Ingredient Directory
All our ingredients are made to the highest possible standards with simple and gentle artificial free processes. We fully test each ingredient and operate a transparency system from raw ingredient to shelf.
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ALGAE
Providing: Omega 3 DHA, EPA and DPA
Found in: Omega 3
Our Omega 3 contains both DHA and EPA, both these forms are highly researched with proven benefits. By sourcing our omega 3 from algae we're going to the source as, unlike algae, fish don't naturally produce it. This means our omega 3 won't give you a fishy aftertaste.
Algae Omega 3 |
Grown
Schizochytrium algae is grown in a contaminant free, controlled, anaerobic environment. |
Harvesting
The algae is harvested and processed using a gentle water extraction & pressing process. |
Analysis
The resulting algal oil is analysed and blended to achieve the ratio of EPA, DHA and DPA omega 3. |
Storage
The algal oil is then transferred to containers for vacuum packing and freezing. |
Encapsulation
The algal oil is thawed as required and encapsulated in a vegan soft gel capsule. |
ASHWAGANDHA ROOT
Providing: Organic Ashwagandha
Found in: Ashwagandha; Menopause Multi; Stress Aid
Our Ashwagandha is produced using a first-of-its-kind, unique extraction process, based on “Green Chemistry” principles, without the use of any synthetic solvents. It creates a full spectrum extract, retaining all the natural constituents of the herb including short and long chain amino acids, fructooligosaccharides, vitamin A, calcium and iron all in their original balance.
Ashwagandha |
Harvested
Organically-grown ashwagandha is harvested when bioactive withanolides are at their peak. |
Cleaned & Dried
The roots are washed cleaned and dried. |
Powdered
The dried roots are crushed into a powder. |
Purified
Ashwagandha powder is soaked, creating a slurry to be filtered, the natural way of removing waste. |
Ground & Sifted
Gently dried to create a raw ashwagandha powder. |
BACILLUS COAGULANS
Providing: Bacillus Coagulans
Found in: Immune, Multibiotic
Bacillus Coagulans is a unique strain of good bacteria that can survive harsh conditions and higher temperatures than most other bacteria, meaning it’s fine to be stored at room temperature.
Bacillus Coagulans |
Strain isolated
We start with probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans. |
Fermented
This microorganism is added to a natural medium and fermented to maximise growth. |
Separation
The microorganism is separated from the medium using a natural centrifugal process. |
Freeze dried
The microorganism is carefully freeze-dried into a powder to keep the bacteria alive. |
BAMBOO
Providing: Silica
Found in: Beautiful
Bamboo is naturally sustainable because of the rate at which it grows, and our’s is grown without the use of pesticides. Bamboo extract is the richest known source of silica, over 10 times that of the common horsetail source. Our extract is the highest available at 75%.
Natural Silica |
Harvested
Natural silica is collected from the stem of bamboo trees grown without pesticides. |
Extracted
These are washed and extracted naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. |
Concentrated
The extract is concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
BLACK PEPPER
Providing: Piperine
Found in: Curcumin Complex; Joint Aid; CoEnzyme Q10
Our black pepper is grown without the use of pesticides and piperine is extracted without the use of synthetic chemicals. Piperine is known as a ‘bioavailability enhancer’ because of its natural ability to improve the absorption of many herbs and nutrients.
Piperine |
Harvested
Black pepper corns are grown without pesticides. |
Extracted
These are washed and extracted naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. |
Concentrated
The extract is concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
BOSWELLIA
Providing: Boswellia extract
Found in: Joint Aid
A natural resin from the Boswellia tree, the resin is wild harvested where the trees natively grow GMO free and without the use of pesticides in India. Our extract is the highest standardised extract of boswellic acid herb extract ratio of 6:1 and 65% total Boswellic acid.
Boswellia |
Harvested
Resin from the pesticide-free Boswellia tree is harvested. |
Extracted
Harvest is extracted naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. |
Concentrated
The extract is concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
CARROT
Providing: Whole Food Beta carotene
Found in: Beautiful, Eye Defence, General Multi, Men's Multi, Menopause Multi, Pregnancy Multi, Women's Multi
Using herbicide and pesticide free carrots and working with carefully controlled low-heat conditions we preserve all the naturally occurring co-nutrients, like live enzymes, phytonutrients, amino acids, trace minerals and other bioactive co-factors.
