Sport Organic Plant-Based Recovery Blackberry Lemonade 15.7

I am extremely disappointed with this product. I bought it as a sports supplement, expecting a healthy, balanced formula. Instead, what I got was a jar full of sugar—80% of this entire product is pure sugar! The price is outrageous for what is essentially just a sugary powder. I do not eat sugar, and nowhere—except for a tiny, almost unreadable font—was this disclosed. What makes it even worse is that I previously bought the exact same product from this brand, and the content was completely different—there was no sugar at all! Now, after taking this powder for two weeks, drinking it every day, I developed an uncontrollable craving for sweets. I never had such a sweet tooth before, but this powder triggered it. I went back to check the ingredients, and that's when I saw it—80% sugar. This is an absolutely awful product. I am beyond dissatisfied, and I demand a full refund. This product is a waste of money and a betrayal of customer trust. I will never buy from this brand again.

I usually do my workout in evenings and finish around 8:00 pm, I tried this thrice and all 3 times I was unable to sleep at night. Then I tried not taking and I slept as normal, yes it helps with easing the pain and soreness after gym but being sleepless is also much tiring.

Let's address the elephant in the room - the taste. It's one of the BEST! Now, let's be clear, if you are used to or expect the supplements (drinks or powders or whatever) that come with funny color, super sweet or creamy tastes, this is probably NOT for you. This tastes nothing like that. This is the real and good stuff. Chances are, since you are already looking for this type of product, you already know what to expect from a clean/vegan/organic supplement and probably had a few in the past. There is no surprise here and this one's taste is truly great. No, it does not dissolve super well because of pea protein. I do not recommend using it with a blender or mix up with protein shake. But it's not really a big deal since 1 scoop takes about 8oz of water, I just use a mug and a spoon to stir it, drink it like a shot right after workout. As a post workout, it's by far the most effective one I have used in years - just like other comments said, it just works. I lift weights and mix with 10K runs 4 times a week, this thing consistently works. I felt MUCH less sore after using it even in my "bad" workout/recovery days. All in all, I highly recommend this product. And fyi no, I didn't get paid to give positive review (I wish I did lol). This product is just simply awesome.

I'll be honest: the taste of this stuff is not great. Neither is the texture. When I first discovered this low-sugar, healthier alternative to Gatorade powder, I was excited to try it and thought the flavor sounded great. Plus it has a ton of other health-building ingredients. Turmeric (anti-inflammatory)? Magnesium (an essential mineral most people are deficient in)? Holy Basil (an adaptogenic herb that relieves stress)? All mixed together to taste like blackberry lemonade??? Sign me up! As I mixed the brown powder into my water bottle and shook it up, though, I noted the similarity between my newfound elixir and pond water. It didn't look anything like blackberry lemonade. It also didn't smell like it, and there were little bits of powder swirling around that refused to dissolve. But healthy things don't have to look pretty. So I gave it one last shake and took a sip, expecting an at least somewhat decent flavor. Unfortunately, I had forgotten (or ignored) the presence of another ingredient for which my distaste knows no bounds: pea protein. If you're unfamiliar with pea protein, it doesn't dissolve well in water (that's what those little bits of debris were). And it really doesn't do much for flavor, either. Instead of blackberry lemonade, this powder tastes...well, I'm not really sure what it tastes like. Fruit, I guess. It's not a terrible flavor by any means, but it's not what I expect blackberry lemonade to taste like. So why five stars? Because this stuff works. I'll take it after especially strenuous workouts where I sweat a lot and know my electrolytes need to be replenished. After taking a serving of this powder, I begin to feel better within five to ten minutes. It boosts my energy and allows me to rehydrate more easily, shortening my recovery time and reducing the ache I sometimes experience in my muscles after working out. For that, I will gladly endure the taste and texture (and the pea protein). I just mix it in a slightly smaller amount of water than the container recommends and gulp it down in one swig, following it with plain ol' water. The best part is that because of the positive effects it has on your body, you'll grow accustomed to the way it tastes and--to a certain extent--to its texture, and will begin to look forward to having it. But if you're just beginning to wean yourself off of the colorful liquid sugar that is Gatorade and other conventional sports drinks, you'll probably be in for a bit of a shock. Just give it a chance, and give yourself time to adjust. You'll be much better off without all of the dyes, preservatives, and crazy amounts of sugar present in most sports drinks.

I recently changed my workout routine, leaving me with very sore legs from biking. After the first day I noticed I HUGE difference between my soreness from the day before. From not being able to bend to moving around normally. Taste is not great, but I am not super picky and I don't like sweet stuff, so I can bare with that taste as long it takes may soreness away, at it does! so it is worth it. I haven't tried to mix with anything other than water. Recommend if effectiveness is your priority.

I originally had this product at 3 stars. After more time using it, I feel its positive side effects. I normally feel very ill after working out like I am getting the flu with body aches, headache, sore throat, and even a small fever. After using this for 2 weeks straight, I have gotten used to the flavor and actually enjoy it. My post-workout symptoms are also not nearly as bad as they used to be. I'll get another months supply and give it a fair shake, but I think this one is great. If you are having trouble with the flavor, put it in your shaker with ice. The colder it is, the better is tastes. I don't like ice though, so I remove the ice after blending. I don't notice a difference with this and it doesn't taste very good. My doctor said Garden of Life is the best on the market when it comes to supplements. I normally agree, but this is disappointing. I truly appreciate that they made an organic recovery though. I am so tired of the grotesque amount of chemicals in everything and refuse to buy those types of products. Keep it organic, but work on the formula for taste and usefulness.

This stuff seems to work I've never used a postrecoverey before.. I feel great after use.. however the taste is not at all what I expect. It's gritty and tastes like oatmeal or a vitamin.. it's not awful but it's not good either. 8 oz is easy to drink so I'll finish it.. may not reorder if I find something that tastes better