Ingredients with a clear reason
A good supplement does not start with a popular ingredient, but with what it has to support for you. That is why we assess every ingredient on scientific substantiation, dose, purity and the way it is processed into a formula.
We only choose ingredients that fit our view of healthy ageing. Sometimes as a targeted formula with one active substance, sometimes combined with supporting nutrients. So you know not only what you take, but also why it is in the product.
Scientifically researched
We look at current research and assess what it shows about the ingredient, the dose and its use.
A clear role in the formula
Every ingredient is chosen for a reason and has to fit the purpose and composition of the formula.
An appropriate dose
Not only the ingredient counts. The amount and the daily form of use also determine the value of a formula.
Attention to absorption
Where it adds value, we use a liposomal formulation to protect the ingredient during digestion and support absorption.
Verifiable quality
The products are checked independently and the available results are published on our website.
Every ingredient we use
What it is, why it is in the formula and which products contain it. Want to go deeper? Each ingredient links to its own article, and from there to the studies.
NMN
Nicotinamide mononucleotide, a building block for NAD+
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What it is
NMN is a naturally occurring molecule that your body converts into NAD+, a coenzyme every cell needs for its energy metabolism. NAD+ levels decline with age, which is why NMN is one of the most studied longevity ingredients. We use Longevir® β-NMN, produced in Europe, in capsules with liposomal technology and as a pure powder.
Why we use it
A fixed daily dose of 250 mg per capsule or scoop, with a liposomal layer in the capsules to help protect the NMN during digestion. Research looks at NMN in relation to NAD+ levels, energy and healthy ageing; we describe those studies without overstating them.
Read more: What is NMN? The Complete Guide to Nicotinamide MononucleotideTrans-resveratrolo
A plant polyphenol, finely milled for absorption
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What it is
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in grape skins, berries and Japanese knotweed. Trans-resveratrol is the stable, active form. We use finely milled (micronised) trans-resveratrol in a liposomal formula, 250 mg per capsule.
Why we use it
Resveratrol is studied in relation to oxidative stress and the heart and blood vessels, and it is a natural partner of NMN in a daily longevity routine. Resveratrol on its own is poorly absorbed, which is why the particle size and the liposomal layer matter.
Read more: What Is Trans-Resveratrol And Why It Matters For YouSpermidina
A natural polyamine involved in cell renewal
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What it is
Spermidine is a polyamine that occurs naturally in our cells and in foods such as wheat germ, aged cheese and mushrooms. Our formula delivers 5 mg spermidine per capsule together with vitamins B1, B6, B12, folate, vitamin D3 and zinc.
Why we use it
Spermidine is studied for its role in autophagy, the process by which cells clear and renew their components. The added vitamin D and zinc play a role in cell division, and the B vitamins contribute to a normal energy metabolism.
Read more: What is Spermidine: Function, Benefits, And SupplementationQuercetina
A flavonoid from onions, apples and capers
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What it is
Quercetin is one of the most common flavonoids in plant foods. Our capsule combines 150 mg quercetin with 80 mg vitamin C, 47 mg bromelain and 11 mg zinc in a liposomal formula.
Why we use it
Quercetin is studied in relation to cellular ageing, immune processes and metabolism. Vitamin C and zinc support the immune system and help protect cells against oxidative stress; bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple, is a classic companion of quercetin.
Read more: Quercetin: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects ExplainedWhat it is
Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from the stem and fruit of the pineapple. Our quercetin capsule contains 47 mg bromelain next to quercetin, vitamin C and zinc.
Why we use it
Bromelain is a classic companion of quercetin in supplements and is studied in its own right in relation to digestion and the immune system. It rounds off the quercetin formula without adding a long ingredient list.
Read more: Bromelain for longevity - top benefits and things to keep in mindWhat it is
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide are forms of vitamin B3 that the body uses to make NAD+. Our NAD+ Booster combines 250 mg NR with 100 mg nicotinamide, 160 mg blueberry anthocyanins and 10 mg L-ergothioneine in one capsule.
Why we use it
Vitamin B3 contributes to a normal energy metabolism and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. NR is studied as a NAD+ precursor alongside NMN; combining precursors gives a formula for people who prefer one capsule a day.
Read more: Nicotinamide Riboside Benefits and Side EffectsWhat it is
L-ergothioneine is a sulphur-containing amino acid that the body cannot make itself. It comes mainly from mushrooms and is taken up by a dedicated transporter in our cells, which is unusual for a dietary compound. The NAD+ Booster contains 10 mg per capsule.
Why we use it
Ergothioneine is studied for its antioxidant role and for its possible part in healthy ageing; some researchers call it a longevity vitamin. In the NAD+ Booster it complements the NAD+ precursors rather than replacing them.
Read more: L-Ergothioneine benefits based on researchWhat it is
Anthocyanins are flavonoids responsible for the blue, purple and red colours of berries and other fruits. The NAD+ Booster contains 160 mg anthocyanins from blueberries.
