11.11 sale supplements: how to shop by need, not by hype

11.11, also known as Singles' Day, falls on November 11 and has become one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Large health retailers now run 11.11 events on vitamins and supplements, which means more choice and more noise at the same time. Here is a simple routine that keeps the focus on what you actually need.

1. Start from the need, not the banner

Pick the area you want to support first: digestion, focus, eyes, joints, hair, heart or a daily multi. Our 13 categories are built for exactly this, so you compare products that do the same job instead of whatever happens to be promoted.

2. Compare the label, not the headline

Product names are written to sell. The useful facts sit on the Supplement Facts panel and the listing: the main ingredients, the amount per serving, and the form (capsule, softgel, tablet, powder or stick pack). On every Vilorra product page we list what the listing states and mark anything we could not confirm as "Not confirmed".

3. Work out the real supply

A bottle of 60 capsules is a 30-day supply at two a day, but a 60-day supply at one a day. Check the count and the serving size together before you compare prices. If the serving size is not stated on our page, read it on the retailer's page or the label before you order.

4. Check the final price at checkout

We show the price we checked and the date we checked it. Prices can change during sale periods, so the final price is the one shown on the retailer's page when you complete your purchase.

5. Talk to your doctor if anything applies to you

If you are pregnant or nursing, under 18, take medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting a new supplement. A sale is never a reason to skip that step.

Want a shortcut? Browse our 11.11 picks, grouped by category.