Occasionally you come across a product that is so good, that you actually feel obligated to write a review about it. Its been a long time since I've found a product in this category, but to put it mildly I was blown away by the results of this one.

I have used Green Mag before, but I had 2 previous cycles get interrupted by injury. The other couple times I used it, I kinda mixed it in with Kre Alkalyn, so I never felt I was fully able to judge its effectiveness.

How I ran it:

Its been well documented that creatine takes a while to get into your system. I've read in places that it may take up to a month to fully saturate your system. Typically creatine mono cycles start off with a load. Although this product does not say to do so, I feel most creatine products show results quicker when loaded. Because of this my plan for the cycle was to run it for 7 weeks. During that time I took in 10g per day for the first 30 days, and 5g/day thereafter. In addition to loading, I've found on other creatine products that if you are in the 200+ range, that a larger dosage would be beneficial, and since I walk around in the 250 range, I feel I likely need a larger dose than the average user.

How I dosed this was the same as I've done with other creatines in that I take one dose in the morning and one about an hour before workout. I've found much better results taking creatine before my workout as opposed to after.

Taste: 9/10
Although taste should never be a primary reason for using a product, this is by far the best tasting creatine product out there IMO. My flavor of choice for the whole cycle was the Sour Green Apple which I highly recommend.

Value: 8/10
Like all designer creatines, this is far more expensive than mono. My suggestion is to get the 80 serving container as it comes in at .50/serving whereas the 40 serving container comes in at .72/serving. At the dose I was running it, it came out to cost $1/day which can't be classified as cheap by any standards, but worth it if the results are there.

Side Effects:

This is the only reason I can't give it a perfect 10. While the side effects weren't terrible, there were a couple. I did have some water retention, although not as bad as mono. I usually get bad stomach issues with mono, this isn't as bad if I take it on a full stomach. I made the mistake of taking it once on an empty stomach and had such bad gi distress that I had to stop my workout halfway though. The other was strength loss at cycles end. I was doing 185x8 on Military press my last week of the creatine. The following week after I stopped, I could only do this same weight 5 times.

Effectiveness: 10/10

To put it simply, this was the single best stand alone product I have ever used in terms of strength gains which is how I usually measure a product's effectiveness. To gauge effectiveness, I used 3 well established lifts that I pretty much hadn't budged the numbers all year.

Military Press: Lift increased 19%
This has long been a very tough lift for me since tearing a rotator cuff years ago. For many years I was not able to lift even moderate weight and I've always thought my shoulders to be one of my weaker body parts. 10 days into the cycle, I did a weight that I had previously done only 7 times, this time I was able to push out 12 reps, a 5 rep increase in one session is not something I've done since high school.

Decline Bench: Increased 9%
I've been stuck at the same number for about a year and a half, I was ecastatic just to increase the number, but 9% was far better than I expected.

Incline Bench: Increased 17%
Another stubborn lift for me and a very weak one because of my shoulders. I didn't even do it the final week of the creatine cycle because of rotator cuff soreness.

I thought these results were only available on AAS cycles, almost makes me question what was really in that powder. In addition to the strength gains, my endurance was def up, along with explosiveness on my lifts.

One important thing I noted was that once I dropped from 10g/day to 5g/day, my strength gains notably slowed down. On my next cycle, I plan on doing 10g for the entire length of the cycle as the results were much better.

I've always gotten good results from creatine cycles, maybe as the article posted today stated, its possible that I have a higher % of fast twitch muscles than average and I just simply respond better. Notably in high school, I was a great football player, but a lousy distance runner, so that very well could be the case. That said, I'm still in disbelief on how well this cycle went for me. It goes without saying that this is now and probably will be for a long time my go to creatine.

This may hands down be the best creatine supplement on the market. The almighty Green Magnitude. Lets dive in.

Stats-
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 220's (Fluctuates depending on water)

Diet-
Around 2200 - 2500 clean calories daily. Try my best to hit a 40/40/20 ratio.

Workout Routine-
Nothing really set. Four to five days a week depending on how I feel. HIIT Cardio daily if possible.

