Perfect Greens Berry 400g - Botanica

Perfect Greens Berry

Botanica Perfect Greens is a berry-flavoured highly concentrated organic greens powder blend of chlorella, spirulina, and leafy greens to help ensure that you’re getting your daily greens.

  • 7140 mg of certified organic greens per serving
  • Made from whole selected young grasses - no pressed juice
  • Full ingredient transparency
  • No added fillers, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours
  • No added sweeteners, not even stevia
  • No medicinal herbs that could interact with medications

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Sizes:400g

Qualifications

Organic

Non-GMO

Sugar-free

Stevia-free

Vegan

Dairy-free

Gluten-free

Soy-free

Benefits

RICH SOURCE OF MAGNESIUM

Magnesium is essential to the proper functioning of many systems in the body: heart, lungs, bones, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and even helps in easing muscle cramps. We lovingly call magnesium the “anti-anxiety” mineral for its many calming benefits. [1] Magnesium loves to live inside plant blood, which is chlorophyll.

RICH SOURCE OF B VITAMINS

The B vitamins are important for energy production within each of our cells. They also play a crucial role in brain and nervous system health. Sources of B vitamins, except B12, are from plants.

HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

Everyday living, especially when under stress or in a chronic illness, creates biochemical bi-products in the body known as free radicals. These can bounce around, cause damage and accelerate ageing. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals, preventing further damage.

View References
  1. Park KC, Jin H, Zheng R, et al. Cognition enhancing effect of panax ginseng in Korean volunteers with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Transl Clin Pharmacol. 2019;27(3):92-97. doi:10.12793/tcp.2019.27.3.92
  2. Oliynyk S, Oh S. Actoprotective effect of ginseng: improving mental and physical performance. J Ginseng Res. 2013;37(2):144-166. doi:10.5142/jgr.2013.37.144
  3. Hirsch KR, Smith-Ryan AE, Roelofs EJ, Trexler ET, Mock MG. Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation. J Diet Suppl. 2017;14(1):42-53. doi:10.1080/19390211.2016.1203386
  4. Tardy AL, Pouteau E, Marquez D, Yilmaz C, Scholey A. Vitamins and Minerals for Energy, Fatigue and Cognition: A Narrative Review of the Biochemical and Clinical Evidence. Nutrients. 2020 Jan 16;12(1):228. doi: 10.3390/nu12010228. PMID: 31963141; PMCID: PMC7019700

Herbal Blend

Barley Grass
Barley grass homepage

Rich source of chlorophyll

1744 mg

Like many cereal grasses (such as wheat grass and oat grass), barley grass is a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of chlorophyll in particular, a potent antioxidant. [1] Although surprisingly rich in protein, cereal grasses do not offer a complete amino acid profile and as a result are best taken in a blend.

Chlorella
Chlorella

Potent antioxidant properties

491 mg

Chlorella is a single-celled, green freshwater algae. It has been greatly studied for its rich source of a wide range of nutrients as well as its potent antioxidant properties. Chlorella possesses a hard outer cell wall which cannot be digested by humans, as a result, it is best taken as a supplement.

Spirulina
Spirulina

Potent antioxidant properties

491 mg

Spirulina is a type of cyanobacteria, a family of microbes that are generally referred to as blue-green algae. Its use goes as far back as the ancient Aztecs but in recent years it grew greatly in popularity as a food supplement when it was proposed as a healthy and protective food choice for astronauts in space. [2] Spirulina appears to offer many health benefits but it’s likely most loved for its potent antioxidants that offer great protection from stress and damage to the body.

