See what Mumsnet testers thought of new oral supplement sprays from BetterYou

[JustineBMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the Mumsnet users who tested products from BetterYou’s new range of oral supplement sprays, for hair, skin & nails, conception, pregnancy and children’s health.

Here’s what BetterYou has to say: “BetterYou is an innovative natural health company specialising in the supplementation of the growing number of key nutrients lost through our dramatically changing diet and lifestyle. Our products stand alone in the marketplace by their unique levels of quality and effectiveness.

BetterYou specialises in the supplementation of those nutrients that have become underrepresented or simply omitted due to our modern diet and lifestyles. Each and every product is developed and formulated to overcome absorption challenges typically presented by traditional delivery methods.

In response to the growing concerns around plastic production and recycling, BetterYou has spent the last 2 years developing a range of recycled and carbon-negative packaging solutions that enables us to drastically reduce our impact on the environment. We are adopting environmental firsts within our industry, and the world...”

More on each product in the range can be found below:

Conception
Conception Oral Spray is an expert blend of seven essential nutrients to support fertility and prepare the body for pregnancy.

Pregnancy
BetterYou Pregnancy Oral Spray is an non-nausea formulation of six essential nutrients to support you and your baby during pregnancy.

Children’s Health
BetterYou Children’s Health Daily Oral Spray provides an expert blend of seven key nutrients that are essential in supporting your child’s immune health, bone growth and psychological development.

Hair, Skin & Nails
BetterYou Hair, Skin & Nails is an expert blend of seven essential nutrients to support the maintenance of healthy skin, hair and nails.

Testers, please give your feedback on this thread by answering the questions below, as well as completing the short survey we’ve emailed you.

1. Which product/s from the range did you test? What were your initial thoughts?
2. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?
3. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?
4. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?

All testers who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £100 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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[Shizzy]

1. What products did you test? Skin, hair & nails and Kids' vitamins. Initial thoughts? Loved the small size of the bottles.

1. Flavour - too artificially sweet. My daughter (9) isn't a fan of the flavour and requests a drink of water directly after taking her dose.

1. Format comparison - I love the spray bottle idea. My daughter does too. It's so much more convenient and quicker than taking pills.

1. We will both continue to use the rest of the bottles. I will happily repurchase but the taste was too off putting for my daughter.

[DillieDoily]

1. Which product/s from the range did you test? What were your initial thoughts?
   

Skin, Hair & Nails and the children’s multivitamin - I like the packaging and like the overall concept of a spray.

1. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?
   

I was very pleasantly surprised- was much nicer than I expected. Very fruity and sweet. My 9 year old liked the kids one too but my 5 year old hated it!

1. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?
   

Much handier- I’m much more likely to take the spray than a tablet, especially as I don’t usually have breakfast and taking tablets on an empty stomach is very unpleasant

1. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?
   

Absolutely- I will definitely continue using them for my vitamin requirements from now on. But for the kids I’ll stick to gummy vitamins as I can’t face a daily battle with my 5 year old!

[AddictedToRadley]

Congratulations to all who have got their BFPs after trying the conception spray! Let’s hope it becomes a trend whereby all who used the conception spray get BFPs this year. What a great ending to a miserable year that’d be! Then we could have a reason to celebrate 2020 and not just wish the year away. for all with their BFPs already and 🤞🏻 for those still trying. I’m hoping I get mine real soon as I’m getting to the stage of thinking about giving up as I can’t bear those stark white areas where the second line should be. I lost twins in January and am not sure how much more I can take. However, I am genuinely happy for all of those who get their BFPs as it’s such a wonderful feeling when it’s something you really want. Wishing those ladies a happy and healthy pregnancy and beyond 🥰

[ArnoldJRimmer]

1. Which product/s from the range did you test? What were your initial thoughts?
   

I tested the hair, skin and nails and my children tested the children’s health sprays. Was a hit with my kids who would prompt me every day for their spray and looked forward to taking it. That never happens usually

1. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?
   

My kids absolutely loved the raspberry flavour and I was pleasantly surprised by the peach flavour. Quite a strong, fruity taste that was very easy to take. I felt it left a sort of an oily feeling in my mouth where I sprayed, but it wasn’t unpleasant and didn’t last long.

1. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?
   

Absolutely fantastic. When giving it to my 2 year old who is hit or miss with chewable vitamins, when I administered both sprays together it was over and done in seconds with no complaints. When I tried giving them separately he would quite happily take the first spray then run away and wouldn’t take the second so it’s great that 2 sprays straight in his mouth and he’s done totally stress free.

1. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?
   

I would definitely continue with these sprays depending on the price point. They taste great and are incredibly easy to administer but the packaging of the sprays leads me to believe it’s a premium product.

I can’t say I’ve noticed a difference in my hair or skin but I must say my nails do not feel as brittle as usual.

Apologies for being late, I’ve been floored by some sort of virus although thankfully tested negative for covid.

