Whether you know your vitamin Bs, Cs, and Ds as well as the actual alphabet, or your familiarity with supplements could best be described as slim to none, it all comes down to figuring out which ones are right for *you.*
Since no two people’s supplement needs are exactly alike (and your needs can change over time), finding a personalized regimen is key—which is where Shaklee’s Meology assessment can be a huge help. It examines your unique data—including your blood tests and DNA data if you so choose—in order to curate a custom lineup just for you, and can recommend more than 110 million different product combinations (yes, you read that number right).
“Our algorithm makes millions of instantaneous decisions based on your assessment responses to determine the amount and types of nutrients you need,” says Erin Barrett, PhD, director of product innovation and scientific affairs at Shaklee Corporation. So, yes, it really is that personalized. Three of our editors decided to put it to the test—here’s how it went down.
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Kendall
I always like knowing the science and benefits behind
anything I put in my body, so I appreciated that my Meology lineup came with easy-to-digest information.
My new routine includes Vita-Lea Women (for stress management and overall wellness) and OsteoMatrix with vitamins D3 and K (for strong bones), alongside CarotoMax (for vision support and to supplement my fruit and veggie intake) for a totally holistic approach.
Possibly the best part of starting my new customized-to-me routine? I feel much more at ease and in control of
my health goals, which has helped my stress levels without having to do anything extra. And that’s a benefit I can get behind.
Heart disease and osteoporosis run in my family, so I’ve always been aware of the importance of supporting cardiac and bone health. I’ve also known that supplements could probably help in these departments, but I’ve pretty much just coasted along with popping a generic multivitamin (when I remember) and calling it good.
But when I realized Meology could curate a daily supplement regimen that would support those needs and was as easy to take as my grocery store multi (the supplements get delivered to your house in daily-dose packets), I was so on board.
I always like knowing the science and benefits behind anything I put in my body, so I appreciated that my Meology lineup came with easy-to-digest information––and not jargon––explaining the why behind each recommendation. To get even more curated recs, you can now upload your blood test results, which I’m definitely going to do after my next doc appointment.
Stephanie
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I’m the kind of foodie who will put more thought into the presentation of my dish than the nutritional value—which means my Instagram-worthy meals don’t always carry the right balance to keep my energy up. (I’m working on it.) But once I started poaching my sister’s multivitamins, I realized it was time to find my own supplements to help fill in the gaps.
With no clue what to shop for, the Meology assessment came in clutch. Who knew that screen time and vegetable intake factor into your supplement needs? It even helped me narrow down my health goals to realize my top focus is actually brain health (aka finding that train of thought I’m always losing), which my personal supplement plan now supports.
As someone who’s written about supplements too many times to count, you’d think I’d have my own routine totally nailed down—but I don't. The truth is, while I know the benefits of most major supplements, that information overload makes it difficult for me to know which ones I should personally consider taking. Instead of dedicating time to researching which ones are right for me, I’ve defaulted to just taking none.
That’s why I was totally on board to try the Meology assessment—because it made it super easy to find out which supplements I should be taking, without requiring a ton of my time.
I answered some hyper-specific questions (you could tell it was *really* trying to get to know me), which according to Dr. Barrett are what provide the “subjective data”—aka my own perceptions on my needs or areas of concern. To get even more curated supplement recs, the assessment now lets you add in “objective data” like recent blood test results, blood pressure reading, and your DNA data from 23andme or Ancestry, which can help back up your perceptions.
As a supplement newbie, it was no surprise that my results included a multivitamin, the Vita-Lea® Women, as well as a probiotic (shoutout to everyone who also deals with gut probs). To round out my routine, I got the B-Complex and antioxidant-boosting CarotoMax to support my energy levels and eye health—a must considering I spend over eight hours a day staring at a screen.
To get into the habit, I placed the packs right by my coffee maker, so I don’t forget to take them each morning. And from day one, I’ve felt great about being proactive about my wellness—no time-consuming research necessary.
Speaking of veggie intake, since I don’t always eat as many as I should (again, I’m working on it), I’m now taking CarotoMax, which gives me a boost of carotenoids—an antioxidant found in colorful vegetables. My favorites of the bunch are OmegaGuard and MindWorks because they support my goal of a healthy brain. And my sister loves them too—because it means I don’t swipe her multivitamins anymore.
Who knew that screen time and vegetable intake
factor into your supplement needs?
From day one, I’ve felt great about being proactive about
my wellness—no time-consuming research necessary.
Peachy Hard
Lemonade
Who knew that screen time
and vegetable intake factor into your supplement needs?
I’m the kind of foodie who will put more thought into the presentation of my dish than the nutritional value—which means my Instagram-worthy meals don’t always carry the right balance to keep my energy up. (I’m working on it.) But once I started poaching my sister’s multivitamins, I realized it was time to find my own supplements to help fill in the gaps.
With no clue what to shop for, the Meology assessment came in clutch. Who knew that screen time and vegetable intake factor into your supplement needs? It even helped me narrow down my health goals to realize my top focus is actually brain health (aka finding that train of thought I’m always losing), which my personal supplement plan now supports.
Speaking of veggie intake, since I don’t always eat as many as I should (again, I’m working on it), I’m now taking CarotoMax, which gives me a boost of carotenoids—an antioxidant found in colorful vegetables. My favorites of the bunch are OmegaGuard and MindWorks because they support my goal of a healthy brain. And my sister loves them too—because it means I don’t swipe her multivitamins anymore.
Dani
From day one, I’ve felt great about being proactive about my wellness—no time-consuming research necessary.
As someone who’s written about supplements too many times to count, you’d think I’d have my own routine totally nailed down—but I don't. The truth is, while I know the benefits of most major supplements, that information overload makes it difficult for me to know which ones I should personally consider taking. Instead of dedicating time to researching which ones are right for me, I’ve defaulted to just taking none.
That’s why I was totally on board to try the Meology assessment—because it made it super easy to find out which supplements I should be taking, without requiring a ton
of my time.
I answered some hyper-specific questions (you could tell it was *really* trying to get to know me), which according to Dr. Barrett are what provide the “subjective data”—aka my own perceptions on my needs or areas of concern. To get even more curated supplement recs, the assessment now lets you add in “objective data” like recent blood test results, blood pressure reading, and your DNA data from 23andme or Ancestry, which can help back up your perceptions.
As a supplement newbie, it was no surprise that my results included a multivitamin, the Vita-Lea® Women, as well as a probiotic (shoutout to everyone who also deals with gut probs). To round out my routine, I got the B-Complex and antioxidant-boosting CarotoMax to support my energy levels and eye health—a must considering I spend over eight hours a day staring at a screen.
To get into the habit, I placed the packs right by my coffee maker, so I don’t forget to take them each morning. And from day one, I’ve felt great about being proactive about my wellness—no time-consuming research necessary.
Kendall
—Dani Beckford, Assistant Editor
—KENDALL WENaaS, Associate Editor
—stephanie valente, Associate Editor
