I’m one of those people that is always super influenced to buy something that shows up on my TikTok For You page. It’s definitely one of my weaknesses. Lately, I’ve seen so many influencers on my FYP trying this product called Greens & Superfoods from Bloom Nutrition, but with all the health and wellness misinformation on the internet, it’s hard to know if the products are legit or aren’t healthy for you at all.
To find out the truth behind this viral product, I spoke with Julius Cermak, a naturopathic herbalist and nutritionist, and Jake Dickson, a certified personal trainer, to help explain everything you need to know about Bloom Nutrition before making yet another impulsive purchase.
What is Bloom Nutrition?
You may have seen the Bloom Greens and Superfoods product on your TikTok account, but what even is it? According to their company website, Bloom Nutrition was started by husband and wife duo Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia after Llewellyn had “hit rock bottom” and wanted to take ownership of her health and wellness. Since she couldn’t find health supplements with high-quality ingredients that actually tasted good, Llewellyn and LaVecchia set out to create the company Bloom Nutrition.
The supplements at Bloom are marketed as “approachable and delicious health supplements designed to fuel your fitness journey and give your body the nutrients it needs.” Their best-selling product, and the one that’s all over TikTok, is their Greens and Superfoods powder, which is said to help with bloating and soothing digestion.
According to Cermak and Dickson, it’s true Bloom can aid in digestion if used in tandem with things like a healthy diet and exercise habits. Additionally, the experts say Bloom’s probiotic ingredients can help with the appearance of bloating — but they’re not going to give you a six-pack overnight. While Bloom Greens are all the rage on TikTok and are said to taste amazing, it’s always worth it to do your research before investing in the newest wellness trend.
Is Bloom worth it?
After talking with Cermak and Dickson, 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.
Cermak mentioned the serving size is less than the recommended serving size of similar products. “Most superfoods suggest you take eight or 10 grams a day, [but] the serving size for this one is only five grams. So you’re actually not ingesting as many nutrients as you would with a similar product,” he added.
As for the price, the 30-count serving size for their Greens & Superfoods is $39.99 and the 60-count large serving size is $74.99. So, needless to say, it’s a tad pricey — especially for a college student. “The package size is small for the price. For the smaller option, you receive roughly five and a half ounces of the product total for 30 days,” Cermak shares. “I’ve seen a fully organic product with roughly the same ingredients that costs less than Bloom for eight and a half ounces.”
It’s worth noting that Bloom Nutrition is harmless, and if you’re interested in trying a product that’s all the rage on your FYP, now you can make that educated choice.