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I tested 6 popular daily supplements — this is the one I’d actually keep buying
AG1, IM8, Heights, Alyve, Huel Daily Greens and Zooki all promise an easier wellness routine. I tried each one in real life to see which felt worth the money.
Tested and written by Hannah Reeves
Updated 10 September 2026 · 9 min read
The six products on my kitchen counter after testing: AG1, IM8, Heights, Alyve, Huel Daily Greens and Zooki. Photo: Hannah Reeves
I had reached the point where my kitchen cupboard looked better stocked than some health shops. Powders, capsules, sachets — all bought with good intentions, then forgotten whenever my morning got busy.
So I put six of the names I kept seeing online into my actual routine. I paid attention to the unglamorous details: how easy each was to remember, whether the format became annoying, what the label really told me, the monthly cost, and whether I felt the product was designed around me or simply marketed to everyone.
This is not a clinical trial, and I did not judge a supplement by expecting an overnight transformation. It is a practical, first-person review of the products, their formulas and the experience of using them. Alyve came out on top because personalisation and access to support made it the easiest recommendation for my own routine.
My testing method
What I looked for before ranking them
I used the same six practical checks for every product. I was looking for something I could realistically stick with, not the longest ingredient list.
A formula that suits my goals rather than a one-size-fits-all blend
A routine simple enough for rushed mornings
Clear ingredients and doses without mystery language
Useful expert support when I had questions
Fair ongoing value, not just an attractive first order
A sensible guarantee so trying it feels low risk
1Top pick★★★★★
Alyve personalised vitamins
4.6 · 1,454 Trustpilot reviews
£29/month (under £1 a day) — £21.75 first month with 25% off
Alyve was the one that felt made for my routine rather than added to it. The 36-question quiz covered my diet, goals and lifestyle, then turned those answers into one named formula with up to around 16 actives in roughly two capsules. I liked being able to see why ingredients were included, and knowing I could update the formula as my priorities changed. The glass jar also stayed on my breakfast table without making it look like a supplement shelf.
What I liked
Personalised from a detailed quiz and adjustable each month
About two capsules replaced the most clutter in my routine
Free nutritionist access and an AI nutritionist in the app
Free next-day delivery with a subscription — it arrived on time, so I never ran out
60-day money-back guarantee included
What to know
You need to complete the quiz before seeing your exact formula
It is a subscription, although you can cancel
My verdict: Best overall — the clearest mix of personalisation, simplicity and support.
Heights was the easiest non-personalised option to live with. Two delayed-release capsules took seconds and there was no shaker to wash. Its 20-nutrient formula is positioned around mind and body support, with a full B-vitamin complex and vitamin C. I appreciated the straightforward bottle, but the same formula goes to everyone, so it did not feel as closely matched to me as Alyve.
What I liked
Simple two-capsule routine
Clear focus on broad everyday nutrition
No taste or mixing to contend with
What to know
Not personalised
Less broad than the all-in-one powders
My verdict: Best for people who want a polished, uncomplicated capsule routine.
Huel Daily Greens felt like good value for someone who actively enjoys a green drink. The pouch combines greens, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, adaptogens and probiotics, and the serving is low in sugar. Mine blended reasonably well, but it still created a scoop, glass and occasional green dust on the worktop. On quiet mornings that was fine; on rushed ones I reached for capsules instead.
What I liked
Broad all-in-one greens formula
Vegan and low in sugar
Competitive cost per serving
What to know
Needs mixing every day
A fixed formula rather than one tailored to you
My verdict: Best-value powder if a daily green drink already fits your routine.
AG1 was the product I recognised before I opened the box. The green drink has a long-established routine around it and combines vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and plant ingredients. I found the ritual more pleasant than expected, but it remained another drink to make and the broad fixed blend made it harder to connect the formula to my own priorities. It also sits at the premium end of this group.
What I liked
Convenient broad daily-health blend
Third-party safety testing highlighted by the brand
Well-developed shaker-and-refill routine
What to know
Premium ongoing price
Not personalised and requires daily mixing
My verdict: A polished premium greens routine, but not the most personal or effortless.
IM8 made the strongest first impression: the red packaging is beautiful and the berry drink felt more like a proper morning ritual than a chore. It also has the widest headline nutrient count here. In practice, the large serving and premium price made it harder for me to justify every day. I could see the appeal for someone who wants a maximalist powder, but I preferred a quieter routine with fewer decisions.
What I liked
Very broad ingredient profile
Berry format was easier for me than a grassy greens taste
Strong packaging and daily ritual
What to know
One of the most expensive options
Large powder serving and no personalisation
My verdict: The most premium powder experience, with a price to match.
Zooki was the easiest sachet to keep in a bag, and the citrus-orange liquid was more convenient than carrying a bottle. But this comparison exposed its main limitation: it is a focused vitamin C product, not a personalised multi-nutrient formula or daily greens replacement. I would consider it for someone specifically shopping for vitamin C, but it could not replace the wider routine I was trying to simplify.
What I liked
Portable single-serve sachets
Clear 1000mg vitamin C purpose
No powder or shaker
What to know
Single-nutrient product, so not directly equivalent to the others
Does not replace a broader supplement routine
My verdict: Best specialist option, but not an all-in-one.
These are practical differences between the products, not medical scores. Zooki is a targeted vitamin C product rather than a broad daily formula.
What matters
Alyve
Heights
Huel
AG1
IM8
Zooki
Monthly cost
£29
£30–£40
£1.50/serving
£79–£99
£89
£30
Personalised to you
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Free nutritionist access
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
App & AI nutritionist
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Free next-day delivery
Yes
No
Varies
No
No
Varies
No mixing needed
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Broad daily formula
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Expert support included
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Can change with your goals
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Low-risk trial
60 days
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
The final verdict
Why Alyve is the one I would keep
The powders looked impressive on the counter, and Heights made capsules feel effortless. But Alyve was the only one that began with me rather than a universal ingredient list. It simplified the routine, explained the reasoning and gave me someone qualified to ask when I was unsure. That combination mattered more than having the loudest packaging or the longest label.
Our #1 pick · Alyve
25% off your first order
A personalised plan is normally £29 a month, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
25% off your first order — £21.75 instead of £29
Personalised formula based on your quiz
Around two capsules a day
Free nutritionist access and app with AI nutritionist
Free next-day delivery with your subscription — always on time, never run out
60-day money-back guarantee · cancel or update any time
Hannah writes about nutrition, everyday wellbeing and the products people use to support healthier routines. She tests products in the context of ordinary life, not a laboratory-perfect morning.
Reader comments
46 comments
Sarah M. 2 hours ago
This is exactly the comparison I needed. Powders always start well for me, then the shaker ends up sitting in the sink.
James T. Yesterday
Useful that you called out Zooki as a different kind of product rather than pretending every supplement does the same job.