Current Supplements-
Compound 20- 4 Caps a day
Yohimbine HCL- 15 mg a day
Caffine Tabs- 600 mg a day
Humapro- 20 tabs a day
Leucine/Glutamine- 10g a day
MBCAA- 2 scoops intra workout
Demiurge- 2 caps throughout the day

Ingredients- 9/10- So the ingredient profile is pretty unique compared to a lot of other creatines I have used. Green Mag is marketed as a Creatine Ethyl Esther. Not going to get into the science of CEE. You can look that up on your own. They also throw in Betanine Anhydrous, which has been reported for a number of things ranging from Lowering homocysteine levels in the urine, to even possibly helping loose weight with obese individuals. You also get L-Taurine which helps in many different regards as well ranging from helps reducing tissue inflammation, maintain the reproductive and cardiovascular systems and athletic performance. And finally we have L-Tyrosine which can aid in weightloss, alertness, overall health performance. So it looks like they picked these ingredients specifically for endurance reasons and to give you an overall better workout. They may have other reasons for it working specifically well with CEE. But to be honest I dont really know, and its not important. All you need to know is this stuff works.

Taste-10/10- So usually CEE is pretty bitter. Well whatever Controlled Labs did, they did it right. This stuff was pretty tasty! I actually predominately used this for a intraworkout and loved the taste! The green apple was just awesome. No sour or bitter taste. I really enjoyed it. Something you actually look forward to drinking which is a major plus.

Dosing-10/10- The dosing is really simple and honestly comes down to a personal preference. I like my creatine pre or intra. But you can take this Pre, Intra, or Post. You could split it up too, half pre half post. Just find whatever works best for you.

Mixability- 10/10- Big plus here. This is probably the only creatine product that I have ever used that mixed completely with just a few shakes. I never had issues with clumping or grainy texture at the bottom. It mixed great every single time over the course of the whole container.

Effectiveness- 9/10- So I had very great success with Green Mag. I noticed consistent strength gains throughout the whole container, with a major increase in my endurance. I could always tell when I forgot to take it because I wasn't able to squeeze out those last few reps.I felt like I could workout longer too, and I wouldn't get fatigued as quick while using this. Just gave me the extra push to keep on going. You may not actually think it is working, but if you go a few days without taking it, it is quite noticeable just how much of an effect this stuff has on your workout. I didn't notice any water retention either which is always nice. Some creatine will make you feel bloated, and I never felt this while on green mag. I did feel leaner while using this even before starting compound 20. My bis and tris really took off while taking this. I always had a nice dense and full feeling too my muscles when taking it too. Green mag is a winner in my book for effectiveness.

Value- 10/10- I give the value a 10 because I paid 23 dollars for 80 servings on Allstarhealth. That is fantastic for such a great supplement! You are looking at roughly $.28 a serving! I don't think you can really beat that. And to my knowledge Allstarhealth is still running the sale. Its only on the green apple flavor though. The other one is 29.99 which still isn't bad.

Overall- 9/10- This will be a consistent staple in my stack for years to come. This is one of the only creatines that I have experienced great results with. I had consistent gains with great endurance over the course of 2 and a half months. Green mag is certainly worth the coin, especially at the low price point. For a tasty, well mixing, and extremely effective creatine you really cant go wrong with Green mag. Enjoy my friends.

After 15 years of creatine supplementation, I felt obligated to review my new favorite and most effective creatine supplement to date; Controlled Labs, Green MAGnitude. Creatine has come a long way and made great strides over the past decade. It is a staple in most athletes and bodybuilders arsenal alike. The increase in stamina and endurance that a good creatine supplement can provide allows for longer and more effective works outs for both weight training and cardio. Of the dozens that I have tried, few have rivaled Green Mag.

*Dosing: 1 scoop daily before or after work outs. I prefer to take my creatine after workouts when it can be used most effectivley and replenish the levels which were just depleted. Most of my Pre-work outs contain some form and amount of creatine so it makes most sense to me to use Green Mag post. The first two days I had slight stomach issues. My stomach was never effected after that.

*Profile: 10
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10.4 grams)
Servings per Container: 40/80
Magnesium - 350mg
Magnesium Creatine Chelate - 2500mg
Dicreatine Malate - 2500mg
Betaine Anhydrous - 2000mg
L-Taurine - 2000mg
L-Tyrosine - 500mg

The two main creatine ingredients are responsible for the production and utilization of ATP. Betaine Anhydrous can greatly reduce the amount of lactic acid in the muscles in which you are working. Allowing you to work longer and harder and increase recovery while reducing soreness. Taurine and Tyrosine were added for what controlled labs consider metabolic and physiological functions. The most intreaguing to me being the volumizing effects.