Whole food
|
Harvested
Whole carrots are concentrated into a food paste. |
Prepared
Beta carotene is added plus a natural enzyme to break down the cell wall of the food. |
Grown
During a unique growing process the beta carotene passes into the cells of the food. |
Grown cont.
After 72 hours of growing, the added beta carotene is fully bonded and part of the food. |
Dried
The nutrient-enriched food is washed with filtered water & gently dried into powder. |
CHICKPEA
Providing: Vitamin K2
Found in: Vitamin K2; Bone Aid, General Multi, Men's Multi, Menopause Multi, Pregnancy Multi, Women's Multi
One of the best sources of K2 is found in an ancient Japanese food called nattō, that's why our Vitamin K2 is formulated using chickpeas fermented with Bacillus subtilis natto. Our Vitamin K2 provides you with a highly biologically active form of vitamin K2 that is 10 times more efficiently absorbed than vitamin K1 from spinach.
Natto Vitamin K2 |
Harvested
Non-GMO chickpeas are grown in a contamination free area. |
Fermented
The chickpeas are fermented turning them into the traditional Japanese Natto food. |
Separation
The Natto is then spun in a centrifuge to separate a clear fermented liquid from the chickpeas. |
Extracted
This liquid goes through an extraction process to obtain the vitamin K2 using ethanol. |
Drying
The K2 is powdered using a gentle vacuum drying process ready for encapsulation. |
COCONUT
Providing: Coconut oil
Found in: Coenzyme Q10; Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2
We use non-GMO coconuts for our coconut oil. It’s used in products containing fat soluble nutrients to improve the absorption while also acting as a natural capsule ‘filler’ for smaller ingredients.
Coconut Oil |
Harvested
Non-GMO coconuts are sourced and grown, without pesticides, and harvested at their peak. |
Cracked
Coconut chunks are removed from the nut shell. |
Dried & Pressed
The chunks are quick dried and pressed to release the oil. |
Powdered
The oil is gently turned into a powder using tapioca extract in a unique process that does not use heat or oxygen. |
FERMENTED FOOD BLEND
Providing: Fermented fruits and vegetables
Found in: Multibiotic
Our fermented food blend is made up of; Apple, Carrot, Mulberry, Radish, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon, Beetroot, Prune, Plum, Passionfruit, Watermelon, Wolfberry, Grapefruit, Grape, Peach, Acerola, Cranberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry, Chokeberry, Blackcurrant, Gooseberry, Bilberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Banana, Papaya, Lychee, Melon, Tomato, Asparagus, Jujube, Hawthorn and Broccoli.
Fermented Food |
Harvested
36 fruits & veggies, rich in alkaline minerals, are grown without pesticides or herbicides. |
Preparation
The fresh fruits and vegetables are prepared into a medium. |
Fermentation
11 strains of probiotics are added to the food medium and naturally fermented for 72 hours. |
Separation
After fermentation, the solids are separated, leaving a potent fermented food liquid. |
Dried
Finally, the food liquid is dried into a powder and prepared for encapsulation. |
GRIFFONIA SEED
Providing: 5-HTP
Found in: Night Time
Our non-GMO griffonia seeds are sustainably collected from their native origin in West Africa and are extracted using only water.
Wild Griffonia |
Harvested
Wild Griffonia is gathered from local forests. |
Extracted
These are washed and extracted naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. |
Concentrated
The extract is concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
GUAVA LEAF
Providing: Zinc
Found in: Zinc
Our guava is minimally processed and raw keeping all the important nutrients intact ensuring co-nutrients such as beta-sitosterol, polyphenols, flavonoids, ursolic acid, essential oils and tannins are available to increase the activity of the zinc. These natural components of the whole leaf ensure that the zinc is easily recognised, metabolised, and absorbed by the body.
Zinc |
Sourced
Organic guava leaves are sustainably grown at 2KM+ altitude in the beautiful mountains of Odisha in India. |
Harvested & Ground
The leaves are harvested when the zinc content is at its peak and then washed, dried and ground. |
Extracted & Concentrated
Water, filtered by reverse osmosis, is mixed with the ground up leaves which is then spun in a series of centrifuges creating a concentrated liquid. |
Dried & Milled
The liquid is spray dried and then milled into a fine powder, ready for encapsulation. |
HOPS
Providing: Hop extract
Found in: Night Time
We source our hops from France where hops have been grown for centuries. They are extracted using only water.
