Claim: Bloom Greens has many health benefits.

Question

According to The Cut, there are many creators, especially on TikTok that claim the Bloom Greens mix helps make their skin glow, keeps flat stomachs, and is overall easier than chopping up some vegetables.

Answer 1

The linked HealthCanal article is written and reviewed by two RDNs. Note that an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) is the only nationally recognized credential for expertise in food and nutrition. I suggest you read the article yourself to get a full picture of what this product is like. 

Towards the end of the article, it is noted that "most of the ingredients are present in such small amounts that they are unlikely to have any positive health benefits individually."

I could not find any scientifically-reviewed studies testing the effects of the Bloom Greens and Superfoods mix specifically. There is likely no real, conclusive proof that this product confers the benefits it claims. There are certainly healthy ingredients inside, but no evidence that there are enough of them to have a real effect in users. On the plus side, since the Bloom Greens mix is a powder, yes, it is technically easier to prepare than chopping up vegetables.

RATING: Exaggerated

HealthCanal Article: https://www.healthcanal.com/nutrition/bloom-nutrition-reviews

EXTRA:

Here I address specifically the claims that the mix can make your "skin glow" or help you keep a "flat stomach."

Regarding glowing skin:

https://blog.clr-berlin.com/the-skin-behind-the-glow/

This article discusses what "glowing skin" is. In summary, glowing skin is smooth and moisturized, as water reflects light and smoother surfaces are less likely to absorb light (making them more likely to be shiny). The HealthCanal article does not list anything regarding moisturized or smooth skin as a health benefit of any of the ingredients in the Bloom mix.

Regarding flat stomachs:

One pro of this product listed in the article is that it "contains probiotics and digestive enzymes" which aid in digestion. One mix of probiotics listed in the article can "significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome," one symptom being bloating. Bloating can make your stomach appear larger, so it is hypothetically possible that this product could make your stomach flatter. However, not everyone is affected by irritable bowel syndrome, so this certainly does not apply to everyone. Also, as said before there may not be enough of the probiotic cultures to really make a difference.

When it comes to weight loss for a flat stomach, one ingredient in the Bloom mix, spirulina, has been shown to aid weight loss. From the below scientific study, "Yousefi et al studied 52 obese participants with a body mass index (BMI) >25–40 kg/m2 who were randomised to 2 g spirulina per day with a restricted caloric diet versus placebo consisting of a restricted calorie diet for 12 weeks. Participants in the spirulina group had significantly lower body weight of -3.22±1.97kg." However, looking at the nutrition facts, the Bloom mix only has spirulina in its "Green Superfood Blend" among many other ingredients. Each serving of the Bloom mix only has 1.367g of Green Superfood Blend. Spirulina is only a fraction of this, so if you know math, you know that a daily serving of Bloom mix (the Bloom company recommends one serving daily) is definitely not providing you 2g of spirulina daily like the people in the study. As you can see, there are likely not enough of the ingredients to make a significant difference.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7061888/

Final words:

When it comes to dietary supplements, in the future, it is good to do your own research. You cannot always trust supplement sellers' claims. As detailed in the following link, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does NOT test dietary supplements for safety or effectiveness before creators can sell them. They leave the responsibility of testing to the companies that sell the supplements, meaning there is no legal requirement to tell the truth about what your product does. The government only steps in if there are reported harmful effects. If you need nutrition advice, look for a certified RD (registered dietician) or RDN.

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/it-really-fda-approved#:~:text=The%20FDA%20doesn't%20approve%20dietary%20supplements.,without%20even%20notifying%20the%20FDA.

Comments

Great job on your explanation and including so many details! I like the excerpts as well as your introduction about how RDN are the most qualified to provide an answer as to whether a supplement or food is beneficial or not.

Answer 2

According to The Eastern Echo, and studies completed by multiple health scientists, Bloom Greens have a series of benefits including, better energy, digestion, concentration, weight loss, and healthy skin/nails. This is likely not misinformation.

https://www.easternecho.com/article/2022/10/opinion-four-benefits-to-bloom-nutrition

https://integrisok.com/resources/on-your-health/2019/march/the-health-benefits-of-superfoods#:~:text=The%20high%20vitamin%20and%20mineral,reduce%20the%20effects%20of%20aging.

Answer 3

Bloomgreens is a pretty exaggerated product. The supplement, despite advertising, is actually very mediocre in terms of the proprietary blends and formulation. In fact, according to some renowned supplemental graders. The supplement has a lack of nutrients and is overstating the benefits it would take per serving. Although it would be beneficial for a person to take these as a nutritional supplement,  it is just in reality an overstatement of results, especially with the recommended servings they give.

Here are some sources from some supplement reviewers.

https://thesupplementreviews.org/best-greens-powder/bloom-nutrition-greens-review/

https://www.hercampus.com/wellness/bloom-greens-explainer-experts/

Answer 4

According to "Health Canal", Bloom Green can have health benefits, however, it doesn't provide essential nutrients in significant amounts and therefore many people are not likely to experience results. Although bloom is not proven to cause any significant health benefits, it is effective in reducing bloating.

https://www.healthcanal.com/nutrition/bloom-nutrition-reviews#:~:text=Customers%20say%20that%20Bloom%20Nutrition,confer%20any%20significant%20health%20benefits.

Answer 5

Bloom Greens have been widely popular on social media platforms such as TikTok, where influencers rave about the benefits of said supplement for its capability to reduce bloating and have stated that "you can look your best in under 15 minutes". Doctors and healthcare professionals do admit to this not being the best thing for consumers because it is dramatically low in the number of greens in the superfoods a healthy adult should be taking. In fact, as stated  in Fox News, "Nutritionists are skeptical of Bloom's performance because most of the listed ingredients fall far below the recommended daily values."  Many have disagreed with nutritionists and that is not meant as a replacement for these nutrients but rather simply a supplement to enhance the health of consumers, and it comes with a great feeling after taking it.

