Complete Greens

Key Ingredients

Essential Vitamins & Minerals

Complete Greens provides the optimal levels of essential vitamins and minerals often missing from even the healthiest diets, including Vitamins B12, D3, K2, zinc, and iodine. These vital nutrients are the cornerstone of Dr. Fuhrman's multivitamins, designed to support your overall health and well-being. They play crucial roles in energy metabolism, immune function, bone strength, muscle contraction, and brain health. Dr. Fuhrman's multivitamins deliver just the right amount of each nutrient—never too much, never too little—to reach nutritional excellence with your healthy lifestyle.

Green Tea

Studies show that drinking green tea regularly is linked to better cardiovascular health and a lower risk of several cancers. Green tea is rich in catechins, particularly epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG), which are rare flavonoid antioxidants. In Complete Greens, green tea extract is combined with sunflower lecithin to enhance bioavailability. Note: Dr. Fuhrman recommends no more than 300 mg/day of EGCG from green tea supplements. One scoop of Complete Greens contains 20 mg EGCG.

Organic Turmeric

Complete Greens contains curcumin, the major bioactive phytochemicals (curcuminoids) from turmeric root, along with organic turmeric root powder. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. In vitro studies show that curcumin inhibits NF-κB, a transcription factor that regulates the inflammatory response, making it a powerful component for promoting joint and immune health.

Organic Black Turmeric (Kaempferia parviflora)

Phytochemicals from black turmeric (Kaempferia parviflora) activate the SIRT1 enzyme in laboratory studies. Activation of SIRT1 is linked to the health benefits of caloric restriction and is associated with healthy aging, providing unique support for longevity and metabolic health.

Organic Mushrooms

Complete Greens includes Dr. Fuhrman's exclusive blend of nine organic mushrooms: Maitake, Reishi, Himematsutake, Turkey Tail, Shiitake, Lion's Mane, Meshimakobu, Chaga, and Zhu Ling. This unique combination delivers a variety of mushroom phytochemicals that are rarely found in everyday diets. The mushrooms' cell walls are rich in beta-glucans, powerful polysaccharides known for their ability to enhance immune function. Research suggests that these compounds activate key immune cells, including monocytes, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells, to strengthen the body's natural defenses. Studies have shown that consuming mushrooms or their extracts can significantly support immune health.

Organic Plant Protein

Complete Greens provides high-quality plant protein from whole food sources, including organic pea protein, organic chia seeds, and organic pumpkin seeds, supporting muscle maintenance and overall health. Plant-based proteins are not only beneficial for active individuals and older adults who require more protein to maintain muscle mass, but they also offer a healthier alternative to animal proteins. Studies link higher plant protein intake to reduced risks of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, making Complete Greens a smart addition to any diet for optimal health and performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if Complete Greens is right for me?

Complete Greens is perfect for anyone looking to meet their daily nutritional needs and fill gaps where plant foods fall short. It features nutritional superstars like 9 organic mushrooms, decaffeinated green tea, turmeric, and curcumin to support overall health and immunity. Suitable for adults of all ages and lifestyles, including athletes and those on vegan, plant-based, or Nutritarian diets.

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, or on medication, consult with your healthcare practitioner.

What can Dr. Fuhrman's Complete Greens do for me?

Dr. Fuhrman's Complete Greens can fill nutrient gaps while supercharging your health with its unique blend of nutrient-rich ingredients. Complete Greens contains:

Multivitamin & Mineral Formula: Ensures you get essential vitamins and minerals for optimal health.

Prebiotics: Supports gut health and aids digestion.

Stress Adaptogens: Helps your body manage stress more effectively.

Organic Veggies & Greens Blend: Includes nutrient-dense kale, broccoli sprout, blueberry, and more for a powerhouse of antioxidants and phytonutrients.

9 Organic Mushrooms: Boosts your immune system and provides anti-aging benefits.

Organic Superfoods: Features green tea, turmeric, and curcumin to support your immune health.

Organic Plant Protein: Provides a clean, plant-based protein source for muscle maintenance.

Why is it important that Dr. Fuhrman's supplements are free of potentially harmful ingredients?

Dr. Fuhrman provides only the highest quality products, and with the help of his scientific research team, he takes extra care to assure no harmful ingredients are included Certain ingredients, like copper, beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E, have been shown in studies to have health-degrading (even cancer-promoting) side effects. By excluding these potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in other brands, we ensure that our Complete Greens are safe and beneficial for your health. Additionally, we include essential nutrients like iodine, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin K2, and vitamin D3, which are important to supplement because they can be difficult to obtain in optimal levels through plant foods. This commitment to purity and safety makes all the difference in achieving optimal wellness.

When should I expect to see benefits?

Complete Greens provides support in five crucial areas of health: energy, immunity, gut health, metabolic and neural support, and healthy aging. Complete Greens is Dr. Fuhrman's latest formula designed to provide daily support to harness the power of nutritional science for superior health and longevity. Many members report having fewer cravings and more balanced gut health over the course of the first month or so. Other common benefits include healthy skin, promoting hair and nail growth, improved concentration, and supporting recovery after physical activity. For those with nutritional deficiencies or digestive issues, benefits may be perceived more quickly.

How does Complete Greens taste?

Complete Greens fans praise its pleasant and light taste. Our powder formula is easily mixed with food or drink and will pair great with your smoothie or beverage of choice. Complete Greens' flavor picks up some of its taste from the fruits and vegetables in the blend and the subtle sweetness of dates – all without artificial flavoring, sweeteners, and additives. No compromises.

What products does Complete Greens replace?

One daily serving of Complete Greens eliminates the need for other supplements such as a multivitamin, multimineral, antioxidants, superfood blends, phytonutrients, greens blends, adaptogens, and prebiotics. It's your multivitamin, combining essential vitamins and minerals to complement your healthful, plant-based diet. It's your immune-supporting supplement, providing an organic mushroom blend to support immune function, plus green tea and turmeric for antioxidant power and an organic fruit and vegetable blend for a phytochemical boost. It's your protein-boosting supplement, supplying an organic plant protein blend. And finally, it's your digestive supplement, supplying prebiotic fibers for digestive health.

What measures do you take to ensure the quality and purity?

Dr. Fuhrman takes a no-compromises approach to formulation and product quality. Dr. Fuhrman's supplements are manufactured in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant facility and are tested for potency and purity.

How do I take Complete Greens?

Complete Greens is great with just water! Some like to add it to their favorite smoothie, plant milk or breakfast. There are many ways to integrate Complete Greens into your day.

Is Complete Greens gluten-free? Allergen-free?

Complete Greens does not contain soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, or sesame. Complete Greens is not manufactured in an allergen-free or gluten-free facility. Our manufacturing facility has an allergen control program in place designed to properly handle, store and use materials in production to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Why should we limit EGCG from green tea supplements to 300 mg/day?

Liver-related side effects, though rare, have been reported in some randomized controlled trials on green tea extract. These adverse effects were only reported in studies that used doses of green tea extract including more than 676 mg/day of EGCG. Research is ongoing to determine whether people with specific genetic variants are more likely to experience liver problems at high doses of EGCG. To ensure safety for everyone, regardless of genetics, Dr. Fuhrman recommends keeping daily EGCG from green tea supplements below 300 mg.

What research went into this product?

Below are the studies that informed the development of this product:

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