Wild Griffonia & Hops |
Harvested
Wild Griffonia is gathered from local forests. Hops, from France, are grown without pesticides. |
Extracted
These are washed and extracted naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. |
Concentrated
The extract is concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
LICHEN
Providing: Vitamin D3
Found in: Vitamin D3; Bone Aid; Pregnancy Multi; Men’s Multi; Women’s Multi; General Multi
Our plant based Vitamin D3 is produced from lichen. It's a small and unique organic species that contains one of the only plant-based sources of the body's preferred biologically active form (calciferol).
Lichen Vitamin D3 |
Harvested
Wild lichen is harvested sustainably, without damaging the local fauna, in a clean mountainous region. |
Washed
Lichen is washed clean, without using chemicals. |
Extracted
The lichen is soaked and the vitamin D oil is extracted naturally, using only pressure. |
Micro-Encapsulation
The vitamin D is then small batch, micro-encapsulated using tapioca extract. |
MARIGOLD FLOWERS
Providing: Lutein and Zeaxanthin extracts
Found in: Eye Defence
We use aztech marigold flowers grown in their native lands of Mexico. These produce minimum 86% Meso-Zeaxanthin, the carotenoid at the very centre of the macula of the retina, meso-zeaxanthin is rarely found in dietary sources. There is also 14% other naturally occurring Zeaxanthin forms.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin |
Harvested
Marigold flowers are harvested in their natural region in Mexico in a pesticide free and sustainably managed area. |
Extracted
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are extracted from the dried flowers. |
Purified & Filtered
The extracts are purified and filtered using only water and alcohol. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the concentrated extract for powdering. |
Milled
Finally, the extract is mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
MICRO-ALGAE
Providing: Astaxanthin extract
Found in: Eye defence
We use the algae species Haematococcus pluvialis, a freshwater species of Chlorophyta. This species is well known for its high content of astaxanthin. Interestingly, this algae is the primary diet of aquatic animals such as salmon, flamingos, shrimp, lobster, crab, etc. thus giving them their rich red/pink pigment.
Astaxanthin |
Harvested
Algae which contains high concentrations of Astaxanthin is harvested in Mexico in a pesticide free environment |
Extracted
The Astaxanthin oil is extracted from the algae with CO2 which is a pure process requiring no solvents. |
Filtered
The extracted Astaxanthin oil is filtered and passed through magnets to remove any heavy metals from the algae's natural environment. |
Tested
The oil is tested for any heavy metal residue and sent back for further removal if the oil fails this step. |
Micro-Encapsulated
The oil is then micro-encapsulated using only pea protein. |
MINERAL RICH WATER
Providing: Magnesium
Found in: Magnesium
Our magnesium supplement is extracted from mineral rich water. We source the water from the Dead Sea, an ancient salt lake renowned for its health-giving properties. Our purified magnesium is complete, containing all 5 natural forms of magnesium.
Dead Sea Magnesium |
Sourced
Seawater is sourced from the ancient waters of the Dead Sea. |
Evaporated
A simple salt bath evaporation process removes salt & sodium, concentrating the mineral salts. |
Purified
The mineral salts are purified with water to remove chloride, leaving the natural magnesium. |
Dried
Finally, the magnesium is spray dried into a powder. |
MULTI STRAIN LIVE CULTURE COMPLEX
Providing: Probiotics
Found in: Multibiotic
Our multi strain probiotic complex contains; Bifidobacterium Lactis BS01, Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA02, Lactobacillus Plantarum LP01, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG and Bacillus Coagulans LMG 6326.
Multi-strain Bacteria |
Strain isolated
Hardy and gut health specific probiotic strains are isolated. |
Fermented
These microorganisms are added to a natural medium and fermented to maximise growth. |
Separation
The microorganisms are separated from the medium using a natural centrifugal process. |
Freeze dried
The microorganism is carefully freeze-dried into a powder to keep the bacteria alive. |
NUTRITIONAL YEAST
Providing: Whole Food Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, GTF Chromium, Boron, Iodine, Molybdenum, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Inositol, Choline and Folic Acid
Found in: General Multi, Men's Multi, Menopause Multi, Pregnancy Multi, Women's Multi, Vegan Multi, Gentle Iron, Beautiful
Working with carefully controlled low-heat conditions we preserve all the naturally occurring co-nutrients, like live enzymes, phytonutrients, amino acids, trace minerals and other bioactive co-factors found in yeast.
