they are ok [SEP] first i have to say i think the flavor is very strong and not pleasant so it is hard to find something to put it in that you can get down i found vanilla yogurt worked but not for the amount that is recommended that overpowers even the yogurt one maybe two tablespoons are palatablei noticed a slight increase in energy after a couple of weeks but not sure it was enough to continue buying product i did not lose weight which was the main reason i bought it