Sarah Chong, 42
Subscribes to: Vitamins
The future is here. You can take a simple online test to figure out what bodily nutrients you’re lacking and get them shipped to you stat. According to the 42-year-old business manager, she’s seen slight improvements in her overall health after getting on a monthly vitamin schedule with Persona Vitamins since December 2019.
“I’m not someone who spends enough time researching over-the-counter supplements. So I thought this was a great way to start my vitamin journey,” she says. “Although the site was intimidating, it’s actually really reliable and easy to use.”
Fave subscription service:
Persona Vitamins (individual supplements start at as low as USD$0.05, but a full subscription can go up to USD$80 a month).
Why she recommends this service:
“It has an iPhone application version that is much more user friendly. After taking the Persona test, which asks you some questions on your health and lifestyle habits, you’ll be given a prescription. I have psoriasis, so the test recommended a borage and saffron vitamin pill. Saffron is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. And after seven months, my psoriasis is slightly more controlled. You can also drop the recommended products and add other supplements you want.
“The company is also founded by a team of professionals who are available via an instant messaging function. There are licensed nutritionists who can help you analyse what you need. I think it’s a great place to start if you don’t know your vitamins all that well.”
Who will enjoy this: Those who want efficiency. The service seems a little pricey, considering that you only get a 28-day supply of vitamins at one go, as opposed to purchasing a bottle of 100 vitamin-pills at the local pharmacy for just $30. But if you can’t find time in your schedule to trawl the web to figure out what vitamins you need or even head to the pharmacy to purchase a bottle, this could be an alternative.
