Nutrition is complicated and it isn’t made any simpler by the thousands of nutrition companies advertising their ‘ultimate health fix supplements’ that promise to turn you into a superhero.
We can be made to think that we need to take about a million and one different supplements to ensure we stay alive. Especially when you factor in your vegan diet. But this just isn’t the case. Instead, we should start by talking to an actual doctor and getting our blood examined. They’ll be able to tell you what you actually need.
For the most part, when vegans get their results back they’ll be low in Vitamin B12 and Iodine. Some may struggle to get enough iron, depending on the foods they eat day to day. And most people in the UK, vegan or not, will struggle to get enough D3.
See also: my comprehensive vegan nutrition guide
The vitamins and nutrients that you need in your diet may start to add up. So, that’s where a vegan multivitamin comes in – the ultimate nutritional insurance policy. It comes with all the necessary vitamins for a vegan diet, all in one handy supplement. Meaning you can say goodbye to the hundreds of plastic pill pots you’ve got hanging about in your bathroom cabinet.
But with so many vegan multivitamins on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Fear not, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to the best vegan multivitamins available.
Please keep reading to ensure your plant-based diet is fully stocked with all the nutrients it needs.
See also: my favourite vegan supplement brands
I’ve been taking vegan multivitamins since I went vegan back in 2015 and I have tried a lot of them! During this time I’ve been able to really test each one out and take note of their benefits and their downfalls if any. All of the vegan multivitamins I mention in this guide are ones that I recommend from my own positive experiences of them.
Here are the best vegan multivitamins
There are plenty of really high-quality affordable vegan multivitamins on the market. Here I am going to present you with my favourite options. Each one has something about them that sets them apart from the rest. So, you’ll be sure to find something suitable for you and your health needs!
See also: the best vegan omega-3 supplements
Ethical Nutrition
Includes: Vitamins D3, E, K2, C, B1, B6, and B12, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Chromium, Iodine, Turmeric, Broccoli, Alfalfa, Choline, Boron
Packaging: Recyclable pouch
Form: Capsule
Serving: 2 capsules a day with food
How much: 60 capsules (1 month supply) for £22 or £18.70 when you subscribe
Ethical Nutrition is more than just a fully vegan vitamin brand, it is also one of the most eco-friendly brands you can buy from at the moment. Their Ethical Multivitamin comes packaged inside a paper pouch which can be put in your recycling bin, with no plastic or bioplastics in sight!
But what about the multivitamin itself? It is a really well-rounded product with all the essential vitamins needed for a vegan diet, and some. It includes organic ingredients where possible and high strengths of the most important nutrients like folic acid. It is really kind on the stomach and absorbs well. The inclusion of nutrients like biotin has really positive effects on skin and hair.
Overall, I’d say this is a great vegan multivitamin for anyone looking to buy more eco-friendly options as well as ensuring their nutrition is well catered for with high-strength vitamins.
DR.VEGAN
Includes: Vitamins A, C, D3, E, K2, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12, Folate, Calcium, Choline, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Spirulina, Turmeric, Zinc
Packaging: Compostable pouch (not home compostable) & reusable vitamin tin
Form: Capsule
Serving: 2 capsules a day
How much: 60 capsules (1 month supply) for £17.50 or £14.88 when you subscribe
As you may well guess from the name, DR.VEGAN is a fully vegan supplement company and they are proud of it! Everything they produce is backed by science and comes packaged inside plastic-free packaging (although it does contain bioplastics). You can then decant your multivitamins into one of their reusable aluminium tins.
See also: my DR.VEGAN review
Their vegan multivitamin comes with one of the largest ranges of nutrients and vitamins, perfect for anyone who is particularly worried about their nutrition and whether they are getting everything they need from their diet. I love that it also includes turmeric which is great for inflammation in your body – it’s definitely helped me with repairing my muscles post-gym workout!
I’d recommend this particular vegan multivitamin from DR.VEGAN for anyone who is being extra careful with their nutrition. It has a lot of different vitamins and nutrients in it which may make you feel a bit more at ease.
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Ritual
Includes: Vitamins B12, D, K2, and E, Omega-3 DHA, Folate, Iron, Boron, Magnesium
Packaging: Recyclable plastic pot
Form: Capsule
Serving: 2 capsules a day
How much: 60 capsules (1 month supply) for £30
Ritual is a very unique and modern vegan supplement brand. They have adopted a very transparent approach to their vitamins, helping to build trust with their customers. So, you can see exactly where the ingredients that are going into your vitamin come from. They also share all of the scientific studies that back their ingredients.
