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What is Vital All In One?
Did you know that you need 8 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruitseach day?
Are you getting in your daily recommended servings of vegetables and fruits?
Want to fill the gaps in your diet with a convenient, tasty, and healthy supplement?
Vital All In One is a powerful “greens” supplement that offers you a variety of essential nutrients. Every serving provides you with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, herbal remedies, and probiotics. All of these nutrients are extracted from the vegetables and fruits your body loves.
These micro-nutrients are just as important (if not more so) as the standard macronutrients you eat each day. Micro-nutrients assist with high level processes in the body ensuring you feel and look your best.
If you want to ensure you are getting in those much needed vegetable-based nutrients, there is no better way to supplement than with Vital All In One.
What are the benefits of using Vital All In One?
Vital All In One is a highly bioavailable plant supplement that has been designed to provide your body with the exact amount of nutrients each day. Each serving contains 76 essential ingredients including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, fatty acids, antioxidants, and amino acids (from pea protein). Here are just a few of the highlighted ingredients and benefits you can expect.
Milk Thistle
Promotes liver health
Triggers detoxification
Helps to remove toxins
Vitamin D
Essential for bone health
Supports proper hormone levels
Boosts mood
Reiishi Mushroom
Promotes healthy gut bacteria
Destroys harmful cells
Promotes overall health and wellness (1-4)
Who should be using Vital All In One?
Anyone who wants to seriously improve their overall health and well-being should be taking Vital All In One. It’s packed with essential nutrients that your body may be missing out on due to diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the nutrition you deserve with Vital All In One.
References
1. “Milk Thistle” National Cancer Institute. April 2016. http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/milk-thistle-pdq.
2. Sue Penckofer, PhD, RN, Joanne Kouba, PhD, RD, Mary Byrn, BSN, RN, and Carol EstwingFerrans, PhD, RN, FAAN.Vitamin D and Depression: Where is all the Sunshine? Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2010 Jun; 31(6): 385–393.
3. Pilz S, Frisch S, Koertke H, Kuhn J, Dreier J, Obermayer-Pietsch B, Wehr E, Zittermann A. Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men. HormMetab Res. 2011 Mar;43(3):223-5. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1269854. Epub 2010 Dec 10.
4. Jin X, Ruiz Beguerie J, Sze DM, Chan GCF. Ganodermalucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD007731. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007731.pub3.
Total Serves per Package: 25
Serving Size: 1 serve (12g)
Ingredients
1,200mg:::Organic Spirulina;;;1,200mg:::Lecithin (95% phosphatides);;;1,113mg:::PhytoProtein’ Pea Protein Isolate 88%;;;800mg:::Organic apple powder;;;600mg:::Citrus Bioflavanoid Extract;;;600mg:::Globe Artichoke extract (15:1) equiv.;;;500mg:::Organic Inulin (F.O.S. pre-biotics);;;400mg:::Organic Wheatgrass Powder;;;400mg:::Chlorella Powder;;;400mg:::Organic Alfalfa powder;;;400mg:::Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C);;;400mg:::Organic Flaxseed Powder ;;;350mg:::Barley leaf Powder;;;320mg:::Acerola Fruit Juice Powder Extract (10:1);;;300mg:::Calcium Citrate;;;300mg:::Organic Broccholi Flower Powder;;;300mg:::Carica Papaya Powder;;;288mg:::Pineapple Fresh Fruit concentrate (10:1);;;280mg:::Brown Rice Bran;;;280mg:::Potassium phosphate (Dibasic);;;240mg:::Bilberry Fresh Fruit Extract (100:1) equiv.;;;200mg:::Rosehip Fruit Powder;;;200mg:::Magnesium Citrate;;;200mg:::Red Beet Juice powder;;;180mg:::Citric Acid (Anhydrous);;;100mg:::Calcium Carbonate;;;100mg:::Carrot Root Powder;;;80mg:::Alpha Lipoic Acid;;;80mg:::Grapeseed Extract (120:1) (std.95%O.P.C.) equiv.;;;80mg:::Green Tea Extract (10:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Cocoa Bean Polyphenol Extract equiv.;;;80mg:::Gotu Kola Extract (4:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Rosemary Leaf Extract (4:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Organic Spinach Leaf Powder;;;80mg:::Milk