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What is Nutriting's nuADK?

Nutriting nuADK brings together three fat-soluble vitamins in a single softgel capsule. One capsule provides 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, i.e. 50 µg and 1,000% of the reference value, 600 µg of vitamin A as palmitate, and 125 µg of vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7. The 60-capsule bottle covers two months.

These three vitamins share one characteristic that explains why they are brought together: they do not dissolve in water but in fat. That is why the capsule contains an organic olive oil base — the fatty carrier is already in the product, it does not have to come from your meal.

The three doses are shown separately, which is not that common on this type of formula. You know exactly how much of each vitamin you are taking, and you can compare it with what your other supplements already provide. The rest of the French range can be browsed in our Nutriting aisle, and the other products in the category in our vitamin D aisle.

What does one nuADK capsule contain?

The 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 is the most common dose in winter supplementation protocols, and it is a sound choice. It stays well below the upper safety limit set at European level, at 100 µg per day, i.e. 4,000 IU. The claims attached to it are wide-ranging: vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, to the maintenance of normal bones, to the maintenance of normal muscle function and to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin K2 in the MK-7 form is the form that stays in the blood longest, the one that makes a single daily dose enough. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and to the maintenance of normal bones. It logically complements vitamin D on the bone front: one promotes calcium absorption, the other is involved in the proteins that take part in fixing it.

Vitamin A, at 600 µg, covers 75% of the reference value. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal skin and normal mucous membranes, to normal iron metabolism and to the normal function of the immune system. The dose is deliberately measured: vitamin A is stored in the liver and an excess of it is not harmless, which is why it is kept below the reference value here rather than above it.

There is one point of composition that rules out a proportion of buyers and therefore has to be said straight away: the shell is made of marine gelatine. This capsule therefore contains a fish-derived product, which makes it an allergen subject to mandatory declaration, and it is suitable neither for vegetarians nor for vegans. The manufacturer does, on the other hand, declare it free from gluten, lactose, soya, nanoparticles and GMOs, with an olive oil base from organic farming.

Ingredients list

Shell: MARINE GELATINE, glycerol (thickener), water (carrier). Contents: organic olive oil, vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin A palmitate.

Contains a FISH-derived product. Free from gluten, lactose, soya, nanoparticles and GMOs.

How do you take nuADK?

Dose: 1 capsule. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: no restriction — the capsule already contains its own oily base. Frequency: one dose a day. Duration: from October to April, extendable to the whole year if you get little sun exposure.

This is one of the few products in this aisle where the time of day makes no difference at all, and that is a genuine practical advantage. Most fat-soluble vitamins need a fatty meal to be absorbed; here, the olive oil in the capsule already supplies that carrier. You can therefore take it on an empty stomach, at the office, at any hour, without losing any benefit. On a product to be taken every day for six months, that freedom is the difference between a course you stick to and a course you abandon.

The October-to-April window matches the period when sunlight in France is no longer enough for the skin to make sufficient vitamin D. That is when supplementation makes the most sense, and the 60-capsule bottle covers two months of it: so allow three bottles for the full season. If you work indoors or rarely go out, taking it all year round is justified.

The manufacturer gives a piece of advice that few brands dare to give, and it deserves to be followed: have your blood level measured. A 25(OH)D test, four to six weeks after starting supplementation, lets you adjust the dose rather than guess it. The manufacturer mentions a target of between 30 and 40 ng/ml. It is your doctor who prescribes and who interprets, but the idea is an excellent one: it turns an assumption into a figure.

This product combines without any overlap with a magnesium, a mineral involved in vitamin D metabolism, or with an omega 3. Do take care, on the other hand, not to stack it with a multivitamin that already contains these three vitamins.

Who is nuADK suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?

It is aimed at an adult who gets little sun exposure, particularly between October and April, and who would rather have a single capsule than three separate bottles. The freedom over when to take it makes it an easy product to fit into any routine.

It is not recommended for people on anticoagulant treatment, warfarin or equivalent, without prior medical advice. The manufacturer says so clearly, and it is the main warning on this page: vitamin K2 can interact with these treatments and reduce their effectiveness. If you have a heart condition, a doctor's advice is likewise required before taking it.

It contains a fish-derived product, the gelatine in the shell being of marine origin. People with a fish allergy must rule it out, and it is suitable neither for vegetarians nor for vegans.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. The presence of vitamin A as palmitate makes this precaution particularly important during pregnancy, a period when retinol intakes are subject to specific recommendations. This is not a formula to take as a matter of course: ask the question beforehand, not afterwards.

What not to expect from it. No sensation when you take it: these three vitamins have no perceptible effect. No effect on sporting performance, muscle mass or body fat. And above all, no dose replaces a blood test: if you want to know where you stand, what you need is a test, not an assumption.

An A, D3 and K2 complex or vitamin D on its own?

This is the question that decides the purchase in this aisle, and the answer is not the same for everyone.

Vitamin D on its own does most of the work: making up for the lack of sunshine in the cold season. It is inexpensive, available as capsules, drops or tablets, and its regulatory framework is excellent. If that is your only goal, it is more than enough, and you run no risk of an interaction with vitamin K.

This complex adds two things. Vitamin K2 complements vitamin D on the bone front, which makes sense if your concern is specifically about bone capital. Vitamin A widens the spectrum further — vision, skin, mucous membranes, immunity — at a dose deliberately kept measured at 75% of the reference value.

When is vitamin D on its own the better choice? If you take an anticoagulant, the question is settled: K2 is to be avoided without medical advice, and an isolated D3 product is the one to go for. The same applies if you are vegetarian or allergic to fish, since the marine gelatine rules this capsule out. For broader bone support, our collagen aisle and our zinc aisle provide other building blocks, and our vitamin C aisle the cofactor for collagen synthesis.

Frequently asked questions

How much vitamin D per capsule?

50 µg, i.e. 2,000 IU and 1,000% of the nutrient reference value. It is the most common dose in winter supplementation protocols, and it stays well below the European upper safety limit, set at 4,000 IU per day in adults.

Does it have to be taken with a meal?

It does not, and that is the practical strength of this formula. The capsule contains an organic olive oil base that already supplies the fatty carrier these three vitamins need. You can therefore take it at any time of day, with or without food.

Is this capsule suitable for vegetarians?

No. The shell is made of marine gelatine, so the product contains a fish derivative, an allergen subject to mandatory declaration. It is suitable neither for vegetarians, nor for vegans, nor for people with a fish allergy.

Can it be taken while on anticoagulants?

Not without prior medical advice, and that is the product's main warning. Vitamin K2 can interact with warfarin and equivalent treatments and reduce their effectiveness. If you have a heart condition, medical advice is likewise required.

Why is vitamin A dosed at only 75%?

Because vitamin A is stored in the liver and an excess of it is not harmless. Staying below the reference value rather than going above it is a cautious choice, and it is also what makes it all the more important to check your other supplements before stacking them.

Should you have a blood test?

The manufacturer recommends it, and it is good advice: a 25(OH)D test four to six weeks after starting the course lets you adjust the dose instead of guessing it. The target mentioned is between 30 and 40 ng/ml. Prescribing and interpreting are your doctor's business.

How long does one bottle last?

60 capsules at one a day: exactly two months. As the recommended period runs from October to April, allow three bottles to cover the whole season. Taking it all year round is justified if you get very little sun exposure.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuADK?

The 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we bring out for customers who were taking three separate bottles, with two questions always asked first: anticoagulants, and fish allergy. The two answers decide the advice. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition aisle.

What is Nutriting nuADK Drops?

Nutriting nuADK Drops is a liquid food supplement combining three fat-soluble vitamins — A, D3 and K2 — in a 20 ml dropper bottle, roughly 500 drops. It comes from Nutriting, a French brand, and the manufacturer states French production.

The ingredients list runs to four lines: organic olive oil, vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7), vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, and vitamin A palmitate. Nothing else — no colouring, no titanium dioxide, no tablet excipient. The manufacturer declares a formula free from gluten, free from allergens subject to mandatory labelling, free from nanoparticles, free from heavy metals, free from GMOs and not irradiated.

The olive oil is not a presentational detail: these three vitamins are fat-soluble, they dissolve in a fatty medium and not in water. The drop format also lets you adjust the dose one unit at a time, which a tablet does not. One point of origin worth knowing: vitamin D3 is extracted from lanolin, the grease from sheep's wool. The formula is therefore suitable for vegetarians, but not for vegans. The whole section is presented in our vitamin D collection, which sets out the French intake benchmarks and the difference between D2 and D3.

What does one dose of nuADK contain?

The label is written for 8 drops, i.e. 0.32 ml, which is the adult dose. That dose provides 50 µg of vitamin D3 (2,000 IU), 600 µg of vitamin A (2,000 IU) and 125 µg of vitamin K2 MK-7. One drop therefore provides 6.25 µg of vitamin D3, i.e. 250 IU.

