What Vitamins are you Taking?
With access to today’s modern medicine and wellness products,
can we age backwards? #MediterraneanGoddess
I am one of those people that looks for beauty and wellness inspiration from those that look fantastic at my age - Gwyneth Paltrow (GOOP recipes), Jennifer Aniston (PVOLVE workouts),… and my friends: See blog post Fit & Fabulous at 50: My Interview with Lisa Jedan.
I am a believer that if they can look fantastic at 50+ we all can!
Turning 50 was an alarm bell for me. I have been fortunate to have enjoyed steady health and wellness up to now. When I turned 50 last year, I became obsessed with preventing decay.
So, when model Elle Macpherson, “The Body” of the 1980s, started popping up in my Instagram feed last year I took notice - she is 60 and still looks fantastic. Her story spoke to me. She describes her inspiration for creating her WelleCo wellness vitamins as a response to noticing the on-set of decay at 50,
“Growing older affected my body and spirit. I often lacked energy and inspiration, my skin was dry, sugar cravings out of control. So I wanted to find out what I could do.” - Elle Macpherson
I have taken vitamin supplements for my whole life - it started with one-a-day vitamins encouraged by my lovely mom, “you never know when you aren’t getting all of the nutrients you need”. Then learning more about our modern food and water systems during my career in sustainable development. I lost confidence that the nutrients we need for our health will come from the food we buy in the supermarket. So, I continued with my one-a-day vitamins - and now growing my own food!
However, health and wellness 50+ for women has historically been a downhill battle. Always up for a challenge, I am on a mission to age backwards.
Exactly one year ago, I started taking Elle’s WelleCo vitamins - the Super Elixir, the Nourishing Protein and the Hair Elixir. I then added the Skin Elixir and Goddess Elixir - Here is my review of the products, one year on…
The Vitamins
Elle Macpherson created her Super Elixir with Dr. Simoné Laubscher Ph.D, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath (BSc, MSc, and a PhD in Science, specialising in Nutrition and Toxicology from The University of New South Wales), “…redefining the wellness landscape and combined functional medicine with nutrition principles.”
The Super Elixir™ €80
A daily all-in-one essential vitamins greens powder that enhances energy, improves gut health and clears skin.
The Benefits:
Enhanced energy levels
Improved gut health
Helps to maintain a healthy weight
Improved digestion
Clearer skin
Less bloating
An organic and vegan protein powder that supports lean, strong muscles and balances blood sugar levels.
The Benefits:
Lean, strong muscles
Enhanced energy levels
Reduced bloating
Balanced blood sugar levels
The Hair Elixir €35
Vitamin capsules to thicken, strengthen and nourish hair right down to the follicles to minimise hair loss and reduce breakage.
The Benefits:
Thickens, strengthens and nourishes new hair
Supports hair's structural integrity to reduce breakage
Maintains healthy hair follicles
Encourages keratin formation
Helps the body adapt to stress, a common root cause
Supports healthy thyroid function
The Skin Elixir €32
Capsules of 18 essential greens and vitamins that provide targeted support for healthy, glowing skin.
The Benefits:
Healthy, glowing skin
Skin healing and regeneration
Skin firmness and elasticity
Reduces free radicals formed in the body
Vitamins to to relieve symptoms of menopause, perimenopause and post menopause including mood balance, drive, hot flushes and night sweats.
The Benefits:
Relieves symptoms of menopause including hot flushes and night sweats.
Supports vitality and drive.
Helps maintain your healthy nervous system and mood balance.
Maintains mental clarity and focus.
Marine collagen powder that supports skin hydration and elasticity. The marine collagen works in synergy with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, silica and digestive enzymes for a powerful formula that supports glowing skin, strong nails, thick hair and a healthy body.
The Benefits:
Bioavailable, sustainably sourced type 1 marine collagen from 100% fish skin
Unflavoured to be added seamlessly in hot or cold beverages
Includes digestive enzymes to enhance collagen absorption
Supports skin hydration and elasticity
Maintains skin integrity and structure
Formulated with a unique, natural pink colour from antioxidant-rich beetroot.
My Review
When I started taking the green juice, I noticed a difference in my skin and mood already in the first month. I started with WelleCo’s original Super Elixir - but now the lemon-ginger flavour is my favourite. My skin regained more glow, and I was more motivated to exercise.
I also tried the protein powder - keen to keep muscle definition from declining. I started with vanilla, which is currently sold out, so I am now using the chocolate flavoured one. Believe it or not, I actually don’t like chocolate. So I was pleasantly surprised when I found that it is not sweet, and has only a hint of chocolate flavour. When I mix it into my banana & blueberry smoothie, it tastes great. I haven't seen noticable change with this one, but sticking with it as protein powders are highly recommended for aging young people.
I started the Hair Elixir as my hair was starting to feel less soft and shiny, and more dull and crunchy. It took 3 months to kick in, but after 3 months the shine and softness returned to my hair!
Satisfied with the results of the Super Elixir, Nourishing Protein powder and Hair Elixir, I took out a 3 month subscription, and added the Skin Elixir and Goddess Elixir six months ago. Not sure how additive these are to the Super Elixir, Nourishing Protein powder and Hair Elixir, but will stick with them for another 6 months before deciding.
Want to try: The Collagen Elixir. I am intrigued by adding collagen directly to my supplements for its firming qualities. I will add it to my subscription this month.
Best results: The Super Elixir and the Hair Elixir! I found the most immediate results with these two vitamin supplements.
Customer Service 5*****
I have to call out that I was super impressed with WelleCo’s customer service. My little piece of the Med can be hard to find, and my online order of WelleCo products was sent back to Australia two times! The customer service staff were so helpful, responsive, and didn’t give up. The third try was a charm and I received my WelleCo products with constant follow up from the WelleCo team to ensure the delivery was successful.
There are many vitamin supplements out there, (part of a fast- growing US$1.8 trillion global consumer wellness market, according to market analyst McKinsey.) - and they vary widely in price. I took advice from my medical professional friend, Kim G. She advises to look at the ingredients - if they are the same in different products, go for the cheaper one, they are the same. With the more expensive ones you are paying for the branding.
WelleCo is working for me, and so I will stick with it - and I have to say, I love her powder caddies for convenient and stylish storage.
"I’ve found (quite surprisingly ) the wonderful bi product of a healthy inside is glowing beauty – from my hair, skin and nails and eyes to a lean body and general vibrancy."
Unleashing my ageless Mediterranean Goddess with vitamins ...!
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Jade
Lewon
Med