Powder Supplements That Are Worth Buying!

Dozens of new powder supplements on the market claim to boost your health, but not all of them live up to the promise. We dug into the latest research and talked to top experts to find the ones that really are worth scooping up.

- Paige Fowler 

Suddenly, supplements made from ground plants, vegetables and algae are taking over store shelves and giving protein powder some competition. “Whether it’s a formula with key nutrients that aren’t in our diets, or one that

provides an extra serving of vegetables, more and more people are buying these products,” says Brian Tanzer, manager of scientific affairs and a staff nutritionist for the Vitamin Shoppe.

Potentially, they’re the newest weapon in your health arsenal. The trick is to figure out which powders actually work. While some of them have proven benefits, a number are ineffective or loaded with sugar or sodium, says Dr Mark Moyad, the director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center.

Shape investigated to find the powders you should be taking. The five types featured here have solid research to back up their claims.

Baobab

Made from a green African fruit, this superpowder delivers 6g of fibre each two tablespoon serving – about a quarter of the 25g you need daily, Dr Moyad says.

Even better, it contains both soluble and insoluble fibre; nearly all other fibre supplements have mostly soluble, the kind that flushes excess cholesterol out of the body and controls blood sugar for steadier energy. But insoluble fibre is what makes you feel full for longer, and encourages food to pass through the intestines smoothly – factors that are key to weight loss.

Baobab also contains about a quarter of your daily requirement for vitamin C, an antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and may also help boost your performance at the gym.