We all know the importance of getting enough vitamins in our diets and daily lives. I’ve usually just taken a vitamin supplement thinking that it’s a really healthy option, without actually considering what the supplement is made from. It turns out, I’ve discovered, that binders, chemical fillers and synthetic vitamins are the mainstay of the supplement industry. Finding a multivitamin, for example, that doesn’t contain all these synthetic ingredients has been virtually impossible until now.
Garden of Life, America’s No. 1 Nutrition Brand in the Health Foods channel, has launched its bestselling range of supplements in the UK. They have developed a multivitamin that is certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and made from nothing but real, whole foods. In fact, all of their products, whether it’s a vitamin, probiotic, or a protein powder, are made from real foods.
I’ve been trying out some Garden of Life products, and am really amazed to find out what’s in them (and what isn’t).
The mykind Organics B12 Organic Spray
I have had a B12 deficiency in the past, which is very unpleasant. My symptoms were extreme lethargy, a foggy mind, and eventually tingling in my arms and legs. When I visited the doctor because of this last symptom, blood tests showed my B12 levels were extremely low. I then went through a course of six injections to get me back into the normal range. I feel so much better now, but it’s something I have to watch. Taking tablets is sometimes a bit of a chore, and easily forgotten about, but this spray version of B12 is really convenient. I keep it on my desk and use it once a day, as directed. It’s so easy, you just spray it into your mouth. It has a raspberry flavour and actually tastes really nice.
Garden of Life sprays are the only certified organic spray vitamins on the market. The spray format makes them more bioavailable (how quickly and how much reaches its target), and therefore the B12 is more quickly and efficiently absorbed into the bloodstream and utilised by the body. Formulations in spray form bypass the digestive tract, so those who have underlying digestive issues or generally poor absorption can benefit from formulations in sprays. You don’t need to refrigerate it. You can take it quickly and conveniently on the go. The dose can also be easily tailored, depending on need.
Microbiome Formula Once Daily Women’s Formula
Microbiome Once Daily Women’s Formula is a unique one-a-day shelf-stable formula. It is designed specifically to support a healthy microbiome, and women’s specific health needs.
It has a high count of 50 billion beneficial live bacteria, made from 16 diverse strains, including L. reuteri and L. fermentum. They are resistant to stomach acid and bile. They also support women’s vaginal health, as well as digestive and immune system health. Ladies who have suffered from, or do suffer from, any sort of balance issues in their bacteria will know this is to be avoided at any cost. Dr Perlmutter’s formula contains organic acacia and organic potato starch as prebiotics, thus avoiding the commonly used prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) . This minimises side effects such as bloating and provides better overall digestive comfort. The formula is suitable for those following a Low FODMAP diet. Those suffering from symptoms linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow this type of diet.
You do not need to keep this in the fridge, unlike other probiotics. I keep it in front of me on my desk so I don’t forget to take it.
I love finding new innovations in health and Garden of Life has me intrigued to try more of their products.
Garden of Life products are available from Wholefoods, Planet Organic, John Bell, Revital and independent stores nationwide.
The Giveway
Garden of Life have offered my readers the chance to win two of their bestselling products. You could win the following:
Organic Plant Calcium RRP £34.99:
Many calcium supplements come from crushed rocks, specifically ground-up limestone, but Garden of Life’s Organic Plant Calcium is made from organic plants, including organic algae, 20 powdered fruits and vegetables. This plant-sourced calcium is easier to digest than pulverised limestone rocks. This comprehensive bone-supporting formula is designed to be taken daily as an important part of a bone health program, along with calcium–rich foods and daily, low-impact exercise to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
mykind Organics Vitamin C Spray RRP £11.99:
One of a kind on the UK market. This is a whole food, vitamin C formula that’s both certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. It comes in an easy-to-use, great tasting, cherry-tangerine spray. Made from over 20 real, organic, vitamin C-packed whole foods including amla berry, kale, cherry and ginger, mykind Organics Vitamin C provide users with 60mg (100% RI) in approximately five sprays.
To enter, all you need to do is complete as many actions as you want in the Gleam app below. The more options you complete, the higher the chance of winning!
The giveaway is open to the UK only, and will close on Sunday 11 February 2018 at midnight.
Good luck!
Garden of Life products RRP £46.98
Im quite good ! Take at the same time each day so its easier to remember
I forget lol x
I usually remember, unless I’m really tired, as I have a bit of a collection by much bed!
I tend to forget
I take a multivitamin every day x
I’m pretty good, part of my morning ritual, usually with a strong coffee.
Tend to be ok for a while then forget x
I’m honestly quite good at remembering to take my vitamins and supplements
I’m good and take them with my early cup of tea so don’t forget.
I’m usually quite good
I’m good at taking daily vitamin supplements.
I have to take iron tablets daily and the few times i’ve forgotten, I’ve felt so lethargic! So I never forget now!
Really good at taking them, when I can afford to buy them. I like the easy to swallow gel caps type and these are better and of course more expensive than the supermarket own ones which are half made of talc and very solid.
