Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules supplement bottle
Swanson

Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules

What We Researched
31 active ingredients analyzed · 6 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
53
Product Score Poor
90
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Iron†† 4.8 mg 27%
Vitamin A (as naturally occurring beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora) 1,500 mcg RAE 167%
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (microalgae) 678 mg *
Apple Fiber (Malus domestica) (fruit) 675 mg *
Pines® Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) (aerial plant) 222.5 mg *
Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa) (aerial parts) 217.5 mg *
Barley Sprout Powder (Hordeum vulgare) 217.5 mg *
Brown Rice 175 mg *
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) (broken cell wall) 175 mg *
Soy Sprout 175 mg *
Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) 167.5 mg *
Probiotic Blend (L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, B. bifidus, B. lactis, L. rhamnosus, L. casei, L. plantarum, B.brevis, L. salivarius) 12 billion CFU*** *
Bee Pollen 75 mg *
Royal Jelly 75 mg *
Acerola Cherry (fruit) (Malpighia punicifolia) 57.5 mg *
Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgare) (aerial plant) 48.5 mg *
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 30 mg *
Dulse Seaweed (Palmaria palmata) (thallus) 10 mg *
Ginkgo biloba Leaf 10 mg *
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (95% proanthocyanidins) 10 mg *
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) (95% polyphenols) 10 mg *
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (80% silymarin) 10 mg *
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 5 mg *
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) (fruit) 5 mg *
Echinacea purpurea (root) 5 mg *
Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 5 mg *
Bioavailability Fair

Absorption Rating

  • Iron†† Fair
  • Vitamin A (as naturally occurring beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora) Fair
  • Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (microalgae) Good
  • Apple Fiber (Malus domestica) (fruit) Fair
  • Pines® Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) (aerial plant) Fair
  • Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa) (aerial parts) Fair
  • Barley Sprout Powder (Hordeum vulgare) Fair
  • Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) (broken cell wall) Fair
  • Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) Fair
  • Probiotic Blend (L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, B. bifidus, B. lactis, L. rhamnosus, L. casei, L. plantarum, B.brevis, L. salivarius) Fair
  • Bee Pollen Fair
  • Royal Jelly Fair
  • Acerola Cherry (fruit) (Malpighia punicifolia) Fair
  • Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgare) (aerial plant) Fair
  • Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Fair
  • Dulse Seaweed (Palmaria palmata) (thallus) Poor
  • Ginkgo biloba Leaf Poor
  • Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (95% proanthocyanidins) Good
  • Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) (95% polyphenols) Good
  • Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (80% silymarin) Poor
  • Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) Poor
  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) (fruit) Good
  • Echinacea purpurea (root) Fair
  • Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Good
Other Ingredients Fair

Fillers & Additives

No inactive ingredient data available.

Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Iron†† 4.8 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin A (as naturally occurring beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora) 1,500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (microalgae) 678 mg Under-dosed
  • Pines® Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) (aerial plant) 222.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Barley Sprout Powder (Hordeum vulgare) 217.5 mg High
  • Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) (broken cell wall) 175 mg Under-dosed
  • Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) 167.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Bee Pollen 75 mg Under-dosed
  • Royal Jelly 75 mg Under-dosed
  • Ginkgo biloba Leaf 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (95% proanthocyanidins) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) (95% polyphenols) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (80% silymarin) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) (fruit) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Echinacea purpurea (root) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 5 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 20
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1%†
Dietary Fiber <1 g 3%†
Protein <1 g
Iron†† 4.8 mg 27%
Sodium†† 60 mg 3%
Vitamin A (as naturally occurring beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora) 1,500 mcg RAE 167%
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (microalgae) 678 mg *
Apple Fiber (Malus domestica) (fruit) 675 mg *
Pines® Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) (aerial plant) 222.5 mg *
Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa) (aerial parts) 217.5 mg *
Barley Sprout Powder (Hordeum vulgare) 217.5 mg *
Brown Rice 175 mg *
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) (broken cell wall) 175 mg *
Soy Sprout 175 mg *
Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) 167.5 mg *
Probiotic Blend (L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, B. bifidus, B. lactis, L. rhamnosus, L. casei, L. plantarum, B.brevis, L. salivarius) 12 billion CFU*** *
Bee Pollen 75 mg *
Royal Jelly 75 mg *
Acerola Cherry (fruit) (Malpighia punicifolia) 57.5 mg *
Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgare) (aerial plant) 48.5 mg *
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 30 mg *
Dulse Seaweed (Palmaria palmata) (thallus) 10 mg *
Ginkgo biloba Leaf 10 mg *
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (95% proanthocyanidins) 10 mg *
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) (95% polyphenols) 10 mg *
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (80% silymarin) 10 mg *
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 5 mg *
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) (fruit) 5 mg *
Echinacea purpurea (root) 5 mg *
Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 5 mg *

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Brand Trust Report
Swanson

Founded 1969 · Fargo, North Dakota, United States · 994 products · swansonvitamins.com

Certifications

6 certifications
Consumerlab Verified
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Vegan Certified Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

6 incidents
Recall Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption2022-03-04Source
Lawsuit Website not accessible to blind individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).2019Source
Prop 65 Lead2015-11-03Source
Recall Swanson Premium Brand Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander)2014-04-04Source
Recall Swanson Organic Celery Seed (Whole)2011-12-16Source
Fda Warning Products contained an unauthorized drug (lovastatin) and were marketed with claims to treat high cholesterol, rendering them unapproved new drugs.2007-08-08Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules a good supplement?

Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules received a product quality score of 53/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 31 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. The manufacturer, Swanson, holds a brand trust score of 90/100 with 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Npa Gmp.

What are the ingredients in Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules?

Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules contains 31 active ingredients: Calories (20), Total Carbohydrate (3 g), Dietary Fiber (<1 g), Protein (<1 g), Iron†† (4.8 mg), Sodium†† (60 mg), and 25 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules safe to take?

Swanson Green Max, 180 Veggie Capsules has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Swanson a trustworthy supplement brand?

Swanson receives a brand trust score of 90/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, United States, the company offers 994 products in their lineup. They hold 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Npa Gmp. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Swanson has 6 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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