The conversion to remember when reading any label: 1 µg of vitamin D is worth 40 IU. The 2,000 IU stated therefore does indeed correspond to 50 µg.

* The 4-drop column is calculated: the manufacturer publishes only the 2-drop and 8-drop columns. The nutrient reference values used are those of the European regulation: 800 µg for vitamin A, 5 µg for vitamin D, 75 µg for vitamin K. The high percentage on vitamin D comes from that NRV of 5 µg, well below the nutritional reference of 15 µg a day adopted by ANSES for adults — it is an artefact of how the label is read, not a sign of overdosing.

All these levels exceed the 15% NRV threshold that governs the use of European claims. The authorised wordings, to the word, are as follows. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, to normal blood calcium levels, to the maintenance of normal bones, to the maintenance of normal muscle function, to the maintenance of normal teeth, to the normal function of the immune system, and has a role in the process of cell division. Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal blood clotting. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, to the normal function of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, to the maintenance of normal skin, to normal iron metabolism, and has a role in the process of cell specialisation.

These formulations speak of maintenance and of normal function: they do not say that the product treats anything at all. And the widespread idea that K2 "directs" calcium towards the bones rather than the arteries remains a research hypothesis, not an authorised claim.

How do you take nuADK Drops?

The manufacturer gives a dose by age bracket, as a single daily serving: 2 drops a day from 3 to 10 years, 4 drops a day from 10 to 18 years, 8 drops a day from 18 years. The frequency is therefore one serving a day, and the volume of liquid does not come into it: the drops go onto a spoon, into a food or straight into the mouth.

On duration, the manufacturer recommends daily use at the very least from October to April, the period when skin synthesis is low at our latitudes. Continuous use all year round is open to discussion depending on lifestyle, and that decision is taken with a healthcare professional.

One practical tip the label does not give: take the drops during a meal containing fat. The olive oil in the bottle already supplies a lipid context, but the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins is still better when the stomach holds a proper meal. Finally, add up your sources: many multivitamins already contain vitamin D and vitamin A.

Who is nuADK for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at adults, and the manufacturer allows it from 3 years at the reduced doses given above. Any supplementation of a child or an adolescent is nonetheless decided with the doctor who follows them.

Three situations call for caution, and the first is firm. The product is not advised for people on anticoagulant treatment: vitamin K interferes directly with vitamin K antagonists. If this applies to you, set this formula aside and talk to your doctor about it. Next, pregnant and breastfeeding women must seek the advice of a healthcare professional before any supplementation — preformed vitamin A intake is subject to particular monitoring during pregnancy. Finally, medical advice is essential in cases of kidney failure, kidney stones, known hypercalcaemia or sarcoidosis, or while taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids or digitalis drugs.

One safety figure to keep in mind, because it is useful: the European upper limit for vitamin D is 100 µg a day (4,000 IU) in adults, from all sources combined. The 8 drops provide 50 µg of it, half that ceiling. There is room to spare, then, provided you count what your other products already contribute.

What you should not expect from this page: a list of deficiency signs. The symptoms mentioned all over the place are too commonplace and too widely shared with other situations to let anyone at all draw a conclusion. Deciding on a blood test, interpreting it and choosing a corrective dose are medical acts. A supplement secures an intake in a healthy person; it diagnoses nothing.

nuADK or vitamin D on its own?

There is a case for both, and the choice depends on what you already take.

Vitamin D on its own is the better choice in three clear cases. On vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants, it is the only possible option, since K2 has to be ruled out. If you already take a multivitamin containing vitamin A, it avoids stacking two retinol intakes without meaning to. And if you want to fine-tune the vitamin D dose without moving the other two, a single-nutrient formula is simpler to adjust. Our vitamin D section brings these products together.

There is a case for nuADK when you are starting from scratch and looking for a single daily serving covering all three vitamins at once, when several age groups are supplementing in the same household at different doses — the drop format handles that, a tablet does not — or when you prefer an oil base to a dry excipient. Let us note what it does not do: it provides no magnesium, the cofactor of the enzymes that convert vitamin D, no omega 3, no vitamin C and no vitamin E, the fourth fat-soluble vitamin missing from this formula.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops of nuADK a day by age?

Two drops from 3 to 10 years, four from 10 to 18 years, eight from 18 years, as a single daily serving. These three doses come from the manufacturer. For a child or an adolescent, have the decision and the dose confirmed by the doctor who follows them before starting.

How long does a 20 ml bottle last?

The bottle holds roughly 500 drops. At the adult dose of 8 drops a day, that comes to about sixty days; at 4 drops, around 125 days; at 2 drops, around 250 days. A course from October to April at the adult dose therefore takes about three bottles.

What do 8 drops represent in international units?

2,000 IU of vitamin D3 and 2,000 IU of vitamin A. The conversion is 1 µg to 40 IU for vitamin D, which does indeed give 50 µg. For vitamin A the conversion differs, since it is retinol: 600 µg corresponds to 2,000 IU. One drop provides 250 IU of vitamin D3.

Why is there vitamin A in a D3 and K2 formula?

Because all three are fat-soluble and lend themselves to the same oil base, and because vitamin A has authorised claims of its own, notably on vision and the immune system. Take care, though, if you already take a multivitamin: retinol intakes add up, and it is the only one of the three for which that addition deserves real vigilance.

Can nuADK be taken while on anticoagulants?

No. The manufacturer explicitly advises against it, and the reason is well documented: vitamin K interferes with vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants and upsets the balance of the treatment. That holds for every formula containing K2, not only this one. If you are on treatment, talk to your doctor before considering any supplementation.

What is vitamin K2 for and where is it found in food?

Menaquinone-7 activates vitamin K-dependent proteins, among them osteocalcin, which is involved in bone mineralisation. The claims adopted are normal bones and normal blood clotting. On the plate, K2 comes mainly from fermented foods — Japanese natto is the richest source — and from certain matured cheeses and animal products.

Is nuADK suitable for vegans?

No. Vitamin D3 is extracted from lanolin, the wool grease recovered at shearing: the animal is not slaughtered, but the product remains of animal origin. The manufacturer states that the formula is suitable for a vegetarian diet. If you follow a vegan diet, look for a D3 derived from lichen, chemically identical but of plant origin.

Should it be taken during a meal?

Yes, preferably, and preferably a meal containing fat. The olive oil in the bottle already provides a lipid base, which is a real advantage over a dry tablet, but absorption is still better when the serving accompanies a proper meal. The time of day, morning or evening, makes no demonstrated difference.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuADK Drops?

This page lets you order the 20 ml bottle, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we take the time to do the sums with you: if you already take a multivitamin, you need to know how much vitamin D and how much retinol it contains before adding this bottle. We will gladly tell you what a product contains and how to take it; we will not tell you whether you are short of it, that question belonging to your doctor. The rest of our micronutrition is listed in the sports nutrition section.

Sources: ANSES for the French nutritional references, EFSA for the opinions underpinning the authorised claims and the upper safety limit.

What is Nutriting's nuAshwagandha KSM-66?

Nutriting nuAshwagandha is an organic ashwagandha root extract in vegetable capsules. One capsule provides 300 mg of KSM-66® extract, standardised to 5% withanolides, i.e. 15 mg per capsule. The 60-capsule bottle covers one to two months depending on the dose you settle on.

Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, is a plant from the Ayurvedic tradition, grown mainly in India. It is its withanolides, a family of molecules specific to the plant, that supplement manufacturers are interested in — and it is their content, never the gross weight of the extract, that lets you compare two products.

Two features set this product apart in a very crowded category: it uses the root only, and extraction is done with water, without any chemical solvent. Many extracts on the market blend root and leaves, which is not equivalent. The rest of the French range can be browsed in our Nutriting section, and the other products in the category in our ashwagandha section.

What does one nuAshwagandha capsule contain?

The figure to remember is not 300 mg but 15 mg: that is the amount of withanolides, and it is the only line that can be compared from one product to another. An extract standardised to 1.5% — common on the market — would have to weigh 1,000 mg to provide as much. So when you compare two ashwagandhas, set the milligrams of withanolides side by side, never the weight of the extract.

Second point, and it determines the dose to go for: the published work on this patented extract most often uses 600 mg a day. That corresponds to two capsules, not one. If you want to place yourself under the conditions of those protocols, two capsules are what you need to take, and the bottle then covers one month. The manufacturer leaves the choice between one and two, which is honest, but you may as well know what each option represents.

On the regulatory side, we should be clear: no health claim is authorised in Europe for ashwagandha. Not on stress, not on sleep, not on fatigue, not on performance. The dossiers submitted came to nothing. So we describe a plant, a standardised extract and directions for use, without announcing any result — which is very different from what you will read on most sites in this category.

The process deserves to be spelled out because it is genuinely distinctive. Extraction is entirely water-based: water, and nothing else. Many plant extracts go through organic solvents, traces of which can remain. The root, moreover, comes from organic farming, hand-harvested in Rajasthan, naturally dried, then extracted and packed in France. The bulking agent is an organic acacia fibre, and the capsule is vegetable: the formula is therefore suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

List of ingredients

Organic KSM-66® ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera L.) standardised to 5% withanolides, vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), bulking agent: organic acacia fibre.

