{"id":14154,"date":"2021-05-25T02:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T02:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/?p=14154"},"modified":"2022-05-09T06:11:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T06:11:09","slug":"ritual-vitamins-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/ritual-vitamins-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritual Vitamins Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"box-summary\">\n<p>Ritual Vitamins, founded in 2016, is a US-based vitamin company that provides a wide range of multivitamins for kids, teens, men, and women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the purpose of not looking at all of the products produced by Ritual, I\u2019ve chosen to focus on the Ritual Essential 18+ Multivitamins, for men, whilst also taking a quick look at the women\u2019s version too.<\/p>\n<p>Ritual claims that the Essential 18+ Multivitamins will improve the overall state of health and wellbeing, whilst specifically supporting the immune system, heart health, and brain health.<\/p>\n<p>The multivitamins are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, major-allergen-free, and filler-free.<\/p>\n<p>The brand claims that all Ritual multivitamins, that are sold in capsules, are specifically formulated to have a delayed-release function, meaning the multivitamins are absorbed in the less sensitive areas of the gut.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m really keen to take a closer look at the Ritual vitamins, in particular, the Essential 18+ Multivitamins to see if these plant-based capsules can really make a change to health.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of purchasing these multivitamins or you\u2019re also intrigued to take a closer look, check out my full Ritual Vitamins review below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ritual-Vitamins-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"Ritual-Vitamins-Tub\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14219\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What is Ritual Vitamins?<\/h2>\n<p>The Ritual website is modern, sleek, vibrant, and informative &#8211; everything you want a brand to be! <\/p>\n<p>From the aesthetically pleasing visuals and color palette to the informative blog content and details about the brand, everything is well done, and I\u2019m definitely impressed!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s such a wide range of multivitamins produced by Rituals, from kids and teens vitamins to men and women\u2019s 18+ and 50+. <\/p>\n<p>Each type of multivitamin is well presented, and beautifully branded, and there\u2019s a mass of informative content about each one.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m definitely looking forward to taking a closer look and seeing if it\u2019s all as good as it seems on first impressions!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pb small\">\n<p class=\"compared\">Similar supplements I have reviewed you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"compared\">\n<li><a href=\"\/best-greens-powders\/\" title=\"Best greens powders\">Best Greens Powders Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/8-greens-review\/\" title=\"8 Greens tablets\">8 Greens review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/vita-hustle-multivitamin-for-men-review\/\" title=\"Vita Hustle Multivitamin for Men Review\">Vita Hustle Multivitamin Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Background on Ritual<\/h2>\n<p>Ritual was founded in 2015 by Katerina Schneider. Whilst Schneider was pregnant, she found that prenatal vitamins on the market lacked proper transparency and even contained non-essential ingredients. <\/p>\n<p>Therefore, with a team of scientists alongside her, headed by Dr. Luke Bucci, she founded Ritual.<\/p>\n<p>Ritual now stocks a line of multivitamins for men, women, children, and teens.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bb\">\n<h2>Ritual Vitamins Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Looking at the Ritual Essentials 18+ Multivitamins for Men, the brand claims that the vitamins will support heart health, promote better brain health, support normal muscle function, and support the immune system. <\/p>\n<p>The brand does link certain vitamins and minerals within the capsules to these benefits, which is informative, especially for those that don\u2019t have a lot of knowledge about nutrition. <\/p>\n<p>For example, \u201cChelated Zinc, Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 help support normal immune function.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Ritual Vitamins Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>As we\u2019re focusing on the Essential 18+ multivitamins, we will take a look at the Men\u2019s Essential 18+ Multivitamin ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>These multivitamins contain 10 traceable ingredients, and the amounts of each vitamin and mineral are shown on the product\u2019s ingredients label, which shows transparency from the brand. <\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s take a look at the ingredients in the Essential 18+ Men\u2019s Multivitamins. <\/p>\n<div class=\"gb\">Here is the complete list of the Ritual Vitamins ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) &#8211; 180mcg RAE<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol1)<br \/>\n[from lichen (whole plant)] &#8211; 50mcg (2000 IU)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E<br \/>\n(as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols2)[from Brassica napus (seed)] &#8211; 6.7mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate[as Glucosamine Salt]3) &#8211; 200mcg DFE<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) &#8211; 8mcg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) &#8211; 30mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) &#8211; 2.4mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boron (as calcium fructoborate) &#8211; 0.7mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid [from Schizochytrium spp. (whole microalgae)] &#8211; 330mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K (as Menaquinone-7) &#8211; 90mcg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Ingredients &#8211; <\/strong>Beadlets (cellulose, NON-GMO corn zein), stomach acid-resistant vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), silica.