Thistle Seed Extract (70:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Siberian Ginseng Root Extract (10:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Withania somnifera (Ashwaganda) Extract (20:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Astragalus Root Extract (20:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Schizandra chinensis Fruit Extract (5:1) equiv.;;;80mg:::Ginger Rhizome Powder equiv.;;;80mg:::Licorice Root Powder;;;65mg:::Bromelain;;;40mg:::Wolfberry (Go-ji) Fruit Extract (5:1) equiv.;;;40mg:::Dandelion Root Extract (5:1) equiv.;;;40mg:::Calcium Phosophate;;;35mg:::Colloidal Silica (Anhydrous);;;35mg:::Hawthorne Fruit Extract (4:1) equiv.;;;25mg:::Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) Mushroom Powder;;;25mg:::Shitake Mushroom Powder;;;25mg:::Burdock Root Powder;;;25mg:::Slippery Elm Bark Powder;;;10mg:::Kelp Whole Plant Powder;;;2.4mg:::Betacarotene (Pro-Vitamin A);;;2.8mg:::Thiamine (Vitamin B1);;;2mg:::Riboflavine (Vitamin B2);;;2mg:::Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3);;;18mg:::Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3);;;3.5mg:::Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5);;;3.2mg:::Pyridoxine HCI (Vitamin B6) ;;;330mcg:::Biotin;;;350mcg:::Folic Acid;;;28mcg:::Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12);;;110i.u.:::Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3);;;10mg:::Co-enzyme Q-10 (Ubidecarenone);;;176mg:::d-alpha Tocopherol Succinate (Vitamin E);;;20mg:::Zinc Amino Acid Chelate;;;100mcg:::Chromium Picolinate;;;2000mcg:::Manganese Amino Acid Chelate;;;50mcg:::Seleno-methionine;;;1.5mcg:::Copper Gluconate;;;3.6 billion:::Lactobacillus acidophilus (freeze dried Dairy Free Pro-biotic);;;3.6 billion:::Bifidobacterium bifidum (freeze dried Dairy-free Pro-biotic):::Contains N.A.S.A.A. and I.F.O.A.M. certified organic ingredients. Some ingredients are not certifiable or not certified organic.;;;
Very Good
Verdict
Vital All in One ranks as one of our top greens products with a mind-blowing array of ingredients. However with such ingredient diversity, several are only found in extremely small amounts.
Category Scores
Pros
- Over 80 ingredients!!!
- Above average taste (for a greens)
- Added pre and probiotics
- Wide selection of size options
Cons
- Expensive
- Negligible amounts of certain ingredients
- Does not entirely dissolve
- No scoop included
Overview
Vital All in One (formerly Vital Greens) is manufactured in Australia for Martin and Pleasance, an Australian based company. This is one of Australia's most popular greens product, having originally been developed back in 2000.
Ingredients
Let's get straight to the ingredient listing. Holy cow this product takes the international award for most comprehensive ingredient panel!
The lengthy ingredient listing of 80 ingredients comprises of whole foods (greens, veggies and fruits), anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, herbs, prebiotics, pro biotics, enzymes and protein. It's an impressive array of ingredients and ideal if you're looking to get a little bit of everything.
The drawback to having such a long list of ingredients means that there is a very tiny amount of almost everything individually. This is most pronounced with the whole foods; take for example the 0.2 grams of organic apple which yields less than 1% of the weight of just eating an apple (70-100g). There is just 1 gram (1000mg) of pea protein per serve which is practically insignificant when you consider a typical protein powder will be around 30g per serve. Considering some other ingredients, per serve there are:
- 10mg of resveratrol (as compared to 40-200mg in a typical standalone supplement)
- 14 billion probiotics (as compared to 30-50 billion in a typical standalone supplement)
- 400mg of organic flaxseed powder (as compared to typical servings of 5-20g).
On the flip side, the vitamins and minerals are of similar amounts to your typical multivitamin, so you can possibly ditch your multi for this greens drink.
So with the exception of the vitamins and minerals as a possible multivitamin replacement, this product does not particularly excel in any particular category (wholefoods, probiotics, protein etc). If you are deficient in any particular area, you may wish to compliment Vital All in One with an actual standalone product.
