Ghost Greens Review (2026): A Registered Dietitian Puts It to the Test

When I got my registered dietitian certification, I never thought that my passion would become finding the best greens supplements for my clients. But over the years, I have routinely learned that greens powders are an amazing way to bridge the fruit and veggie nutritional gap that most Americans face, which is why I thoroughly test and review every supplement that comes my way.

With its bold, bright branding and cool-kid aesthetic, Ghost Greens claims to offer nutritional and gut health support. But does it live up to the hype?

This article provides my professional perspective on the purported benefits, ingredients, quality, price, and taste. At the end of the day, Live it Up Super Greens still beats Ghost Greens for my favorite greens supplement. In this Ghost Greens review, I’ll walk you through the facts to help you make the best decision for your unique health goals!

Ghost Greens Quick Facts

• Key ingredients:
  19 “Greens and Reds” for overall wellness
  10 billion CFU of probiotics plus digestive enzymes and prebiotic fiber
  Herbs and spices like turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, ginger, and astragalus (an adaptogen)
  Contains coffee and green tea extract
  Contains additives maltodextrin and silicon dioxide
  Sweetened with monk fruit and Rebaudioside A (stevia extract)
• Flavors: 
  Original 
  Guava berry
  Pink lemonade
  Lime
  Iced tea lemonade
  Matcha latte
  Old school apple
  Acai bowl
• Manufacturer health claims: Aims to support digestive health, energy, and overall nutrition
• Nutrition facts (Original flavor): One 9.5g scoop =
  25 calories
  6 grams of carbohydrates
  3 grams of fiber
  1 mg of iron
• Container size: 30 servings (1 scoop = 1 serving)
• Price:
  $44.99 for 30 servings ($1.50 per serving)
  $33.74 for 30 servings with a subscription ($1.12 per serving)
• Shipping: Cost is calculated by location.

Bottom Line: Is Ghost Greens Worth a Try?

Ghost Greens is a trendy option with well-known superfoods for those into caffeine-fueled energy. However, I believe the gut support is the only main pro going for this greens powder. Compared to Live it Up Super Greens, Ghost Greens lacks the filler-free formula, transparency about quality testing, smooth texture, and free shipping to make it worth it.

Compared to Ghost Greens, Live it Up has: ✅More organic vegetables ✅No fillers, caffeine, or stevia ✅Always free shipping

What Is Ghost Greens?

Ghost took off in 2016, when co-founders Ryan Hughes and Daniel Lourenco agreed that the market was flooded with bodybuilding supplements. Instead, the duo wanted to offer supplements that support the average person’s health and wellness. Though Ryan Hughes is a bodybuilder himself, the company’s highly curated branding and wide range of supplements makes it feel approachable to the average gym goer.

Ghost Greens aims to help get more fruits and vegetables in your diet and “make your mom proud.” In addition to Greens, Ghost’s bestsellers include Legend (to support energy and athletic performance), Intra (targets hydration and focus), and the electrolyte-filled Hydration blend.

Ghost Greens Purported Benefits

Though Ghost doesn’t claim a wide range of benefits, I took a closer look at where the formula offers potential to impact gut health, energy, immunity and inflammation.

Benefit #1: Gut Health

Ghost Greens claims to support gut health and boy, does their formula deliver! Featuring 10 billion CFUs of probiotics, Ghost’s green formula has one of the highest CFU counts on the market.

I was pleased to see that this formula not only has a high CFU amount but also focuses on a variety of strains including: B. subtilis, B. coagulans, L. acidophilus, S. boulardii, and B. lactis. A number of these strains are frequently studied for their positive impact on the gut microbiome.

Additionally, Ghost Greens powder also features 2,000 mg of inulin, a prebiotic fiber, and 110 mg of BioCore Optimum Complete, digestive enzymes intended to help break down food and encourage nutrient absorption.

Dietitian Tip:

There is no specific recommended dosage amount for probiotics since the quality and effectiveness can vary widely depending on the strain. However, experts suggest taking 1 billion to 10 billion CFU to get the purported gut health benefits of daily probiotics.

Benefit #2: Energy

Anyone familiar with Ghost knows that energy support is a big focus across the company’s product line. When it comes to Ghost Greens powder, the formula contains energy-supporting fruits and veggies like apples, berries, broccoli, and nutrient-dense greens.

