Update 3/9/20. Alkalize. Balance. Detoxify. These are words used to describe “It Works, Greens”, a supplement said to restore pH balance to the body. With restored alkalinity, it’s said, you will experience immune system health and increased energy. I’ve been intrigued by –and had questions about – claims that we can alter the alkalinity of the body to improve health for a while now and so when It Works Greens came to my attention, I thought I’d review it and see what I might discover. If you are curious also, keep reading, and let’s see what we can find out about it. Also, see the review of It Works Fat Fighter as well as the ThermoFit review for more information.
It Works Greens Research
Clinical research on It Works Greens could not be located. That doesn't mean the supplement doesn't work. Rather, it means we need to evaluate the ingredients in the Greens supplement.
It Works Greens Nutrition Facts
According to the product label, a serving of It Works Greens (Berry Flavor) is 2-level scoops (4 grams) mixed with 8 oz of water. These 2 scoops have the following basic nutrition information:
| Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | |
| Total carbs | 2g | 1% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% DV |
| Magnesium (dimagnesium malate) | 50 mg | 12% DV |
| Potassium (potassium citrate | 250 mg | 7% DV |
Other ingredients listed are Natural flavors and silica. They don’t say what the natural flavors are.
Dimagnesium Malate
This is the form of magnesium used in It Works Greens. Basically, magnesium is chemically bonded to another compound (malic acid) to increase its absorption.
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Citrate is the form of potassium used in the supplement. It’s the mineral potassium, bonded to citric acid. Like magnesium above, this may be so as to increase absorption.
Two scoops of It Works Greens provide 250 mg of potassium. One cup of spinach has over 800 mg of potassium.
Other ingredients
The Berry Flavor of It Works greens also contains these other ingredients
- Natural flavors (not sure what they are)
- Malic acid
- Citric acid
- Silica
- Rebaudioside A (this is Stevia)
These other ingredients likely play no role in any of the effects the product might have.
The Proprietary Blends
It Works Greens contains two proprietary blends containing several different ingredients. Here are the amounts contained in each of them:
- Greens Proprietary Blend has 1080mg (about 2.2 grams). It used to be 2231 mg.
- Whole Food Proprietary Blend 2 has 1475mg. It used to be 330mg.
To put things in perspective, 1 ounce of anything equals 28 grams.
The ingredients listed at the beginning are present in the greatest concentration, while those at the end of the list are present in the lowest concentration.
Greens Proprietary Blend (1,080 mg)
The Greens Blend ingredients have changed since this review was created. The table below reflects the current ingredients.
Here are the ingredients in the first proprietary blend. Read the table from left to right. This will tell you which ingredient is present most and least.
| Blue green algae (spirulina) | Parsley | Barley grass |
| Spinach | Clorela | Alfalfa extract (aerials) |
| Matcha green tea | Watercress | Rosemary leaf |
| Plantain leaf | Dandelion leaf | Lemon grass |
| green tea leaf extract | Dulse |
Previously, The Greens Blend contained soy lecithin and soy protein isolate. In the new version, these ingredients were removed. Spirulina was in the previous ingredients list, too, and remains in the product's current version.
Spirulina Pacifica
This is a type of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae contain some protein. Since this is the 3rd ingredient listed in this proprietary blend, my guess is a good amount of the 2231 mg is composed of spirulina.
Eleuthero Root
Also called Siberian Ginseng, this ingredient has been removed from the proprietary blend. It's now present in the Whole Foods Blend below. See below for more information.
Bacillus Coagulans (no longer in the product)
This is a probiotic bacteria. It Works Greens contains a trademarked version called LactoSpore
Astragalus Root Extract (no longer in the product)
The scientific name is Astragalus membranaceus. There are many extracts in the root of this plant. The company does not tell what extract of Astragalus is in the supplement. That said, there have been some studies noting that extracts of astragalus can improve various aspects of the immune system.
Much of the research involves exposing cells to astragalus extracts rather than giving the herb to people.
Green Tea
They don’t tell us what extract of green tea It Works Greens contains. Is it the caffeine? Is it Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)?
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (no longer in the product)
This herb is often used because of its reputation to help memory although several studies have noted it does not help memory.
Aloe Vera Gel (no longer in the product)
This is the last ingredient present in this proprietary blend. As such, it is present in the lowest amount. There has been some research that aloe vera might reduce blood sugar levels.
