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Energy · Nerve function
Methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12The active, methylated form of B12 — directly usable by the body without conversion. Highest bioavailability of all B12 forms. Extensive research supporting neurological health and energy metabolism. Unlike Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin requires no hepatic conversion and can cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively.
Energy · Nerve function
Sleep quality · Muscle relaxation
Magnesium Glycinate
MagnesiumHighly bioavailable chelated form. Gentle on digestion. Supports sleep, stress, and overall relaxation without the laxative effect seen in cheaper magnesium forms.
Sleep quality · Muscle relaxation
Cell division · Methylation
Methylfolate (5-MTHF)
Vitamin B9Active, bioavailable form of folate, bypassing the MTHFR conversion step. Essential for cell division, DNA synthesis, and healthy methylation — particularly important for those with MTHFR gene variants.
Cell division · Methylation
Immune function · Skin health
Zinc Picolinate
ZincOne of the best-absorbed zinc forms, chelated with picolinic acid. Strong clinical evidence for immune support, skin health, and wound healing.
Immune function · Skin health
Immune support · Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin CStandard, well-researched form of Vitamin C. Good bioavailability. Effective for immune support and as an antioxidant, though less gentle on the stomach than buffered forms.
Immune support · Antioxidant
Oxygen transport · Energy
Ferrous Gluconate
IronGentler iron form with good bioavailability and fewer GI side effects than Ferrous Sulfate. A solid middle-ground option for those needing iron supplementation.
Oxygen transport · Energy
Brain health · Immune function
Pyridoxine HCl
Vitamin B6Standard form of B6. Functional and well-researched. P-5-P is more bioavailable but a sound, budget-friendly option for most people.
Brain health · Immune function
Bone health · Immune support
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3Preferred and most bioavailable form of Vitamin D. Significantly more effective than D2 at raising and maintaining serum levels over time.
Bone health · Immune support
Digestion · Energy
Magnesium Citrate
MagnesiumGood bioavailability with a gentle laxative effect at higher doses. Well-studied and widely used for general magnesium repletion.
Digestion · Energy
Bone health · Immune support
Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D2Plant-derived Vitamin D but significantly less effective than D3 at raising serum levels — generally considered an inferior choice for supplementation.
Bone health · Immune support
Cell division · DNA synthesis
Folic Acid
Vitamin B9Synthetic folate requiring conversion. Up to 40% of people have MTHFR variants reducing their ability to convert it into the active form efficiently.
Cell division · DNA synthesis
Oxygen transport
Ferrous Sulfate
IronCommon, inexpensive iron form. Functional but often causes GI side effects including constipation, nausea, and stomach discomfort.
Oxygen transport
Energy · Nerve function
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12Synthetic, non-active B12 form requiring conversion. Contains a cyanide molecule that must be cleared by the body — Methylcobalamin is the superior alternative.
Energy · Nerve function
Digestion
Magnesium Oxide
MagnesiumVery poorly absorbed (~4% absorption rate). Primarily used as a cheap bulking agent rather than for any meaningful magnesium contribution.
Digestion
Filler · Colourant
Titanium Dioxide
CI 77891White colourant with no nutritional value. Banned from EU food use since 2022 due to genotoxicity concerns — a clear red flag in any formula.
Filler · Colourant
Immune function
Zinc Oxide
ZincOne of the lowest bioavailability zinc forms. Used due to low cost. Zinc Picolinate is significantly better absorbed and more effective.
Immune function