*Effectiveness:10
After countless cycles of creatine, I truely thought that I knew what to fully expect from a creatine product. Green Mag has exceeded these preconceived notions. Stamina and endurance had surpassed previous creatine supplements hands down. Be it a heavy weight training session or a two hour hockey practice, the endurance was there consistently. Recovery was and is astounding on a regular basis. Muscle fullness and hardness in which I never experienced from a creatine. Even after cycling off of D-pol, my muscles still felt full and hard. Not bloated and puffy as with some other creatines. In fact there was very little water retention at all with this product, a huge plus.

*Taste:8
Relatively refreshing and didn't leave me thirsty and parched as some other creatine powders. Green Apple is fantastic, and my preferred flavor. I am currently using the Lemonade flavor, which is good, but not nearly as good as the Green Apple. Mixes very well, with an occasional clump or two. No grit, very smooth and easy to put down. It would be nice to see a wider variety of flavors, but they nailed the Green apple.

*Value:9
Controlled labs offers two sizes. 40 and 80 servings. The 40 is worth buying to see if you like the product, but no one runs creatine for just 40 days. The 80 serving tub can be found for as little as $35-$40, less than 50 cents a serving. Fantastic value when purchased in this quantity.

*Overall:9
Geen Mag simply delivers. Everything that you are looking for in a creatine can be found here. The stamina and endurance that this provides leads to more productive workouts and will even allow you to get the most out of whatever may be in your stack. Follow that with a great taste, excellent value, and little to no side effects. I have a feeling green Mag will be my choice of creatine for some time.

From Controlled Labs website:

“Green MAGnitude is the most advanced powder creatine matrix ever to reach the market and one of the first creatine products on the market to combine Magnesium Creatine Chelate (a patented form of creatine), with Dicreatine Malate (creatine bound with Malic Acid) to deliver synergistic benefits you can actually FEEL working during your workout.

Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate are important during both anaerobic and aerobic workouts and are involved in the efficient production and utilization of ATP. This KEY COMBINATION also has oxygen-sparing effects and helps optimize mitochondrial function to directly and indirectly "boost energy" during your workout or cardio session. As a bonus, when combined with Betaine Anhydrous, this potent combination may also help neutralize lactic acid build-up indirectly, and signal the body to use oxygen to burn fat as fuel.

Taurine, Betaine Anhydrous, and Tyrosine have a wide variety of physiological and metabolic functions and were added to Green MAGnitude for potent volumizing, antioxidant, ergogenic, and cognitive benefits.”

That is the manufacturer’s version of what the product is supposed to do. I used that quote to get all the scientific terms out of the way before I got into my personal experience.

Taste 9/10

I had the lemonade version of this. I was very skeptical at first because the smell seemed like it would be very sour. However, once I actually tasted it, no sour or bitterness. It was a very pleasing drink to say the least. There was very little residue left once you drank the shake. Most of the powder creatine I have tired leave a “film” in my mouth after drinking it. The only thing I noticed, which is common with all creatines I’ve mixed, is that you have to shake the bottle every time before you drink it or there will be fallout left in the bottom of the bottle.

Effectiveness 9/10

I would take half of this before my workout with my PWO. I would add some more water to the shaker and sip on it through my workout. About ¼ way through the tub, I got curious if it was actually doing anything for my workouts. I went a couple of days without taking it and the muscle fatigue was way more apparent while working out. I was missing some reps at the end of the sets and the final sets were killer! Started taking the GM again and the difference was there!

As far as strength gains go, having the endurance to pump out more reps and get through all the sets is always a good thing for strength. I always do strength training for the most part so I would say this was very effective in me making gains during its use.


Value 10/10

I got my 80 serving tub from SW for $30. I had only planned on getting the 40 serving tub but it was $24. Seemed pretty easy to make the decision to add $6 for twice as much? 51 cents a serving is pretty good in my opinion! Even if you go with BB.com, it’s still only 57 cents a serving (I added S&H to my address for those numbers).

Overall 9/10

I would suggest for anyone looking to try a different type of creatine to give this a shot. The price is right and I can tell a difference when I use it. I’m a big fan of Kre which I am currently on right now. However, I am thinking that it’s about time to hop on another tub of GM after I cycle off! I really did like this stuff.