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here is the supplement facts label:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ritual-Vitamins-Label.png\" alt=\"Ritual-Vitamins-Label\" width=\"285\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14218\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"yb\"><strong>Vegan looking for vitamins?<\/strong> Check out my round-up of <a href=\"\/best-vegan-multivitamin\/\">popular vegan multivitamins<\/a> here.<\/div>\n<h2>How does Ritual Vitamins Taste?<\/h2>\n<p>Rituals Vitamins are capsule supplements, therefore they don\u2019t have a specific taste. <\/p>\n<p>However, the tub that the vitamins are stored in has a mint tab in, meaning the capsules do have a minty essence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/best-time-to-take-vitamins\/\">Best time to take vitamins<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Side Effects<\/h2>\n<p>Ritual doesn\u2019t warn about any side effects with any of its multivitamins. <\/p>\n<p>Obviously, we\u2019re mainly focusing on the Essential 18+ vitamins for men and women, so I would suggest that if you are under the age of 18, anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or anyone who has a medical condition should consult a medical professional before consumption.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are prenatal or postnatal, you could take a look at the brand\u2019s prenatal and postnatal vitamins, and if you\u2019re under 18 you could take a look at the brand\u2019s vitamins for kids and teens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kale-greens-drink.jpg\" alt=\"goodness of kale greens\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kale-greens-drink.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kale-greens-drink-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kale-greens-drink-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kale-greens-drink-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/is-it-safe-to-take-expired-vitamins\/\">Is is safe to take expired vitamins?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Does Ritual Vitamins Work?<\/h2>\n<p>The amounts of all of the vitamins and minerals within Ritual Vitamins are shown, which is great &#8211; it shows transparency from the brand, which is incredibly important!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always difficult to say if multivitamins will or will not work due to the fact that they are supposed to support the overall health of individuals and therefore rarely actually hit the 100% recommended dose of each vitamin or mineral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"standout-box\">The formula clearly contains a substantial dose of certain vitamins, but the <strong>unnecessary overdose of certain vitamins and the claim that the capsules have been specifically formulated to provide a \u2018delayed response baffles me.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Although the vitamin D in these multivitamins is only half that dose, it\u2019s still a lot of vitamin D and may cause side effects such as nausea and weakness in certain individuals.<\/p>\n<p>My second concern is the amount of vitamin B12 within the multivitamins (333% of the recommended dose). <\/p>\n<p>Although there aren\u2019t any serious side effects from taking this much, it just seems unnecessary that the brand has chosen to put such a <strong>high dose of vitamin B12 into the capsules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My final concern about these multivitamins is the fact that the brand claims that the capsules have been specifically formulated to have a delayed release, meaning the formula is supposed to be absorbed in less sensitive areas of the gut. <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no scientific evidence that this is the case, and unless intense levels of testing have been done (of which there is no record), it\u2019s very unlikely that the brand knows how the capsules will be digested once in the body.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the formula clearly contains a substantial dose of certain vitamins, but the unnecessary overdose of certain vitamins and the claim that the capsules have been specifically formulated to provide a \u2018delayed response baffles me.<\/p>\n<p>Some people might find these multivitamins effective, especially those with vitamin D or vitamin B12 deficiencies that will benefit from a large dose of these vitamins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bb\">\n<h3>Why Greens Powdered are a better option<\/h3>\n<p>Heard of super greens or greens powders before? These are a much more potent version of multivitamins because not only do they contain all the vitamins and minerals found in multivitamins, but much more.<\/p>\n<p>Many contain an abundance of superfoods, think Spirulina, Chlorella, and sometimes adaptogens (those herbs that help reduce stress and help you sleep!).