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Ultra Greens

by Holland & Barrett · capsule · 60 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 5 017174 429815
  • DSLD label 272238
  • Serving 3 capsules
  • 20 servings

Ultra Greens by Holland & Barrett lists 16 ingredients, 16 with an amount per serving of 3 capsules, such as 450 mg of alfalfa grass, 90 mg of astragalus, 180 mg of barley grass and 180 mg of broccoli. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2022.

What is in Ultra Greens?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Ultra Greens: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 272238, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Alfalfa Grass450 mgAlfalfa in Ultra Greens against 477 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.450 mg

Higher than 69% of 477 products listing alfalfa (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,350 mg.

Astragalusas Astragalus membranaceous90 mgAstragalus in Ultra Greens against 604 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 405 mg, the median 132.5 mg.90 mg

66% of 604 products listing astragalus give more (median 132.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Barley Grass180 mgBarley in Ultra Greens against 328 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 58 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 312 mg.180 mg

64% of 328 products listing barley give more (median 312 mg). Per day at the most servings: 540 mg.

Broccoli180 mgBroccoli in Ultra Greens against 530 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.180 mg

Higher than 68% of 530 products listing broccoli (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 540 mg.

Carrot90 mgCarrot in Ultra Greens against 213 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.90 mg

57% of 213 products listing carrot give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Chlorella pyrenoidosa765 mg
Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extractas Flavonoid Glycosides, Terpenes(50:1 extract, equivalent to 4,500 mg Ginkgo biloba) (standardized to contain 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides, 21.6 mg and 6% terpenes, 5.4 mg)90 mgGinkgo in Ultra Greens against 1,339 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.90 mg

Higher than 58% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Green Tea Leaf Extractas Polyphenols(20-25:1 extract, equivalent to 1800-2250 mg green tea) *standardized to contain 95% polyphenols)90 mgGreen Tea in Ultra Greens against 2,595 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.90 mg

62% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Grape Seed Extractas Polyphenols(120:1 extract, equivalent to 10,800 mg grapeseed) (standardized to contain 95% polyphenols)90 mgGrape in Ultra Greens against 1,900 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.90 mg

Higher than 58% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Kale900 mgKale in Ultra Greens against 133 products900 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 400 mg, the median 125 mg.900 mg

Higher than 80% of 133 products listing kale (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,700 mg.

Siberian Ginseng extract(30:1 extract, equivalent to 2,700 mg Siberian ginseng)90 mgEleuthero in Ultra Greens against 726 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.90 mg

54% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Soy Flouras Glycine maxsoya flour135 mgSoy in Ultra Greens against 250 products135 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 426.25 mg, the median 125 mg.135 mg

Higher than 52% of 250 products listing soy (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 405 mg.

Spirulinaas Arthrospira plantensis900 mgBlue-Green Algae in Ultra Greens against 709 products900 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.900 mg

Higher than 68% of 709 products listing blue-green algae (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,700 mg.

Spinach leaf extract50:1 extract, equivalent to 9,000 mg spinach)180 mgSpinach in Ultra Greens against 216 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 46.75 mg to 300 mg, the median 125 mg.180 mg

Higher than 61% of 216 products listing spinach (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 540 mg.

Tomato90 mgTomato in Ultra Greens against 236 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10.75 mg to 100 mg, the median 31.5 mg.90 mg

Higher than 70% of 236 products listing tomato (median 31.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 270 mg.

Wheat Grass180 mgWheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) in Ultra Greens against 241 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 400 mg.180 mg

68% of 241 products listing wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) give more (median 400 mg). Per day at the most servings: 540 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 272238 (entered August 23, 2022), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

The NIH database records 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: Take three capsules three times daily, preferably with meals. Do not exceed stated dose.
Warnings
Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional before use.
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.
Contains caffeine.
Not recommended for children or pregnant women. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Not recommended for children or pregnant women.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Do not exceed stated dose.
For allergens - see ingredients in bold
Allergens and what it does not contain
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. No added sugar, sweetener or salt. No porcine.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 272238.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Spirulina, Powder, Kale powder, Chlorella, Alfalfa, Powder, Broccoli powder, Barley Grass, Powder, Wheatgrass, Powder, Spinach leaf extract, Soy Flour, Tomato powder, Green Tea Extract, Carrot powder, Grape Seed Extract, Astragalus root powder, Siberian Ginseng extract, Ginkgo biloba extract.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): QA Quality Assured.

How many labels does Ultra Greens have?

One label is on file, entered on August 23, 2022.

  1. Label 272238 (current) Entered August 23, 2022 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC 5 017174 429815

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Holland & Barrett (manufacturer), UK. All Holland & Barrett products.

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