[Carefree1]

@Carefree1

1. Which product/s from the range did you test? What were your initial thoughts?
I tested the conception spray and I was really keen on the luxury packaging. It looked like it would be a premium brand. My criticism, is I couldn’t see any of the ingredients it contained or in what capacity, except for the fact it contains iron. I kept checking multiple times as I thought I was mad.

1. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?

I quite liked the sweetness of the spray, but I wouldn’t say it tasted like the flavours on the box. But, a nice sweet fruity taste none the less. It did leave a metallic taste, which I assume is the iron, but I didn’t find this unpleasant and went quickly.

1. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?

I liked the concept and I haven’t forgotten to take it. Probably because as I pass it, I can just pick it up and spray and done. It’s more convenient than the big prenatal tablets which can be quite big.

1. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?

I would consider continuing using the spray if I knew what was in it and the price point was comparable to some of the other leading supplements.
I also think it would be hard to know when you are going to run out and to order/buy another one as you don’t have a visual prompt like running out of tablets.

Overall, I enjoyed testing the product.

And I’ve also just got my bfp after 17/18 months of trying and a mmc in May. Hopefully this is a sticky one and baby dust to everyone 💫

[SweetShop2020]

@SweetShop2020

1. Which product/s from the range did you test?
Conception spray
What were your initial thoughts?
Seemed like a really good idea and easier/more discreet than a tablet

1. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?

I really liked the berry taste but it was a bit chalky tasting afterwards

1. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?

I like the ease of the spray and i could just spray wherever without having water

1. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?

Yes I really like it

Just wanted to come back and say that today I got my BFP! Hard to say if the spray helped but I def would give it a go if you’re TTC

[CostaDelCovid]

I wasn't a tester however I just came on to say that I use the Vitamin D spray by BetterYou and it's great! Nice taste (unlike many other products containing vitamins) and super easy. I leave mine by the kettle!
I find by using a spray, that Im remembering to take it a lot more than I would if it were a pill. A quick squirt every morning whilst the kettle is boiling!
I'm feeling the benefits already after just two weeks 👍🏻

[MsF1t]

I'm not a tester, but got the B12 one last week. Two doses and the pump stopped working completely. I may have got a duff one, but it has put me off this delivery method.

[MsF1t]

Update: ran it under a hot tap for a minute and that sorted it. As you were!

[AradiaGC]

I'm not a tester but I've been taking the Iron 10 spray for a few months and it's improved my ferritin levels much more than taking tablets did!

I do like the taste of it, but prefer the peppermint Vitamin D 4000IU which I've just started taking.

[Kiki275]

1. Which product/s from the range did you test? What were your initial thoughts?

Conception - initially impressed as it seemed like a much pleasanter alternative to sometimes hard to stomach pills

1. What did you think of the flavour of the spray/s you tried?

Tasted like Vimto 😃 I liked it.

1. How would you compare spray supplementation to other formats you’ve tried in the past?

Easy to use, although I'm not sure if it was the particular bottle I used but I didn't feel like the dosing was consistent. I had to trust that the dosage given was sufficient. With tablets it seems reliably consistent. For any other vitamins, I wouldn't mind so much but for the Folic Acid, I'd really want to know that was sufficient.

1. Do you plan on continuing to use the spray/s you’ve been testing?

I finished the contents but wouldn't have purchased another after and returned to multivitamin type pills. Future use would be heavily dependent upon the price point.

[ScrumptiousBears]

See errrr See

[GreenSlide]

I'm one of the users who got their bfp while taking this (have name changed) - just popping in to update anyone who is interested - I'm now 15 weeks pregnant. After multiple miscarriages I never thought I'd get this far in pregnancy again. I don't know if the spray made the difference or something else but it definitely didn't do any harm!

[Graced05111991]

Hi all
Did two tests yesterday and got a faint lines on first response and a digital said the words not pregnant.
I started bleeding quite heavy and red today but no pain whatsoever. So assumed the worse so I did another digital and first response as had some left.
And this was the result, darker line and the words pregnant.
So confused and upset why are my levels rising and not dropping?? xx
Last chemical was 4th Jan. Period was due Wednesday.

[Graced05111991]

Sorry posted that above on here by mistake please ignore!

[bitheby]

I tested conception. I found they lasted a lot less than the time given on the bottle and I was concerned that you couldn't know how much you were getting as a result. I did the 4 sprays as recommended. The first time, a load dribbled out on to my top so I found two sprays, swallow, two sprays worked best.

I don't know whether I'd use again. I find with tablets there is more certainty about the amount. Taste was quite nice though and it was really convenient.

[bikerclaire]

I'd just like to add an update to my previous review of the Madeline Shaw conception spray - as others have said it lasted longer as I did have days when I'd forget to use it but have still been using it up to now and I think this - along with starting daily yoga and deep breathing - has certainly helped as I've just found out I'm pregnant! Thanks so much - we've been trying for about 2 yrs. :D

[JustineBMumsnet]

Thanks all for your feedback! The prize draw winner is @dramalamma