On top of this, they’ve been very clever with their vegan multivitamin. Thanks to their patented beadlet in oil technology they have been able to get omega-3 into the capsule alongside the usual nutrients you’d expect in a vegan multivitamin. Normally you’d have to buy a separate vegan omega-3 supplement, but this allows you to cut costs and buy it all in one handy supplement. Pretty nifty, right?
You may be thinking that it is a little pricey, but it is cheaper than buying a vegan multivitamin and a separate vegan omega-3 supplement every month!
I like how they have different versions of their vegan multivitamin to suit different people of different ages. I’ve used their Essential for women 18+ and have found it digests well and the omega-3 has definitely been helping with my eye health and my hair also!
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Form Nutrition
Includes: Vitamins A, D3, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, and C, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Potassium, Selenium, Choline, Niacin, Biotin, Black Pepper Extract (for absorption)
Packaging: Recyclable glass jar with plastic lid
Form: Capsule
Serving: 2 capsules a day with food
How much: 60 capsules (1 month supply) for £19 or £15.20 when you subscribe
If you are a protein powder user then you’ll probably already know about Form Nutrition. They are a fully vegan supplement company specialising in vegan protein powders, meal replacement shakes, and vitamins. They are all about enhancing natural performance, meaning their products are supposed to help give you a much-needed boost to improve your daily work life or your fitness goals.
Their vegan multivitamin was my preferred option for quite some time due to the range of vitamins and nutrients they include alongside ingredients that help with absorption. I found them to digest well and after a few months, I definitely felt like my general health and performance were enhanced.
See also: my Form Nutrition review
I would recommend this vegan multivitamin to anyone who struggles to digest their usual vitamin pills. These absorb well and they are packed full of the strongest bioavailable sources of vitamins.
Vegums
Includes: Vitamins B12, D3, and B6, Folic Acid, Selenium, Iodine
Packaging: Compostable wood pulp bag
Form: Gummy
Serving: 2 gummies a day with food (1 a day for children)
How much: 60 gummies (1 month supply) for £15.95
If you are one of those people who forget to take your daily vegan multivitamin then Vegums is for you. They are a fully vegan supplement company specialising in plant-based gummy vitamins that are packaged in plastic-free bags. The company was founded by two pharmacists, so science is truly at the heart of everything they make.
Their vegan multivitamin gummies are slightly sweet and really easy to chew. This makes them really easy to remember to take. Perfect for anyone looking for a vegan multivitamin that their children will remember to take every day! They only include the bare essentials in their vegan multivitamin, perfect for anyone looking for something just to cover the main areas where their diet may fail to cover!
I like that it comes packaged inside a wood pulp bag which can be put into your home compost! Making this a great option for eco-friendly-conscious families.
The Vegan Society
Includes: Vitamins B2, B6, B12, and D3, Iodine, Selenium, Folic Acid
Packaging: Recyclable aluminium tin
Form: Chewable table
Serving: 1 tablet per day
How much: 90 tablets (3 month supply) for £7.75
If there is one place you can expect to get a high-quality vegan multivitamin from it is The Vegan Society. They are the oldest vegan organisation in the world, founded in 1944. They have since gone on to be one of the largest vegan educational charities.
They produced their VEG1 vegan multivitamin many years ago and it was the first one I took when I went vegan. Back then it was packaged inside a plastic pot but they’ve recently changed this to an aluminium tin, which is really easy to recycle!
I like that they include only the main nutrients and vitamins necessary for a vegan diet. This means you can take this alongside a really healthy plant-based diet and feel safe in the knowledge that everything is covered, and that you aren’t taking more than you need. This is probably what also helps to keep the cost down, it is the most affordable good quality vegan multivitamin on the market!
I recommend this vegan multivitamin to anyone who feels safe in the knowledge that they eat a balanced vegan diet and want to supplement the areas that are harder to cover, like B12 and Iodine.
FAQs
Should vegans take a multivitamin?
If you follow a really strict meal plan and know the exact vitamins and nutrients you are consuming then a multivitamin may not be needed. But it is recommended to take a multivitamin as a precautionary measure, as a vegan diet may lack certain essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B12, D, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc, which are commonly found in animal-derived foods (although not exclusively). Taking a well-rounded vegan multivitamin supplement can help ensure vegans get enough of these nutrients.
Do multivitamins have enough B12 for vegans?
This fully depends on the brand and formulation of the multivitamin. Some vegan multivitamins specifically include Vitamin B12, while non-vegan multivitamins may not have enough to meet the recommended daily intake. It’s important to check the label and choose a multivitamin that contains a reliable source of Vitamin B12, and to talk to a doctor or a dietitian for personalised recommendations.
All of the vegan multivitamins I’ve covered in this blog contain at least the minimum daily recommended intake of B12, so you can choose any of these!
