Alternative to Lessman--Less Expensive - Page 2

tsavorite · ‎03-09-2010

@Ainhisg wrote:
@AngelLove2 wrote:
Has anyone found vitamins comparable to Lessman that aren't as expensive? I take Andrew's but last visit, I noticed he didn't raise prices, he lowered the count. ..sneaky way of raising prices. I know you ladies do a lot of research and are knowledgeable. Thanks!
@AngelLove2 , I purchase my supplements using the recommendations by Consumer Labs as a guide. I have a paid membership, and they test supplements to make sure that they have the stated amount of ingredients and for efficacy and safety. You would be surprised to learn what supplements don't pass muster and which do. Are you looking for a general vitamin? A 50+ vitamin? A women's 50+ formula? Let me know, and I will tell you what they recommend. I take Wal-Mart's Equate brand of general multivitamin 50+. It has the stated amount of ingredients and passes all of their tests. It is considered to be a best buy.

Thank you for posting this! I will look into Wal-mart's Equate brand for a 50+ formula. That is the only thing I don't take presently...something with minerals in it and now knowing where I can get one that actually works for a great price!

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I have never fallen for the Lessman hype, I buy from Vitacost, Swanson and Puritans Pride, and occassionally a brand on ebay or Amazon. Once in a while from Piping Rock. I often find that Lessman doesnt offer the potency I am looking for. I also look for brands made in USA. My K2 is made by Doctors Best.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

If you do your homework on the active ingredients and dosage you need, you can almost always do better than lessman on pricing. I only use his multi because it doesn't make me sick and I don't feel like experimenting and getting sick from other brands, I'll just stick to what works. I take the hair skin and nails but when I run out I'll probably find a cheaper version. The other one I'll also stick to from Andrew is the vein and circulation one, that's a winner.

ETA, ultimate women's wellness too. I'll stick with it. Too many ingredients combined to find an easy alternative.

Thats Me · ‎03-09-2010

I do take several of Andrew's but have also bought from Vitacost. They don't make supplements in the large sizes that Andrew does (especially for a today's special) but they're less expensive. I respect that company and trust the quality of their supplements. Right now they're doing 10% off on supplements.

mimilucy · ‎10-31-2015

I subscribe to Consumer Labs as well. There are manymany caveats to taking vitamins and supplements in terms of dangers, too many mgs, quality, side effects, etc. I never take anything that a sales person advises. They are trying to sell. I do my own research. Andrew knows alot. It is what he doesn't warn us about that scares me. Also, very often his stuff is WAY over the RDA and that's not always a good thing!

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

@mimilucy wrote:
I subscribe to Consumer Labs as well. There are manymany caveats to taking vitamins and supplements in terms of dangers, too many mgs, quality, side effects, etc. I never take anything that a sales person advises. They are trying to sell. I do my own research. Andrew knows alot. It is what he doesn't warn us about that scares me. Also, very often his stuff is WAY over the RDA and that's not always a good thing!

I listen to my doctor who recommends Centrum Silver, economical and gives your body what it needs. Lessman's products are very good if you can afford them. They arent cheap.

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

@tsavorite , you are most welcome! Here is what I buy...

Growing · ‎07-12-2020

Jarrow

Source Naturals

Solgar

Mercola

Vitamin Shoppe brand

If you have a Sprouts, a Central Market, or Whole Foods, they sell quality as does The Vitamin Shoppe.

--what I don't like about AL is the ingredients aren't listed in all the products such as the cholesterol lowering one. It makes my liver hurt so I suspect it's red yeast rice or other sterols.

Detachment isn't the absence of love but the ability to take care of yourself in the midst of someone else's choices.

AngelLove2 · ‎03-14-2010

I ordered some aloe vera capsules and a couple of other items from Vitacost. Signed up for e-mail and go 20% 0ff. I will always take Andrew's Essential 1 vitamins. Will still be checking other websites for the extras I take.

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

@AngelLove2

There are lots of alternative brands that are probably fine but very few, if any, can compare quality wise. Andrew’s supplements contain no fillers, no extra ingredients. It is almost impossible to find that in any supplement. And most of his ingredients are the best, too.

It depends on what you consider important in a supplement.