A Serious Review of VAVAV MEGA from a Molecular Nutrition Perspective! An Unbiased Look at Whether It's Just a 'Vibe Supplement'
■ Starting with the conclusion
A 'foundational supplement' that solves the 'I don't know what to take' problem.
It is more packed with ingredients than store-bought multivitamins.
As for how to use it,
VAVAV as a base, and then
adding individual supplements
according to one's personal constitution is, from a molecular nutrition and cost-performance perspective, the best approach.
■ Background
This time, Ullman Co., Ltd. provided me with
'VAVAV MEGA'
with the condition that 'no bias is needed; an honest review is fine,'
so this is an article based on a 3-week trial.
Therefore, this time, I will evaluate it entirely based on the quality of its contents.
■ Premise 1: The necessity of 'megadoses (optimal amounts)'
Why are 'megadoses (optimal amounts)' necessary now?
It's because in the modern age, despite our high-consumption lifestyles, it is easy to become deficient in intake.
Modern society has become a society where you consume nutrients just by living a normal life.
The biggest factor is that stress = nutrient consumption.
Work pressure
Interpersonal relationships
Lack of sleep
Childcare and housework
All of these consume B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and magnesium.
For example,
Stress → Adrenal glands → Vitamin C consumption
Nervous system load → B-complex consumption
State of tension → Mg consumption
In other words, we are
“having our nutrients depleted just by living our normal lives”
And, the nutrient density of our diet is low.
Compared to the past,
Decrease in soil minerals
Increase in processed foods
Eating out and convenience store meals
Even with the same calories, the nutrient density is low.
Recommended amounts are the minimum line for maintaining health, not the amount for optimization.
Therefore, “an amount that functions” rather than “an amount that doesn't cause a deficiency” is necessary.
■ Premise ②: My impression of Japanese supplements
In the first place, I don't really trust Japanese-made supplements.
What is common is
Spending money on advertising and packaging
Selling based on vibes and a sense of security rather than the risk of overdose
The content amounts are mediocre, making it overpriced for what you get
As a result,
'it seems good' but 'the contents are thin'
—that is the impression I get from many such products.
That is why I usually buy iHerb supplements individually and put them together myself.
■ Analyzing the ingredients of VAVAV MEGA
First, the ingredients and evaluation.
Main ingredients per 3 capsules daily ↓
Vitamin A: 1503μg RAE
Vitamin D: 50μg
Vitamin E: 67mg
B1: 75mg / B2: 50mg / Niacin: 50mg
Vitamin B6: 55mg / Vitamin B12: 301μg / Folic acid: 695μg
Pantothenic acid: 50mg / Biotin: 300μg
Vitamin C: 471mg
Iron: 8mg / Zinc: 15mg / Copper: 1mg
Manganese: 4mg / Iodine: 135μg
Selenium: 40μg / Chromium: 108μg / Molybdenum: 87μg
■ Evaluation 1: It's packed with substance
First of all, this is genuinely commendable.
It is excellent for 'raising the baseline'.
They haven't skimped on the content
D 50μg
C 471mg
Zinc 15mg
This is not one of those 'hollow multi-vitamins and minerals' often found in Japanese products.
With this, you can cover almost all vitamins and minerals, including the dosage.
The B-complex is leaning towards a mega-dose
Vitamin B1 75mg
Vitamin B6 55mg
Vitamin B12 301μg
This is important because it is directly linked to energy metabolism, fatigue, and the nervous system.
It also contains multiple trace minerals
Selenium / Chromium / Molybdenum
Including these is subtle, but it's a good thing.
■ Evaluation 2: It can be called almost all-in-one
Magnesium is something I would want to supplement additionally.
This is the only really regrettable part.
Also, personally speaking,
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) and Vitamin K2 are
basically not included in multi-vitamin/minerals
regardless of whether they are domestic or international, so I would want to take them.
Conversely, even if I look at it strictly,
this is about the only thing I can criticize.
In other words,
it can be said that 'it is excellent as a multi-supplement, and it is completed by
supplementing just a small portion according to individual constitution and lifestyle.'
I would say.
Now, next is my actual experience.
■ Subject Specs
Age: 32-year-old male
Sleep duration: Around 6 hours
Activity level: Walks about 10,000 steps a day but lacks exercise
Condition: Somewhat high fatigue and stress from work and childcare
I also had my wife, who is raising children and working, try it.
■ Impressions after actually taking it
First, the good points.
・The capsules are small
・It doesn't make me feel sick even if I take it on an empty stomach
This is an important point in terms of making it a habit.
The supplements I usually use
are hard types with large pills,
or there are some
that can make me feel sick if I take them on an empty stomach.
The multivitamin and vitamin C I take at home are
about three times the size of a single VAVAV MEGA pill.
I've received a few complaints about this
from my wife, who isn't good at swallowing pills.
When I had my wife try this, though,
she said, "If I'm going to take something every day, this one is better."
I have to admit, that was a bit frustrating to hear.
Also, for the nearly three weeks I tested it,
I stopped taking my usual supplement stack
and lived on just VAVAV MEGA,
and I didn't feel any ill effects at all.
I personally ensure I am not in a state of qualitative malnutrition,
so I am sensitive to physical changes caused by deficiencies,
but VAVAV MEGA functions sufficiently as a base booster.
Since you only need one pill at a time, it truly lives up to being called the 'Senzu Bean of the Reiwa era'.
In hindsight, it might have been better to include a period where I was off my own supplements first m(_ _)m
■ Comparison with my own regimen
For nearly five years, I have been creating and maintaining a base
by combining multiple supplements on a weekly basis.
Multivitamin
Vitamin C, E, D, K
Vitamin B Complex
Omega-3
Magnesium, Zinc, Iron
I cover what the multivitamin lacks with individual supplements.
In addition to that, I fine-tune and optimize them based on my daily physical condition.
I am confident in the precision.
However, it was a hassle to get to the point ofincorporating it into my routine.
・Researching what is needed and how much
・Trial and error while testing various supplements
・Planning when and which ones to combine and take
・Managing inventory for all the different supplements
I spend a lot of time and effort thinking about and optimizing this.
Sometimes I even forget to place an order.
In comparison, VAVAV MEGA allows you to
boost your nutritional base with just 3 capsules a day, making it easy to incorporate into your daily life.
And, by adding a few things to VAVAV MEGA,
you can also optimize it according to your individual constitution and daily physical condition.
By the way, although it says 3 capsules a day,
once you have moved past chronic malnutrition,
I think it's also a good way to learn about your own constitution to try taking 2 VAVAV MEGA capsules a day and see how you feel.
■ Summary
No need to think about it every day
No need to worry about combinations
Can cover qualitative malnutrition
There is great value in being able to easily turn nutritional supplementation into a routine.
Want to easily resolve nutritional deficiencies
Don't know what to take
Busy with work, childcare, etc.
Want to reduce the mental effort of thinking
Want to build a nutritional foundation for now
I strongly recommend it to such people.
■ Finally: A word on health perspectives
What I felt again after trying VAVAV MEGA this time is that
modern society is an era where even just 'maintaining health' requires a cost.
Stress is constant
The nutrient density of our diet is low
Sleep also tends to be sacrificed
Designing and optimizing your supplements in detail is one approach.
But if it becomes a burden and you end up quitting, it defeats the purpose.
When it comes to health, 'how well you can systematize it' is what matters.
And health investments offer higher returns than any financial investment.