Realize that creatine, like all supplements, will not work for everyone. A lot of people like mono but it never did anything for me. I never had a creatine that worked until Kre. Con-Crete also worked after I tried Kre, but Green Mag is probably my current favorite!

Green MAGnitude is an advanced powder creatine matrix. It combines Magnesium Creatine Chelate with Dicreatine Malate (creatine bound with Malic Acid) to deliver synergistic benefits you can actually FEEL working during your workout.
Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate are important during both anaerobic and aerobic workouts and are involved in the efficient production and utilization of ATP. This great combo also has oxygen-sparing effects and helps optimize mitochondrial function to directly and indirectly �boost energy� during your workout or cardio session. As a bonus, when combined with Betaine Anhydrous, this potent combination may also help neutralize lactic acid build-up indirectly, and signal the body to use oxygen to burn fat as fuel.
Taurine, Betaine Anhydrous, and Tyrosine have a wide variety of physiological and metabolic functions and were added to Green MAGnitude for potent volumizing, antioxidant, ergogenic, and cognitive benefits.
Product Claims:
* Taste: Juicy Green Sour Apple Flavor
o The flavor was indeed a good choice for this product.
* No Bitter CEE Taste
o This is a major plus. Anyone that has ever used straight creatine ethyl ester powder knows what I�m talking about.
* Exclusive Synergistic Creatine Formula
o Great combo chosen to make this an effective creatine, in my opinion.
* Instantly Dissolves
o No issues mixing in a shaker bottle.
* Patented Form of Creatine: Improve Strength, Stamina, and Athletic Performance, & Greater Protein Synthesis
o One of the best creatines I�ve used.
Frequently Asked Questions about Green MAGnitude:
* What flavor is Green MAGnitude?
o Sour Green Apple
* Where can I purchase Green MAGnitude and how much will it cost?
o Internet retailers will have the best prices (around $38-42)
* How many servings per bottle ?
o 80
* How many servings per day are required?
o 1
* Does Green MAGnitude replace Green Bulge?
o No, it can be used in combination or as an alternate, but it does not replace Green Bulge. People who prefer capsules should stick with Green Bulge and those who want a powder without the �extras� should choose Green MAGnitude, the cheaper of the two per serving.
o Suggested Combination:
+ Green Bulge: Pre-Cardio
+ Green MAGnitude: Pre-Workout
o Alternate Combination:
+ Green Bulge: Cutting phase
+ Green MAGnitude: Bulking Phase
* I�m use a low carb diet such as CKD � is Green MAGnitude a good choice for me?
o Green MAGnitude is a great option for carb-cyclers.
* What �basic� supplements are recommended while taking Green MAGnitude ?
o Whey Protein (throughout the day)
o Fishoil / EFA
o Plenty of water (this is critical)
o MultiVitamin*
*Besides the �basic� supplements listed above, what other supplements from Controlled Labs would stack well to maximize my results while on Green MAGnitude?
o Purple Wraath (pre / during training)
o GlycerGrow (pre / during training)
o White Blood (pre-workout or before bed)
* I have a health condition, should I take Green MAGnitude?
o As with any condition, ask your doctor before taking Green MAGnitude
* Is it necessary to cycle Green MAGnitude?
o This depends on many variables, but if using it as a standalone it is generally recommend that you cycle off Green MAGnitude every 10 to 12 weeks, for an �OFF� period of 1-2 weeks.
* Why is my water intake so important when using Green MAGnitude?
o Because it contains potent osmotic ingredients that rely heavily on adequate water intake for maximum results. You should get at least 1-3 gallons of water per day while on the product.
* When starting Green MAGnitude, should I �taper� up the dosage to assess my tolerance?
o There is no need to, so just follow the initial dosing instructions.
* When cycling off of Green MAGnitude, should I �taper� down the dosage?
o No, there is no need to taper down the dosage toward the end of the cycle.
* What are some good indications that I�m losing fat or gaining lean mass while on Green MAGnitude?
o Mirror / Appearance (Good for a quick reference, but not 100% reliable)
o Measurements / Bodyfat caliper (The most accurate way to gauge your progress)
o Bodyweight / Strength (This will be the most noticeable for most that use Green MAGnitude)
* I workout in the evening / before bedtime, is there anything I should know ?
o It�s possible that the tyrosine in Green MAGnitude may prevent you from getting deep/quality sleep. If this happens, simply take your Green MAGnitude serving earlier.
* Can I stack Green MAGnitude with Purple Wraath?
o Yes.
* Is Green MAGnitude for men or women?
o This product can be used by both men and women.
Final Ratings:
* Taste: 9.3
* Mixability 8.1
* Value: 10.0
* Effectiveness: 9.2
* Overall: 9.4
-AP

