The benefits of a healthy diet[1] have been extensively studied. Not only does it help prevent cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it also ensures we get all the macro and micronutrients we need to meet our body’s energetic and physiological needs.
Unfortunately, it’s not easy for everyone to follow through on a resolution to eat healthier – I know this from personal experience when I don’t reach the recommended daily amounts. Although supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet, some groups may benefit from them.
There is a global consensus in the medical community on supplementing folic acid in pregnant women or women trying to conceive[2]. Women over 50 may also benefit from supplementing calcium and vitamin D if they are not meeting their daily requirements.
Even Health Canada recommends vitamin D supplements[3] for men and women over 50. If you think you’re lacking some of these important nutrients, you should ask your doctor or nutritionist if supplements are a good choice for you.
As a picky eater with a diet that covers everything under the sun, I often wonder if the right supplement could be the answer to my bouts of low energy and mental confusion, not to mention help me live a more active life in general.
It’s this level of transparency that I look for in brands but so often don’t find. What else have I found with Ritual? That purchasing them allows me to receive my multivitamins monthly, establishing a health ritual—something I so desperately need.
In this Ritual vitamins review, I’ll dive deep into the brand and examine what sets them apart from others, as well as look at feedback, promotions, and more.
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Ritual Overview
Ritual’s story begins with founder and CEO Katerina Schnieder and a U.S. launch in 2016. During her pregnancy, Katerina turned her house upside down and threw out products with questionable ingredients, from her cleaning products to deodorant.
Much to her (and now my) surprise, during her search for the perfect pregnancy multivitamin, she found many of these toxic ingredients. Her solution? She developed her own product.
After some reading, I realized that Ritual doesn’t settle for pseudoscience and half-truths. In fact, health trends make her roll her eyes. Ritual’s leaders are women, supported by engineers and a scientific advisory board of experts in biomedical, physiological and nutritional sciences.
Highlights
- Products are backed by extensive research and a scientific advisory board
- Full transparency regarding the origin and suppliers of the vitamins
- Supplements have a pleasant mint or lemon flavor
- Capsule design that prevents nausea
- Encourages customers to develop a daily supplementation ritual using the Ritual app
- Very positive customer feedback
- Free shipping apart from handling fees
- Multivitamins are vegan certified, gluten and allergen free, non-GMO and contain no dyes or synthetic fillers
How does Ritual work?
As I got to know the brand better, I discovered that Ritual wants us all to think of our health as a habit that becomes second nature through reminders and repetition. When I stop and think about my current habits, adopting one of these habits sounds like a good idea.
Each bottle of Ritual vitamins contains 60 tablets to be taken 2 at a time daily (1 month’s supply). When you order your first bottle, sign up to receive deliveries every 30 days from then on with automatic subscription renewal.
Ritual Multivitamins
As a 30-year-old, I often feel like I’m behind on optimal health. Balancing work and healthy eating isn’t always possible or desired – especially on busy days.
Ritual offers three multivitamins for women 18+, 50+, and pregnant women. Since I’m a picky person, the fact that each supplement is vegan certified, gluten and allergen free, non-GMO, and has no dyes or synthetic fillers means a lot to me. As does the flexibility and simplicity of these regimens: Take 2 tablets at a time daily, morning or night. Whatever suits you.
Although I don’t take them regularly, multivitamins are nothing new to me. I know most of them have 20 to 50 ingredients. But according to Ritual, many of these ingredients already come to us in our food, so they’ve pared down their supplements to the ones we really need.
Next, in this Ritual vitamin review, I’ll shine a spotlight on each of these supplements—which vitamins are included and why, as well as the prices.
Ritual Essential Prenatal
Ritual’s Essential Prenatal is designed to prepare your body for pregnancy, maintain your health, and support your baby’s development in the womb, all for $39. I’ve found this supplement works well before and during pregnancy, unlike others in its category. Here’s how:
- Before pregnancy: supports energy production and mood with key nutrients
- First trimester: folic acid supports neural tube development and promotes healthy brain development during the critical 28 days after conception
- Second trimester: supports continued development of newly formed organs and tissuesThird trimester: supports the nutritional needs of mother and baby in preparation for birth
Ritual capsule design
You may have noticed that Ritual pills don’t look like the usual drugstore multivitamins. I actually find the technology behind Ritual capsules pretty interesting:
- The capsules in oil deliver nutrients effectively
- No nausea: The delayed release formulation dissolves later, in the less sensitive and more absorbent areas of your gut (meaning you can take it on an empty stomach)
- Fewer pills: The 2-in-1 design separates oily and dry ingredients so everything can be taken together
- Flavored with mint or lemon: The mint/lemon tablet keeps the contents of each bottle fresh and provides a pleasant taste
Our Verdict on Ritual Vitamins – Are They Worth the Money?
At this point in my Ritual Vitamins review, it’s time for an opinion. From what I found in my search, the reviews of Ritual, both on and off their website, are promising. There were no skeletons hiding in the closet in other parts of the internet. However, that didn’t surprise me, given the extensive research and ongoing testing that is done on their supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for multivitamins to work?
In this Ritual Vitamins review, I found that this is one of the most common questions on the internet (at least when it comes to vitamin supplements). According to Ritual, experiencing the effects of multivitamins is a long process:
Do multivitamins expire?
According to Healthline[21], vitamins do not expire in the traditional sense. Instead of becoming uncertain, I learned that taking them loses effectiveness over time. At the same time, fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D can go rancid.
What is the difference between folate and folic acid?
I’ve found this question to be most related to Ritual’s prenatal multivitamin. Folate is the generic name for a type of vitamin B found in nature. Folic acid is a man-made version that is sold as a dietary supplement and added to some fortified foods.
Contact Ritual
If you have any questions that I haven’t covered in this review of the Ritual vitamins, you can reach the team through the following avenues:
Contact form on their website
Email: my@ritual.com
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