No declared allergens. GMO-free, gluten-free, free from artificial additives. Traces are possible depending on manufacturing conditions.

How should you take nuAshwagandha?

Dose: 1 capsule in the first week, then 1 to 2 depending on your tolerance. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: with a meal; morning or evening depending on the use you have in mind. Frequency: one to two servings a day. Duration: one to two months minimum, repeatable.

Start with one capsule for a week before moving to two. The manufacturer recommends it, and it is good advice: it lets you gauge your digestive tolerance, as ashwagandha causes passing discomfort in some people during the first few days. Taking it with a meal, incidentally, settles most of those inconveniences.

The time of day depends on what you are looking for. The morning, if you are after support across the day; the evening, if your concern is rather the end of the day. There is no absolute rule, and many users split one capsule in the morning and one in the evening when they are on two a day.

Duration matters more than timing. One to two months minimum: that is the period the manufacturer settles on, and it is consistent with this type of plant. Judging after a week makes no sense, and yet it is the most common mistake in this category. The 60-capsule bottle covers exactly one month at two capsules, or two months at just one.

Nothing replaces, alongside this, regular sleep and moderate physical activity — the manufacturer points it out himself, and that is more honest than most of the talk in this category. This plant combines without overlap with a maca or a spirulina, which rest on other foundations.

Who is nuAshwagandha for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who wants to try this plant with a standardised, organic and traceable extract, rather than a root powder whose active content nobody knows. It is a clean product, and the transparency about origin and process is real.

The contraindications are serious and you need to read them before buying, not after. The product is not recommended for people suffering from hyperthyroidism or with a family history of thyroid disease. It is not recommended if you are on antidepressant or thyroid medication without the advice of a healthcare professional. It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice, and is for adults only.

The French national food safety agency has, moreover, published an opinion calling for vigilance over ashwagandha, flagging in particular cases of liver damage and thyroid interactions. It recommends caution for pregnant and breastfeeding women, minors, and people with a liver or thyroid condition. That is not a reason not to sell the product, it is a reason to sell it while saying so.

What you should not expect from it. No claim exists in Europe for this plant, neither on stress nor on sleep. It does not build muscle, does not make you lose weight and does not improve performance. Above all, it replaces no treatment: anxiety that persists, established insomnia or lasting exhaustion are matters for a doctor, and a food supplement will not answer them.

Ashwagandha or magnesium?

This is the most useful comparison in the category, and it goes in favour of the second more often than people think.

Magnesium has a decisive advantage: it has authorised claims. Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Those are the official wordings, and no plant in this category has any. It costs less, it is taken without major contraindications, and shortfalls in intake are common in everyday diets. Our magnesium section is therefore the place to start.

Ashwagandha follows a different logic: it is a plant of traditional use, with a patented and standardised extract, taken in full awareness of that. Its appeal lies in the quality of the raw material — here, root only, water extraction, organic, 5% withanolides — not in efficacy demonstrated in the regulatory sense.

In which case is neither the answer? If your problem is falling asleep, melatonin is the only molecule in this catalogue with a claim on the time it takes to fall asleep, which puts it in a class of its own. And if you are already taking a ZMA in the evening, check its composition before stacking: these products often overlap, and our GABA section offers yet another route.

Frequently asked questions

How many withanolides per capsule?

15 mg, for 300 mg of extract standardised to 5%. It is the only line that can be compared from one product to another: an extract standardised to 1.5% would have to weigh 1,000 mg to provide as much. Never compare the gross weight of the extract, compare the withanolides.

One or two capsules a day?

The published work on this patented extract most often uses 600 mg a day, which corresponds to two capsules. Even so, start with one for a week, as the manufacturer recommends, to gauge your tolerance before increasing.

Morning or evening?

Both are possible and the manufacturer leaves the choice open. The morning for support across the day, the evening for the end of the day. On two capsules, many users take one in the morning and one in the evening. In every case, take it with a meal.

Are there any contraindications?

Yes, and they are serious. The product is not recommended in cases of hyperthyroidism or a family history of thyroid disease, on antidepressant or thyroid medication, and for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice. The national food safety agency also calls for vigilance where the liver is concerned.

What does water extraction bring?

It avoids any chemical solvent, traces of which can remain in some plant extracts. It is a more costly choice of process, combined here with an organic root hand-harvested in Rajasthan and naturally dried, with extraction and packing taking place in France.

Root only, or root and leaves?

This extract is obtained from the root alone. Many products on the market blend root and leaves, which gives a different composition profile for a sometimes identical stated standardisation. It is a point of comparison that few product pages mention.

Are the capsules suitable for vegans?

Yes. The shell is a vegetable capsule made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and the bulking agent is an organic acacia fibre. The manufacturer declares the absence of GMOs, gluten and artificial additives, as well as no allergens in the composition.

Where can you buy Nutriting's nuAshwagandha?

The 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is a product we are glad to sell for the quality of its raw material, but never without asking one question: do you have a thyroid problem, in your family or yourself? With this plant, the answer changes everything. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition section.

What is Nutriting nuCollagen?

It is a hydrolysed bovine collagen powder with a single ingredient, providing 90 g of protein per 100 g. No flavourings, no sweeteners, no preservatives, no additives: the tub contains nothing but collagen peptides.

That simplicity is the product's main selling point, and it has a direct consequence: the powder is neutral in taste, which makes it undetectable in a coffee, a juice or a smoothie. The manufacturer states a composition free from gluten, lactose, soya, nanoparticles, GMOs and preservatives.

On sourcing, the French brand states pasture-raised cattle in Brazil, with testing and packing carried out in France. We report that information exactly as it was passed to us, without adding any verification we have not carried out. The rest of the range can be found in our Nutriting section.

What does a daily serving contain?

* Columns calculated from the values declared per 100 g. The net weight of the tub does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer: divide the weight printed on the packaging by your daily serving to work out how long it will last you.

Here is what genuinely sets this product apart from the rest of the category: the manufacturer publishes an amino acid profile. Few brands do so for a collagen, and yet it is the only way to compare two powders seriously.

* Column calculated from the ranges declared by the manufacturer per 100 g.

This table tells you exactly what collagen is, and why it does not replace a conventional protein. Glycine, proline and hydroxyproline alone account for close to half the weight: these are the amino acids characteristic of connective tissue, and they are very different from those in a whey. The flip side is that collagen is low in tryptophan and its profile does not support muscle building in the same way. Those 13.5 g of protein are not 13.5 g of whey.

One regulatory point needs stating plainly: no health claim is authorised in Europe for collagen peptides. You will therefore read no promises here about joints, tendons or skin. We describe a composition, an amino acid profile and a way of using it — that is all the framework allows, and it is already more than most competitors publish.

How should you take nuCollagen?

Dose: 10 to 15 g, or 2 to 3 teaspoons. Liquid: 200 ml. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach, or after training. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 2 to 3 months, repeatable all year round without a break.

The flexibility in preparation is real: water, juice, smoothie, coffee or tea, hot or cold. A collagen hydrolysate does not coagulate with heat, unlike a whey, which forms lumps and froth in a scalding liquid. The morning coffee remains the most convenient vehicle, and since the powder is neutral it does not change the taste.

One tip from the manufacturer that is worth knowing: in a plant-based milk, leave it to stand for ten minutes if lumps appear. The powder finishes dissolving on its own, with no need to blend it.

On duration, let us be blunt: two to three months minimum is the real commitment. This kind of product cannot be judged in a fortnight, and there is nothing to feel straight away. If you are not prepared to keep it up for three months, buying it does not make much sense.

Finally, vitamin C is the logical companion to this powder — not as a marketing argument, but because it is the only nutrient in the category to carry an authorised claim in this area: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. This product contains none; if you are not taking any elsewhere, that is the addition to consider.

Who is this collagen right for, and who is it not right for?

It suits anyone who wants a powder with nothing in it: no flavouring, no sweetener, no filler. That is the best profile for anyone mixing it into a coffee or into something already sweetened. It also suits anyone who wants to be able to compare what they are buying — the published amino acid profile makes that possible, which is rare.

It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: the hydrolysate is of bovine origin, and there is no such thing as plant collagen, whatever you may read elsewhere. The manufacturer states the absence of gluten, lactose and soya, which makes it an option for anyone intolerant to those three.

Nor is it suitable if you are looking for a powder that tastes pleasant drunk on its own in water: neutral does not mean nice, and a plain collagen powder has a faintly meaty aftertaste that only disappears once you mix it into something else.

The manufacturer states that it is not aware of any specific contraindication in pregnancy, while still advising that medical advice be sought first; it asks that the product be kept out of the reach of young children and that the recommended daily dose not be exceeded.