Whole Food Proprietary Blend (1,475mg)
Here are the ingredients in the Whole Food Proprietary blend of It Works Greens. One serving of this blend provides a total of 1475mg of all these ingredients. Since pea fiber is first on the list, this blend contains mostly pea fiber Read the table from left to right to see which is present the most and the least.
| Pea fiber | Apple fiber | Eleuthero root extract |
| apple | carrot | Tomato juice |
| orange juice | Blueberry | Rosehips |
| Amla | Kale | Kale |
| Plum | Ginger | Pineapple juice |
| Cauliflower | Brocolli | Grape juice |
| grapefruit juice | white willow | Onion |
| Papaya juice | Peach | Pear juice |
| Brussels sprouts | Lemon juice | Raspberry juice |
| Strawaberry juice | Pumpkin | Black currant |
| Goji (Lycium barbarum) | Sunflower lecithin | Astragalus root extract |
| Turmeric | Meadowsweet herb (aerial parts) | Black berry fruit |
| Acerola | Billberry fruit extract | Cranberry |
There are 28 ingredients in this blend of ingredients. Here are some of the more exotic and interesting ingredients.
Eleuthero Root Extract
Eleuthero is also called Siberian ginseng. There are many different compounds in Siberian ginseng.
One investigation noted that Siberian ginseng did not raise testosterone nor did it have any positive effects on the immune systems of people.
Goldenseal (no longer in the product)
Goldenseal is also known as Hydrastis Canadensis. In the past, people used to think goldenseal would help them pass drug tests. The idea was that goldenseal would mask illegal drugs from being detected in urinalysis tests. For the record, it doesn't do this.
One of the compounds in goldenseal is berberine . There is some evidence berberine may help the immune system work better. In one investigation, both Goldenseal and Astragalus (which is also in Greens) seemed to stimulate some immune system cells.
White Willow Bark
It's now called just “white willow” in the ingredients. White willow bark contains compounds that appear to “look like” aspirin and because of this, it may also be in arthritis supplements.
Pau d'arco Bark (no longer in the product)
The scientific name is Handroanthus impetiginosus. This is the bark of a tree that grows in South America and Florida. At the same time, some of the ingredients in Pau d'arco bark may have antibiotic effects. Pau d'arco bark was looked at as a possible cancer treatment in the 1960s until it was found that the amount that might help, overlapped with the amount that might cause internal bleeding. Granted, this effect was seen in amounts much more than is in this product.
My personal opinion is I wish they would remove Pau d'arco bark from this product. Update. It has been removed.
Tumeric
Turmeric is now in It Works Greens. This spice has a lot of health benefits. Unfortunately, turmeric is listed toward the bottom of the list so there might not be much in the product.
Amla
Another name for Amla is Indian gooseberry. It's very popular in Ayurvedic medicine for many reasons. It's sometimes touted to grow hair and restore hair's natural color but I doubt if that's why it's used here.
It Works Greens Questions (FAQ)
1 Is It Gluten-Free?
The promotional material I have states that Greens contain a small amount of gluten. According to the FDA, to be called “gluten-free,” products must have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. Since I don't see “gluten-free” on the label, I'll assume it has more than that amount.
2 Does It Contain Soy?
Not anymore. Soy lecithin and soy protein isolate have been removed.
3 Are The Ingredients GMO?
No, It Works Greens contain only non-genetically modified ingredients. Even the soy is non-GMO. For those wanting to limit their exposure to genetically modified foods, this is a good thing.
4 Can Kids Use Greens?
The Greens supplement is for adults only. The It Works company says not to give this product to kids.
5. It Works Greens vs. Organifi Greens
The Organifi company has been gaining popularity with its green juice powdered supplement. Unfortunately, there are no clinical studies comparing Greens to Organifi.
Does Greens Only Contain Greens?
From the list of ingredients in the proprietary blends, the supplement contains more than just fruits and vegetables. Yes, there is broccoli, spinach and kale, but it also has white willow bark and Siberian ginseng, and other things I doubt are in most people's kitchens. I mention this not to slam the supplement but just to point this out in case you thought this might be a vegetable supplement.
Does It Works Greens Alkalize The Body?
