With growth, you often get what you pay for. More and more, now days, there are good generics, at a decent, affordable price, but Hyge is more expensive for a reason. You're getting a good quality and consistent product. Hands down, if I have the choice, I will go with Hyge. I've noticed that the side effects are lower with Hyge, than when I have used blue top generics. I retain more water and get minor CT on them, but for whatever reason (maybe binders or impurities), with generics, I am more likely to experience long term joint and wrist pain.