Ghost Glow: Look Good, Feel Good

If there’s one category that’s exploding in the dietary supplement industry in 2020 – it’s health and wellness. The days of dangerously-dosed pre workouts and borderline illegal ingredients are slowly, but surely, starting to lose popularity. More people have come to realize that health needs to be a priority. It’s crystal clear that you can’t perform at your best when you don’t focus on overall health.

Ghost continues to dominate as they enter the health and wellness supplement scene.

Nearly every major brand has released multiple products geared towards health, including the legends at Ghost. Dan and Ryan, co-owners of Ghost, are always looking to offer more innovative supplements for their loyal customers, but it takes months to perfect the formula, flavors, and creative labels. Since day one, Dan and Ryan refused to launch a product until it meets their incredibly high standards. Ghost has had some massive launches this year, such as Ghost Whey Nutter Butter, Ghost Gamer, Bubblicious Ghost Legend, and the health-oriented Ghost Greens.

We all anticipated that their Greens would be a successful launch, but no one expected it to sell out that fast. It turns out that the Legends out there loved the idea of Ghost taking over the health and wellness supplement scene! But Ghost is never satisfied, and they had another product in the works that was going to be even more innovative – meet Ghost Glow.

Ghost Glow: Beauty x Detox

Straight from the bottle, “Ghost Glow was conceived to keep you feeling 100% inside and out”, meaning Ghost Glow was formulated to balance hormone levels, improve skin appearance, protect against free radical damage, and give you a radiant glow.

Ghost Glow lights up the supplement industry!

Ghost Glow features three innovative ingredients – Astrion, Setria L-Glutathione, and Verbasnol which synergistically work together to improve overall skin health, boost the immune system, and serve as potent antioxidants. They also include diindolylmethane (DIM), an ingredient that supports healthy estrogen levels. Although Ghost Glow seems like a product geared towards women, it can be used by anyone looking to improve their overall health – especially skin appearance.

This is one of the most unique supplements Ghost has released yet, and it’s just a glimpse into what they have planned for the future. Could more health and wellness products be on the way… you’ll have to stay tuned to PricePlow to find out because we will be the first to let you know what Ghost is up to! And if you’re looking for the best deals on any Ghost products, subscribe down below before reading any more!

Ghost Glow Ingredient Breakdown

Since Ghost Glow is packed with 11 ingredients and clinically studied dosages, it was only feasible to put it in a powdered form. And if you’ve tried any of Ghost’s other products, you know that it will be a refreshing and delicious way to boost your health! Each tub of Ghost Glow comes with 30 servings, and they recommend taking one scoop (9g) with 6-8oz of cold water per day.

You could even mix it in with Ghost Greens to get more nutrients and health benefits — since Ghost Greens comes in an “unflavored” version, it would be easy to stack with any Ghost Glow flavor. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter too much what time of day you consume Ghost Glow, just as long as you’re consistent.

It’s also important to note that each serving of Ghost Glow contains 20 calories coming from 5g of carbohydrates. It’s not very significant, but we just wanted you to be aware of that in case you’re tracking calories and macronutrients.

Now, let’s get into what one serving (9g) of Ghost Glow contains:

Vitamins & Minerals

• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) – 500mg (556% DV)

  One of Ghost Glow’s purposes is to be an antioxidant powerhouse, and what better way to kick off the formula than with a massive dose of vitamin C!

  

  Beauty and detox supplements redefined.

  Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that’s found in various foods, including oranges, kiwis, tomatoes, and various vegetables.^[1] The body is unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, thus it must be obtained from either diet and/or supplementation. Vitamin C helps carry out several physiological functions, including protein metabolism, synthesis of collagen, neurotransmitters, and L-carnitine.^[1-5] Collagen is a major component of connective tissue and is found in skin, hair, nails, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.

  However, vitamin C is most well known for being a potent antioxidant and immune system booster.^[1-5] Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidative stress, which can damage healthy cells. They work by scavenging highly-reactive cells called free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS). Free radicals can be produced in various ways, such as energy metabolism.^[2] The body has its own endogenous antioxidant system, however getting more antioxidants from diet can provide extra protection.^[2]

  Research shows that excessive levels of oxidative stress are one of the key drivers of developing various chronic diseases, including arthritis, cancer, autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular conditions.^[2]

  Fortunately, Ghost is giving you 500mg of vitamin C per serving to combat against these destructive free radicals! Furthemore, several studies have shown that vitamin C enhances immune function by increasing phagocytic cell activity, proliferation and differentiation of T-Cells and B-Cells, supports the epithelial barrier, facilitates apoptosis, and decreases tissue damage.^[3-5]

• Vitamin E (as dl-alpha-tocopheryl) – 15mg (100% DV)

  The next vitamin included in Ghost Glow is vitamin E – another powerful antioxidant, but instead of being a water soluble vitamin, it’s fat soluble.