Hey guys this is my 2nd review so here it goes....Well before this I used Kre Alkayn and C-Bol. Kre Alkayn did nothing for me and with C-Bol I gain some size and got a little vascular but this was really good.

I ran it for two months and played with the dosage a little bit. I took it before for the first and the second month I took it after.

Taste 7.5/10: When I did not put that much water it was very sour but when there was enough it tasted good. Sometimes when I was in a rush I had to pour it in my mouth then wash it down with water, which was alright.

Effectiveness 8/10: When I ran this before my workouts my endurance was great. I was pushing the weight easier and quick set by set. The month I took it after and my strengths were jumping up. I was hitting 65 for incline dumbbell bench only for 5 and now I can rep it out for ten. Also 70s for 8. My dead lift was at 320 for one and now I hit that for 3 easy. Also I can hit 370 now. I do not feel I have gotten bigger but my muscles did appear fuller after I drank it.


Side Effects 8/10(the higher the better): Well in the beginning my hair was falling out a little. This would annoy me when I was just sitting down and I would brush my hair and see some fall out. Besides that no side effects but still it was bad.

Value 8/10: I got it off of allstarhealth.com which is normally the cheapest website to get it off unless there is a sale going on. I give it a 8/10 only because the day after there was a sale going on selling it for 16.99.

Overall 7.8/10: I have another bottle of two months that I will be using it while I am cutting but overall it was worth it and I had a great run with it but will be looking into other creatines too.

Review #3 – Green Magnitude Creatine, one of my favorite products that I recommend to pretty much anyone, read why below fellow bros.

Green Mag – Controlled Labs creatine matrix, containing 5gs of 2CM Dicreatine Malate and Magnesium Creatine Chelate, 2gs of Betaine, 2gs of L-Taurine, and .5gs of L-Tyrosine. IMO a nearly perfect profile for a creatine supplement, the two forms of creatine have been shown to be absorbed better than mono, the Betaine has been known to increase the benefits of Creatine among other things, with the Taurine and Tyrosine being added to “boost cognitive function” (allstarhealth). The only modification I would do the profile would be more Tyrosine, for personal selfish reasons beings that I respond quite well to this supplement in terms of increased energy.

Personal Background – I picked an 80 serving tub of this product for 30 bucks online after reading the glowing reviews on here. Unbeatable value in my opinion, 30 bones for an entire cycles worth of upper tier creatine product cannot be beat. Most non-mono products will run you around a similar price, but the effectiveness of this particular creatine is what seals the deal for me. I typically run a 4 day a week split, a mixture of power lifter to bodybuilding type of workouts, lifting purely for self-gratification and all them gains them ladies love. 21 year old college student, and stacked this with a pre-workout in my relatively simple stack. I like keeping my stacks simple so I can better pinpoint results to specific products, and I rarely if ever buy protein powders in preference to whole animals.

Opinion on Product – Well it’s safe to say this is my current go to creatine. I have used previous products ON creapure and MP creatine matrix, and the result of Green Mag do not even compare. On Green Mag my lifts went up consistently as they did on the other two creatine products, but Green Mag was the only that I did not experience bloat on. I am talking no bloat at all, whatsoever. It also kicks in relatively fast, as I was seeing added reps near the end of week one. I was able to put on weight without feeling it in my gut, but rather, my muscles. Week after week this product delivered, and my gains were consistent throughout the tub. This is controlled labs shining product in my opinion.

Taste/Mixability – For those who care, I had the crisp apple flavor, which I mixed with Purus Labs Pre-workout Condense on most days. The taste of these two supps is a 10/10 lol, enough said. By itself it was probably a 9, but bottom line, no issue here. Also, I dosed this product ¾ scoops before and ¾ scoops after workouts throughout the tub, taking 1 full scoop first thing in the morning on off days.