Perhaps more important than the veggies is the inclusion of caffeine, thanks to the use of coffee, matcha, and green tea. Though Ghost doesn’t disclose the exact amount of caffeine, the 500mg of matcha alone could have nearly 200mg of caffeine.

Caffeine may provide energy bursts in the short-term, but this stimulant can also be accompanied by energy crashes, sleep disruption, and irritability. For those who are sensitive or trying to eliminate caffeine from their diet for other reasons, I recommend opting for a caffeine-free greens powder like Live it Up's.  

Benefit #3: Immunity and Inflammation

Though Ghost does not advertise immunity and inflammation as health focuses, I noticed that the company’s proprietary blend SPECTRA™ Total ORAC and Antioxidant blend are packed with ingredients known to offer immune support and inflammation assistance.

Both immunity and inflammation are closely related biological systems. Inflammation is the body’s way of protecting and healing itself from tissue damage, whereas immunity protects the body from pathogens. So, it’s of no surprise that the antioxidant-rich foods found in this greens supplement may offer support to the immune system while helping with inflammation. 

Though the product does not disclose specific vitamin and mineral quantities, we know the exact quantities of most ingredients, which many competitors fail to do.

Ghost Greens Ingredients Breakdown

Ghost Greens contains three ingredient blends with nearly 70 items total: Super Greens, Antioxidant Reds, and SPECTRA™ Total ORAC blend. Let's dig into each.

Super Greens

At 4,340mg, Super Greens is the largest blend in Ghost’s formula. Of note is kale powder, organic matcha, organic wheat grass, organic spirulina, organic cracked cell wall chlorella, organic barley grass, organic oat grass, organic alfalfa, broccoli powder, and organic astragalus 10:1. Though many of the ingredients are organic, not all claim that title. 

Antioxidant Reds

The antioxidant blend contains 9 antioxidant-rich ingredients like acai juice, pomegranate juice, blueberry juice powder, cranberry, jabuticaba, camu camu, aronia fruit powder, organic noni 5:1, and organic goji berry. Of these ingredients, only two are organic.

Noni 5:1, is simply concentrated noni fruit extract. This fruit is widely consumed in the South Pacific for its potential health benefits like energy, immunity, and inflammation due to its potent antioxidant properties.

SPECTRA™ Total ORAC Blend

Unlike the other two blends in Ghost Greens, the SPECTRA™ blend does not disclose exact quantities of each ingredient. Of the 100mg total (which is tiny), this blend contains a mix of herbs, adaptogens, and spices. It’s unclear what the exact purpose of this blend is, especially since SPECTRA™ has the longest ingredient list but smallest percentage of the overall greens powder by weight.

What was disappointing was this blend’s use of fillers—maltodextrin and silicon dioxides—which some people may want to avoid.

Dietitian Tip:

When it comes to the hottest ingredients, quantity matters more than merely seeing it on an ingredient list. To make sure you’re not falling for a marketing tactic, look for supplements with fewer ingredients and do your research into how much is a recommended dose.

Other Ingredients

I discussed Ghost’s Gut Health Blend above, which takes up 2225 mg of each serving and includes mostly inulin, plus probiotics and digestive enzymes. Lastly, Ghost lists other ingredients, such as citric acid, malic acid, natural flavor, and the sweeteners Reb A (a form of stevia) and monk fruit.

Ghost Greens Quality and Certifications

Ghost Greens uses some organic ingredients (11 of the nearly 70 ingredients), which helps reduce the number of potential pesticides or herbicides in the product. The Ghost formula is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, though I couldn’t find any mention of it being nut-free.

What concerns me, however, is the lack of information regarding Ghost’s use of third-party testing or GMP-certified facilities. Supplements are not reviewed by the FDA prior to sale, so it is important to verify that your supplement is third-party tested to help ensure it's free of contaminants, toxins, and heavy metals and contains what the label claims. Additionally, GMP-certified products are made in accordance with the current Good Manufacturing Practices, adding another level of quality assurance to the supplement.

Compare that to Live it Up Super Greens, which is third-party tested and GMP-certified, in addition to being made with organic vegetables and no nuts.

