Understand what you swallow.
No sales pitch, just information. For each topic, we explain how an ingredient works, what to look out for, and which health claims are legally permitted.
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View all articles →Sleep and relaxation
How your sleep rhythm works, what light and habits do, and what can and cannot be said about melatonin.
Digestion
From gut flora to enzymes: how your digestive system works, from mouth to microbiome.
Minerals
Magnesium, zinc, iron and selenium: what they are, what foods contain them and which claims are permitted.
Vitamins
From vitamin D in winter to B12 on a plant-based diet: the essentials, explained plainly.
Shapes compared
Citrate, bisglycinate, methylfolate: what sets these forms apart on the label.
Biohacking and Lifestyle
Cold exposure, light, breathing, and the supplements discussed on popular podcasts, considered in light of European regulations.
Sport and protein
Creatine, whey and plant-based protein: the forms, the differences and the claims that are permitted.
Rules and etiquette
What may be included in a supplement, what may appear on its label, and why an American label reads differently.
Origin and history
The stories behind the fabrics: who discovered them, where they come from, and how they got their names.
How to choose
Choosing a supplement in four steps.
Not sure where to start? This is how we make a choice ourselves, before even looking at a jar.
Start with your goal, not with a little jar.
Sleep, energy, digestion: first decide what you want to support.
Look at the shape, not just the quantity
The label states which form it contains, such as citrate or bisglycinate. You can read about what distinguishes these forms from one another in the knowledge base.
Read what may legally be claimed.
Only claims approved by the EFSA say anything substantiated about efficacy.
If in doubt about medication use, seek advice.
Our customer service team or an orthomolecular therapist will think things through with you.
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