  

  Ghost is known for their authentic flavor collabs!

  There are actually eight different forms of vitamin E, including gamma, alpha, beta, and delta variations of tocotrienol and tocopherol.^[6] Foods rich in vitamin E are primarily vegetable oils, such as coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, and sunflower oil.^[6]

  Vitamin E promotes overall health via the prevention of oxidative stress, protection of cell membranes, regulation of platelet aggregation and protein kinase activity.^[6] Research shows that vitamin E can help reduce the risk of developing various health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts (eye condition), and others.^[6] In addition, vitamin E is a potent stimulator of both humoral and cell immune responses.^[6] It enhances phagocytosis and has a significant effect on infectious diseases.^[6]

  Even though vitamin E deficiency is not common, it can lead to vision issues, muscular weakness, suppressed immune system function, poor balance, and difficulty walking.^[6] With Ghost Glow, you definitely don’t have to worry about that because they are giving you 100% of the recommended daily value!

• Biotin – 2500mcg (8333% DV)

  

  Ghost makes limited edition apparel every month and it always sells out.

  Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is another water soluble vitamin that’s a crucial nutrient for several cofactors within the body that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.^[7] In addition, biotin is involved in cell signaling, gene regulation, and histone modifications.

  Foods rich in biotin include eggs, fish, meat, seeds, nuts, and specific vegetables.^[7] Although biotin deficiency is quite rare, key signs and symptoms include hair loss, scaly skin, red rash, brittle nails, and neurological issues.^[7]

  More research is needed, but there’s some evidence that suggests biotin supplementation promotes skin, nail, and hair growth.^[7] Furthermore, the research notes that women who are pregnant are at the highest risk of developing biotin deficiency, which could cause birth defects.^[8]

• Selenium (as Selenium glycinate chelate) – 200mcg (364%)

  Several minerals fail to get sufficiently absorbed by the small intestine, which negates a large portion of the benefits they offer. Fortunately, Ghost decided to use a superior form of selenium to ensure that bioavailability is not an issue.

  Selenium glycinate chelate consists of the readily absorbed amino acid glycine chelated (bound) to selenium. Therefore, when this complex enters the small intestine, it significantly enhances the absorption and bioavailability. Once the selenium glycinate complex gets into circulation, they separate and each carry out their own unique effects. Ghost doesn’t want you missing out on any health benefits, which is why they picked this form of selenium!

  Benefits of Selenium

  Selenium is found in organ meats, brazil nuts, seafood, meat, eggs, grains, and poultry. It’s classified as a trace mineral, which means that the body doesn’t require large amounts of it to fulfill its needs.^[9]

  

  Ghost has already had an incredible year, but Ghost Greens has to be one of their most notable launches!

  However, selenium is still considered to be a crucial nutrient for human health. Selenium is primarily used to synthesize selenoproteins that are heavily involved in DNA synthesis, reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, and protection against oxidative stress.^[9-11]

  Just a moderate selenium deficiency has been linked to multiple chronic health conditions, including infections, male infertility, increased risk of cancer and heart disease, decreased immune system and thyroid function, and neurological issues.^[10,11] One of the main reasons why Ghost included selenium in Ghost Glow is because of its powerful antioxidant activity.

  Research shows that selenium serves as a major component of several antioxidant enzymes, such as thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and iodothyronine deiodinases (IDD).^[11] In addition, selenium plays a huge role in the immune system and thyroid function – making it crucial to consume a sufficient amount on a daily basis!^[11]

• Chromium Picolinate – 120mcg (343% DV)

  The last mineral included in Ghost Glow is chromium picolinate, a very underrated nutrient for a healthy metabolism! There are multiple forms of chromium on the market, however chromium picolinate is PricePlow’s personal favorite due to its superior bioavailability and absorption. For example, research shows that chromium picolinate is up to 15x more bioavailable compared to other forms of chromium.^[12,13]

  

  Ghost’s shaker of the month.

