🌱 About Garden of Life
Garden of Life is a US organic supplement manufacturer founded in 2000. In 2017, they were acquired by Nestlé. The Garden of Life Sport line is specially designed for athletes, using USDA Organic certified, plant-based and clean ingredients. It is one of the few organic sports supplement brands.
Garden of Life Sport — the first and only sports supplement brand certified USDA Organic + NSF Certified for Sport!
🏅 Sport Line Products
| Product | Category | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Whey | Whey protein | NSF Certified for Sport, grass-fed cows |
| Sport Plant Protein | Plant Proteins | USDA Organic, 30g protein, NSF |
| Sport Creatine | Creatine | USDA Organic, NSF certified |
| Sport Multivitamin | Vitamins | USDA Organic, from real food |
| Sport Omega-3 | Omega-3 | USDA Organic, sustainable fishing |
🍃 Organic Philosophy
Garden of Life stands out because all of their sports products are made from USDA Organic certified ingredients. This means that raw materials are grown without pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs. In addition, all products in the sport line are NSF Certified for Sport — double protection for professionals.
USDA Organic + NSF Certified for Sport — a double certification guaranteeing both organic origin and sports safety!
⚖️ Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
- USDA Organic certified
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Plant-based options for vegans
- No Artificial Additives
- Sustainable ingredients
❌ Cons
- High price
- Nestlé acquisition — a downside for some
- Difficult to find in Lithuania
- Smaller Flavor Selection
🌿 Prices
Garden of Life Sport is in the premium segment. Sport Whey 20 servings costs around 40-55€, Sport Plant Protein around 35-50€. The high price reflects organic ingredients and double certification.
| Product | Price (€) | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Whey 20 servings | 40-55€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For organic quality |
| Sport Plant Protein 20 servings | 35-50€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For vegans |
| Sport Creatine 60 servings | 25-35€ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
❓ FAQ
❓ Is Garden of Life Sport suitable for professionals?
Yes, the NSF Certified for Sport certification helps ensure that the products are safe for professionals and competition participants.
❓ How does Sport Whey differ from Sport Plant Protein?
Sport Whey is whey (milk) protein, Sport Plant Protein is plant-based (pea, bean, etc.). The latter is suitable for vegans.
❓ Is Garden of Life still independent?
That year, they were acquired by Nestlé. However, product quality and certifications remained.
❓ Where is the cheapest place to buy?
iHerb usually offers the best price with delivery to Lithuania.