Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've been using this product for a week after taking the advice of my cousin and the other 5 star reviewers. I have never tried any supplements or powders in my life since Flintstones vitamins as a kid and a brief stint of One a Day Womens. So my advice comes to you as a complete novice. Honestly, I shudder to think what the normal flavor tastes like if this is berry. I do not get that flavor at all! My cousin says she loves mixing a scoop in her yogurt so that is the first way I tried it. It was very gritty and tasted almost like grass clippings. Bleck. Since then I have been making a smoothie with 1 scoop, yogurt, frozen berries, half of a banana, a small squirt of honey, and fruit juice. It tastes very good and is a great start to the day. Only once in awhile do I get a hint of graininess, but it's now tolerable in this form. In the week since I've started this I've noticed a boost in energy. I used to become so worn out I needed to nap every afternoon, which was I was NOT happy about, hence me seeking out energy boosters and my cousin recommending this. I have not napped once since starting Amazing Grass and only layed down one afternoon for a short rest. The other days I was able to remain awake, active, and energized. This surprised me b/c I didn't expect it to be noticeable or work that fast. I have yet to see any skin improvements I read about elsewhere. In fact, I've noticed a slight increase. Perhaps detoxing? Not sure. As another rater mentioned - being regular takes on a whole new meaning w/ this Amazing Grass! I've been using it once a day and my BM have increased, which perhaps is detoxing again and definitely could attest to more energy. Be warned - the first few days you will have some gas so maybe start over a weekend. I hope this will continue to work for me. My only cons so far are the flavor (which I wish were tastier so I didn't have to disguise it so much) and the price. I'm not sure why the berry flavor is $8 more than the other tub? At nearly $40 every two months it's a pretty pricey supplement, but hopefully will be worth it if the positives keep adding up. UPDATE: Have now been on it for a few months and LOVE IT! We left our tub out of state so I went without it for a week and felt horrible. When I reordered a new tub and started up again I felt better again within 2 days. My skin has now evened out, also the regularity has too. Another unexpected and added benefit is my chronic headaches have DISAPPEARED! I used to get 2 or 3 a week and have only had about 3 in 3 months time when the weather is horrible. Have since been able to tolerate it mixed in with fruit juice, even though it is still grainy. If taking regularly I suggest subscribing delivery - now we get ea. 60 day tub for about $32, much cheaper than anywhere else I can find! *UPDATE 2: It's now been over two years and I'm still a regular user. The flavor has definitely grown on me. I mix a scoop with about 1/2 cup of orange juice in the morning, stir, and chug it down. The OJ definitely helps with the gritty texture. There have been a few weeks here and there where I stop the habit of doing it daily, but I always come back to it. It's just a really healthy start to the day. I always notice that it helps me feel regular, less bloated, my hair and nails grow extremely fast, and I feel like my skin is healthier and more hydrated. UPDATE 3: This is my most popular amazon review and I still have people commenting and asking questions, so I thought I would do a final update. It has been over 5 years since the original review and I no longer use Amazing Grass daily. I was diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance caused by a benign pituitary tumor which could have attributed to the low energy, headaches, acne, etc. that I was experiencing. During a long trying to conceive process, it was recommended to not take amazing grass because some of the supplements included (like maca) are not researched fully during pregnancy. I am now breastfeeding my daughter so am still avoiding amazing grass for the same reasons and also because it contains peppermint. I would, however, definitely return to using amazing grass in the future (mixed with just a few sips of OJ is all I need) when not pregnant, risk of becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. And to answer all of the questions about my lifestyle: I was in my mid-20s (now lower 30s) and 5'4", around 130 pounds with a moderately active lifestyle. I eat made from scratch, healthy, home cooked meals with real ingredients and an occasional indulgence on junk or guilty pleasures.