The idea of being more alkaline as a way to promote health has been around for a long time. Acid foods – such as meats and grains- are said to be bad, while eating more alkaline foods – like fruits and vegetables – are said to be good for us. The amount of alkalinity (or acidity) is measured by the pH. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14. A pH of 1 is very acidic, while a pH of 14 is very alkaline.
A neutral pH (neither too acid nor too alkaline) is 7.0.
Here’s the thing: the pH of our blood is about 7.35 to 7.45. In other words, the pH of healthy human blood is normally slightly alkaline.
So whether it alkalizes the body or not, know that your blood pH is always slightly alkaline.
It Works Greens Side Effects
The supplement is probably safe in most people. For those, not healthy here are some considerations. This list is not complete.
- Start with less than suggested for the first week
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- The company says to not give the supplement to kids
- Stop taking at least 2 weeks before having surgery.
- If you take any medications, speak to your doctor first.
Does It Works Greens Work?
There's no clinical evidence the supplement can “alkalize the body.” While you could use it as a “supplement” to eating food, it should not be used in place of fruits and vegetables. If you are healthy and the product starts you on the road to eating more fruits and vegetables, then I’d say that is a step in the right direction. If you are already eating this way, it's up to you whether you need it or not.
I would say #3 is probably a yes. A quick google and Facebook check seems to confirm this
Trevor, what #3 are you referring to?
Thank you for info. I can’t take aspirin and would have had major problems had I started drinking this product.
Sylvia, you are very welcome 🙂
The greens are fine but there’s a better product Green Vibrance with 25 billion probiotics + digestive enzymes both makes all the diff in the world for anyone with gut issues.
I suffered for decades with GERD, reflux, no appetite, the whole scpeel until GV saved the day gave me my life back so that I can enjoy foods again & be regular.
Ive never heard of Green Vibrance but very glad it’s helped you.
It uses Stevia which is my understand
Mike, I believe you are correct. I also believe it has stevia leaf extract.
Hi I have been on the Greens now for almost 2 years, they have made my life change for the better, I have Hashimoto’s thyroid disease, and acid reflex and close to being a diabetic, these are know all gone except the Hashimoto’s, but my doctor has lowered my medication for the thyroid since I have been using the Greens, my doctor said keep doing what your doing it is working.
I feel great, I would not go a day with out! I love the Berry, and would recommend it as a daily supplement.
Thanks for your write up 🙂
Julie, Thanks so much for sharing. I’m happy that it works is helping you and I would agree with your doctor. Three questions if I may:
1 Did you lose weight while using the product?
2. Did you do anything else other than use the greens (like exercise or altering eating habits)?
3. Are you an It works ambassador (just so people know if they ask)?
I take the orange ones and mix it with orange juice. I tried the berry flavor in water and I did not like it at all. Make sure you mix it well I pour orange juice into an empty water bottle add the greens on the go packet (more convenient for me ) and shake it. If textures are an issue for you drink it fast 🙂 but overall nor bad. I feel different on the days I don’t take it.
Hi, as a recovering Breast cancer sufferer a friend has send me some of this, following your article I am concerned about the soy and levels of estrogen that this product could contain, my Cancer loves estrogen as its food to grow, and therefore I have had additional surgery to reduce the amount my body produces.
I’m worried to see that soy is listed – can you advise if fermented soy contains estrogen, my initial thoughts are that I need to stay a million miles away from from this stuff now…..
MrsG, soy contains estrogen-like compounds. They are different than the estrogen your body makes. That said, soy and breast cancer has been a controversial issue for a long time. I recommend you show the product to your oncologist and get their thoughts. Because of what you said, I would err on the side of caution and avoid soy products just to be on the safe side.
Here are a couple of articles I found that you might find helpful:
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/080112p48.shtml
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/110310p28.shtml
Thanks Joe
I started taking this and noticed more acne.. could be not related.. but i don’t know. do you think this would cause more acne.,cause it is a detox?
Jessica, I’m not sure but I do not believe the development of acne is due to a detox effect.
I took greens to go for a month. I love it. It helps with my IBS. My daughter warned me about Meadowsweet that contains Asprin. Its blood thinning. I have diverticulitis and she worried I get GI bleeding. So far I don’t have problem but I’m nervous after she told me about this.
My distributor told me her husband has RA and that stuff helps. He stopped taking medicine for his RA. She also said that it helps wtih UTI.
Does anyone have diverticulitis taking the greens to go?
