally rich in vitamin K, C, and iron. \u003cstrong\u003eCelery\u003c\/strong\u003e has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. \u003cstrong\u003eCarrot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the main dietary source of beta-carotene and vitamin A. \u003cstrong\u003eGinger\u003c\/strong\u003e has documented anti-inflammatory (via COX and LOX inhibition), anti-nausea, and digestive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 1 level scoop (5g) with 250ml of cold water, fruit juice, or add to your favorite protein shake or smoothie. 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