Quite good, but only because hubby and I both have one of those 7 day pillboxes and we fill them up together.
Hit and miss – there are always a couple of days that I forget!
I am fairly good but have the odd day when I’ll forget
I am quite good
Yes, I am very good. I currently take zinc and magnesium and pretty much remember to take them every night.
I have a terrible memory and despite all my good intentions I only end up remembering to take my vitemins every few days, but I suppose it’s better then not at all x
I’m rubbish and I always forget to take them
I remember if i put them near the kettle x
Have mine by the kettle so i don’t forget to take them at breakfast time
I’m terrible
I go through phases, when I start taking them I am good st taking daily but as time goes on I tend to forget!
I am on the clock with vitamins. Always by my bedtime table.
I give up as I dont feel any different
I’m pretty good with it actually, every day straight after breakfast!
I usually remember – sometimes with a nudge from my partner 😉
I always forget to take any type of vitamin or medication I have to set reminders lol
I am very forgetful and hardly ever remember to be honest, I need to write myself notes to remember.
I’m pretty good at taking my daily vitamins, I only occasionally forget.
Im very good at taking my supplements i always take them every morning before my daughter wakes up.
I am only good at taking them as hubby always reminds me.
Sadly i have a habit of forgetting to take them unless i remind myself with a sticky note or even a notification on my phone to remind me.
I’ve just started taking some 5 days ago and already forgotten once
I’m not great at remembering, especially when I’m not feeling so great, but I try my best!
I’m always rushed so forget pretty easily
i take vitamin d and b12 daily
I have some in the cupboard but I do forget to take them.
I’m good with my supplements, I take them at the same time as prescription medication.
I have to take several tablets every morning, so it’s fairly easy to remember to take vitamins at the same time.
The only on i take regularly is omega 3, but I definitely forget!
I tend to forget
Always forget after 3-4 days
I’m terrible – I remember for a few days then forget
I do tend to forget every few days
I take multi vitamins every morning with my prescription meds!
I take vitamin B1 3 times daily.
I used to forget but now I make sure I get them daily had pneumonia in October and it took me till Christmas to recover so making sure I get plenty for my immune system
I do have them but don’t have a consistent routine, which I really should have!
I’m also B12 deficient (I suffer from pernicious anaemia so have to rely solely on the injections), this means that I also run low on folate and iron as well so I do try and make sure I take Vitamins every day. Vitamin D is another deficiency I developed around the same time as my pernicious anaemia and I found out that it’s very common in the UK – so once I stopped taking my really high, prescribed dose, I moved on to a maintenance over the counter dose. I would highly recommend that anyone takes. I agree tablets are easily forgotten about though and yet they are really important!
i’m pretty good – like to take general vitamin tablet
I tend to forget xx
I never take vitamins although I should as I often skip meals and feel drained, these sound really good, thank you for sharing xxx
I do take a vitamin tablet every single day religiously and i also take a cod liver oil one too. I get the kiddies to take one too
I’m useless at remembering, its like taking a long-term drug, if there is no immediate effect compliance is poor
I try to take multi vitamins but I do forget x
Lovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance 🙂
I always buy vitamins but forget to take them most of the time
I’m quite good – use one of those day by day boxes as take several types of supplement
I used to be terrible until I set a daily reminder to take them!
I tend to forget, perhaps I need to leave them somewhere I will see them everyday – next to my toothbrush?
i try to take a multivitamin everyday
I am quite good most of the time but I do occasionally forget
I try to take them every day.xxx
yes i take them everyday
I take multivitamins when I go to bed – I’ve been told your body absorbs them better while you’re sleeping
im terrable
I take a cod liver oil supplement everyday but do occasionally forget.
I take them just after my evening meal so never forget
I try to remember but I do forget some days
I’m quite forgetful!
I suffer from mouth ulcers when I’m low on vitamin B but when my mouth is OK i forget to take them and they start again
I’m great at taking them. I have daily reminder programs of all the things I need to do / take each day which I tick off.
I always forget!!!
I have to take medication daily so I just put my vitamin in the weekly case thing with those tablets & take them at the same time!
I usually forget. I start out with good intentions but end up forgetting to look after myself.
I am ok at remembering
i tend to forget to take them to busy sorting hubbies pills out for him x
I tend to forget x
I tend to be good at taking vitamins/supplements everyday when there is a bug going round or I’ve a hard work week coming up, then forget for a few days. Then start all over again
I have my multi vitamins everyday
I am good at taking my daily vitamin supplements.
I get them , then forget to take them
I take a bog standard multi viamin and I do forget half the time, really should be better with them
I’m quite good, I do remember
I’m usually very good x x x
Forget occasionally.
This post literally just reminded me i haven’t taken my supplements for 3 days *sigh* xx
I have to take medication every day anyways and have a 7 day pill box divider for them so I just add it in with my morning ones
I didn’t know you could take B12 in a spray. That’s something I wouldn’t mind. I’d never forget.
I take vitamin D in a spray I get from Holland and Barrett and it’s fab 🙂
im terrible at remembering anything¬