Shatavari, triphala and maca root are frequently bundled together as “women’s wellness” herbs, but they don’t actually do the same job. Here’s what UK-relevant research supports for each one individually — and the specific claims worth reading with caution.
Ruslan Paryhin, Founder of VitMax UK
A medical education from Dnipro State Medical University gives me a grounded understanding of physiology, pharmacology basics, and how supplements interact with the body — knowledge I apply when researching and fact-checking every guide published on VitMax.
With over nine years of hands-on experience in the health and wellness e-commerce space, I've managed large product catalogues, worked directly with supplement formulations and ingredient sourcing, and built VitMax UK to help British readers make informed, evidence-based decisions about supplements — free from hype or unproven claims.
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Ruslan Paryhin
Founder of VitMax UK
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