Answer 6

There are some cons with Bloom

I wanted to research reviews on credible health news to see what the real benefits Bloom has and if they are not a harmful product. According to Forbes, Bloom does have fiber blend and  digestive enzyme blend. However, their are not third- party testing of the ingredients, may have small portions to have health benefits, and the health claims are not approved by FDA.

They talked to a dietary nutritionist powder form greens can actually lose it's fiber, and antioxidants. With no testing they can be contaminated and harmful.

So overall I would say that the product may be exaggerated and misleading thinking that it would be a good substitute for whole greens. Influencers made the product persuasive for consumers thinking that it would be very beneficial for them but in reality it is not very beneficial.

https://www.forbes.com/health/body/bloom-greens-review/

Answer 7

Bloom Greens seems to be actually beneficial for a according to many people; but most consumers couldn't really tell you exactly why.

According to Kathy Shattler of Health Canal, Bloom Greens is theoretically highly beneficial. She analyzes all the ingredients and their individual benefits, like alfalfa leaves and immunity, chorella as an antioxidant, etc. 

While Shattler does go very in depth about the numerous health benefits to Bloom Greens, she does mention some possible side effects that might account for the individuals who do not see benefits. She mentions that " Research shows that spirulina powder is often contaminated with harmful constituents such as heavy metals and pesticides. As Bloom Nutrition products aren’t third-party tested, we recommend exercising caution when taking their products." She also says "Studies show that taking microalgae supplements, such as spirulina and chlorella, is often associated with multiple adverse side effects, especially nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain."

With all of these pieces of information being taken into account, it seems like Bloom Greens' intention is to be truly beneficial, but for some individuals they may expericnce negative side effects.

https://www.healthcanal.com/nutrition/bloom-nutrition-reviews#:~:text=Customers%20say%20that%20Bloom%20Nutrition,confer%20any%20significant%20health%20benefits.

Answer 8

Forbes magazine came to the conclusion that Bloom Nutrition's Greens & Superfoods powder is a sweeter alternative to other grassy tasting greens powders, but lacks clinical research support and proven results. Some key features of Bloom Greens are that it is dairy, soy, and gluten free, as well as the seven different ingredient blends including a digestive enzyme blend and a fiber blend. However, their health benefit claims are not supported by the FDA.

https://www.forbes.com/health/body/bloom-greens-review/

Answer 9

Bloom Greens have some possible benefits however according to Journalist Allen Foster, “this product is only meant to be used as a supplement. It isn’t supposed to fulfill all of your daily nutritional needs” (Foster). This article is published by Fox News. Foster's article with Fox News is a reliable source of information because he has been a journalist for over 30 years and according to Best Reviews he has “honed his research skills to present the objective, factual, unbiased product information that he himself appreciates as a consumer” (Bestreviews.com). Foster is a well rounded journalist and believes in “taking a hands-on approach to life so he can base his writing on practical experiences” (Bestreviews.com). 

According to an article by Calloway Cook that was reviewed by medical examiner, DJ Mazzoni, they have not found “any medical research suggesting that a fruit and vegetable supplement doses this low has proven health benefits” (Calloway). These two are very dependable sources of true information. DJ Mazzoni is a registered dietitian who is also an expert in fitness. He helps people make important life decisions in regards to their dietary choices and fitness needs. Calloway founded Illuminate Labs. Illuminate Labs is a dietary supplement company in the U.S. whose mission is to “solve the transparency and safety issues in the U.S. dietary supplement industry” (Illuminate Labs). Because they are experts in this topic this is a trustworthy source that is medically cited. They said that overall they do not recommend Bloom Greens but it can have effective benefits if used in moderation and for things such as exercise performance or to improve appearance of skin. They recommend finding similar alternatives with better benefits that can be purchased at a cheaper price because there are more beneficial dietary supplement options available.

Based on these reliable sources, authors, and stories Bloom Greens can have some minor benefits but according to registered dietitian DJ Mazzoni, there are better options available to us with more benefits and a cheaper cost.

Links to sources:

https://kdvr.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/supplements-br/tiktoks-latest-smoothie-trend-what-to-know-about-bloom-nutrition-and-other-superfood-powders/

https://illuminatelabs.org/blogs/health/bloom-nutrition-review

https://bestreviews.com/authors/allen-foster

https://illuminatelabs.org/pages/calloway-cook 

Answer 10

I'm sure we've all seen the ads for Bloom Greens on the internet somehow by now. I see ads all the time on how life changing these green are for people's health on social media such as Tok Tok. I found an article from Her Campus regarding the the hype of Bloom Greens. Overall, the product may have some health benefits but won't cause any dramatic changes overnight like we're seeing on social media claims. Julius Cermak, a naturopathic herbalist and nutritionist and Jake Dickson, a personal trainer explained that "Bloom Greens and Superfoods is a well-rounded product that does have some benefits. But, like all wellness products, it isn’t a perfect problem-solver for everything." The article overall discusses that the product isn't bad for you but that the advertising we've seen for it is indeed exaggerated and misleading to us consumers. It's not the cure to be healthy and fit. To back this up, Cermak and Dickson also stated, "Bloom’s probiotic ingredients can help with the appearance of bloating — but they’re not going to give you a six-pack overnight." Exaggerated!

https://www.hercampus.com/wellness/bloom-greens-explainer-experts/