  It’s very common to find chromium picolinate in glucose disposal agents (GDAs), nutrient partitioning agents, and weight loss supplements because of its ability to enhance insulin sensitivity. Multiple clinical trials show that supplementing with chromium picolinate leads to reduced cravings, improved mood, increased lean body mass, decreased body fat, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and at a high enough dose it may offer cognitive and cardiovascular benefits as well!^[14-20]

  Chromium picolinate carries out it’s positive effects by interacting with AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein) and chromodulin.^[21-24] When chromium interacts with chromodulin, it results in the stimulation of insulin receptors on the cells surface, allowing glucose to leave the bloodstream.^[25] This allows for improved blood sugar control and improved insulin sensitivity overtime.

  As you can tell, we are huge proponents of chromium picolinate and if you want to learn more, check out this in-depth blog post: Chromium Picolinate: The Ultimate Trace Mineral For Insulin Sensitivity.

  With the vitamins and minerals covered, it’s time to see what makes Ghost Glow really shine!

Ghost Glow

• Inositol – 4000mg

  The Ghost Glow formula is kicking off with 4g of inositol, also known as myo-inositol, which is a carbocyclic sugar naturally found in the body and several foods. It has a very similar chemical structure to blood glucose and is involved in a diverse set of physiological processes. Inositol plays a key role in osmoregulation, cell signaling in response to hormones, growth factors, and neurotransmitters, and it helps maintain a cell’s structural integrity.^[26,27]

  Ghost Glow isn’t the only product you can find inositol in, the Legends also include it in Ghost Gamer, but in the form of nooLVL. There, inositol provides brain-boosting benefits, but what can it do for overall health?

  

  Be on the top of your game with Ghost Gamer.

  In a study from 2011, researchers recruited 80 post menopausal women with metabolic syndrome and divided them into two groups.^[28] One group received a placebo and the other group was given tablets with 2g of inositol.^[28] The researchers instructed the subjects to take the tablets 2 times per day for 6 months, equating to 4g of inositol per day.^[28]

  Major metabolic improvements

  At the end of the study, they found that inositol supplementation decreased blood pressure by 11% on average, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced serum levels of triglycerides by 20% on average, and increased HDL cholesterol levels by approximately 22%,^[28] which are all very significant findings!

  PCOS improvements

  Other research has found that inositol is capable of improving insulin sensitivity, ovarian function and fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).^[29,30] PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can lead to enlarged ovaries and formation of small cysts. Some signs and symptoms include facial hair, acne, and irregular menstrual cycles.

  In addition, there’s some research suggesting that inositol can help reduce symptoms of depression, however the studied dosages are much higher than 4g.^[31]

  As we mentioned, Ghost Glow contains around 5g of carbohydrates. What we didn’t mention is that the majority of them are likely coming from inositol here, but the potential benefits far outweigh a few extra calories.

• Astrion (Astragalus membranaceous and Centella asiatica) Root Extracts – 250mg

  You can tell that Ghost is a huge fan of NuLiv Science, a premium ingredient developer in the supplement industry, because you’ll find several of their trademarked ingredients across their entire product line. It all started when Ghost used AstraGin, an nutrient absorption enhancer, in the Ghost Legend pre workout. Since then, Ghost released a limited edition pre workout called Whiskey Sour Ghost Legend that featured ActiGin, and now Ghost Glow includes a new and exciting trademarked ingredient called Astrion.

  

  One of the top skin care ingredients from NuLiv Science!

  One thing that’s common between AstraGin and Astrion is that they both include astragalus membranaceus, which is where they get their name from. However, what makes them different is what they are combined with. AstraGin is a mixture of panax notoginseng and astragalus, whereas Astrion contains astragalus and centella asiatica root extracts.

  Astrion was formulated to help nourish skin, give you a radiant glow, and enhance both collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis.^[32] Astrion has been clinically proven to increase type I collagen production in both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.^[32,33] This is one of the main things that sets Astrion apart from other skin care products, because it specifically targets the main type of collagen contained in skin.

  In addition, preliminary research has shown that Astrion reduces the breakdown of collagen within skin cells and decreases skin discoloration due to UV lights from the sun.^[32,33] If that’s not enough benefits for you, there’s some evidence that suggests Astrion decreases wrinkles by increasing absorption proline and glucosamine – the building blocks of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.^[32,33]

  Although the majority of studies so far have been done in vitro, there’s one human clinical trial that found Astrion reduced wrinkles by 15% and melanin by 17%, resulting in smoother and lighter skin appearance.^[33] The study included both males and females, showing that Astrion is beneficial for any gender.