Also, worth noting, eight of the ingredients are listed as organic. Many of these ingredients are not certifiable as organic, many are. For this category of product, organic is a sought-after feature and a higher percentage of organic components would enhance the nutritional composition.
The product is also free from many allergens including gluten, egg, dairy and lactose. It is free from artificial sweeteners, flavours and colours also - a huge plus for this category of product. Stevia and monk fruit are the sweetening agents used (there is no added sugar).
Unfortunately, it is not disclosed if the product is free from genetically modified ingredients.
All in all we're looking at a well-rounded product suitable for someone who is already consuming a well-balanced diet to replace their typical multivitamin. This is certainly not a veggie replacement! And while I would have loved to see full disclosure on GMO status and more organic ingredients, the expulsion of artificial ingredients and the comprehensive listing of ingredients is very favourable overall.
Score: 8/10
Macronutrients
er serve we're looking at 37 calories which is fairly negligible. There are 1.21g (12.1%) of fat, 3.32g (33.2%) of carbs and 2.3g (23%) of protein per serve. Of the 3.32g of carbs, 0.87g is sugar. Note that they have 1g of pea protein per serve (constituting approximately 4 calories), but the remainder of calories will primarily come from the wholefoods included.
Being a greens product, you can expect some calories and this is a fairly typical panel.
Score: 10/10
Label Transparency
Overall this product is very transparent with a full listing of (almost) all ingredients with their respective amounts per serve. Note that several of the ingredients listed show their extract equivalent amount, not the actual amount that is in the product (obviously for full transparency both would be ideal).
The product advertises prominently "78 Vital Ingredients". I've counted 73 ingredients listed with their respective amounts, along with 7 others (papain, 2 flavourings, 2 sweeteners, Xanthan gum and Thaumatin). That adds up to 80 ingredients.
I do question what is actually being referred to when they refer to "Vital" on the front of the package; is it that these ingredients are actually vital (or essential) in the literal sense, or rather referring to their own brand as ingredients in the product branded as "Vital"? I'm guessing the latter as many of these ingredients may have health benefits, but are not essential for one's survival. And which 2 of the 80 ingredients are considered not "Vital"? Perhaps I'm being overly picky, but it would have been great if the labelling was more transparent here.
Score: 4/5
Directions & Servings
The directions are straightforward - "Dissolve 10g (two heaped teaspoons) into 200-300mg of water, juice...or milk of your choice, once a day." Good luck if you plan on taking this one with milk, but each to their own!
The serving size is reasonable too. The product advises against heating the product as to not affect the integrity of the probiotics. They recommend to refrigerate and consume within 90 days.
Score: 5/5
Flavour Options
Vital All in One only comes in a single flavour option...green. While this may have been adequate 20 years ago when the product was developed, greens now generally come in a variety of flavours, with products touting up to seven different flavour options. Unfortunately this places Vital All in One in the bottom 40% of all greens products for flavour variety.
Score: 2/5
Taste
Being a long-time greens user, I can confidently say that I have developed a special skill to disable my taste buds when consuming any green coloured drink. Greens just do not taste good.
But for a greens product, Vital has done a good job in formulating the taste of the All in One.
The All in One is flavoured with natural vanilla and pineapple flavouring...oh and spirulina (that unapologetically potent grassy taste). Given that just 10% of the serving is comprised of spirulina, the ingredient isn't too overpowering and makes the overall product quite palatable. The hint of vanilla and pineapple takes the edge off what would otherwise be a relatively bland product.
Noting that they use stevia and monk fruit as natural sweeteners, you can taste a subtle hint of sweetness. This yields an overall pleasant amount of sweetness. You would certainly not consider this drink to be sweet.
The Vital All in One is certainly not a product that most will crave for the taste. It performs well above average for your typical greens. If you're having it straight in water, it's fine to drink and overall very good for a greens product. A smoothie may mask the "greens" taste better.
Score: 7/10
Solubility & Texture
After shaking vigorously in our shaker, this product does not fully dissolve in water. As you can see in the photograph, there is some sediment left in the bottom of the shaker (of a slightly lighter colour). If you're mixing this into a smoothie this probably won't be all that noticeable.
Score: 7/10
Popularity
Full marks for this product as it is the most popular product in our greens and superfoods category.
