Daiso nutritional supplement types, ingredients, manufacturers, all in one place. Why is it cheaper than pharmacies?

Daiso nutritional supplements, are the ingredients and manufacturers okay? From vitamins in the 3,000 won range to milk thistle and omega-3, sorted by type! Check out why they are cheaper than pharmacies at a glance!

1. What types of nutritional supplements are sold at Daiso?
Daiso sells a variety of health functional foods, from multivitamins to omega-3 and milk thistle. Prices range from 500 won to 5,000 won, so they are definitely cheaper than pharmacies.

Daewoong Pharmaceutical – 26 types including comprehensive vitamins and minerals, vitamin B, milk thistle, lutein, calcium, and omega-3
Chong Kun Dang Health – Lactofit Gold, 2 types of Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Ilyang Pharmaceuticals – 9 types including vitamin C chewable, saw palmetto zinc, and low molecular collagen

If you look at it this way, there are quite a variety of products available, right? But what’s important is the difference in ingredients and content.

2. Are there any differences in ingredients compared to pharmacy products?
Although they are nutritional supplements made by the same company, the products sold at Daiso may have slightly different ingredients.

For example, if you look at Daewoong Pharmaceutical's milk thistle,

Daiso Milk Thistle (5,000 won)

Silymarin 130mg

Vitamin B1 1.2mg, B2 1.4mg

Biotin 30µg (less than Enercis Basic)

Vitamin B12 2.4 µg (14 times difference compared to Enercisle!)

No zinc

Pharmacy grade milk thistle (13,000 won)

Same silymarin and vitamin B content

Vitamin B12 is much higher at 35µg

Add 8.5 mg of zinc

In other words, because it is cheaper, some ingredients may be missing or the content may be adjusted! It is important to carefully compare the ingredients before purchasing.

3. Why is it cheaper than a pharmacy?
“Why is there such a big price difference when it’s the same pharmaceutical product?” You can’t help but wonder. Here are the reasons:

Simplify the distribution process

Daiso sells directly from its own stores → does not go through complex distribution stages like pharmacies

Reduce advertising and marketing costs

Sold without TV advertising or hospital/pharmacy promotions

Adjusting the ingredients

Reduce cost by maintaining core ingredients but adjusting some contents

In other words, from the pharmaceutical company's perspective, it feels like they are selling it as a 'cost-effective lineup'!

4. Then, can I eat Daiso nutritional supplements?
In conclusion, a cheaper product does not necessarily mean it lacks ingredients, but there may be differences in ingredient content, so be sure to compare before choosing!

Good value for money for general health maintenance!

If you want to focus on supplementing specific nutrients, we recommend drugstore products!

Comparison of ingredients is essential! (Check for differences in vitamin B12, zinc, etc.)

What do you think about Daiso’s nutritional supplements? Are they cheap and cost-effective, or do you feel the differences in ingredients are lacking? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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