Conclusion – Overall Rating 9.5/10. Seriously high rating and here is why. Being a skeptic of many supplements, I know for a fact that creatine is one supplement that is known without debate to be effective and work. I like to spend my money on proven supplements, and IMO creatine is the first on my list in terms of importance, and is the first product I recommend to those looking for supplements for gains. For 30 bucks, anyone from 16 year old to 56 year old can make consistent strength, endurance, and muscle gains, using ONLY this product. Not many other products that do not mess with hormones can claim this, creatine being one. And out of all the creatine products I have tried, (including creapure which caused me personal bloating issues) this is the best. Thanks for the recommendation SR, and to pay homage, I do recommend Green Mag to all looking for a sick creatine cycle with no sides, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for the read bros, lift hard.

After trying out their samples, I liked the taste and cost of each tub.I bought CL's Green Magnitude months ago after a B2G1 Free deal. Considering I liked White Flood, I thought this would make a great stack.

Though everyone has their own time frame on when to take creatine, Green Magnitude is best taken pre-workout for it's volumizing properties. For the past couple months I've had pretty good strength gains with no plateau's.
My routines over the past few months were 5x5 and a traditional set/rep routine. I added more volume to my workouts and noticed more definition over time. Pumps alone from GM are decent especially when doing low reps. Though pump products do better.

As far as side effects, I've not had any such as irritable bowel from most creatine I used. Overall it's a good creatine product which hasn't let me down yet.

I just finished my GreeMag 80servings Lemon which is taste good. I love the result.
-great stamina and strength in the gym.
-minimum water retention.
-great value it stands for 3 1/2 months to me almost 4 months.
-the only cons for me is the powder issue after
3 months.the powder are forming like jack3d after a couple of months, may be because I removed the carboard seal on the container, but it did not affect the effectiveness of the powder.

over all: it is a great creatine product.
great value. budget friendly :)
I'll give it a score of 9 because of
the powder issue that I mentioned.

Ok so my 4th review is long overdue! My previous experience with creatine is with the old tried and true creatine mono. That’s all I have to compare this with; and given that I have to say this changed my workouts/recovery completely. So let’s get to the review.

Why I wanted to use it and what with:
Really seeing some good progress in the gym with what supp’s I’ve been using so I figured what the hay...add some creatine. This was my first try, and I bought two tubs of the 80 serv. size. Heard great things and wanted to see for myself what it could do!

Taste: 9

The flavor I got was Sour Green Apple. Mixed as well as a creatine could and smell was nice outta the tub. I have to admit I looked forward to drinking this every time! Almost as others have said: “Refreshing” is what comes to mind. Do wish they had an unflavored option.

Profile:
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10.4 grams)
Servings per Container: 40/80
Magnesium - 350mg
Magnesium Creatine Chelate - 2500mg
Dicreatine Malate - 2500mg
Betaine Anhydrous - 2000mg
L-Taurine - 2000mg
L-Tyrosine - 500mg
BAM! Nice looking.

Dosing:

One scoop after workouts with about 18-20oz. of water is what worked for me. I have an intra, and most pwo’s have some creatine to aid during workouts. So I figured with the extra I was getting it should help!

Effectiveness: 9

This is where it really made me surprised. Remembering my first time with creatine mono I expected to get stronger faster. But with my first year lifting I have had steady strength increases as a norm. This was increased again with Green Mag!! To me most notably was the recovery. I always get crazy sore from Leg day; this made my embarrassment so much less (walking around like an old man!). By recovering faster I was able to work out harder; and with more volume. While lifting endurance was also notably better. Muscle fullness after and during work outs; and that swole feeling extra good for longer after workouts. So I was able to lift more weight, lift longer/ more reps; and not get nearly as sore! Winning like Charlie Sheen...lol.

Value: 9

If I remember correctly I got this for around $30 a tub. Got one tub, and then ordered another later after that. That is great value IMO. Are there cheaper creatines: yes. But for my money this is legit.

Overall: 9

I got to say this product surprised me. Stronger/Faster/Training Longer! I didn’t notice any sides. It tastes good if you like green apples. And you can use it no matter what your goals to help. It is one of my fav. Supp’s now. As said before for the price you can’t help but try it out. If it works you will know!