Dr. Vegan Review – Vegan & Sustainable Supplements

I’ve been taking Dr. Vegan supplements for years now so I thought it was time for a Dr. Vegan review.

I discovered Dr. Vegan supplements because I was looking for vegan supplements that were also plastic free.

I found several brands of supplements that were supplied in glass but there were only a few brands that had refill packs for vegan supplements.

I did write a full blog post with 11 best vegan supplements in the UK, in case you wanted to see what other supplements are available to you.

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Why Vegan Supplements

When you’re trying to navigate life as a vegan, you might be wondering why vegan supplements and do vegans even need to take supplements?

I’ve been vegan over 7 years now so over the time that I’ve been vegan I’ve learnt a huge amount about nutrition and what vegans may need to supplement with.

In 2022 I also decided to take a course on nutrition to improve my understanding of the nutritional needs of vegans. The course I took was called Vegan Nutritionist Diploma and I found it really helpful in getting a better understanding of what vegan people may need to supplement with.

To simplify this for you, the main things that a vegan might need to supplement with is B12, Vitamin D and Omega 3 DHA.

I will state that deficiency in B12, Vitamin D and Omega 3 is not something exclusive to vegans.

B12

In the body, B12 is important for making red blood cells and keeping the nervous system functioning correctly.

B12 is commonly found in meat, fish and dairy products and due to this some people on a vegan diet might not have adequate B12 levels.

Many cereals and plant based milks are fortified with B12 now so if you’re unsure if you’re getting enough – see if you can get a blood test done to check your levels.

If you’re interested in other food items that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, I recently wrote a Overherd Milk Powder Product Review. It’s a great way of reducing your household waste by choosing a concentrated milk powder instead.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for regulating calcium and phosphate in the body. A combination of Vitamin D and calcium is what keeps our bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

It has also been linked to the immune system and people who have caught the flu and covid 19 are more likely to have lower levels of Vitamin D in their bodies.

Vitamin D comes from direct sunlight on the skin. In the UK during the Winter (October to March) we can’t get enough Vitamin D from the sun alone, therefore it’s recommended to supplement during this time.

Vitamin D is also found in a select few foods eg oily fish, red meat, liver and fortified foods (cereals and plant milks usually).

Omega 3 DHA

Omega 3 is important for our hearts, eyes and brain health. It’s particularly important for children as their brains develop.

Omega 3 fatty acids are normally found in oily fish, however the omega 3 comes from algae that the fish eat and their bodies convert it to DHA

It is generally thought that most people should eat 2 portions of fish a week to get adequate levels of Omega 3. On a vegan diet this is not possible but you can get omega 3 from seaweed. Plant-based fish alternatives are normally fortified with Omega 3 so check the packaging before you buy.

There’s not a huge amount of evidence on this but kids and adults with ADHD could find their symptoms are reduced if they take an Omega 3 supplement.

If you are unsure what you may need to take, I recommend talking to a dietician and/or getting a blood test taken.

About Dr. Vegan

Dr. Vegan is a UK brand that creates plant-based formulations with the help of expert nutritionists.

“We believe in bettering ourselves and the planet. Our mission is to bring clarity, simplicity and ethics to your nutrition and supplements.”

Dr. Vegan

All of their supplements are 100% plant based ingredients, no additives, no fillers, no bulking agents, non GMO and free of common allergens.

You get a free pill tin with your first order and all deliveries are completely plastic free and compostable packaging. The subscriptions are totally flexible too and you can change, pause and cancel your deliveries at any time.

You can buy through their website (like I have) or you can find their supplements on Holland & Barrett and Amazon.

“At DR.VEGAN we care about your health, whatever your diet. Everyone deserves to support their own health without compromising the planet. Our supplements are formulated to protect both simultaneously.”

Dr. Vegan

What I Like About Them

There’s so many things that I love about Dr. Vegan supplements, I’ll list the main things below:

• Manufactured in the UK
• Created by expert nutritionist
• Plastic free refill packs
• Subscription service so you don’t forget
• Small packages that fit through the letterbox
• Free tin to store vitamins
• Additive free supplements
• A huge selection of vitamins based on your needs

How do their prices compare to other plastic free vegan supplements?

Name	Type	Material	Refills	Quantity	Price
Dr. Vegan	Multivitamin	Packets & Tin	Yes	60 capsules (2 a day)	£14.88
Solgar	Multivitamin	Amber glass	No	30 tablets (1 a day)	£14.00
Vega Vitamins	Multivitamin	Amber glass	No	60 capsules (1/2 a day)	£13.50
Vegetology	Multivitamin	Sugarcane	No	60 capsules (1 a day)	£10.95
Vegums	Multivitamin	Packets & Cardboard	Yes	60 gummies (2 a day)	£12.76

If you’re comparing a direct comparison you can compare Dr. Vegan to Vegums only, as they both offer a subscription service with refills.

Vegums is slightly cheaper at £12.76 compared to £14.88 Dr. Vegan. Both are the prices for the subcribe and save.

I have to admit that I’ve never tried the Vegums, I’m just not a fan of gummies but I might buy those for my children soon.

There are so many helpful resources on Dr. Vegan’s website. Nutritional advice, a huge collection of supplements, recipes and you can create your own diet profile.

The diet profile is particularly helpful if you’re unsure what you should be taking. You can create yours through the link below. Very easy to use and it recommends the supplements you should take, based on your diet and lifestyle.

Dr. Vegan Review

Now I’ll get to my Dr. Vegan revew. As I said before, I’ve been taking their vitamins for 2+ years and I’m really pleased with them.

I originally started taking all of my supplements from them individually. This was mostly because I added different supplements as I needed them. Eg I started to have muscle spasms and a general feeling of fatigue, so I started taking their magnesium and those symptoms disappeared.

Originally I was taking Magnesium, Iron and Vit C, Omega 3, and Ultra Energy (which is B Vitamins, Choline, Biotin and Folic acid).

I’ve recently decided to simplify my vegan supplements and I now only take their Multivitamin and Omega 3.

I suspect that when I first started taking supplements my diet wasn’t as healthy as it could be and now I’m finding that the combined Multivitamin and Omega 3 works fine for me. (The white capsule pictured is a vegan creatine supplement that I take daily)

If you’re unsure what you should take, definitely have a good look around their website and answer the questions in their diet profile, if you need to.

I do hope you’ve found this Dr. Vegan review useful. I genuinely love this brand and I’ll continue to use them because I’m happy with their supplements and service.

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