<\/p>\n<p>Check out my <a href=\"\/multivitamins-vs-greens-powders\/\">comparison of multivitamins vs greens powders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Ritual Vitamins Reviews<\/h2>\n<p>The Ritual Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Essential 18+ vitamins are available (although not at the time of writing this) on Amazon, and therefore we can take a look on there to see unbiased customer reviews.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are only two reviews for the Men\u2019s Essentials and therefore I\u2019ll be taking a look at both the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s reviews to get a balanced view of the product!<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a selection of these reviews. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pull-quote\"><p>It definitely makes me feel more energetic and I have less muscle tension.<cite> 5-star reviewer<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"pull-quote\"><p>The vitamins smelled good, were easy to take, and have a very appealing look. However, they did cause a lot of burps like you get from taking fish oil and overall I didn't perceive any notable change in my well-being from taking them.<cite> 4-star reviewer<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"pull-quote\"><p>I bought these directly from the website. I was so excited to try them but unfortunately all they did was trigger migraines for me. I also read about their ingredients. It's all good advertising but they aren't completely honest about how the ingredients are sourced.<cite> 1-star reviewer<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Money-Back Guarantee \/ Returns Policy<\/h2>\n<p>Ritual offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to buy Ritual Vitamins?<\/h2>\n<p>You can buy Ritual Vitamins from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ritual.com\">Ritual<\/a> Website. Although Ritual Vitamins have reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ritual-Vitamins-Essential-Friendly-Allergen\/dp\/B08C7BX96Y\">Amazon<\/a>, at the time of writing this, they were unavailable to purchase on Amazon.<\/p>\n<h2>Is It Worth The Price?<\/h2>\n<p>One tub of Ritual Vitamins Essential 18+ contains 60 capsules, which at a recommended daily dose of 2 capsules works out at 30 servings per tub.<\/p>\n<p>One tub of Ritual Vitamins Essential 18+ costs $30, meaning the cost per serving works out at $1.00. <\/p>\n<p>The brand also offers bundles, so if you purchase two tubs of different vitamins (for example a Men\u2019s Essential 18+ and a Women\u2019s Essential 18+), you save $10.<\/p>\n<p>If you decided to choose to purchase a bundle, the cost per serving would reduce to $0.83.<\/p>\n<p>I would say that the vitamins are worth this price for the essential nutrients they provide, even though I\u2019m still wary about the brand claiming the capsules have a delayed-release and the fact that certain vitamins in the formula are unnecessarily overdosed.<\/p>\n<h2>My Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Although I was initially very impressed with Ritual, and I appreciate the transparency of the brand when it comes to providing fully disclosed labels and traceable ingredients, I\u2019m not fully sold on these multivitamins.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the benefits associated with the multivitamins aren\u2019t very specific, and there aren\u2019t many of them &#8211; you\u2019d get much more benefits in a superfood powder, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the fact that the brand claims all of its capsules are specifically designed to have a delayed-release function but doesn\u2019t have scientific evidence to back this up isn\u2019t trustworthy.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the fact that some of the vitamins in the formula have unnecessarily overdosed is simply confusing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall, I think if you really like these multivitamins and you think they will work for you, go for it. <\/p>\n<p>However, I\u2019d be much more inclined to choose a superfood powder to support my health and provide me with a much wider range of visible benefits. <\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-greens-box\"><h6>LifeHacker Guy Greens Recommendation<\/h6><div class=\"internal-wrapper\"><a href=\"\/supergreen-tonik-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/cdn.lifehackerguy.com\/wp-content\/themes\/lhg-theme2\/images\/adam-sgt-new-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SuperGreen TONIK tub\"\/><\/a><p><strong>Some Call This An \"Extreme\" Step...<\/strong><\/p><p>Most super greens supplements are disappointing.<\/p><p>I learned this the hard way. After creating this blog in 2018, I spent months buying and testing all the most popular brands.<\/p><p>I wasn\u2019t happy with the results so I did something you might call \"extreme\"....<\/p><p>In 2019 I created my own brand that ticks every single box of what I look for in a super greens product:<\/p><ul><li><strong>No hidden ingredient amounts<\/strong> - we have full disclosure labelling, so you know EXACTLY whats inside<\/li><li><strong>Ingredient amounts that make a difference<\/strong> - we include the minimum effective amounts supported by research, and most of the time, MORE<\/li><li><strong>Ingredients that help immunity, boost mental clarity and shake off brain fog<\/strong> - making for a much more productive and happy lifestyle<\/li><\/ul><p>No more worrying about ineffective ingredients or too low dosages. I finally have a product I KNOW does the job it\u2019s made to do.<\/p><p>I use it every day and, after years of battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), I now have my energy (and my life!) back.<\/p><p>The good news? 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