Supplements

Akkermansia (pasteurised)

Pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila, an EU-authorised novel food for adults at the EU maximum. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Within the EU limit for adults (3.4 × 10¹⁰ cells a day)

D research grade · what was studied

Algal Omega-3 500 mg

EPA and DHA straight from algae, where fish get it. Vegan, halal, no fishy aftertaste.

• EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (250 mg a day)

B research grade · what was studied

Astaxanthin 8 mg

The red carotenoid from microalgae, taken with breakfast. Within the EU limit of 8 mg a day.

• No authorised health claim.

D research grade · what was studied

Cocoa Flavanols 250 mg

Cocoa extract, two capsules with breakfast (500 mg flavanols, the dose used in the COSMOS trial). Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow (200 mg a day)
• Studied in COSMOS, a 21,442-person randomised trial; we show the full results inside your plan

B research grade · what was studied

Creatine Monohydrate 3 g

Pure creatine monohydrate in a pre-measured stick. Stir into water or a shake.

• Increases physical performance in short bursts of high-intensity exercise (3 g a day)

A research grade · what was studied

Glycine 3 g

A naturally sweet amino acid, taken in the hour before bed.

• We show the grade, even when the evidence is limited

C research grade · what was studied

Iron Bisglycinate 15 mg

A gentle form of iron, taken in the morning away from zinc and calcium. Only when your ferritin says so.

• Contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
• Check ferritin first: iron is not for everyone

A research grade · what was studied

L-Theanine 200 mg

The amino acid found in green tea. Calm focus without drowsiness.

• We show the grade, even when the evidence is limited

C research grade · what was studied

Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg

Elemental magnesium as glycinate, the well-tolerated form. In the evening sachet.

• Contributes to normal muscle function
• Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

C research grade · what was studied

Methyl-B12 1000 µg

Methylcobalamin. Essential on a plant-based diet and with long-term metformin.

• Contributes to normal red blood cell formation
• Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

A research grade · what was studied

Nicotinamide Riboside 300 mg

A vitamin B3 form that raises NAD+ in the blood. Adults only, at the EU maximum of 300 mg a day.

• Within the EU limit for adults (300 mg a day)

D research grade · what was studied

Oat Beta-Glucan 3 g

Soluble fibre from oats, stirred into water or yoghurt with the evening meal. Contains oats.

• Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels (3 g a day from oats)
• Take medicines 2 hours before or after it

A research grade · what was studied

Spermidine 1 mg

Spermidine from wheat germ extract. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• There is no authorised health claim for spermidine, and we say so

D research grade · what was studied

Taurine 1.5 g

The amino acid behind the 2023 ageing headlines. Those ageing results are in animals; trials in people are small and short.

• Ageing benefits are seen in animals only so far
• There is no authorised health claim for taurine, and we say so

C research grade · what was studied

Trans-Resveratrol 150 mg

Adults only, at the EU maximum of 150 mg a day. People taking medicines should only use it under medical supervision.

• Checked against blood thinners and pregnancy before it ships

D research grade · what was studied

Vegan CoQ10 100 mg

Coenzyme Q10 with breakfast. Most useful for people on a statin who notice muscle aches.

• Checked against warfarin before it ships

C research grade · what was studied

Vegan D3 2000 IU

Vitamin D3 from lichen, so it suits vegans. Vegan and halal.

• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system

A research grade · what was studied

Vitamin D3 1000 IU

Cholecalciferol in olive oil. The everyday dose for northern winters, taken with breakfast.

• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system
• Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function

B research grade · what was studied

Zinc Picolinate 15 mg

Kept in the evening sachet, apart from morning iron, so both absorb well.

• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system
• Contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails

A research grade · what was studied