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Head to head

Greens powder (AG1 etc.) vs Vitamin B12

On the strength of human evidence, Vitamin B12 comes out ahead (evidence 55 vs 35). But they're often used for different things — read each claim before deciding.

Shared goals: General · Energy & focus

Greens powder (AG1 etc.)

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an expensive multivitamin with influencers

Marketed
Evidence
Severely overhyped

Marketing intensity 88 of 100. Evidence strength 35 of 100. Verdict: Severely overhyped.

A pricey powdered multivitamin with great marketing. The handful of trials are mostly run by the makers, and none show it does what the podcast ads imply.

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Vitamin B12

Moderate

an energy fix only if you're actually low

Marketed
Evidence
Slightly overhyped

Marketing intensity 75 of 100. Evidence strength 55 of 100. Verdict: Slightly overhyped.

Essential and genuinely energising if you're deficient. The 'B12 for energy' shots and gummies do nothing measurable if your levels are already normal.

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Side by side

Metric Greens powder (AG1 etc.) Vitamin B12
Overall tier Weak Moderate
Evidence score 35/100 55/100
Hype score 88/100 75/100
Verdict Severely overhyped Slightly overhyped
Safety concern low low

Quick answers

Greens powder (AG1 etc.) or Vitamin B12 — which has better evidence?

On the strength of human evidence, Vitamin B12 comes out ahead (evidence 55 vs 35). But they're often used for different things — read each claim before deciding.

Can you take Greens powder (AG1 etc.) and Vitamin B12 together?

This page compares the evidence, not interactions. Some supplements interact with each other or with medications — check each one's safety section and talk to a pharmacist before stacking.