Huel Daily Greens: 146 health benefits
Huel Daily Greens is a nutrient-rich, do-it-all greens powder designed to fill in any nutritional gaps in your diet. But is it worth it? Here's 10 reasons we think it is.
Forget what you’ve heard — convenience and healthy nutrition are not mutually exclusive. Thanks to a perfect blend of nutrient-packed superfoods and adaptogens, Huel Daily Greens provides you with all the functional fuel you need to thrive – both physically and mentally – in a single, ready-to-go shake.
In fact, Huel Daily Greens is very different from most other greens powders out there in that it contains a staggering 91 ingredients and 146 total health benefits. So one obvious benefit is that there are tons of great ingredients in each scoop of powder, but what else? What are those ingredients inside actually doing for you?
How Huel Daily Greens can help you
Brain
Packed with B vitamins from kale, spinach and spirulina to improve concentration and remove brain fog.
1. Folate (or vitamin B9)
Helps support healthy brain function.
Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9 in food, while folic acid is the synthetic form used in supplements. The vitamin comes from natural ingredients in Huel Daily Greens, like broccoli and spinach, and the nutrient in our green powder is folate.
Many B vitamins have been linked to improved brain health, with studies finding folate helps support healthy brain functioning. Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 176% of your recommended daily intake of folate.
2. Iron
Contributes to normal cognitive function and supports brain health.
Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen throughout the body via red blood cells. Insufficient iron levels can cause symptoms such as irritability, poor mood, and difficulty with concentration. Iron is also known to play a role in maintaining the balance of mood-regulating neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and GABA.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 31% of your recommended daily intake of iron.
3. Niacin (or vitamin B3)
Helps support brain health.
Also known as vitamin B3, niacin helps to release energy from the food we eat and support normal nervous system function. In regards to brain health, a lack of niacin can result in pellagra, a systemic illness characterized by brain fog. It’s an essential nutrient meaning that you must obtain it from food. Mushrooms and peas are both good sources of niacin.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 131% of your recommended daily intake of niacin.
4. Vitamin B12
Helps support healthy brain function.
Another of those super B vitamins, there is some evidence to suggest that treating patients with mild cognitive impairment with vitamin B12 and folate seems to slow the rate of brain atrophy.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 233% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin B12.
Huel Daily GreensImmunity
When it comes to immunity, it pays to eat your greens. Huel Daily Greens is packed with vitamins and nutrients that can help ward off illness.
1. Vitamin A
Helps support a healthy immune system.
An antioxidant, vitamin A helps safeguard immune cells from harm caused by free radicals. It also impacts the quantity and performance of immune cells while deficiency in vitamin A may increase your risk of infection. Many foods in Huel Daily Greens are good sources of vitamin A including carrots and spinach.
2. Vitamin C
Supports a healthy immune system.
Known for its ability to combat colds, vitamin C possesses antioxidant properties that help protect immune cells from damage so they can function effectively. Studies have also shown that low levels of vitamin C can harm your everyday immunity to infections and illness.
Luckily, several foods in Huel Daily Greens are rich in vitamin C, including kale and strawberries, with each serving of Huel Daily Greens containing 472% of your recommended daily intake.
3. Vitamin E
Important for a properly functioning immune system.
Vitamin E offers immune support by supporting the growth of T cells, which help fight infection. It does this by fighting against infected cells and activating other immune cells for an effective immune response.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 140% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin E.
4. Iron
Contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
We know what iron can do for your brain health, but the benefits don’t end there. A healthy iron intake is important to help your immune system work properly while having too little iron degrades non-specific immunity, which is your body’s first line of defense against pathogens.
5. Zinc
Supports the proper functioning of the immune system.
An essential mineral, zinc helps protect immune cells from oxidative damage and generate new immune cells. It also contributes to cellular repair and supports the gut lining. Inadequate zinc levels can increase the likelihood of infection, while some studies suggest consuming more zinc can shorten the duration and lessen the severity of the common cold.
A number of the seeds and legumes found in Huel Daily Greens are rich in zinc, with each serving containing 145 percent of your recommended daily intake.
Energy
What do you do if you want to fuel your body without downing a pot of coffee? Drink Huel Daily Greens! You can find loads of natural energy sources in our greens powder.
1. Iron
Plays a role in energy production and helps maintain healthy energy levels.
As we know, iron is important for the production of hemoglobin, which allows red blood cells to carry oxygen all over the body, including the muscles and the brain. When iron levels are low, the muscles and brain may not receive enough oxygen, leading to fatigue and weakness.
