One of my all-time favorite YouTubers is Kelsey Kreppel. I watch her videos religiously and drop whatever I’m doing whenever I receive an upload notification. Several months ago, one of her sponsors was Care/of. I was immediately intrigued by the oh-so-cute, personalized packaging and had to do some research.
Upon googling the company, I was immediately greeted with a green button that says “take the quiz.” Naturally, I clicked the button and took the quiz! Right after, my results were presented with colorful fonts and research-based explanations. I was prescribed magnesium, fish oil, astaxanthin, iron, ashwagandha, vitamin D, and vitamin C. I have now officially finished all 30 packs from my first order. Here’s my honest review of the company and the products I tried.
I must admit: I’m not the best pill taker. I struggled to swallow more than one vitamin at a time, and most days had to go one by one. Some pills – especially vitamin C and fish oil – were incredibly large in size and required extra concentration to successfully gulp down with water. These vitamins also left a bizarre aftertaste that took several minutes to subside. Week after week, I reflected upon whether or not I felt any different. I do not believe that these vitamins added or subtracted any health benefits from my life. I didn’t feel more awake or less stressed like I was hoping magnesium and ashwagandha would induce. I didn’t feel like the fish oil was helping provide moisture to my dry, post-winter skin.
While I wasn’t a huge fan of the daily vitamins, I absolutely adored the melatonin packets (called “Dream Team”) and the vitamin C packets (called “Pocket Protector”). The flavor of both powders was delightful and consumable without water. The melatonin dosage was just enough to make me sleepy within the projected half-hour window. I proceeded to sleep like a baby and consistently woke up feeling refreshed.
The free app allows you to track your daily vitamin consumption with ease. Every 4-5 days, you earn a set number of carrots, which can later be redeemed on future orders for vitamins and other products. Overall, this is a cool company. If you’re as curious as I was, consider giving them a try.
Disclaimer from Care/of: These products are for adults only. Consult a physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Vitamins are packaged in a shared facility with Egg, Soy, and Salmon following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).