What you should not expect from it: nothing immediate, and nothing promised. No effect is felt with this kind of product, and nobody can guarantee you a result without stepping outside the regulatory framework — and we will not do that. What we can honestly say is this: the composition is clean, the amino acid profile is published, the dose is clear, and that is what separates this product from an anonymous collagen. If your joint discomfort is persistent or painful, it is a matter for your doctor, not for a tub of powder.

nuCollagen or a joint complex?

That is the real trade-off for anyone buying collagen with their knees or shoulders in mind.

A product from the glucosamine category generally combines glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM in capsules, at fixed, known doses, taken two or three times a day. It is the better choice if you would rather swallow a capsule than prepare a drink, and if you want to target that particular family of compounds precisely — capsules need neither a shaker nor preparation time, and they slip into a bag.

nuCollagen takes the other route: a powder, a 10 to 15 g serving, a published amino acid profile, and a flexibility of use that a capsule does not have — in a coffee, it asks nothing extra of you. At 90 g of protein per 100 g, it also delivers a quantity of material on a completely different scale from a few hundred milligrams of actives in a capsule.

The honest thing to say is that neither of these two categories has an authorised health claim in Europe where joints are concerned. Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense: decide on the basis of format, dose, and your ability to keep it up for three months. Some of our customers add a turmeric to one or the other; there again, with no authorised claim, that is a personal choice, not a prescription.

Frequently asked questions

What dose should you take each day?

From 10 to 15 g, or 2 to 3 teaspoons, in 200 ml of liquid. That works out at 9 to 13.5 g of protein. The manufacturer does not impose a single dose within that range: start at 10 g and go up to 15 g if you want, bearing in mind that the tub will last you less time.

Can it go in a hot coffee?

Yes, without reservation. That is one of the practical advantages of hydrolysed collagen: it does not coagulate with heat, whereas a whey poured into a scalding liquid forms lumps and froth. The taste of the coffee is unchanged, as the powder is neutral.

How long does a tub last?

The net weight of the pack does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot calculate it without risking an error. Divide the weight shown on the packaging by 10 or 15 g depending on your serving. Over a two to three-month course, reckon on between 600 g and 1.35 kg in total.

Why is the amino acid profile given as ranges?

Because this is a product of natural origin, whose composition varies slightly from batch to batch. Publishing a range rather than a single value is more honest than a round number, and it is already far more than the majority of brands in this category publish, as they give no amino acid profile at all.

Can collagen count towards my daily protein?

No, or only very marginally. Collagen is low in tryptophan and its amino acid profile does not support muscle protein synthesis the way a dairy or egg protein does. Count it as a targeted intake for connective tissue, not as part of your 1.6 to 2 g of protein per kilo of body weight.

Should it be combined with vitamin C?

It makes sense, and for a specific reason: vitamin C is the only nutrient to carry an authorised claim on normal collagen formation. This product contains none, unlike some competitors. An orange, a kiwi or a supplement will do — there is no need to buy a collagen that is already fortified if you are taking some elsewhere.

Should you take breaks between courses?

The manufacturer states that the product is compatible with year-round use without a break, and recommends a course of at least two to three months. It therefore imposes no break. That is consistent with the nature of the product: these are amino acids, not an active molecule that needs cycling.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuCollagen?

The tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. This is a product to be judged on its label rather than on its taste, and its label is among the most complete in the category.

At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is in fact the demonstration we give most often in this category: turn two tubs of collagen round side by side and look for the amino acid profile. On one it is printed; on the other it does not exist. Then you will know which one you are paying for. The rest of the range can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is Nutriting nuCrea+ Creapure®?

Nutriting nuCrea+ is a creatine monohydrate available as a 500 g powder or a tub of 150 capsules. The raw material is Creapure®, made by the German company AlzChem and assayed at over 99.95 % creatine monohydrate.

The formula fits on one line: Creapure® creatine monohydrate, and nothing else. No sweetener, no colouring, no bulking agent, no flavouring. On a product you swallow at 3 g a day for months on end, that is exactly what you want — and it is rarer than you might think.

Nutriting is a French brand founded in 2012, known for publishing its formulas in full detail. The product is vegan, halal and kosher. You will find it in our Creapure range.

What does a 3 g serving contain?

One figure is missing for the capsule format: the dose per capsule is not disclosed in the information available to us, which makes it impossible to say how many capsules make up a 3 g serving. Please refer to the label on the tub. With the powder, on the other hand, everything is clear: 500 g divided by 3 g gives roughly 166 servings, that is more than five months at one serving a day.

The 3 g matches exactly the threshold set by European regulation for the authorised claim: creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. It is one of the very few sports nutrition actives with an approved wording attached to it, along with a precise dose to meet — and this product meets it to the gram.

A word about Creapure®. The name refers to the origin of the raw material, not to a different chemical form: it is creatine monohydrate, like any other, produced in Germany with a stated assay above 99.95 %. What you are paying for with that label is traceability and a purity specification, not a superior molecule. Let us be blunt: a decent creatine monohydrate does the same job. What Creapure® adds is the certainty of knowing where it comes from.

How do you take nuCrea+?

Dose: 3 g a day, that is 2 scoops with the powder format. Liquid: any liquid at all — micronised creatine disperses easily. Timing: spread across meals, or after training. Frequency: one serving daily, every day, rest days included. Duration: continuously, with no time limit.

The essential point fits in one sentence: creatine is taken every day, not only on training days. It is consistency that fills the muscle stores with phosphocreatine, and the manufacturer says as much: allow at least 4 weeks of daily intake before reaching adequate saturation. Taking it three times a week gets you nowhere.

Do not look for an effect on day one, and do not be surprised to feel nothing in the first week: that is normal, that is simply how the product works. The manufacturer also suggests, to improve dissolution, mixing the powder with a spoonful of runny honey before adding warm water. If you do, drink it straight away: creatine gradually degrades in solution.

The product mixes without difficulty into a protein or a post-workout shake. Store it dry, at room temperature, tightly closed. Shelf life: 36 months in the unopened original packaging.

Who is nuCrea+ for, and who is it not for?

It suits anyone taking part in an activity that involves intense, repeated efforts: weight training, sprinting, team sports, combat sports. It is probably the supplement with the best value-for-money ratio of everything we sell, and there is no reason to be coy about it.

The precautions are short. Pregnant and breastfeeding women: consult a healthcare professional before use. Anyone on medical treatment: ask your doctor for advice. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed 3 g a day. The formula is gluten-free, free from major allergens, GMO-free, nanoparticle-free and non-irradiated: it is naturally free from MILK, EGGS, SOYA, FISH and NUTS.

What you should not expect from it. This is not an instant-energy product: nothing happens in the hour after you take it, and it is no substitute for a pre-workout. Nor is it a weight-loss product — creatine slightly increases intramuscular water retention, which can push the number on the scales up by one to two kilos in the first few weeks. That is water in the muscle, not fat, but it is worth knowing before you panic. Finally, it makes up neither for insufficient training nor for a protein intake that is too low.

nuCrea+ or a standard creatine monohydrate?

The question deserves a straight answer, because the price gap between a branded creatine and a generic one is real.

A standard creatine monohydrate remains a perfectly defensible choice. It is the same molecule, with the same authorised claim at 3 g a day, and often a markedly lower price per kilo. If your budget is tight or you get through a lot of supplements, that is where you should look first: a generic creatine taken every day beats a premium creatine bought once.

nuCrea+ brings two things. Traceability first: Creapure® is produced at a single site in Germany, with a stated assay above 99.95 %, which limits the presence of synthesis by-products. Then the cleanliness of the list: a single ingredient, no additives, no bulking agents. On a product swallowed daily for years, those two points have real value. The other forms available — creatine HCL, Kre-Alkalyn — cost more without any demonstrated benefit over monohydrate: we sell them because people ask for them, not because they perform better.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the 500 g tub last?

Around 166 servings of 3 g, that is more than five months at one serving a day. It is one of the few supplements where the cost per day is counted in pennies. With the 150-capsule format, since the dose per capsule is not disclosed, refer to the label to work out how long it will last.

Do you need a loading phase?

The manufacturer does not mention one and simply recommends 3 g a day for at least four weeks. A loading phase speeds up saturation by a few days, without changing the result after a month. At 3 g daily you will get to the same place, with less digestive discomfort.

Do you need to take breaks?

No. The manufacturer indicates continuous use with no time limit. Stopping brings muscle stores back down within a few weeks: there is nothing to gain from cycling, and it is a stubborn myth.

What sets Creapure® apart?

An origin and a specification, not a different molecule. Creapure® is manufactured by AlzChem in Germany and assayed at over 99.95 %. Chemically it is creatine monohydrate, just like any other creatine monohydrate.

Powder or capsules?

The powder works out cheaper and lets you dose to the gram. Capsules do away with dissolving and travel easily, which matters if you take your serving at work or on the move. Since the dose per capsule is not published in our data, check the tub to see how many you need to reach 3 g.

Does creatine make you put on weight?