Why we use it
Anthocyanins are studied for their antioxidant role and in relation to the heart, blood vessels and cognition. They add a plant-based antioxidant to a formula built around NAD+ precursors.
Read more: Function and benefits of anthocyaninsDiidroberberina
The better-absorbed form of berberine
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What it is
Berberine is a plant compound from barberry, goldenseal and Chinese goldthread. Dihydroberberine is the form the body converts berberine into before absorption; taking it directly means a lower dose does the same work. We use 200 mg GlucoVantage® dihydroberberine with vitamin E, policosanol, chromium and vitamin K2.
Why we use it
Berberine is studied in relation to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, and dihydroberberine is gentler on the stomach than plain berberine.
Read more: What is Dihydroberberine?Glycine and NAC
The two building blocks of glutathione
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What it is
Glycine is the smallest amino acid and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the amino acid cysteine. Together they are called GlyNAC. Our formula gives 600 mg of each per daily dose, without a long list of other ingredients.
Why we use it
The body uses glycine and cysteine to make glutathione, one of its main antioxidants, and glutathione levels decline with age. GlyNAC is studied in older adults in relation to several hallmarks of ageing.
Read more: Study: How GlyNAC improves the hallmarks of aging in older adultsWhat it is
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is an intermediate of the citric acid cycle, the process cells use to release energy. Levels drop with age. We use 600 mg calcium AKG, the stable form, combined with 500 mg L-carnitine tartrate, 25 mg coenzyme Q10 and 500 µg vitamin B12.
Why we use it
AKG is studied in relation to biological age and healthy ageing. L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10 are both involved in energy production in the cell, and vitamin B12 contributes to a normal energy metabolism and helps reduce tiredness, without caffeine or stimulants.
Read more: What is Ca-AKG? Benefits, Dosage and Side EffectsWhat it is
L-carnitine is a compound the body makes from amino acids; it transports fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are burned for energy. Our calcium AKG formula contains 500 mg L-carnitine tartrate, a stable and well-absorbed form.
Why we use it
L-carnitine is studied in relation to energy metabolism, muscle and healthy ageing. Levels in muscle decline with age, which is why it sits next to AKG and coenzyme Q10 in a formula aimed at cellular energy.
Read more: L-Carnitine for longevity – the science-based guideWhat it is
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is a vitamin-like compound found in every cell, at its highest in the heart, liver and muscles. It is a link in the chain that turns nutrients into ATP, the cell’s energy currency. Our calcium AKG formula contains 25 mg.
Why we use it
The body’s own production of Q10 falls with age and with some medicines. Q10 is studied in relation to energy, the heart and oxidative stress; here it supports the AKG and L-carnitine in the same formula.
Read more: Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10) for longevity – top benefits and indicationsWhat it is
Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin D the skin makes in sunlight; vitamin K2 is the form found in fermented foods. One liposomal capsule gives 50 µg (2000 IU) vitamin D3 and 75 µg vitamin K2.
Why we use it
Vitamin D supports the immune system and the muscles and helps the body absorb calcium; vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Together they are a simple daily basis, especially in months with little sunlight.
Read more: Vitamin K2 for longevity: benefits, sources, and science-based tipsCollagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C
A liquid formula for skin, from the inside
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What it is
Hydrolysed collagen peptides are the small, easily absorbed fragments of the body’s main structural protein. Rewind combines them with glycine, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in a ready-to-drink shot.
Why we use it
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin. Collagen peptides and hyaluronic acid are studied in relation to skin hydration and elasticity; a liquid is practical for people who prefer not to take capsules.
Read more: Bovine collagen peptides – types, benefits and safetySupporting vitamins and minerals
Vitamins B1, B6, B12, folate, C, D3, E, K2, zinc, chromium
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What it is
Several formulas add vitamins and minerals in doses matched to their role: B vitamins and folate in the spermidine capsule, vitamin C and zinc with quercetin, vitamin E, chromium and vitamin K2 with dihydroberberine, vitamin B12 with calcium AKG. Each label states the amount and the share of the daily reference intake.
Why we use it
These nutrients carry established, authorised claims: B vitamins for a normal energy metabolism, vitamin C and zinc for the immune system and protection of cells against oxidative stress, chromium for normal blood glucose levels, vitamin E for the protection of cells against oxidative stress. They complement the main ingredient rather than pad the formula.
Tecnologia liposomiale
Not an ingredient, but the way several are delivered
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What it is
Several capsules carry the active ingredient inside liposomes, microscopically small spheres of fat-like substances (sunflower lecithin) that also occur in our own cells. The liposome forms a protective layer around the ingredient during digestion.
Why we use it
We use it where it adds value for the stability, protection and absorption of an ingredient. How much difference it makes depends on the ingredient and the quality of the product; the word liposomal alone is no guarantee.
How liposomal technology worksChoose by goal, not by ingredient list
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