CathyFN, Here’s my 2 cents: since meadowseet contains aspirin-like compounds, I wonder if that is why it helped the husband of your distributor? Hard to say either way. I looked it up and it appears that the caution about blood thinning is that “it might be a problem given that it has stuff that looks like aspirin” rather than a concrete fact for everybody who takes it.
I think the amount you take and the number of times one takes it should also be considered. Meadowsweet is almost in the middle of the ingredients list so my guess is there is probably not a lot of it in the Greens. I do understand your trepidation though (I would feel the same) so why don’t you ask your pharmacist what she/he thinks about this? You can probably see one today without an appointment. Or wait till you can ask your doctor.
Here is something I found on it that might also help: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-108-meadowsweet.aspx?activeingredientid=108&activeingredientname=meadowsweet
Anyone else have diverticulitis and am using the Greens?
I have tried fat fighters, greens, and Thermofit. None of these did anything for me….
Waste of money. Juicing is much better and cheaper!
Great article! I’ve been trying to make a decision on whether or not I should try this from a friend who is selling It Works. I don’t like the natural flavor ingredient because from my understanding that could mean chemicals to make it taste a certain way. That alone may stear me away from this product. Thoughts?
Aimee, its my understanding that sweeteners are added to make something taste better. have you had any problems with artificial sweeteners in the past? If not, I would not worry about it especially if you are eating well overall.
Is there a product that can give you the same benefits of…whatever this is supposed to do for you? My fiance says this stuff helped her UTI but I don’t want to deal with this MLM disaster of a company.
Since you seem to find the claims of the “alkalizing” agenda to be dubious, (not to put words in your mouth) it leaves me to wonder what benefit or reason there is for taking this at all, if not the reasons the company is touting it. Is there a similar product you would recommend for someone looking for… um, this?
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
Hi Jason, When I hear of “green” supplements I assume they are designed to help people get more green foods – vegetables and to a lesser degree fruits -into the diet. If supplements are not something your interested in, why not toss some veggies and fruits into a blender and drink them. I think we’d get the same benefits plus a lot of fiber that some supplements don’t have. I do have a smoothie recipe on this site. Check it out.
If you don’t want to deal with MLM aspect of this supplement, I believe they are also sold on Amazon and probably ebay too. That way you could at least try it for a month or so and get a feel if its right for you. Im glad to hear it helped your fiancé’s UTI.
Thanks so much! I’ve been curious about this product. You did a fantastic job explaining things.
Callie, you are very welcome and thanks for writing 🙂
I have a concern with some of the tree based ingredients.[black walnut leaf powder, slippery elm,Pau d’arco Bark, white willow bark]..people with nut or tree allergies could be significantly/adversely affected!
From speaking to someone who has tried this, there are supposed to be some ‘anti-inflammatory’ properties…perhaps this is the purpose of the white willow bark? If so, it also could be a problem for persons who are already taking anti-inflammatories.
Jmss, you’re right that people with nut allergies would have issue with the Greens. I have a friend that’s allergic to walnuts, and she had a reaction to the Greens. Not severe, thank God. She looked at the ingredients and saw the Black Walnut leaf powder, but wasn’t sure if she’d react to it (since it’s the leaf and not the nut). Since her reactions aren’t severe, she decided to chance it. Now I warn people that have ANY nut allergy to research the ingredients, and if it’s a walnut allergy, to definitely not use the Greens.
I can’t speak for the anti-inflammatory properties. It’s not something that It Works markets the product for. I’ll have to ask around, now you’ve got my curiosity going. 😀
I always encourage people to check with their doctor (or at least a pharmacist) if they’re already on medication. It Works has all the ingredients of all their products on the website, so that makes it easy to print them off and take with you. Or send a link to the doctor.
I have been to your website a few times for different things and wanted to add my input on this particular review. I signed up as a distributor but it fell through after a few months, I’m not…bull headed enough to sell and to be honest, the constant surge of it works posts on my facebook annoyed me, so I couldn’t imagine adding to that.
That being said, I took greens for awhile and loved the energy I got from them. I did not keep up with it, however, and actually love veggies so I don’t think it matters much for me anyway.
My sister, on the other hand, takes greens religiously. She has a lot of feminine health issues, continuous and reoccurring yeast infections being one of them. Since she started, those issues have become pretty much obsolete without any other changes to her diet.
