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The newest member of the Ritual fam is shaking things up. Meet Essential Protein—formulated to support lean muscle mass at different life stages.*

Why You Need Protein
Why You Need Protein
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Why You Need Protein

The crash course you didn't know you needed.

4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Protein Supplement
4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Protein Supplement
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4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Protein Supplement

From the ingredients to the way it's made.

A 3-Step Approach to Supporting Nutrition During Pregnancy
A 3-Step Approach to Supporting Nutrition During Pregnancy
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A 3-Step Approach to Supporting Nutrition During Pregnancy

From diet to supplementation.

Meet Our Blueprint for a Nutritionally Balanced Smoothie
Meet Our Blueprint for a Nutritionally Balanced Smoothie
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Meet Our Blueprint for a Nutritionally Balanced SmoothieArrow Right

Plus 3 RD-recommended recipes.

7 Complete Protein Food Combos to Add to Your Meal Rotation
7 Complete Protein Food Combos to Add to Your Meal Rotation
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7 Complete Protein Food Combos to Add to Your Meal RotationArrow Right

Psst: They're all veg-friendly.

Plant-Based Protein: What to Look for (and Avoid)
Plant-Based Protein: What to Look for (and Avoid)
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The ultimate guide, according to dietitians.

Behind the Scenes With Amyris, Our Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M) Manufacturer
Behind the Scenes With Amyris, Our Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M) Manufacturer
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Behind the Scenes With Amyris, Our Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M) Manufacturer

Meet the sweetener behind our Essential Protein.

Meet Our Vanilla Flavor—And The People Behind It
Meet Our Vanilla Flavor—And The People Behind It
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Meet Our Vanilla Flavor—And The People Behind It

What (and who) makes our Essential Protein taste so delicious.

Behind the Scenes With PURIS, Our Pea Protein Manufacturer
Behind the Scenes With PURIS, Our Pea Protein Manufacturer
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Behind the Scenes With PURIS, Our Pea Protein Manufacturer

Regenerative farming meets great flavor.

There are some things better left unsupplemented. It might be weird to admit, but we’re actually all about a food-first approach.

When It Comes to Your Vitamins, We Want You to Put Food First
When It Comes to Your Vitamins, We Want You to Put Food First
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When It Comes to Your Vitamins, We Want You to Put Food First

Allow us to explain.

Which Is More Important: Diet or Exercise?
Which Is More Important: Diet or Exercise?
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Which Is More Important: Diet or Exercise?

It's time for a shift in priorities.

6 Nutrition Myths We'd Like to Clear Up
6 Nutrition Myths We'd Like to Clear Up
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6 Nutrition Myths We'd Like to Clear Up

We're calling BS on these.

We Asked 3 Dietitians to Share Their Grocery Lists With Us
We Asked 3 Dietitians to Share Their Grocery Lists With Us
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We Asked 3 Dietitians to Share Their Grocery Lists With UsArrow Right

These are the 17 items they recommend.

4 Healthful Eating Rules to Borrow from Blue Zone Residents
4 Healthful Eating Rules to Borrow from Blue Zone Residents
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4 Healthful Eating Rules to Borrow from Blue Zone ResidentsArrow Right

Lessons from some of the healthiest regions of the world.

Hey, Athletes: This Is Why Micronutrition Is So Important
Hey, Athletes: This Is Why Micronutrition Is So Important
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According to a dietitian.

Understanding the Difference Between Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients
Understanding the Difference Between Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients
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Understanding the Difference Between Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients

Let's break it down.

4 Signs You Might Be Low in Vitamin D (and What To Do About It)
4 Signs You Might Be Low in Vitamin D (and What To Do About It)
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4 Signs You Might Be Low in Vitamin D (and What To Do About It)

Why your SPF might be a factor.

7 Dietitian-Recommended Snacks for Every Kind of Craving
7 Dietitian-Recommended Snacks for Every Kind of Craving
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7 Dietitian-Recommended Snacks for Every Kind of Craving

For the next time you ask yourself: "What should I eat?"

We Can’t Talk About Nutrient Gaps Without Discussing Nutrition Inequality
We Can’t Talk About Nutrient Gaps Without Discussing Nutrition Inequality
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Let's work towards a more equitable food system for all.

A Vegetarian B12 Breakfast You'll Want to Make Again and Again
A Vegetarian B12 Breakfast You'll Want to Make Again and Again
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Supplementation may be the way to go, but this oatmeal dish is a good head start.

To make yourself, you start small with good habits. We’re here to help.

Here's What It Actually Takes to Form a New Habit
Here's What It Actually Takes to Form a New Habit
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Let's dig into the science.

How to Start Training Yourself to Be a Morning Person
How to Start Training Yourself to Be a Morning Person
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How to Start Training Yourself to Be a Morning PersonArrow Right

There's a science to it.

PSA: Stretching Is a Very Underrated Habit
PSA: Stretching Is a Very Underrated Habit
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PSA: Stretching Is a Very Underrated Habit

Let's talk through the benefits.