Ghost Greens Cost Analysis

Compared to pricey competitors like AG1 Athletic Greens, Ghost Greens is fairly affordable. Here’s what you can expect to pay:

• One-time purchase: $44.99 for a 30-serving tub ($1.50 per serving)
• Subscription: Saves 25% at $33.74 for a 30-serving tub ($1.12 per serving)
• Shipping: Not free and charged based on location
• Returns accepted within 15 days of delivery if unopened and accompanied by the receipt

Ghost Greens is similarly priced to Live it Up ($1.33 per serving with subscription), but having to pay for shipping drives up your monthly supplement cost. Live it Up offers free shipping on all orders and has a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try the product once, knowing that you can return it if it’s not your jam. 

Ghost Greens Taste Review

Ghost Greens is sweetened with natural flavor, monk fruit, and stevia, offering eight fun options that have admittedly mixed reviews: 

1. Lime
2. Guava berry
3. Pink lemonade
4. Iced tea lemonade
5. Matcha latte
6. Original
7. Old school apple
8. Acai bowl

I tried the original flavor, which I found unpleasantly grassy and in step with the flavor’s negative reviews. Compared to my go-to, Live it Up’s original flavor, Ghost Greens was not something I could see myself wanting to drink every morning. Customers agree on the original flavor being far from enjoyable, but the other flavors, such as lime, guava berry, and matcha latte, get fairly good marks.  

“The lime flavor is just the right amount, not overly sweet and not that “fake” lime flavor.” Molly, verified reviewer.

“It doesn’t taste like pink lemonade, it just tastes like a plain greens powder to me.” Hailee, verified reviewer.

Additionally, customers ding the product for the gritty texture, with one person describing it as “rough but bearable.” I experienced this as well, finding that the powder gathers at the bottom in an unpleasant residue when mixed with juice or water. Live it Up Super Greens is much smoother without any grittiness, so it was hard for me to go from Super Greens to Ghost’s inconsistent-tasting formula. 

Why I Recommend Live it Up Super Greens

While Ghost Greens offers many pros—antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes, some organic ingredients, and affordability—I believe your money gets you more elsewhere: 

• Lack of information about third-party testing and GMP-certification
• Includes caffeine
• Low quantities in the SPECTRA™ blend
• Gritty texture and the flavors may not be for everyone

Live it Up Super Greens remains my go-to recommendation for its commitment to testing, quality superfoods and enjoyable taste and texture. Although Ghost Greens is slightly cheaper and may be tempting because of that, remember that you have to pay for shipping on every order. I recommend Live it Up as bridging the gap between high-quality, nutritious ingredients and everyday affordability. 

Of course, every individual is different with unique health concerns and goals. I encourage you to dive into the facts of each supplement yourself, making the choice that is best aligned with your needs. Though Live it Up is my recommendation for most people, know that you are the only person who knows your body best!

Ghost Greens Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? That’s normal! Below, find some commonly asked questions about Ghost Greens.

Are Ghost Greens actually good for you? 

It depends on your unique health goals and needs. If you want a gut health or digestion supplement, then Ghost Greens is a great pick due to its large probiotic blend and digestive enzymes. Ghost also offers some energy-supporting greens with caffeine.

What does Ghost Greens do for your body?

Ghost Greens may support your body with energy, hydration, immunity, and inflammation. The dietary supplement is high in gut-friendly ingredients. However, it’s unclear whether Ghost Greens offers the other purported benefits due to the lack of transparency into the vitamin and mineral content.

Is drinking greens powder actually good for you?

Yes! Only 1 in 10 American adults get enough fruits and veggies everyday. Though whole foods are the best way to achieve a balanced diet, greens powders are a great way to bridge this gap in healthy adults, helping everyone to get essential nutrients in one scoop. Additionally, many greens powders are fortified with probiotics, digestive enzymes, and other ingredients to support your body’s overall health. 

How often should you drink Ghost Greens? 

According to the manufacturer, you should drink a scoop of Ghost Greens once a day.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice or individualized nutrition counseling. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to supplements or medications. Any product or brand mentions are for general information and don’t guarantee results.

About Rachel Gargano, MS, RD, CBS | Chief Registered Dietitian at Live it Up

Rachel is a registered dietitian based in Contra Costa County, California, with over 15 years experience. She specializes in whole-body wellness and plant-based nutrition, helping people understand the dynamic interplay between food and health so they can live life to the fullest. When not helping others, she enjoys spending time with her kids, being physically active, and tending to her abundant household plants.

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