It increases water retention inside the muscle, which often translates into an extra one to two kilos on the scales in the first few weeks. That is not fat mass, and it is not subcutaneous retention. If you track your weight closely, bear it in mind so you do not misread the curve.

Can you mix it with your protein?

Yes, without any problem at all. The manufacturer states compatibility with all proteins. A shake after your session is in fact the simplest way never to forget your serving — and forgetting is creatine's main enemy.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuCrea+ Creapure®?

Both formats, the 500 g powder and the tub of 150 capsules, can be ordered from this page. We ship throughout France and Europe.

It is the product we recommend most often in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, and for a simple reason: few supplements have effects this well established at a price this low. The rest of the range can be found in the Nutriting collection.

What is Nutriting nuFer 14 mg?

Nutriting nuFer is an iron supplement in plant-based capsules. One capsule provides 14 mg of elemental iron as Ferrochel® bisglycinate, which is exactly 100% of the nutrient reference value. The bottle holds 30 of them, which works out at one month at a rate of one capsule a day.

Nutriting is a French brand that works on short formulas, where every line on the label has a reason to be there. Here the list runs to four lines: iron bisglycinate, a pullulan capsule shell, magnesium carbonate as an anti-caking agent and a little organic olive oil. There is nothing else, and on a shelf where colourings and pointless coating agents turn up regularly, that gets noticed.

The choice that shapes this product is the dose: 14 mg, not 28 or 40. Plenty of products deliberately go higher in order to display an impressive figure. The body, for its part, regulates how much iron it lets in and does not absorb in proportion to what it is given: beyond a certain threshold, the extra fraction stays in the gut, where it is precisely what causes the digestive discomfort that most people who have already taken iron dread. The rest of the range can be browsed in our Nutriting section, and the other iron products in our iron section.

What does one nuFer capsule contain?

14 mg of elemental iron: that is the figure that counts, and you need to know how to tell it apart from the weight of the iron salt. An iron bisglycinate weighs a great deal more than the iron it contains, since two glycine molecules are attached to the mineral. Some labels announce "200 mg of bisglycinate" without ever spelling out how much iron that really amounts to. Here the line is clear, and it lets you compare.

Bisglycinate is not a marketing argument, it is a difference in absorption mechanism. Iron sulphate, the historic and inexpensive form, releases ionic iron in the stomach; it is this free iron that irritates the lining and causes nausea, constipation and black stools. The chelated form crosses the intestinal wall in another form, which explains the better tolerance users report. We are not claiming it is better absorbed in every case: what we see over the counter is that people who had given up on iron because of digestive trouble often cope with this one.

Iron has authorised European claims, and they are enough to place its role: iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, to normal oxygen transport in the body, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal cognitive function, to the normal function of the immune system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. That is what is set down in black and white in European regulation. All the rest — the promises of energy restored in three days, of hair growing back — belongs to advertising, not to the scientific dossier.

A word about the shell, because it is unusual. Pullulan is a polysaccharide obtained by fermentation; it gives a transparent, plant-based capsule that stands up to moisture. Most brands use hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is nothing to be shocked by, but pullulan costs more and copes better with humid climates. It is a manufacturing detail, not a promise of efficacy.

Ingredients list

Magnesium carbonate (anti-caking agent), plant-based capsule (shell: pullulan), Ferrochel® iron bisglycinate, organic olive oil.

No allergens declared by the manufacturer. Free from titanium dioxide, free from colourings, free from animal gelatine, free from gluten, free from GMOs. The formula is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

How do you take nuFer?

Dose: 1 capsule a day. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before breakfast. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: 3 months, with a blood test afterwards; for maintenance, one month every three months.

Timing matters more here than with any other mineral. Iron is easily blocked by what surrounds it: the calcium in dairy products, the tannins in tea and coffee, the phytates in wholegrain cereals. A capsule swallowed with a bowl of white coffee and wholemeal toast will give you only a fraction of what it contains. On an empty stomach, or with a light meal low in calcium, is markedly better.

Vitamin C, conversely, works in your favour. Taken at the same time — a glass of orange juice, a kiwi, half a pepper — it makes iron from plant sources easier to take up. It is a free pairing and one documented for a long time; if you want to make it official, our vitamin C section offers straightforward doses to add to breakfast.

Leave at least two hours around anything containing calcium, magnesium or zinc at a high dose. If you already take a magnesium in the evening or a zinc, simply shift them: iron in the morning, the other minerals later in the day. The problem is not combining them, it is swallowing them together.

On duration, do not guess. Three months of supplementation then a blood panel: that is the only way to know whether the course achieved anything. Iron is not a vitamin you take "just in case" all year round, and taking it for a long stretch without checking makes no sense at all.

Who is nuFer for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult whose iron panel shows low stores, or who belongs to a profile where requirements are structurally higher: menstruating women, pregnant or breastfeeding women on medical advice, vegetarians and vegans who eat no haem iron, endurance athletes who lose iron through sweat and through repeated impact with the ground.

It is entirely unsuitable for certain people, and the list is worth reading before you buy. In cases of haemochromatosis or any known iron overload, this product is to be ruled out: the body has no way of eliminating excess iron, and the build-up reaches the liver, the heart and the pancreas. It is not advised for children under 10 without medical advice. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should have the dose adapted by a healthcare professional rather than deciding on their own. In cases of chronic inflammatory disease or an established digestive disorder — ulcer, Crohn's disease, colitis — medical advice is not a formality.

Drug interactions are real. Leave two to three hours around antibiotics of the tetracycline and fluoroquinolone families, at least four hours around levothyroxine, two hours around bisphosphonates. These are not contraindications, they are gaps in timing — but they change how well both products work.

What not to expect from it. An iron capsule is no substitute for a diagnosis. Fatigue has dozens of causes, and a lack of iron is only one of them; supplementing blind means risking missing something else for three months. This product does not build muscle, does not improve performance in someone whose stores are normal, and does not make up for a poor diet. Have your ferritin measured before you start, and talk to your doctor about it.

nuFer or a multivitamin containing iron?

The question comes up over the counter every single time, and the answer depends on what you are trying to put right.

A multivitamin is the right choice when you do not know what is missing and want to cover a broad field. It provides a little of everything, at maintenance doses, and it has the merit of simplicity. Our multivitamins section brings these complete formulas together. But it has a structural flaw where iron specifically is concerned: most complexes also contain calcium, zinc and magnesium, which is to say exactly the minerals that compete with it in the gut. You are swallowing iron and its inhibitor in the same tablet.

nuFer answers the other situation: you know, with a blood panel to back it up, that iron is lacking. There, a single capsule that you place in the morning on an empty stomach, well away from everything else, is a far more coherent approach. It is also the only way to control the exact dose you are taking, which the "iron" line on a multivitamin does not always allow.

A third case is worth mentioning: if your concern is broader and more dietary than genuinely about iron status, spirulina provides iron among a great many other nutrients, at doses nowhere near 14 mg. It does not correct a deficiency, but it has its place in a plant-based diet. Do not mistake it for a treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Is 14 mg of iron enough to correct a deficiency?

It is 100% of the nutrient reference value, a full daily intake dose. An established deficiency with anaemia, on the other hand, calls for medical management, often at higher doses and under blood monitoring. Have your ferritin measured and follow your doctor's advice rather than adjusting things on your own.

Does bisglycinate cause fewer digestive problems?

That is what most users who first tried iron sulphate report, and it is the whole point of this chelated form. We cannot guarantee it case by case: tolerance varies. If discomfort does occur, take the capsule with a light meal rather than on an empty stomach.

Does it really have to be taken on an empty stomach?

That is the most favourable moment, because iron is blocked by calcium, by the tannins in tea and coffee and by the phytates in wholegrain cereals. If your stomach copes badly with it, a light meal low in calcium remains a good compromise. The important thing is to avoid white coffee and dairy products at the time you take it.

Are the capsules suitable for vegans?

Yes. The shell is pullulan, a polysaccharide obtained by fermentation, and there is neither animal gelatine nor any ingredient of animal origin in the formula. That is precisely one of the profiles this product exists for, since a plant-based diet provides no haem iron.

Can it be taken at the same time as a zinc or a magnesium?

Not within the same hour. These minerals compete for the same absorption pathways. The solution is simple: iron in the morning on an empty stomach, magnesium or zinc at the end of the day. You keep the benefit of both without setting them against each other.

How long does one bottle last?

Thirty capsules for one serving a day, so exactly one month. A three-month course therefore calls for three bottles, and that is the point at which a blood test makes sense. For maintenance, one month every three months is generally enough.

Why is there olive oil in an iron capsule?

It acts as a carrier for the powder inside the capsule, in a formula that deliberately avoids synthetic excipients. It is not an active ingredient and the manufacturer claims no effect for it. It is a formulation choice, consistent with an ingredients list held to four lines.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuFer?

The 30-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is a product we are happy to recommend, but rarely without asking the question that comes before all the rest: have you had your ferritin measured? With iron, supplementing without knowing is the one real mistake. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition section.