So, for that type of issue, I think the greens work great. I’ve also talked to a few people who mentioned that the greens helped with digestive and stomach issues they were having. These are things I never had significant issues with, so beyond the energy, there was really no change for me personally.
I’m not sure if this helps anyone, but i figure any little bit of further information never hurts.
Melissa, yes information is always good. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Joe, I’ve enjoyed reading your reviews. I had a friend ask about a different weight loss pill which I’d never heard of. When I googled it, your site was the first to pop up that wasn’t an ad or website outright promoting that product.
I was so happy to see that you’ve reviewed some It Works products! I’m a distributor for It Works, and I admire your impartial reviews. I’ve read this one and the other on the weight loss pill. You’re a very good writer. I like that you’re careful to say what you know, what you don’t know, and what you wish you had more information on. Thank you.
So many times it’s hard to get accurate, unbiased information on anything nowadays! In the other review, I admired how you stayed respectful to people that were posting not-so-nice comments.
And I just realized I sounded like I’m sucking up to you, lol! Please know that I’m not. I wish It Works had peer reviewed studies. I’m not sure why we don’t.
I completely agree that testimonials aren’t research. It’s all subjective to that person and their own set of circumstances.
I did follow the link you gave to amazon, and I’m appalled at the prices that are being charged for our products on there! Most of what I saw was well over the price the company charges.
Distributors aren’t allowed to sell products on amazon. Unfortunately, some that have quit do sell, there have also been stories of customers selling on amazon. A lot of times these products are expired and don’t work.
One distributor that I’ve friended is a physiologist, so it’s nice to be able to ask her questions on specific ingredients and what they do/how they work. One also worked for a pharmaceutical company for years, so she’s a great resource as well.
Keep up the great work! I’m bookmarking your site so I can find it quicker next time. Now I’m off to read your review of Fat Fighters. Any plans on reviewing the Thermofit? 😀
Patti C, thanks for your nice words. I really do appreciate them! While I have not looked at the Thermofit product Ive added it to my list of things to look at (I really do have a list).
This has helped me decide in purchasing this product. I wasn’t sure and had questions. Thank you for breaking it down. Great information.
Rosie, you are most welcome. I’m really glad you found my review helpful 🙂
I just think it’s very odd that it doesn’t really have any real nutrition. If you were to eat 8 fruits and vegetables you would be getting lots of vitamins and minerals so how is it possible that they have 8 servings of those but no vitamins except a tiny amount of magnesium and potassium???
Probably because there are SO many herbs (which also have nutrients in them) and foods that they probably wouldn’t have enough room on the label. The fruits, vegetables and herbs in there are real (just dehydrated) and non-gmo so you can look up the nutrients yourself if you would like or given more time I could list them here, but either way, whatever vitamins and nutrients are in the fruits and veggies are in the product, maybe they figured people would know that by common sense. Those are the only reasons I can think of though.
My take on the benefits of alkalizing food / supplements is that they make it easier (read ‘less stressful’) for your body to naturally keep a consistent blood pH.
Saliva and urine pH testing may prove as a good gauge for how much work your body has to do to maintain those levels (I honestly haven’t found conclusive evidence either way on this documented, as opinions on the matter seem very bipolar these days) so those test strips may be helpful after all.
Cheers!
Zeiker, maybe. I cant say either way.
What do i mix the 2 scoops in with? Water im thinking but just want to make sure
Tressa, try it in water at first to see how it tastes. If you dont like that try it with juice. Anyone else have ideas on what to mix Greens with?
You can mix Greens with any cold liquid. I use the Berry flavor, and drink them just in water–I like the way they taste. A lot of people add them to juice, and say they can’t taste the Greens. They can also be added to smoothies. The best smoothie I had was one I used almond milk, frozen blueberries and strawberries, and yogurt. I put some Greens in there, and it was delicious!! But I’ve cut out almost all sweets from my diet, so this was really sweet to me. It tasted like a shake, lol!
Patty, thanks I’m sure that helps.
I absolutely love the berry ones with Simply Lemonade. The orange ones are usually not as well liked as the berry ones. I used 3 oz. of water and 3 oz. of Simply Lemonade (3 and 3 to keep the calories down and have less to drink) and it is awesome.