2. Niacin
Helps convert nutrients into energy that cells can use.
Niacin assists several enzymes in converting food into ATP, a coenzyme that works with other enzymes to transfer energy to cells.
3. Vitamin B12
Helps convert food into (cellular) energy.
While B12 doesn't directly provide energy, it does give the body the tools it needs to convert food molecules into energy. Deficiencies in vitamin B12 can result in diminished energy and exercise tolerance, together with fatigue and shortness of breath.
4. Copper
Plays a role in cellular energy production.
An essential mineral, copper is involved in the production of red blood cells and iron metabolism. Mushrooms, spinach, and beans are all good sources of copper, and each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 11% of the recommended daily intake.
An essential mineral, copper plays a role in making red blood cells and iron metabolism. Mushrooms, spinach, and beans are all good sources of copper, with each serving of Huel Daily Greens containing 11% of your recommended daily intake of the nutrient.
5. Riboflavin (B2)
Supports cellular energy production.
Riboflavin, aka vitamin B2, is an essential vitamin that the body uses to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and protein into glucose for energy. In addition to boosting energy, the vitamin also functions as an antioxidant. It’s found in a lot of dairy products but can also be sourced from spinach and mushrooms.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 23% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin B2.
Muscle
There's more to workout nutrition than a protein shake – discover four key nutrients that will fuel your workouts and support your muscle growth.
1. Calcium
Contributes to normal muscle function.
We all know about calcium and your bone health (99% of the body’s calcium is stored there), but the mineral also helps with muscle contraction, with low levels of the mineral potentially resulting in more muscle cramps than usual.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 10% of your recommended daily intake of calcium.
2. Magnesium
Supports normal muscle function.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that participates in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, including the creation and utilization of ATP – a molecule that is used to store energy and control various cellular functions.
Studies indicate that increasing magnesium intake may help fight muscle fatigue during physical activity, possibly by decreasing the build-up of lactate in muscles.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 10% of your recommended daily intake of magnesium.
3. Potassium
Helps support muscle function.
Muscles require a proper balance of potassium inside their cells and sodium outside of them. An imbalance can hinder muscle function. Potassium plays a role in the electrical signals sent by muscles, allowing them to contract effectively. A potassium deficiency can lead to muscle weakness and cramps.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 10% of your recommended daily intake of potassium.
4. Vitamin D
May help support normal muscle function.
Vitamin D is a nutrient that can be challenging to obtain in plant-based diets, and deficiencies are common. Low vitamin D levels have been linked to muscle fatigue and higher body fat percentage, while restoring adequate levels can improve muscle function and performance. Additionally, maintaining healthy vitamin D levels can help maintain the production of testosterone, a hormone that helps promote muscle protein synthesis.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 232% of your recommended daily vitamin D intake.
Heart
A healthy heart can be supported by the right amounts of B vitamins. The good news is that loads of them can be found in Huel Daily Greens!
1. Thiamin (or Vitamin B1)
Helps support healthy heart function.
Thiamin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the growth and function of various cells. It also plays a crucial role in normal cardiac function, with studies finding severe thiamin deficiency leads to congestive heart failure.
Only small amounts are stored in the liver, so a daily intake of thiamin-rich foods is needed. Or a daily greens powder with thiamin, *nudge nudge*.
Hair, Skin & Nails
Discover five of the beauty-boosting nutrients and ingredients within Huel Daily Greens.
1. Vitamin A
Helps support healthy skin.
Acting as an antioxidant, vitamin A and its precursors such as beta-carotene can help fight free radical damage and redness caused by sun exposure.
2. Zinc
Contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
Zinc is found in high levels in the skin, and a lack of zinc can lead to skin rashes and brittle hair and nails.
3. Biotin
Supports the maintenance of healthy hair.
Biotin deficiencies have been associated with hair loss, while research suggests biotin supplementation may be beneficial for treating brittle fingernails when your levels are low. But don’t worry, you can keep your hair on, as each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 33% of your recommended daily intake of biotin.
4. Iodine
Supports the maintenance of healthy skin.
A real no-brainer for us to Huel Daily Greens. Iodine is an essential mineral that plays key roles in the function of the thyroid as well as other processes that take place within the body, such as the creation of protein, and supporting the maintenance of healthy skin, and brain health.
Each serving of Huel Daily Greens contains 29% of your recommended daily intake of iodine.
5. Niacin
Helps support healthy skin.
Niacin helps protect skin cells from sun damage, whether used orally or applied as a lotion; you might have seen it as niacinamide, an ingredient in skin lotions.
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