• Setria L-Glutathione – 250mg

  The next trademarked ingredient in Ghost Glow is Setria L-Glutathione from Kyowa Hakko.^[34] Glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants in the human body, which is why many would consider it to be essential for overall health.^[34,35] Setria stands for set, meaning balance and tria, meaning tripeptide. Thus, Setria is a unique tripeptide form of glutathione that’s been clinically shown to raise blood glutathione levels.^[34]

  

  Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body.

  As we mentioned above, antioxidants reduce oxidative stress induced by free radical production and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Free radicals are highly reactive molecules because they are extremely unstable and lack an equal amount of electrons. Thus, they travel around looking for healthy cells to react with, as a result, the free radicals can damage cell’s enzymes, DNA, membrane, and mitochondria.

  Glutathione is composed of three molecules – cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid – and is found in high concentrations within the majority of cells.^[35] There are two forms of glutathione that exist – reduced (GSH) and oxidized (GSSG) – research shows that the ratio of GSH to GSSG determines the cell’s redox potential.^[35]

  For example, healthy cells typically have a GSH:GSSG ratio of greater than 100.^[35] If this ratio falls to 10 or below, the cell is more likely to be damaged by oxidative stress.^[35] Glutathione is endogenously produced within the mitochondria of a cell,^[35] however supplementing with an outside source may be able to further protect the cell from any oxidative stress.

  Studies have shown that glutathione play an important role in: neutralizing chemical radicals, enhances the production of endogenous antioxidant enzymes, regenerates vitamin C and vitamin E, transports mercury out of cells and the brain, regulates cellular proliferation and apoptosis, and is considered to be vital for mitochondrial function and maintenance of mitochondrial DNA.^[35] Lastly, glutathione is involved in the detoxification of both endogenous and xenobiotic compounds.^[35]

  Needless to say, glutathione is extremely impressive and Ghost is giving you one of the highest quality forms on the market with Setria.

• L-Theanine – 200mg

  

  Ghost Glow will light up your health!

  The next ingredient in Ghost Glow is L-Theanine — an amino acid derived from tea leaves that’s known for its calming effects. L-theanine is a common addition to high stim pre workouts because it helps take the edge off caffeine, reducing the chance of getting anxiety, jitters, or adverse cardiovascular effects.^[36,37]

  Studies show that L-theanine is very effective at promoting relaxation without causing drowsiness.^[36-41] It’s able to accomplish this by boosting the synthesis of three neurotransmitters in the brain — serotonin, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), and dopamine.^[36-41]

  Neurotransmitters play a key role in cell to cell communication, thus they help carry out several physiological processes. Each neurotransmitter has its own unique effects — dopamine is connected to feelings of pleasure, motivation, attention, and movement — GABA is known for slowing down neural activity, which is why it’s most commonly used before sleep — and serotonin contributes to your overall mood, sense of well-being, and happiness.

  A study from 2019 found that L-theanine supplementation expressed the potential to improve mental health in subjects with stress-related ailments.^[41] As it says right on the label, Ghost Glow was conceived to make you feel 100% inside and out, thus L-Theanine is a great addition to the product!

• DIM (3,3′ Diindolylmethane) – 150mg

  3,3′ Diindolylmethane, or DIM for short, is becoming a lot more mainstream in the sports supplement industry now that people are starting to realize how beneficial it is for achieving hormonal balance. DIM is known for its unique ability to lower elevated levels of estrogen and can benefit both males and females.

  

  This limited edition version of Ghost Legend featured ActiGin from NuLiv Science.

  You’ll commonly see DIM included in testosterone boosters, and marketed as an estrogen blocker. Even though that claim is somewhat true, DIM doesn’t completely eliminate estrogen from the body, it just makes sure that it doesn’t get out of hand. One of the issues that men will experience in an effort to increase testosterone is that a greater portion of it will get converted to estrogen by aromatase.

  Furthermore, an enzyme known as 5a-reductase can turn the testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), leading to other issues. Thus, adding in DIM to a testosterone booster is beneficial for preventing this from occurring since it inhibits both aromatase and 5a-reductase.^[42]

  Research also shows that DIM enhances levels of estradiol 2-hydroxylase(EH), “good estrogen”, and reduces levels of 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone, “bad estrogen”.^[43] This results in a better ratio of good-to-bad estrogen, which is very beneficial for both males and females.

