Supplement Guides & Ingredient Information
Explore the VivaTest supplement guides for clear, easy-to-understand information about popular vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, probiotics and daily wellness supplements.
Our guides cover gut health probiotic supplements, milk thistle and liver support ingredients, saw palmetto supplements for men, lymphatic botanical complexes and perimenopause balance formulas. Each guide explains the main ingredients, recommended daily serving, nutritional information and important points to consider when choosing a supplement.
Use the links below to learn more about each formula or visit our full supplement collection.
Gut Health Probiotic Supplement Guide
Learn more about probiotic supplements, live bacterial cultures, prebiotic fibre and digestive enzyme blends. Our gut health guide explains what CFU means, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, and why ingredients such as inulin, L-glutamine, zinc, selenium and vitamin D3 may be included in a daily formula.
The VT Supplements Gut Health Probiotic Complex provides 20 billion CFU at the end of shelf life and includes five bacterial strains, inulin from chicory root, L-glutamine and a digestive enzyme complex.
Read the Gut Health Probiotic Guide
View the 20 Billion CFU Gut Health Probiotic Supplement
Milk Thistle and Liver Support Supplement Guide
Our milk thistle guide explores common liver support supplement ingredients, including milk thistle extract, silymarin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, choline, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin E.
Learn how to read milk thistle supplement labels, what standardised silymarin content means and why choline is commonly included in liver support formulas. Choline contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function and normal lipid metabolism.
Read the Milk Thistle and Liver Support Guide
View the Milk Thistle, NAC and Choline Supplement
Saw Palmetto and Men’s Wellness Supplement Guide
Discover more about saw palmetto supplements and the ingredients commonly combined with Serenoa repens extract in men’s daily wellness formulas.
Our saw palmetto guide covers extract amounts, capsule servings and supporting nutrients such as zinc, selenium and vitamin D3. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, while selenium and vitamin D contribute to normal immune-system function.
Read the Saw Palmetto and Men’s Wellness Guide
View the Saw Palmetto 500mg Supplement
Lymphatic Botanical Supplement Guide
Explore botanical ingredients frequently found in lymphatic support supplement blends, including cleavers, dandelion leaf, burdock root, gotu kola and turmeric.
Our lymphatic botanical guide explains concentrated herbal extracts, standardisation and daily serving amounts. It also covers supporting nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc, which contribute to normal immune-system function and help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Read the Lymphatic Botanical Supplement Guide
View the Cleavers, Dandelion and Burdock Root Supplement
Perimenopause Balance Supplement Guide
Our perimenopause supplement guide provides clear information about vitamins, minerals and botanical ingredients commonly included in women’s daily nutritional formulas.
Learn more about vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin D3, zinc and chromium, alongside botanical extracts such as ashwagandha, maca root, rhodiola rosea, sage leaf and saffron.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function, energy-yielding metabolism and muscle function.
Read the Perimenopause Balance Supplement Guide
View the Perimenopause Balance Complex Supplement
How to Choose a Daily Supplement
When comparing supplements, check the full ingredient list rather than relying only on the product name. Look at the amount provided per daily serving, the number of capsules required, the form of each vitamin or mineral and whether botanical extracts are concentrated or standardised.
You may also wish to consider:
- The number of daily servings in each bottle
- Whether the capsule shell is suitable for vegetarians or vegans
- Allergen and dietary information
- The percentage Nutrient Reference Value for vitamins and minerals
- Whether you already take another supplement containing the same nutrients
- Any medication or existing health condition that may affect suitability
Understanding Supplement Labels
Supplement labels show the recommended daily serving and the amount of each active ingredient provided. Vitamins and minerals may also display a percentage Nutrient Reference Value, commonly shortened to NRV.
For probiotic supplements, CFU means colony-forming units. Botanical products may show an extract ratio, such as 10:1, or a standardised percentage of a naturally occurring plant compound.
Always follow the directions shown on the individual product label and do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
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Browse our complete selection of daily wellness formulas, including probiotic capsules, milk thistle supplements, saw palmetto capsules, botanical complexes and women’s nutritional supplements.
Important Information
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult a healthcare professional before taking a new supplement if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have an existing medical condition or are under medical supervision.
The information in these guides is provided for general educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.