4 Daily Habits a Productivity Expert Swears By
4 Daily Habits a Productivity Expert Swears By
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4 Daily Habits a Productivity Expert Swears By

Do more with less.

What's the Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins?
What's the Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins?
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What's the Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins?

The answer might surprise you.

8 Simple Swaps for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
8 Simple Swaps for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
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Let's rally together and do our part. (It's simpler than you think.)

7 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
7 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
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7 Easy Ways to Reduce Food WasteArrow Right

You can make a bigger impact than you might think.

How Jenné Claiborne Leveraged Her Blog Into a Full-Fledged Career
How Jenné Claiborne Leveraged Her Blog Into a Full-Fledged Career
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How Jenné Claiborne Leveraged Her Blog Into a Full-Fledged Career

The vegan chef and founder of Sweet Potato Soul on her recipe to success.

How Being a Little Selfish Makes Katerina Schneider a Better CEO
How Being a Little Selfish Makes Katerina Schneider a Better CEO
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How Being a Little Selfish Makes Katerina Schneider a Better CEO

Our founder on putting her own oxygen mask on first.

A Reconstructive Surgeon's Unique Take on What It Means to "Make Yourself"
A Reconstructive Surgeon's Unique Take on What It Means to "Make Yourself"
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A Reconstructive Surgeon's Unique Take on What It Means to "Make Yourself"

Dr. Melissa Poh's career is basically a master class in human resilience.

To birthing people and parents of all kinds—we're here to lend support when it matters most, whether you're thinking, trying, or it's already time.

How Much Should You Change Your Diet When You're Pregnant? We Did the Research
How Much Should You Change Your Diet When You're Pregnant? We Did the Research
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How Much Should You Change Your Diet When You're Pregnant? We Did the Research

Here's the verdict on cheese.

12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
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12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin

Read your labels.

Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy
Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy
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Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy

Know the difference.

How to Start Prioritizing Yourself After Birth, According to 9 Moms
How to Start Prioritizing Yourself After Birth, According to 9 Moms
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It's okay to be a little selfish.

4 Things a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Pregnancy
4 Things a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Pregnancy
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Our resident dietitian tells all.

3 Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes You'll Want to Try Immediately
3 Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes You'll Want to Try Immediately
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3 Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes You'll Want to Try Immediately

(Whether you have kids or not.)

7 Easy Tips for Dealing With a Picky Eater, From a Dietitian
7 Easy Tips for Dealing With a Picky Eater, From a Dietitian
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7 Easy Tips for Dealing With a Picky Eater, From a Dietitian

(And parent.)

PSA: Not All Gummy Multivitamins Are Created Equal
PSA: Not All Gummy Multivitamins Are Created Equal
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PSA: Not All Gummy Multivitamins Are Created Equal

What to know about animal products, added sugar, and more.

To make something great, you’ve got to start from the ground up. From sourcing quality ingredients to supporting genetic variations, we’ve got you covered.

Our Clinical Trial Results
Our Clinical Trial Results
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Our Clinical Trial ResultsArrow Right

They're pretty significant.

The Road to Our Clinical Trial
The Road to Our Clinical Trial
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The Road to Our Clinical TrialArrow Right

We followed the "gold standard" for study design.

Introducing Essential for Men
Introducing Essential for Men
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Introducing Essential for Men

With 10 nutrients to help fill gaps in men's diets.

5 Ways Men Can Level Up Their Diets
5 Ways Men Can Level Up Their Diets
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5 Ways Men Can Level Up Their Diets

It's time to level up.

10 Nutrients to Look for in a Men's Multivitamin
10 Nutrients to Look for in a Men's Multivitamin
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10 Nutrients to Look for in a Men's Multivitamin

Let's dig into the science.

12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
4 min read

12 Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin

Read your labels.

Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy
Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy
3 min read

Folic Acid vs Folate—Understanding the Difference for Pregnancy

Know the difference.

5 Common Pregnancy Questions, Answered
5 Common Pregnancy Questions, Answered
3 min read

5 Common Pregnancy Questions, Answered

From pre-baby nutrition to choosing the right prenatal vitamin.

Let's Talk About Menopause (and the Nutrients to Focus on After 50)
Let's Talk About Menopause (and the Nutrients to Focus on After 50)
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Let's Talk About Menopause (and the Nutrients to Focus on After 50)

Get to know what's actually happening in your body.

Re: Calcium and Bone Health After Menopause
Re: Calcium and Bone Health After Menopause
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Re: Calcium and Bone Health After Menopause

Here's how your needs change.

How We Define "Healthy Aging"
How We Define "Healthy Aging"
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How We Define "Healthy Aging"

Hint: It has nothing to do with wrinkles or gray roots.

The Ritual Method

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First, our in-house science team reviews thousands of human research studies.

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Traceability: How We Define it, and Why It's So Important

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Get to Know Ritual's Sustainable Packaging