  Excessive levels of estrogen in males can result in gynecomastia, infertility, and erectile dysfunction (ED). Whereas, abnormally high levels of estrogen in females can lead to headaches, irregular menstrual cycles, fatigue, swelling, increased symptoms of PMS, weight gain, anxiety, and development of fibroids or cysts.

  Furthermore, research suggests that DIM could serve as an anti-estrogenic agent and may reduce the risk of thyroid proliferative disease and breast cancer, which affects a greater percentage of women than men.^[44,45] A review paper from 2016 reports that DIM’s anticancer properties are attributed to its ability to alter apoptosis, estrogen metabolism, and responses to oxidative stress.^[45] However, the study does note that more research is needed to further decipher DIM’s mechanism of action.

  Whether you’re a male or female, balancing your hormones is essential for overall health, and DIM is a useful supplement to help you achieve that! DIM can be derived from cruciferous vegetables as a byproduct ofindole-3-carbinol metabolism,^[46] but in order to really see a significant benefit, chances are you would have to eat a ton of broccoli.

• Verbasnol (Rehmannia glutinosa) Leaf Extract – 50mg

  The last ingredient in Ghost Glow is another trademarked ingredient from NuLiv Science called Verbasnol. This ingredient is touted for being an “age-defying” botanical derived from Rehmannia glutinosa leaves.^[47] It was formulated to give your skin a natural radiant glow by helping fight off free radical damage with the power of antioxidants.^[47]

  The main benefits of Verbasnol include decreased acne, inflammation, and yeast growth, it also provides the skin with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, and defends against potential environmental damage.^[47,48] Furthermore, Verbasnol helps keep the skin hydrated and retains its elasticity.^[47]

  

  Another trademarked ingredient from NuLiv Science makes an appearance in Ghost Glow!

  Verbasnol contains a molecule called verbascoside, which has been shown to improve type I procollagen synthesis, inhibit the growth of propionibacterium acne, decrease proinflammatory cytokine production, may prevent the spread of lipophilic yeast called Malassezia furfur, and expresses both antioxidant and photoprotective properties.^[47,48]

  Some studies also suggest that verbascoside is capable of inhibiting 5a-reductase activity, leading to reduced sebum production, and down regulates the production of tyrosinase – an enzyme that facilitates the synthesis of melanin which darkens the skin’s appearance.^[47,48]

  So far, there has been one human clinical trial that’s found a significant decrease in acne lesions after applying a cream that contained 1% Verbasnol for 30 days.^[48] We would like to see a study conducted using oral supplementation of Verbasnol to determine if it has the same benefits.

  Nonetheless, Ghost Glow is an incredibly unique formula and may be one of the most innovative products Ghost has launched in 2020.

Ghost Glow Flavor Variations

Ghost is known for creative graphics, unique formulas, and legendary flavors! Dan and Ryan spend just as much time perfecting their flavors as they do making sure the formula is nailed down and it really shows. Regardless of which flavor you choose, it’s always very accurate to what the label says so you really can’t go wrong!

It will be interesting to see if Ghost Glow will come in any licensed flavor collaborations in the future because those are always their top sellers. The majority of Ghost Glow’s flavors are naturally flavored and colored, but not naturally sweetened, they do use a small amount of sucralose to get that perfect level of sweetness.

Here’s an updated list of all available flavors of Ghost Glow:

Ghost Continues To Dominate

More Cookies, More Life.

No matter how many obstacles come in Ghost’s way, they continue to move forward by launching new products, flavors, and expanding their reach. When Dan and Ryan said that 2020 was going to be even more impressive than 2019 – no one believed them. As of writing this article, we’re just about half way through the year and Ghost has exceeded everyone’s expectations. What’s most notable about this year is the amount of innovative products they’ve launched, including Ghost Gamer, Ghost Greens, and now, Ghost Glow.

They’re on an incredible run and nothing seems to be stopping them any time soon. With more products and flavors on the way, Ghost is gearing up to make the second half of 2020 even better than the first. We honestly keep questioning how they can top what they’ve already accomplished, but somehow Ghost always delivers.

If you haven’t tried any of Ghost’s products yet, we highly recommend them! Not only are their flavors unmatched, but the formulas are even better and always fully transparent. Ghost is truly changing the supplement industry and it’s been incredible to be a part of their journey. Make sure to subscribe down below so you can follow along with a brand that’s shaping the future of sports supplements.