What is Nutriting nuMagnesium?

Nutriting nuMagnesium is a magnesium food supplement in capsule form, sold in a bottle of 120 vegetable capsules. The mineral is provided as bisglycinate, a salt in which it is chelated to two glycine molecules: it is the form best tolerated digestively, and that is why it has been chosen here rather than an oxide or a chloride.

The formula combines three actives: magnesium bisglycinate, taurine, and vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxal-5-phosphate, its coenzyme form. The shell is a vegetable capsule made from pullulan, obtained by fermentation, with no animal gelatine. The manufacturer states French production, gluten free, GMO free and non-irradiated. The brand is stocked by us, in the Nutriting range.

What does a serving of nuMagnesium contain?

The label is written for 4 capsules, the top of the range advised by the manufacturer. It provides 300 mg of elemental magnesium, that is 80 % of the nutrient reference value of 375 mg, 4 mg of vitamin B6 (286 % of the NRV) and 200 mg of taurine, an amino acid for which no NRV has been established. Per unit, that works out at 75 mg of elemental magnesium and 1 mg of B6 per capsule.

That is the figure that matters: the wording "magnesium bisglycinate" refers to the weight of the salt, not that of the mineral, and a bisglycinate contains only 10 to 16 % actual magnesium. The bottle covers 30 days at 4 capsules or 60 days at 2; the full composition appears in the tabs on this page.

These levels determine what European regulations allow us to write: claims can only be used if the product provides at least 15 % of the NRV per portion, that is 56.25 mg of magnesium and 0.21 mg of B6. The condition is met with a single capsule.

Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal muscle function, to electrolyte balance, to normal psychological function, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to normal psychological function — its claims overlap those of magnesium, which explains this pairing, also found in our vitamin B range. Taurine, for its part, has no authorised claim at all: it is an ingredient in the formula, not an efficacy argument. The idea that it or the B6 "drives" magnesium into the cell circulates widely in the trade, without any ANSES or EFSA source to support it.

How do you take Nutriting nuMagnesium?

The manufacturer recommends 2 to 4 capsules a day, with a meal, in one or two servings. No volume of liquid is specified: a glass of water is enough to swallow the capsule. The advised duration is a course of 2 to 3 months.

In practice, start at 2 capsules, that is 150 mg of elemental magnesium. Splitting them between morning and evening improves digestive tolerance more reliably than any change of form, and taking them with a meal limits the osmotic effect responsible for loose stools.

One point deserves to be put plainly: at 4 capsules you are at 300 mg, above the 250 mg a day that EFSA sets as the safety limit for magnesium from supplements. Two capsules, at 150 mg, remain well below it, and no benefit is demonstrated beyond that. As magnesium has no perceptible acute effect, think in terms of weeks. Finally, leave at least two hours between a dose of magnesium and a dose of zinc or iron, as these minerals compete for absorption.

Who is nuMagnesium for, and who is it not for?

The formula is intended for adults. As the capsules are made from pullulan and the composition is free of any ingredient of animal origin, it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans; the manufacturer declares the absence of gluten and of allergens subject to mandatory labelling.

It is not suitable in cases of kidney failure: the kidneys eliminate magnesium, and when they function poorly it accumulates. Any supplementation is then to be avoided without explicit medical advice. Magnesium also interferes with the absorption of thyroid hormones, of certain antibiotics and of bisphosphonates taken at the same time. In the event of pregnancy, breastfeeding or ongoing treatment, seek advice before starting.

What you should not expect from it: this is not a sleeping aid, and "contributing to the normal functioning of the nervous system" does not mean sending you to sleep. For falling asleep, our melatonin range is more relevant, and a doctor if the problem takes hold. Nor is it a performance product: supplementation secures an intake, it does not add weight to the bar for an athlete who is already covered.

nuMagnesium or a ZMA?

The two products share two actives out of three. A ZMA combines zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in a single evening dose; nuMagnesium replaces the zinc with taurine and concentrates the intake on magnesium.

The ZMA is the better choice if you want broad cover in a single evening dose, in particular to secure a zinc intake as well — the classic case of an athlete in a prolonged calorie deficit. Its drawback is real: zinc and magnesium compete for absorption, something a single dose cannot avoid.

nuMagnesium is the better choice for fine-tuning the magnesium dose, splitting it across the day, or if you have tolerated another supplement poorly in the past. If your need concerns sweat losses during exercise instead, it is our electrolytes that answer the question, not this product.

Frequently asked questions

How many nuMagnesium capsules a day?

From 2 to 4, with a meal. Two capsules provide 150 mg of elemental magnesium, four provide 300 mg. Start at two and split them between morning and evening: it is better tolerated and it is enough in most situations. Four capsules exceed the limit of 250 mg a day set by EFSA for supplements.

How long does the 120-capsule bottle last, and why is the B6 in P-5-P form?

Thirty days at 4 capsules, sixty at 2: with a course of 2 to 3 months, count on one to three bottles. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, for its part, is the coenzyme form of B6, active without prior conversion; the authorised claims remain identical whichever form is chosen.

Does bisglycinate cause loose stools like other magnesiums?

It is the best tolerated form in the range, far ahead of the oxide, the hydroxide or the chloride. Digestive discomfort remains possible, especially if the whole dose is swallowed at once. Splitting it into two servings and taking it with a meal settles the majority of cases. If the discomfort persists, stop and speak to your pharmacist.

Why is there taurine in a magnesium supplement?

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino acid abundant in muscle and in the nervous system, frequently paired with magnesium in commercial formulas. No health claim is authorised for taurine at European level, and no superiority of this pairing is established in the official reference frameworks.

Can it be taken with thyroid treatment or an antibiotic?

That question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist. What we can safely say: magnesium interferes with the absorption of thyroid hormones, of certain antibiotics and of bisphosphonates taken at the same time, which usually leads to spacing the doses several hours apart. Never alter a treatment on your own initiative.

Are the capsules suitable for vegans, and can they be opened?

Yes. The shell is made from pullulan, a polysaccharide obtained by fermentation, and not from bovine or porcine gelatine; the manufacturer states that no ingredient of animal origin goes into the composition. The capsules can be opened if you do not swallow them easily, the contents then having a neutral to slightly bitter taste.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuMagnesium?

You can order it on this page, and we ship anywhere in France and Europe. Our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, allows what no product page can replace: setting this bottle next to another magnesium and comparing the two "elemental magnesium" lines, taking into account the number of capsules to be taken on each side. The whole range can be found in our sports nutrition section.

Sources: ANSES and EFSA.

What is Nutriting nuMove?

Nutriting nuMove is a joint complex in tablet form, intended for adults. A daily intake of four tablets provides 800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine, 600 mg of dry devil's claw extract, 285.24 mg of bamboo extract and 200 mg of chondroitin sulphate. The 120-tablet tub therefore covers exactly thirty days.

Four active ingredients, four dosages stated to the milligram: this is what sets the formula apart from most complexes in this category, where you often find a list of ten plants without a single quantity being given. Here you know what you are swallowing, and you can compare it line by line with another product. The manufacturer states that it is made in France, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and no animal gelatine.

The most useful distinctive feature lies in the form of glucosamine used. Nutriting has chosen N-acetylglucosamine, obtained by fermentation of maize glucose, rather than the classic glucosamine sulphate extracted from shellfish shells. For anyone with a shellfish allergy, this distinction is not a technical detail: it decides the purchase. The rest of the range can be browsed in our Nutriting category, and the other joint formulas in our glucosamine category.

What does one dose of nuMove contain?

800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine a day is a straightforward dose for this form. Many joint complexes on the market state less, or state nothing at all and simply refer to a “patented complex” whose composition remains opaque. Chondroitin at 200 mg, on the other hand, is a supporting dose rather than a headline one: the published protocols on this molecule generally work at higher levels, and it is more honest to say so than to suggest otherwise.

Devil's claw at 600 mg of dry extract is the most heavily dosed active in the formula after glucosamine. It is a southern African root, traditionally used, whose dry extract concentrates the harpagosides. The manufacturer does not publish a harpagoside content for this product — that is a figure we do not have, and we would rather write it down than borrow a number found elsewhere.

On the regulatory side, we need to be blunt, because this is the category where you read the most illegal promises: no health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or devil's claw. Not for cartilage, not for suppleness, not for freedom of movement. The dossiers submitted were unsuccessful. So we describe four ingredients and their exact quantities, without announcing any outcome. If a website promises you repaired joints, it is operating outside the legal framework.

Bamboo extract completes the formula for its natural silicon content. Here too, the manufacturer gives no standardisation figure, and no claim exists for this ingredient. The remaining components are there for tablet manufacture: acacia gum fibre, magnesium carbonate, organic olive oil, and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating.

List of ingredients

N-acetylglucosamine (NAG), acacia gum fibre, dry devil's claw extract (Harpagophytum procumbens), magnesium carbonate, bamboo extract, chondroitin sulphate from FISH cartilage, organic olive oil. Coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.

