Is UK’s Number 1 Multivitamin Good?

[Rasheed]

I bought this multivitamin from Vitabiotics (Wellman Plus)—on the box, one fan read that it is supposed to be UK’s Number 1 multivitamin product for men

I am far from a health expert. Thus, I wanted to ask on this forum, what do you guys—who are expert in health and nutrition—think about this product.

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Edited Friday at 11:22 AM by Leo Gura

[LoseYourvelf]

I use the general multi vit and minerals aldi one, think it works well tbh

[Michael569]

disclaimer: ( UK-Related only post ) 

There is probably two dozen of companies in UK who claim to be "UK's best". It is a completely meaningless and misleading tag. They may be the biggest because they are endorsed by Boots and famous acrors like David gandy and Tess Daly 

I am surprised the tag has not yet been banned because it is probably based on the volume of sale, length of existence and probably millions of marketing £ spent over the decades. They are also very cheap which makes them widely affordable. 

What you want is GMP certification, a rigorous set of guidelines set by the UK government that includes regular control by the MHRA and strict adherence that matches pharmaceutical-grade assessment of supply chain, storage, sourcing of ingredients etc. 

Not only that but GMP also assesses the company's marekting, meaning once GMP certified a company can't just make elaborate claims the way you see it done in America so often. (In UK, in general there are strict guidelines on claims made on nutritional supplements, which is not a thing in US at the moment) 

For example a GMP certified company can't sell their calcium supplement saying - "helps reverse bone loss". It could say something like "helps support a healthy development of bones" . So that's another way to tell unethical companies, they will make elaborate claims and their marketing is a bit shady sometimes. And if they do that, chances are they are bypassing other standards such as quality, testing and fair wages. 

Most supplements in UK aren't GMP certified but those few that are will usually advertise it properly because it is expensive to get it. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-manufacturing-practice-and-good-distribution-practice

I'm not sure what is a best way to check as there doesn't appear to be a list of GMP certified companies but some I know for sure are certified include: 

• In-Vivo (UK's best IMO) - Also B Corp certified. 
• Nutriadvanced - Also B Corp certified
• Viridian Nutrition
• Lamberts 
• Cytoplan 
• Thorne
• Pure Encapsulations 

All these companies offer a wide range of maintenance supplements but also tons of therapeutic supplements with adjusted dosages, although not all have great evidence behind them. 

Besides GMP a lot of these companies do other independent form of testing, certification etc but GMP is considered the minimal standard these days so I wouldn't buy from a company that doesn't have it anymore. 

Also note that GMP does not guarantee organic or wholefood ingredients, those are additional certifications that companies like Cytoplan or Viridian go for. 

Personally I really like Viridian. The tablets are neatly coated and easy to swallow, the packaging is made of dark stained  glass instead of plastic (not that there is anything wrong with plastic) with metallic lid and I like the extra step they seem to go towards organic and clean products. 

But I have (with clients) also used In-Vivo,  Lamberts, Cytoplan, Pure Encapsulation and Thorne many times, they are all great brands. 

EDIT: having said all this, Vitabiotics might still be GMP certified, I haven't checked. 

Edited Friday at 11:51 AM by Michael569

[M A J I]

Supplements are like a band-aid approach to health and well being. True nutrition can only come from natures way. Whole foods grown in nutrient rich soil with love and intention will contain every element the soul needs for perfect health, especially if one grows his own food, in which the plant and food is in direct relationship with the caretaker, thus provide what the caretaker needs as an exchange of energy, same for bees.

Supplements can actually cause more harm in the long run and are only a temporarily solution.

[Rasheed]

8 hours ago, Michael569 said:

disclaimer: ( UK-Related only post ) 

There is probably two dozen of companies in UK who claim to be "UK's best". It is a completely meaningless and misleading tag. They may be the biggest because they are endorsed by Boots and famous acrors like David gandy and Tess Daly 

I am surprised the tag has not yet been banned because it is probably based on the volume of sale, length of existence and probably millions of marketing £ spent over the decades. They are also very cheap which makes them widely affordable. 

What you want is GMP certification, a rigorous set of guidelines set by the UK government that includes regular control by the MHRA and strict adherence that matches pharmaceutical-grade assessment of supply chain, storage, sourcing of ingredients etc. 

Not only that but GMP also assesses the company's marekting, meaning once GMP certified a company can't just make elaborate claims the way you see it done in America so often. (In UK, in general there are strict guidelines on claims made on nutritional supplements, which is not a thing in US at the moment) 

For example a GMP certified company can't sell their calcium supplement saying - "helps reverse bone loss". It could say something like "helps support a healthy development of bones" . So that's another way to tell unethical companies, they will make elaborate claims and their marketing is a bit shady sometimes. And if they do that, chances are they are bypassing other standards such as quality, testing and fair wages. 

Most supplements in UK aren't GMP certified but those few that are will usually advertise it properly because it is expensive to get it. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-manufacturing-practice-and-good-distribution-practice

I'm not sure what is a best way to check as there doesn't appear to be a list of GMP certified companies but some I know for sure are certified include: 

• In-Vivo (UK's best IMO) - Also B Corp certified. 
• Nutriadvanced - Also B Corp certified
• Viridian Nutrition
• Lamberts 
• Cytoplan 
• Thorne
• Pure Encapsulations 

All these companies offer a wide range of maintenance supplements but also tons of therapeutic supplements with adjusted dosages, although not all have great evidence behind them. 

Besides GMP a lot of these companies do other independent form of testing, certification etc but GMP is considered the minimal standard these days so I wouldn't buy from a company that doesn't have it anymore. 

Also note that GMP does not guarantee organic or wholefood ingredients, those are additional certifications that companies like Cytoplan or Viridian go for. 

Personally I really like Viridian. The tablets are neatly coated and easy to swallow, the packaging is made of dark stained  glass instead of plastic (not that there is anything wrong with plastic) with metallic lid and I like the extra step they seem to go towards organic and clean products. 

But I have (with clients) also used In-Vivo,  Lamberts, Cytoplan, Pure Encapsulation and Thorne many times, they are all great brands. 

EDIT: having said all this, Vitabiotics might still be GMP certified, I haven't checked. 

What are your thoughts on this peculiar vitabiotics?

By the way, thanks for all the answers guys