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AG1 Foundational Nutrition vs NOVOS Core

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated May 3, 2026
Quick verdict

AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition (premium, $79–$99/mo) vs NOVOS NOVOS Core (premium, $109/mo) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 1 shared spec · same category (supplement).

AG1 by Athletic Greens daily nutrition powder
AG1

AG1 Foundational Nutrition

The greens powder that became a category - premium-priced and worth understanding before buying.

PRICE
$79–$99/mo
NOVOS Core 12-ingredient daily longevity supplement packet box
NOVOS

NOVOS Core

The longevity stack with a Harvard / MIT scientific board behind it - twelve ingredients in one daily packet, designed to address what the team calls "the 12 hallmarks of aging."

PRICE
$109/mo
SCORE
8.5 / 10
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Side-by-side specs

SpecAG1 AG1 Foundational NutritionNOVOS NOVOS Core
price$79–$99/mo$109/mo
certificationsNSF Certified for SportcGMP, third-party tested

AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition also publishes: servings, ingredients, subscription

NOVOS NOVOS Core also publishes: ingredientsCount, format, advisors, pairs

Who should buy which

Pick the AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition if

Buyers who want one daily foundational scoop instead of managing 4-6 separate supplements, and who value the NSF certification.

Skip if

You're budget-sensitive, you already take a structured stack, or you're skeptical of multi-ingredient blends.

Pick the NOVOS NOVOS Core if

Longevity-pro and founder buyers who want one daily packet covering twelve aging-research-adjacent compounds, value the scientific advisory board credibility, and prefer convenience over single-ingredient optimization.

Skip if

You have specific lab-identified deficiencies needing higher single-ingredient dosing, you're budget-sensitive at $89/mo, or you prefer dose-flexible single-ingredient stacking.

Go deeper

FULL REVIEW
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FULL REVIEW
Read the NOVOS NOVOS Core review →

Frequently asked

Which is better, the AG1 Foundational Nutrition or the NOVOS Core?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

AG1 Foundational Nutrition: $79 to $99. NOVOS Core: $109. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

AG1 Foundational Nutrition: Buyers who want one daily foundational scoop instead of managing 4-6 separate supplements, and who value the NSF certification. NOVOS Core: Longevity-pro and founder buyers who want one daily packet covering twelve aging-research-adjacent compounds, value the scientific advisory board credibility, and prefer convenience over single-ingredient optimization.