ORANGE AND LEMON
Providing: Whole Food Vitamin C
Found in: Vegan Multi; B Complex; Pregnancy Multi; Men’s Multi; Women’s Multi; Vitamin C; Immune
Using herbicide and pesticide free oranges and lemons and working with carefully controlled low-heat conditions we preserve all the naturally occurring co-nutrients, like live enzymes, phytonutrients, amino acids, trace minerals and other bioactive co-factors.
Whole food
|
Harvested
Whole citrus fruits - oranges and lemons - are concentrated into a food paste. |
Prepared
Vitamin C is added plus a natural enzyme to break down the cell wall of the fruits. |
Grown
During a unique growing process the vitamin C passes into the cells of the fruits. |
Grown cont.
After 72 hours of growing, the added vitamin C is fully bonded and part of the fruit. |
Dried
The nutrient-enriched fruit is washed with filtered water & gently dried into powder. |
OYSTER MUSHROOM AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM EXTRACT
Providing: B12
Found in: Vitamin B12
Our mushrooms are organically grown in south India using unique and proprietary conditions to ensure active forms of B12 are present. These mushrooms are a unique vegan source and by extracting them from a natural source it means our mushroom extract contains 3 natural forms of B12; methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin and hydroxcobalamin.
Organic B12 |
Harvested
The mushrooms are organically grown in south India using unique and proprietary conditions to ensure active forms of B12 are present. |
Preparation
The mushrooms are cleaned and then freeze dried to lock in the nutrients. |
Hydrolysis
Using only water and plant-based extracts the mushrooms are broken down into macro and micro nutrients. |
Extraction
Alcohol can then be used to extract the full spectrum B12, included in the extraction are naturally occurring co-factors. |
Powdered
The B12 is subject to evaporation to remove any alcohol. It is then vacuum dried at low temperature ready for encapsulation. |
PEAS
Providing: Whole Food Vitamin E
Found in: Pregnancy Multi; Men’s Multi; Woman’s Multi; Vitamin C
Using herbicide and pesticide free yellow peas and working with carefully controlled low-heat conditions we preserve all the naturally occurring co-nutrients, like live enzymes, phytonutrients, amino acids, trace minerals and other bioactive co-factors. Natural vitamin E is actually a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, our Whole Food vitamin E contains all 8 of these compounds.
Whole food nutrients |
Harvested
Whole, pesticide free, farm foods are concentrated into a food paste. |
Prepared
Vitamins & minerals are added plus a natural enzyme to break down the cell wall of the food. |
Grown
During a unique growing process the nutrients pass into the cells of the food. |
Grown cont.
After 72 hours of growing, the nutrients are fully bonded and part of the food. |
Dried
The nutrient-enriched food is washed with filtered water & gently dried into powder. |
PINK SEAWEED
Providing: Calcium
Found in: Calcium; Bone Aid, Pregnancy Multi
Our calcium is derived from 100% seaweed, sustainably harvested from clean and pristine waters off Atlantic coastlines such as Ireland and Iceland. Using seaweed as our source of calcium means it comes complete in a marine multi-mineral complex providing bioactive calcium along with 72 other trace minerals.
Ocean Calcium |
Harvested
Calcified seaweed is sustainably harvested from the coastal waters of the Atlantic. |
Drying & Cleaning
The seaweed is naturally dried in the sun then steamed to clean and purify it without the need for chemicals. |
Milled & Sieving
The seaweed is then ground and sifted into a fine powder ready for encapsulation. |
Purification
The powder is passed through magnets to remove any heavy metals from the seaweed's natural environment. |
Testing & Encapsulation
The purified powder undergoes heavy metal and microbial testing. Approved powder is then encapsulated. |
RHODIOLA
Providing: Rhodiola rosea root powder
Found in: Stress Aid
Harvesting in China where it natively grows in the wild we use the whole root and clean and powder it without the use of chemicals.
