Written by Lauren Evoy Davis, Fortune Recommends Writer
Gearing up for the holidays means shopping, particularly as Black Friday gets closer. While supplements may not have the same seasonal sale mojo as flat-screen TVs, it may be worth adding a few major supplement brands to your radar this year.
Our team has scoped out the best deals for the best protein powder, greens powder, vitamin, pre-workout or energy bar, and more in hopes of taking the guesswork out of your shopping. We’ve also tasted and tested many of these supplements. Read on to learn about the best Black Friday sales available.
The best Black Friday supplement sales
- Transparent Labs: 25% off sitewide
- Ritual: 20% off your first order
- Nutricost: 40% off sitewide
- Legion Athletics: Up to 30% off sitewide
- Gainful: Save 10% on all product bundles
- Ora Organic: Details coming soon
- LifeForce: Details coming soon
- VSL#3: VSL: 30% off VSL4™ Gut with code 30VSL4 and 15% off VSL#3 with code 15VSL3
- Sports Research: 30% off promotions on Amazon November 24-December 2
- Perelel Health: 25% off November 15-December 1
Transparent Labs: 25% off sitewide
Transparent Labs is one of our team’s go-to supplement brands. If you want a quality product that is third-party tested for purity, this might be the brand for you. Each serving of Transparent Labs’ grass-fed whey protein powder contains 28 grams of protein for milk and chocolate flavors. Maybe you’re in the market for Transparent Labs creatine or pre-workout—there’s something for most everyone. All products are third-party tested for purity and quality.
Between November 28 and December 3, enjoy 25% off sitewide. Shoppers who spend $150 can a free bundle; gym bag, shaker bottle, and five product samples of one protein bar in oatmeal chocolate chip and four stick packs in greens original, pineapple coconut, Bulk blue raspberry, and Hydrate raspberry lemonade.
Ritual: 20% off your first order
We’ve reviewed Ritual protein powder, vitamins, and brain supplements. Protein supplements are popular with athletes who want to build muscle mass. (1) Ritual prides itself on using plant-based proteins and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced and traceable in their vitamins and supplements. Ritual uses third-party testing so you know that you’re only getting the ingredients listed on the nutrition label.
Nutricost: 40% off sitewide
Nutricost carries products, like protein powders, that aim to support digestion, your immune system, and overall health. Protein powders are popular with athletes who want to increase their protein intake. The helpful bacteria in probiotics support gut health, digestion, and immunity. (2)
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Legion Athletics: 30% off sitewide
Supplements can help during intense workouts, recovery periods, or to fill in nutritional gaps you might be missing through diet alone. Finding the right supplements to support your health and fitness goals means looking at factors like nutritional value, flavor, and ingredient quality. The lineup of Legion Athletics protein powders includes natural ingredients from whey to plant-based powders and flavors like banana, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, peanut butter, and more. Also, Legion Athletics post-workout drinks work to boost muscle growth in addition to protein bars and cookies for in-between meals. (3)
Gainful: Save 10% on all product bundles
Whether you are looking to support your strength-building, weight loss, or support your recovery after a marathon, Gainful has a lot of products for you to choose from. Gainful sets itself apart from other brands by providing customized products, particularly select vegan or whey proteins, caffeine-added or caffeine-free. Gainful offers a starter kit, marathon recovery bundle, rest and recovery bundle, and wellness and vitality bundles. Our team has personally reviewed Gainful protein and green powders to assess quality, nutritional value, and cost.
Gainful protein comes unflavored, in chocolate peanut butter, strawberry cream, cookies and cream, sea salt caramel, and more flavors.
Ora Organic: Details coming soon
Ora Organic prides itself on providing clean, quality products that are third-party tested for ingredient potency, heavy meals, microbial, pathogens, pesticides, and allergens including gluten, dairy, peanut, and soy.
LifeForce: Details coming soon
LifeForce is a longevity company that offers more than 50 home diagnostic tests that measure things like disease biomarkers or hormone markers for testosterone or estrogen levels. The company also provides certain supplements to support overall health based on the results of your tests.
VSL: Get 30% off VSL4 Gut
For those with sluggish digestion or gut issues, probiotics have been shown to improve digestion, as well as conditions like high cholesterol, by increasing the amount of healthy bacteria in the lower digestive system. (4) VSL has a daily multi-strain probiotic for people who prioritize regularity and digestion. The company is also offering 15% off (with code 15VSL3) VSL3, a multi-strain probiotic medical food intended to help manage gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis. (5, 6)
Both promos are code for one item, for first-time customers only. The promos are good for both one-time orders or the first order of the subscription.
Sports Research: Get 30% off
From November 24 to December 2, Sports Research willl be running a 30% off promotion on Amazon on all products, including best sellers in biotin, omega-3 fish oil, vitamin D, primrose oil, and collagen. If you’re not getting enough vitamin D from sunshine, a supplement can help get your levels up. (7)
Perelel Health: Get 25% off starting November 15
Whether you are trying to get pregnant, need postnatal vitamins to support breastfeeding, or are just looking for a vitamin to support your overall health, Perelel Health has something for most women. From November 15 to December 1, Perelel Health is offering discounts on all products they sell.
How to get the best Black Friday deals
Below, we explore factors that can affect your decision-making and shopping experience to ensure you get great value for your money while getting the best supplements you’ll use in the long term.
Start shopping early
Getting up super early on Black Friday is a thing of the past, thanks to online shopping. Starting in early November, deals start to pop up. Our team strives to put those deals in one place for easy comparison shopping. Getting back into a fitness and well routine is common around the holidays, and we’re here to showcase deals that may help you seamlessly jump into that routine. We suggest the following:
Find the best supplements for you
Finding the best supplements involves looking at cost, quality, taste, and third-party testing to ensure you’re getting the best and cleanest ingredients. If you’re an athlete who does competitions that require testing beforehand, it’s very important to know exactly what is in the supplements you are taking.
Review brand policies
Brand policies around shipping, warranty, and returns are important to read before you buy. Look for money-back guarantees and reach out to customer service if you haven’t found answers in the fine print. It’s also a good idea to read honest reviews on sites like Trustpilot or the Better Business Bureau.
FAQs
Is Black Friday a good time to buy supplements
Black Friday is a great time to buy supplements since many brands have already started selling their products for discounted rates—sometimes weeks in advance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Some brands even offer product bundles to help you save more on the supplements you value to support your health and athletic performance.
When do Black Friday sales start?
Often, Black Friday sales start early to mid-November. We recommend regularly checking your favorite brands’ websites to see if they’ve started their holiday sales. Keep in mind that the longer you wait, the more likely it is that your favorite product is out of stock.
Our experts
Lily Moe
Lily is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor with over seven years of experience in health media. As a former Fitness Coach, Lily’s editorial prowess has largely focused on fitness, nutrition, and weight management. She has also spent a fair share of time in testing labs, analyzing everything from protein powders to yoga mats. Her work has appeared in Verywell Fit, Verywell Mind, Health, and more.
Lauren Evoy Davis
Fortune Recommends Writer
About Author
Lauren Evoy Davis is a health journalist with expertise in cancer and other chronic conditions. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from American University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Elon University. Her work has been published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, National Council on Aging, HelpGuide, WebMD, Everyday Health, and Verizon. She tests meal kits, meal delivery services, and fitness apps. When not writing or reading, Lauren enjoys paddle boarding on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, weightlifting, and gardening.
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