I've been a vegetarian for 20 years, so it's important for me to ensure I'm getting all the vitamins and minerals I need daily. To help, for the past two years, I've been taking the Ritual Multivitamin for Women 18+ every day. Before I started taking it, I got my doctor's approval (which you should do for any supplement), and since then, my blood tests have shown that I'm getting all the nutrients I need.
Currently, this mint-flavored multivitamin is 15% off for Amazon's Spring Sale, so it's down to $31 and gives you a discount of $6. The Multivitamin for Men 18+ has the same deal at the same price, while the Prenatal Multivitamin is on sale for $37. Those savings can add up if you take a multivitamin every day. If you subscribe, you can save even more because the price of the women's and men's multivitamins drop to $28.
In addition to being CNET's best multivitamin overall for women, I love this multivitamin because it contains nine clinically-backed, bioavailable ingredients: folate, omega-3 DHA, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, iron, vitamin K2, boron, vitamin E and magnesium. Each ingredient is traceable, meaning the company can tell you exactly where it comes from.
The Ritual multivitamin is vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free. It is formulated without stevia, sugar alcohols, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. It has also been third-party tested, receiving USP and Non-GMO Project verifications, so you can trust its quality and ingredients.
How I use it
Each bottle contains 60 capsules, of which I take two daily (per the instructions). You can take them with or without food, but I like to take them with water after a few bites of my breakfast.
On the side of the bottle, three markers show how far along you are in taking the multivitamin: Day 1, Day 15 or Day 30. Though I've subscribed to automatically get the multivitamin delivered when I need it, this can help you figure out when you need to order more if you do so manually.
I keep mine in my bathroom cupboard, away from sunlight, moisture and heat.
Why it's worth it
This multivitamin is clinically backed, third-party tested, contains traceable ingredients and has all the vitamins and minerals I'm looking for in a multivitamin. Most importantly, it was approved by my doctor. Since then, it has provided me with the results I want on my blood tests.
In terms of taste, I also love the vitamin's fresh mint flavor, which makes it pleasant to take in the morning.
While this multivitamin has worked great for me, it might not be the right one for you. That's why consulting your doctor first is so important, to make sure you're getting exactly what your body needs in a multivitamin (if you even need one in the first place).
If you're looking to focus more on your health this spring, you can also take advantage of Amazon's spring sale's best fitness deals or best sleep deals.