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Organic Greens Blend: 7140 mg
Organic Barley Grass, Organic Oat Grass, Organic Wheat Grass, Organic Spinach, Organic Chlorella, Organic Spirulina, Organic Parsley

Antioxidant Blend: 567 mg
Organic Apple, Organic Acerola Cherry, Organic Green Tea Leaf, Organic Blueberry, Organic Acai, Organic Rosemary Leaf

View References
  1. Kim HG, Cho JH, Yoo SR, Lee JS, Han JM, Lee NH, Ahn YC, Son CG. Antifatigue effects of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 17;8(4):e61271. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061271. PMID: 23613825; PMCID: PMC3629193.
  2. Hirsch KR, Smith-Ryan AE, Roelofs EJ, Trexler ET, Mock MG. Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation. J Diet Suppl. 2017;14(1):42-53. doi:10.1080/19390211.2016.1203386
  3. Tuli HS, Sandhu SS, Sharma AK. Pharmacological and therapeutic potential of Cordyceps with special reference to Cordycepin. 3 Biotech. 2014;4(1):1-12. doi:10.1007/s13205-013-0121-9
  4. Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.; Fortify Your Life, Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and More. National Geographic Society, p16. ISBN 978-1-4262-1668-8
  5. Tardy AL, Pouteau E, Marquez D, Yilmaz C, Scholey A. Vitamins and Minerals for Energy, Fatigue and Cognition: A Narrative Review of the Biochemical and Clinical Evidence. Nutrients. 2020 Jan 16;12(1):228. doi: 10.3390/nu12010228. PMID: 31963141; PMCID: PMC7019700

How to use

SHAKE

Add one scoop to water or your favourite juice.

BLEND

Mix one scoop into your favourite smoothie recipe.

NO-BAKE DESSERT

Add to raw food dessert recipes for an extra greens boost.

Why Botanica

We know your goal is to achieve your best health through a natural, mindful approach to wellness. You don’t do fads or believe in quick fixes and neither do we. Finely-crafted, organic plant-based supplements for your unique path to wellness. Formulated by herbalists, naturopaths, nutritionists.

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Frequently asked questions

What are some signs that I would benefit from taking a daily greens powder?

You are struggling to get your daily 8 servings of fruit and vegetables. You constantly feel tired, like you're dragging your feet. You have a tendency towards constipation.

At what age can a child begin taking powdered greens? How would you adjust the dosage?

There are no medicinal herbs in Perfect Greens, so it's safe for the whole family. If the child is old enough to be eating a good variety of foods, then they should tolerate the powdered greens well. Likely around 2 years of age. Taste might be the bigger challenge for the little ones. We recommend 1/2 scoop for children aged 6-12 yrs, 1/4 scoop for 4-6 yrs, and a pinch in their food for under 4 yrs.

How can the Perfect Greens be gluten-free if there is wheat grass in the ingredients?

Wheat leaves, or grass, do not contain gluten. Gluten is found in the berry (the grain). All the ingredients in our Perfect Greens as well as the finished product are tested for gluten. All batches need to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten to meet the Health Canada requirement to be noted as gluten free. The facility where the product is manufactured does not work with gluten, but it is important to note that because of the agricultural nature of the ingredients, this product is at higher risk for gluten contamination - the main concerns here would be wheat grass, barley grass, and oat grass at the ingredient supplier level (if the delivery truck is also used to carry barley grain, for example). So even though we do test and make sure the product contains less than 20 parts per million of gluten, it most likely does contain very tiny amounts of gluten. Meaning that If you have an allergy to gluten, we would err on the side of caution and recommend refraining from taking our Perfect Greens.

Are Botanica Greens safe to add to baking?

To preserve maximum antioxidant content and ORAC value, we recommend using Perfect Greens at a maximum of ambient temperature and consuming it immediately upon mixing. Unfortunately, cooking heat, even below boiling point, does destroy antioxidants.

How should I store my Perfect Greens?

Perfect Greens should be stored at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and in a dry location. It may also be stored in the refrigerator after opening if preferred.

WHY DO THE PERFECT GREENS NO LONGER HAVE A SCOOP?

As a proud B-Corp business, we’ve made this decision in order to ensure a positive impact on the environment by using less plastic. The recommended serving sizes remain the same. We have simply changed the directions on the label, shifting from scoops to tablespoons or teaspoons depending on the formula.