Whole Herb Powders |
Harvested
Rhodiola plant are grown without pesticides. |
Washed
The raw ingredients are then washed without chemicals. |
Dried
A natural drying process prepares the ingredients for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the ingredients are mechanically milled into a fine powder and sifted. |
SAGE
Providing: Sage extract
Found in: Menopause Multi
Our pesticide free sage is extracted without the use of synthetic chemicals. It is a 60:1 extract and is standarised to ≥ 2.5% rosmarinic acid. Rosmarinic acid is a polyphenol and a very potent antioxidant.
Sage |
Harvested
Sage plants are sustainably cultivated in Latvia and Egypt in regions where they have grown for centuries. The leaves are harvested at their peak. |
Ground
The leaves are mechanically ground into a raw powder. |
Extracted & Filtered
The raw powder goes through a natural extraction process using only water and pure alcohol and is then passed through a filter. |
Concentrated
The alcohol is completely evaporated and the extract is then concentrated to the optimum density. |
Dried & Sifted
Finally, the extract is spray-dried and sifted, ready for encapsulation. |
SEAWEED
Providing: Iodine
Found in: Iodine
Our seaweed is sustainably wild harvested ascophyllum seaweed from remote areas in Britain and the Nordic region. Not only rich in iodine, our seaweed also contains all the necessary trace minerals and micronutrients needed to deliver and metabolise iodine.
Organic Iodine |
Harvested
Organic ascophyllum seaweed is harvested sustainably from remote coastal regions, by only cutting the top 14 inches and not returning to the same site for 4 years. |
Prepared
The seaweed is gently dried using low temperature geothermally warmed air circulation. The dried seaweed is then milled into a fine powder. |
Tested
The seaweed powder is then sent to a third party UKAS accredited lab for nutritional, contamination, pesticide, microbial, allergen and other analysis. |
Encapsulated
Finally, once the seaweed powder has passed all testing we encapsulate it into our vegecaps. |
SCHISANDRA
Providing: Schisandra powder
Found in: Stress Aid
We source our schisandra berries from China where the vine plant is native to.
Whole Herb Powders |
Harvested
Schisandra berries are grown without pesticides. |
Washed
The raw ingredients are then washed without chemicals. |
Dried
A natural drying process prepares the ingredients for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the ingredients are mechanically milled into a fine powder and sifted. |
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
Providing: Mushroom powder
Found in: Vitamin B12
Our Mushrooms are organically grown in the Chinese highlands away from pollution and without pesticides or herbicides where the ancient tradition of cultivating mushrooms reaches back thousands of years.
Organic Mushroom Powder |
Grown
Mushrooms are grown in the Chinese highlands away from pollution and without pesticides or herbicides where the ancient tradition of cultivating mushrooms reaches back thousands of years. |
Dried
A gentle drying process prepares the ingredients for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
The dried mushrooms are mechanically milled into a powder and sifted. |
Tested
Third party laboratories analyse each batch for foreign substances and 250 parameters such as pesticides, heavy metals & microbiology. Once passed the powder is ready for encapsulation. |
TURMERIC ROOT
Providing: Curcumin, Turmeric
Found in: Curcumin Complex, Joint Aid
Our turmeric roots are grown without pesticides in their native country of India.
Turmeric |
Harvested
Turmeric roots are grown without pesticides or herbicides and harvested at their peak. |
Washed
The raw ingredients are then washed without chemicals. |
Dried
A natural drying process prepares the ingredients for powdering. |
Ground & Sifted
Finally, the ingredients are mechanically milled into a fine powder and sifted. |
PLANT BASED CULTURE MEDIUM
Providing: Coenzyme Q10
Found in: Coenzyme Q10
Our naturally-fermented, stable form of CoQ10 is cultured from good bacteria. Microorganisms grow naturally in a nutrient-rich culture medium.
Co-Q10 |
Strain isolated
Microorganisms grow naturally in a nutrient-rich culture medium. |
Fermented
The culture medium then undergoes a period of microbial fermentation. |
Extracted
CoQ10 is extracted gently using water and alcohol. |
Dried
The CoQ10 is then carefully filtered and dried. |
Ground & sifted
The CoQ10 is then ground and sifted into a fine powder ready for encapsulation. |