Score: 5/5
Rate of Repurchase
Vital All in One ranks in the top 30% of products in the greens and superfoods category in terms of repurchase rate. This does indicate that overall people are very happy with the product and are more than likely to purchase it again.
Score: 7/10
User Reviews
This product is ranked extremely high at an average score of 95%, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction. In terms of this score within the category, this places Vital All in One within the top 67% of products.
Score: 8/10
Size Options
This product really excels in the size options that are offered. Most products will typically offer 1-3 sizes, but the All in One is offered in 5 size variations:
- 120g
- 30x10g sachets
- 300g
- 600g
- 1kg
This places All in One at the very top of the category.
Score: 5/5
Packaging
The packaging is practically flawless as each of the jars are made from recycled plastic. Leak free, strong and sturdy renders this product suitable for both day-to-day use or travel.
My only qualm is that there is no scoop included which would be expected for such a premium product.
Score: 4/5
Product Contents
From a 120g jar we obtained a total 122g of product, exceeding expectations nicely.
Score: 10/10
Price Range
Greens aren't generally cheap to begin with and this product will come in at approximately $1.57 - $2.36 per serve, depending upon the size of the tub that you order. In comparison to other similar products, this does position the product in the bottom 30% when considering price per serve alone.
The All in One is quite unique in the sense that it does offer a vast array of ingredients, far greater than other direct competitors in the category. We must also consider that ten of the ingredients are organic which will attract a higher price point.
Is it cheap? Certainly not. Is it overpriced? I would argue no. It's a unique product which conveniently combines 80 ingredients into a single serve. No competitors even come close to this offering which does place the product in a very unique position within the greens category.
Score: 6/10
Conclusion
Vital All in One is a quality supplement delivering a vast range of ingredients at a higher than average price point. The taste is good and it mixes just "okay" leaving some sediment in water. Offered a wide range of sizes, this product is ideal for anyone looking to compliment a healthy diet. With the key exception of the vitamins and minerals, many other ingredients are present in very small amounts. If your diet is deficient in a particular area you may wish to consider a standalone product to compliment this blend.
Oh, and please include a scoop with your next release!
100 Day Returns!
• Easy and hassle free
• You can return both opened and unopened product (see below for details)
For up to 100 days from the day that you place your order, you can take advantage of our returns, even if you just change your mind!
Please note, this policy does not relate to items that are damaged in transit, lost or incur an issue beyond your control. In situations like these, we will either refund, credit or send a replacement to you without delay. Our 100 day returns is for your peace of mind if you don't like the product, or simply change your mind.
For any unopened product, just ship the item back and we will refund or replace that item! You can obtain a refund, store credit or product exchange to the same value. Just let us know within 100 days from the date of your order.
For any opened product (Club Z members only), we understand that trying new supplements sometimes carries some uncertainty. Perhaps you’re not sure about a new flavour, or you just bought the wrong product. So if you're not happy with your purchase within 5 scoops (or 5 serves) and 30 days from the date of purchase, you can send it back for a full money-back guarantee! The purchase must have been made when you had an active Club Z membership.
Please note that if your item was purchased as an advertised discounted shortdated item, the above time frames are limited to 14 days. Shortdated items are heavily discounted items due to a sooner expiry date.
If however there was any issue in receiving your order (for example, if your order was lost or damaged in transit) - don't stress! Just contact us and we'll fix things up for you.
Simply contact us by email, phone, chat or visit us in-store to arrange a return. Our returns policy is subject to our standard terms and conditions.
Whenever a problem is incurred that is not your fault, we will be happy to arrange return shipping (if applicable) and the shipment of any replacement goods to you to avoid any further cost and inconvenience. All you need to do is contact us so we can jump on it as quickly as possible.
Here's what we will do in certain situations:
- Your item has been damaged/lost in transit (we'll replace it)
- Incorrect goods received (although rare, we'll ship off the correct item)
- A problem with the actual product or anything else (we'll do what is necessary to fix things for you!)
So we can fix things quickly for you, please let us know of any issues within 48 hours of receiving your goods. In certain situations we may ask for a photograph (for example if the product is damaged in transit, so we can take it up with the delivery company to avoid future issues).
If you do receive an incorrect product, please do not open the actual product so we can arrange a resolution quickly.
In a nutshell, we work really hard on keeping you happy. So if a problem arises, just contact us and we'll do our very best to fix it!