Allergen: FISH, from the chondroitin. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, GMO-free, nanoparticle-free, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and not irradiated. The formula contains no ingredient of land-animal origin and is therefore suitable for a pescatarian diet, but not for a vegan one.

How should nuMove be taken?

Dose: 4 tablets a day. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: with meals. Frequency: a single intake, or two intakes of two tablets in the morning and at midday, or morning and evening. Duration: 2 to 3 months minimum, repeatable; the product can be taken all year round.

Four tablets is a lot to swallow in one go for some people: split the dose. Two in the morning and two in the evening goes down more easily, and it changes nothing about the daily amount. This is the question we are asked most often about joint complexes in tablet form, and the answer is always the same: spread them out, the body does not know the difference.

Taking them with a meal is not a matter of convenience. It limits the stomach discomfort that devil's claw can cause, as it has a reputation for being somewhat bitter and for not suiting an empty stomach in sensitive people.

As for duration, do not judge too soon. Two to three months: that is the timeframe set by the manufacturer, and it is consistent with this type of formula. A week will tell you nothing, and the 120-tablet tub covers precisely one month — so allow two to three tubs for a first full course. This formula combines without overlap with an omega 3 or a curcumin, which rest on different foundations and do not provide the same ingredients.

Who is nuMove for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who wants to try a joint complex where every dosage is stated, rather than an anonymous plant blend. It is of particular interest to people with a shellfish allergy, since the glucosamine here is of plant origin through fermentation, which is rare in this category.

The contraindications are clear-cut. The product must not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. It must not be taken alongside anticoagulant treatment, because of a possible interaction with glucosamine — this precaution comes from the manufacturer itself and it must be taken seriously. It is for adults only.

The allergen is a genuine issue here: the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage. If you are allergic to fish, this product is not for you, whatever the plant origin of the glucosamine. And for the same reason, it is not suitable for a vegan diet, contrary to what the words “vegan NAG” might suggest if read in isolation.

What you should not expect from it. None of these four ingredients has an authorised claim in Europe. This supplement cures nothing, repairs no cartilage and replaces no treatment. Joint pain that persists, that wakes you at night, that makes a joint swell or that follows an injury is a matter for a doctor, not for a tub of tablets. It is a baseline product, taken in full knowledge of the facts, and nothing more.

nuMove or collagen?

This is the most frequent comparison over the counter, and the two products do not play the same role at all.

Collagen is a protein, taken at doses that bear no comparison: we are talking about several grams a day, against a few hundred milligrams here. It is taken as a powder, often in a drink, and it fits easily into a morning routine. Our collagen category brings these products together. As with glucosamine, no joint claim is authorised for collagen in Europe: the difference is therefore not in the promise, it is in the nature of the product and in the format.

nuMove follows a different logic: a formula of four targeted ingredients, in tablets, swallowed in a few seconds with meals. If your constraint is practical — no shaker, no powder to measure out, a tub in your desk drawer — it wins hands down. If you already take a protein powder every morning, adding a collagen to the same glass is easier to keep up over time.

A third case comes up often: if your discomfort is clearly linked to training and load, the first lever is neither one nor the other, it is programming and sleep. A magnesium, which does contribute to normal muscle function, will sometimes be more relevant than a joint complex — and it does have authorised claims behind it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between N-acetylglucosamine and glucosamine sulphate?

The origin and the chemical form. Glucosamine sulphate is extracted from shellfish shells; the N-acetylglucosamine used here is obtained by fermentation of maize glucose. For someone with a shellfish allergy, only the latter is an option. The dosages are not interchangeable from one form to the other.

Is the product suitable for vegans?

No. The glucosamine is indeed of plant origin, but the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage. The formula is suitable for a pescatarian diet, since it contains no ingredient of land-animal origin, but not for a vegan diet.

Can it be taken with an anticoagulant?

No, the manufacturer explicitly advises against it because of a possible interaction with glucosamine. If you are on anticoagulant treatment, do not start this course and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before buying anything.

Do the four tablets have to be taken all at once?

That is not compulsory. You can split them, two in the morning and two at midday, or two in the morning and two in the evening. The daily dose stays the same. Take them with a meal rather than on an empty stomach, as devil's claw is better tolerated that way.

How long should it be taken for?

Two to three months at least, according to the manufacturer. The 120-tablet tub covers one month at four tablets a day, so you should allow two to three tubs for a first course. Judging after a fortnight makes no sense with this type of formula.

Is the devil's claw standardised for harpagosides?

The manufacturer does not publish this standardisation for the product. We therefore cannot give you the harpagoside content, and we would rather flag that than borrow a figure from another product. The stated dosage refers to the dry extract: 600 mg a day.

Does this supplement relieve joint pain?

We cannot claim that, and nobody can do so legally: no health claim is authorised in Europe for these ingredients. Pain that persists, that wakes you at night or that makes a joint swell should be seen by a doctor, not treated with a food supplement.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuMove?

The 120-tablet tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we reach for when a customer tells us they are allergic to shellfish — in this category, the options then become very few indeed. We do, however, systematically check two things before recommending it: that there is no anticoagulant treatment, and that there is no fish allergy. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition category.

What is Nutriting nuPower?

Nutriting nuPower is a French multivitamin complex in tablet form. The daily dose is four tablets, and it brings together twelve vitamins, four minerals and six antioxidant actives. Nutriting is a French brand founded in 2012, known for publishing detailed formulas rather than proprietary blends — and on that count, it keeps its word here.

What sets the product apart has less to do with the vitamins than with what comes alongside them. Next to the standard foundation you will find 200 mg of N-acetyl-cysteine, 100 mg of R-alpha-lipoic acid, 100 mg of green tea extract, 50 mg of quercetin, 30 mg of coenzyme Q10 and 5 mg of lutein. Those six are practically never found in a supermarket multivitamin, and that is what explains the price gap with a high-street pharmacy product.

The forms chosen deserve a mention: vitamin B6 as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, vitamin B9 as L-methylfolate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, vitamin C as Quali-C®. These are active or patented forms, more expensive than their standard equivalents. The product is free from gluten, GMOs, titanium dioxide, colourings and animal gelatine. It joins our multivitamins range.

What do four nuPower tablets contain?

Two caveats, in the name of transparency. First, the number of tablets per box is not disclosed in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot work out exactly how long a box lasts. Second, the nutrition table describes magnesium and zinc as citrates, whereas the ingredients list mentions magnesium carbonate and zinc gluconate. The quantities themselves are not in question; we are flagging the discrepancy rather than settling it on the brand's behalf.

The wording permitted under European regulations applies to this foundation, and there is plenty of it: vitamins B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, vitamin C and magnesium contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, vitamin C, magnesium and iodine contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism; vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress; vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function; zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis. No claim, on the other hand, is authorised in Europe for N-acetyl-cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, quercetin, coenzyme Q10 or lutein. They are there for the formulation, not for a promise.

How should you take nuPower?

Dose: 4 tablets a day. Liquid: a glass of water. Timing: with meals, ideally 2 in the morning and 2 at midday; taking all 4 at once during a main meal is still fine if that makes life easier. Frequency: one or two servings a day. Duration: a 2 to 3-month course for a baseline effect, and it can be used all year round.

Two practical points. Taking it with a meal genuinely matters: vitamins A, D and E are fat-soluble, and the meal provides the fats that support their absorption. And avoid taking it in the evening. That is not superstition: the B-vitamin complex and the green tea extract have no place just before bed for anyone who is sensitive to them.

If you train, keep taking it on rest days too. A multivitamin works through consistency, not through peaks — four tablets on session day and nothing for the rest of the week makes no sense at all. Lastly, do not stack it with other supplements delivering the same nutrients: between nuPower, a separate magnesium and a winter vitamin D, the total adds up fast.

Who is nuPower right for, and who is it not right for?

It is aimed at adults who want a broad micronutrient foundation in a single product, rather than stacking up five different tubs. Heavy training blocks, periods of passing fatigue or an irregular diet are the most common cases we see over the counter. The formula also suits anyone looking for active forms — methylfolate, methylcobalamin, pyridoxal-5-phosphate — rather than the standard ones.

There are several cases where it is not suitable. The product is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and must not be used under the age of 18. Medical advice is required in the case of heart conditions or anticoagulant treatment, because of the vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 it contains. People with diabetes should ask their doctor for advice before use. And if you are on any form of medication, the question needs asking before you buy, not after. The product may contain traces of GLUTEN, SOYA and MILK depending on manufacturing conditions.

What you should not expect from it: a multivitamin does not fix an unbalanced diet, it fills gaps. It will not make you lose weight, it will not build muscle, and it replaces no blood test. If you have been feeling tired for months, the right course of action is testing prescribed by your doctor — not a supplement bought blind.

nuPower or vitamins bought separately?

That is the real trade-off, and the answer depends above all on how much you know about your own needs.