Some people that don’t like them put them in ice cream, fruit juice, smoothies or some do “shots” by mixing them with as little water as possible or putting the powder on the tongue and drinking water. I am sensitive to the taste of stevia and I don’t like it and the lemonade seems to be the best mixture to me.
Thanks Tracy!
Good article, I would mention however that the soy in the product is not soy protein isolate, but it is fermented soy (natto) the highest source of vegan K2 available. The company also does not claim that it will alkalize your blood. It has minerals in the product which are alkalizing. So I’m assuming that is why they can say it. I’ve never seen a different kind of claim from the company.
Suzanne, when I looked I saw soy lecithin and soy protein isolate. I bought out the alkalizing of the blood because just saying something will make you more alkaline is a general phrase. I wanted to get specific with that claim.
This is a very interesting discussion. I likely have more to learn on the subject and am, indeed, biased to an extent, but I have these points to share, nevertheless.
First, it is my experience that, unless your traditional medical doctor or pharmacist has had extensive training in herbs and nutrition (because most haven’t), you are likely going to run into a dead-end when inquiring about such products and their touted affects. The recommendation that we go to them first is typically a C.Y.A. strategy which, in the legal world we live, is more or less a must-say when any discussion of supplement intake comes up.
That said, nutritionists and herbalists are better places to start in my opinion. Because the risk of undesirable (and possibly dangerous) herb/drug interactions is a possibility, certainly it’s recommended that due diligence be practiced in those instances where this is a concern.
My opinion is that our collective paranoia regarding herb-drug interactions or herbs taken in the absence of such medications is probably founded on a less stable foundation than we realize, though.
And now the acid/base question. I agree that saliva has it’s limitations when it comes to pH testing and thus, making therapeutic decisions based on this parameter will have inherent flaws. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be useful. Rather, it’s only one piece of the puzzle.
In terms of how alkaline the body is… I think it’s a mistake to take this too literally. Our physiology is designed to maintain a slightly alkaline pH in the range mentioned above and it will do so at all costs. If our pH drops too far above or below the physiologic range, we run the risk of dying, after all.
Thus, testing blood pH is not really a great way to proceed. Rather, an examination of the diet and other blood tests can help put a persons acid / alkaline exposure in focus and give clues to what the body must deal with as it fights vigilantly to maintain the necessary pH level.
As Americans, we typically consume too much poor-quality protein, too many grains and too much sugar. All of these promote acidity and inflammation when consumed in the excesses that we’re accustomed to. Non-starchy, low calorie plant foods typically promote alkalinity which opposes the acidic and inflamed state.
Promotion of an alkaline diet; it’s not a plea to turn to vegetarianism. After all, many vegetarians I’ve met seem to consume precious few non-starchy vegetables, opting to substitute carbohydrates for meats (one pro-acidic food takes the place of another pro-acidic food). However, in what seems to be most cases, consumption of alkaline-promoting foods of the right types can do a lot to improve a persons’ health picture.
I have no experience with this product but, considering that many people do not get enough of the right types of vegetables in their daily diet, supplementing with some type of “green food” is probably worth exploring.
Jeb, good points made. I appreciate you sharing. I mentioned speaking to a doctor/pharmacists because I know some people who read these reviews are taking medications and while some doctors may/may not be up to speed with supplements, my hope is that they can look over the ingredients in the context of the big picture. As for pharmacists, my experience is that the ones Ive known were pretty good about supplement/drug interactions. Another reason I mention them is that one doesn’t need to make an appointment to speak to them, which can be a hurdle when it comes to doctors. In retrospect I probably should have mentioned dietitians and herbalists too in the list although Id bet more people have a pharmacist than have an RD or herbalist.
We are on the same page when it comes to quality made food-based “green food” supplements.
Even as a student studying herbal medicine I would probably still send a client to a compounding pharmacist if they have one (or a regular non-chain pharmacist) rather than a doctor to find out about contraindications of herbs. I just feel like they have more involvement with the medicines than doctors do. But of course, preferably above all, I would suggest a registered herbalist or naturopathic doctor, I just know they’re not widely available.
Tracy, I like pharmacists also because you dont need to make an appointment to speak to one. About compounding pharmacists, I remember there was an issue a couple of years ago with compounding pharmacies and that some regulation came out of it. I have not kept up with it. Can you shed light on how to find a reputable compounding pharmacy?