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Minerals

13 ingredients

Boron

Moderate evidence

A trace mineral involved in bone metabolism, vitamin D activity, inflammation balance, and hormone-related pathways.

Heart HealthAthletic RecoveryEnergy & Vitality

Calcium

Strong evidence

The body's most abundant mineral — critical for bone density, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.

Heart HealthAthletic Recovery

Chromium

Moderate evidence

A trace mineral used for insulin signaling, glucose metabolism, and metabolic health support.

Heart HealthEnergy & Vitality

Copper

Strong evidence

An essential trace mineral for iron metabolism, connective tissue, antioxidant enzymes, and zinc balance.

Energy & VitalityHeart HealthImmune Resilience

Iodine

Strong evidence

An essential trace mineral for thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolic regulation.

Energy & VitalityCognitive Performance

Iron

Strong evidence

The mineral at the center of oxygen transport — critically important for energy, endurance, and cognition.

Energy & VitalityAthletic RecoveryCognitive Performance

Magnesium Citrate

Strong evidence

A well-absorbed magnesium form commonly used for general magnesium support and occasional constipation.

Heart HealthAthletic RecoveryEnergy & Vitality

Magnesium Glycinate

Strong evidence

The most bioavailable and gut-friendly form of magnesium for sleep, stress, and muscle recovery.

Sleep QualityAthletic RecoveryHeart Health

Magnesium Malate

Moderate evidence

The energy-focused form of magnesium — preferred for ATP production, muscle function, and chronic fatigue.

Energy & VitalityAthletic Recovery

Magnesium Oxide

Moderate evidence

A high-elemental but poorly absorbed magnesium form, best understood as a digestive support option rather than premium magnesium repletion.

Energy & Vitality

Magnesium Threonate

Moderate evidence

The only form of magnesium shown to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier — designed for cognitive support.

Cognitive PerformanceSleep Quality

Selenium

Strong evidence

A trace mineral essential for thyroid function, antioxidant defense, and immune health.

Immune ResilienceHeart HealthEnergy & Vitality

Zinc

Strong evidence

An essential mineral for immune function, testosterone production, wound healing, and skin health.

Immune ResilienceAthletic RecoveryHeart Health

Vitamins

9 ingredients

B Complex

Strong evidence

Eight essential vitamins working together for energy metabolism, nervous system function, and cellular health.

Energy & VitalityCognitive PerformanceHeart Health

Biotin

Moderate evidence

A B-vitamin essential for fat and glucose metabolism — widely supplemented for hair, skin, and nail health.

Energy & Vitality

Folate

Strong evidence

The activated form of B9 essential for DNA synthesis, pregnancy, cardiovascular health, and methylation.

Heart HealthEnergy & VitalityCognitive Performance

Vitamin A

Strong evidence

Essential for vision, immune function, and cell differentiation — but one of the few vitamins with genuine toxicity risk.

Immune Resilience

Vitamin B12

Strong evidence

Essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis — deficiency is common and often silent.

Energy & VitalityCognitive PerformanceHeart Health

Vitamin C

Strong evidence

A potent antioxidant and immune-supporting vitamin — essential for collagen synthesis and iron absorption.

Immune ResilienceAthletic RecoveryHeart Health

Vitamin D3

Strong evidence

The 'sunshine vitamin' that most people are deficient in — critical for immunity, bone health, mood, and hormones.

Immune ResilienceHeart HealthAthletic Recovery

Vitamin E

Moderate evidence

A fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes — best supplemented as mixed tocopherols, not alpha-tocopherol alone.

Heart HealthAthletic RecoveryImmune Resilience

Vitamin K2

Moderate evidence

The critical co-factor that directs calcium to bones rather than arteries — essential for anyone taking vitamin D3.

Heart HealthAthletic Recovery

Herbs & Botanicals

15 ingredients

Ashwagandha

Strong evidence

The most researched adaptogen for stress reduction, cortisol management, and testosterone support.

Stress & AnxietySleep QualityAthletic Recovery

Bacopa Monnieri

Moderate evidence

An Ayurvedic nootropic with strong evidence for improving memory, learning, and cognitive aging — but only after 6–12 weeks.

Cognitive Performance

Berberine

Strong evidence

A plant alkaloid with evidence rivaling metformin for blood sugar regulation — one of the most clinically validated supplements.

Heart HealthEnergy & Vitality

Curcumin

Moderate evidence

Turmeric's active compound — a powerful anti-inflammatory with exceptional potential, undermined by poor bioavailability in standard forms.

Athletic RecoveryHeart HealthImmune Resilience

Elderberry

Moderate evidence

A traditional immune remedy with clinical evidence for reducing cold and flu duration.

Immune Resilience

Fenugreek

Moderate evidence

A seed extract used for libido, metabolic health, lactation support, and testosterone-adjacent vitality formulas.

Energy & VitalityHeart Health

Lemon Balm

Moderate evidence

A calming botanical used for stress, relaxation, sleep quality, and occasional digestive discomfort.

Stress & AnxietySleep Quality

Lion's Mane

Moderate evidence

The only mushroom shown to stimulate nerve growth factor production — a promising nootropic for cognitive health and neuroprotection.

Cognitive PerformanceEnergy & Vitality

Maca Root

Moderate evidence

A Peruvian adaptogenic root with evidence for libido, sexual function, and energy — without altering sex hormone levels.

Energy & VitalityAthletic Recovery

Milk Thistle

Moderate evidence

The most well-researched hepatoprotective herb — evidence-backed for liver protection, detoxification support, and antioxidant defense.

Heart HealthAthletic Recovery

Panax Ginseng

Moderate evidence

The original adaptogen with 2,000 years of use and modern evidence for energy, cognition, and immune function.

Energy & VitalityCognitive PerformanceImmune Resilience

Rhodiola Rosea

Moderate evidence

A Siberian adaptogen for mental and physical endurance — proven to reduce fatigue and improve stress resilience.

Energy & VitalityCognitive PerformanceAthletic Recovery

Saw Palmetto

Moderate evidence

The most studied herbal remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male hair loss.

Athletic Recovery

Tongkat Ali

Moderate evidence

A popular herbal extract studied for testosterone support, stress resilience, libido, and vitality.

Energy & VitalityAthletic RecoveryStress & Anxiety

Valerian Root

Moderate evidence

The most widely used herbal sleep remedy — evidence supports reduced time to fall asleep and improved sleep quality.

Sleep Quality

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