Buying separately remains the better choice when you have an identified shortfall. If a blood test shows low vitamin D, you need a vitamin D dosed accordingly: nuPower's 5 µg covers 100% of the NRV, which is maintenance, not correction. The same logic applies to magnesium, whose 125 mg covers 33% of the NRV — well below what the dedicated products in our magnesium range offer. Buying separately also lets you choose your forms and pay less per milligram.

nuPower wins on coverage and on sticking with it. Twenty-two nutrients in a single serving, including six actives — NAC, alpha-lipoic acid, green tea, quercetin, coenzyme Q10 and lutein — that you would otherwise have to buy as that many separate tubs. Do the maths: add up the price of a basic multivitamin, a NAC and a CoQ10, and the gap closes quickly. Not to mention that a single product taken at breakfast is something you can keep up over time, where five tubs end up at the back of a cupboard.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablets should you take a day?

Four, which is the full daily dose the values in the table are based on. Cutting down to two tablets mechanically halves every intake: that is not a harmless half-measure, it is a different formula.

How long does a box last?

We cannot say: the number of tablets per pack does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer. We would rather flag that than put forward an estimate. At four tablets a day, do the maths as soon as the box arrives.

Can it be taken in the evening?

That is not recommended. The manufacturer advises taking it in the morning and at midday, not least because the formula contains a green tea extract and a B-vitamin complex. In sensitive people, a late serving can make it harder to fall asleep.

What are the NAC and alpha-lipoic acid in the formula?

N-acetyl-cysteine is a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative, present here at 200 mg. R-alpha-lipoic acid is a sulphur compound the body produces naturally, dosed at 100 mg. No health claim is authorised in Europe for either one: we describe them, we do not attribute any effect to them.

Is it suitable for vegetarians?

The formula contains no animal gelatine and the tablet coating is made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The manufacturer does not, however, explicitly claim vegetarian or vegan certification in the data available to us, and we will not write it on their behalf.

Can it be combined with another supplement?

Yes, provided you add things up. Vitamin C is already at 150% of the NRV and zinc at 150%: adding a product from our zinc or vitamin C range would push you high with no extra benefit. Check the totals before you stack.

Why is vitamin B9 in methylfolate form?

Because it is the form the body can use directly, unlike folic acid, which has to be converted. It is a more expensive formulation choice, consistent with the other active forms chosen for this product — pyridoxal-5-phosphate for B6, methylcobalamin for B12.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuPower?

The product can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. Nutriting remains a brand we often recommend: the formulas are set out in full, which makes it possible to compare honestly with something else — an impossible exercise with proprietary blends.

At our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we are always happy to take the time to compare a label with what you are already taking: that is often where you discover three duplicates and one gap. The rest of the range can be found in the Nutriting collection.

What is Nutriting nuSafran Safr'Inside?

Nutriting nuSafran Safr'Inside is a saffron food supplement supplied in a bottle of 90 chewable tablets. Each tablet delivers 30 mg of Safr'Inside, an organic saffron extract obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus L. and patented by the Activ'Inside laboratory.

Saffron is a spice, not a nutrient: it has neither a nutrient reference value nor a recommended daily intake. What this product sells is a standardised extract and a format. The tablet can be chewed, sucked or swallowed, with no water and no timing constraint — a genuine practical difference from the capsules that dominate the category. The French brand Nutriting is stocked by us: the rest of its range is gathered in the Nutriting category.

What does a nuSafran tablet contain?

The label is stated per tablet, which constitutes the daily serving. It provides 30 mg of organic Safr'Inside saffron extract, 8 kcal (33 kJ), 1.8 g of carbohydrate, 0.2 g of fibre, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and less than 0.01 g of salt.

The ingredients list is short: organic cane sugar, organic acacia gum fibre, magnesium carbonate as an anti-caking agent, the saffron extract, and organic olive oil. The cane sugar and the acacia gum make up the tablet itself — that is where the 8 kcal and the 1.8 g of carbohydrate come from. There is no synthetic sweetener, no colouring and no added flavouring: the taste comes from the saffron.

A point of terminology, because it causes confusion: 30 mg refers to the weight of the extract, not to a weight of saffron stigmas. An extract is concentrated, and the two figures are not comparable. We do not repeat the safranal or crocin percentages that circulate about this product: they do not appear in the labelling data available to us, and we do not publish a figure we have not verified.

The bottle of 90 tablets covers exactly 90 days at one a day, which is the three-month course recommended by the manufacturer. The full composition is set out in the tabs on this page.

One point remains that is better said plainly: no health claim is authorised at European level for saffron. You will therefore read no promise here about mood, morale, sleep or stress. The contrast is stark with a mineral such as magnesium, for which precise wordings are permitted as soon as a dose threshold is met. For saffron, no such framework exists: what we can describe is factual — a plant, a patented extract, a dosage, a format, a taste, directions for use.

How do you take nuSafran Safr'Inside?

The manufacturer recommends 1 tablet a day, i.e. 30 mg of extract. The tablet can be chewed, sucked or swallowed; no volume of liquid is needed, though a glass of water remains an option if you prefer to swallow it whole. No particular time of day is imposed: morning, midday or evening, the manufacturer specifies no schedule.

The frequency is one serving a day, and the recommended duration is 3 months — which corresponds exactly to the contents of the bottle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of one tablet: that is the wording carried on the label, and nothing indicates that taking more would be of any use.

In practice, consistency matters more than timing. Since the tablet requires neither water nor a meal, tying it to a fixed daily habit remains the simplest way to get through three months without forgetting. Store the bottle tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, away from light.

Who is nuSafran for, and who is it not for?

The product is for adults only. The manufacturer advises against it for children under 15 and asks that it be kept out of the reach of young children.

It is not suitable for pregnant women without prior medical advice. Most important of all: if you are on antidepressant treatment, it must not be used without medical consultation. Such treatment must under no circumstances be stopped, changed or replaced on your own initiative. If you are taking a psychotropic medication or any other long-term treatment, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

On allergens, the manufacturer states that the product may contain traces of GLUTEN, MILK, EGGS, SOYA and FISH, as the production site handles these ingredients. Anyone with an allergy to one of them should refrain. Finally, the tablet contains cane sugar: worth watching if you follow a low-sugar diet, even though 1.8 g a day remains marginal.

nuSafran or an ashwagandha?

This is the comparison that comes up most often, as both plants sit in the same category. It has to be settled on verifiable criteria: fundamentally, neither saffron nor ashwagandha has an authorised health claim in Europe, so deciding on the basis of promises makes no sense here.

What separates them is the format, the dose and the precautions. nuSafran comes as a single chewable tablet of 30 mg of extract, with no water and no imposed timing. The products in our ashwagandha category come as capsules at far higher doses, generally several hundred milligrams, and call for a glass of water.

Ashwagandha is the better choice if you prefer a capsule with no taste — saffron has a pronounced flavour that not everyone enjoys. It does, however, have its own contraindications, notably in cases of thyroid disorder, pregnancy or breastfeeding. nuSafran is the better choice if you cannot bear swallowing capsules, or if you are looking for something you can take in a second, anywhere. In both cases, the question of ongoing treatment is settled with a healthcare professional, not with a product page.

Frequently asked questions

What do nuSafran tablets taste like?

Of saffron: pronounced and slightly bitter, softened by the cane sugar in the tablet. No flavouring or colouring is added. If you do not like the spice in cooking, you will like it no better here: the tablet can then be swallowed whole with a glass of water rather than chewed.

How long does a bottle of 90 tablets last?

Ninety days, at one tablet a day, which is exactly the three-month course recommended by the manufacturer. The pack size and the course length have been matched to each other, which saves you having to reorder part-way through or finishing up with an unusable dreg of a bottle.

Can nuSafran be taken alongside an antidepressant?

Not without medical consultation: that is the explicit wording carried by the manufacturer. This question is a matter for your doctor or pharmacist, the only people who know your treatment and your medical history. And antidepressant treatment must never be stopped, changed or replaced on your own initiative, whatever supplement you are considering.

Is 30 mg of extract a lot or a little?

It is the daily dose chosen by the manufacturer, and the figure to compare from one product to another. Beware of the trap: some labels state a weight of stigma powder, others a weight of concentrated extract. The two are not comparable. Always check which of the two is given before concluding that a product is better dosed.

Does the product contain allergens, and should you take a break between courses?

No allergen goes into the composition, but the manufacturer flags possible traces of gluten, milk, eggs, soya and fish, as the site handles these ingredients: if you are allergic to one of them, this product is not for you. The manufacturer imposes no break between courses either, and sets no maximum period of use.

Can it be combined with other supplements?

Nothing stands in the way as far as the composition goes, since the tablet provides neither vitamins nor minerals in any significant amount. It therefore combines without difficulty with a multivitamin or a melatonin supplement. Stacking products in order to stack expected effects, on the other hand, has no basis here.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuSafran Safr'Inside?

You can order it from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the conversation about this product almost always starts with the same thing: reading together what the label actually says, and telling the weight of the extract apart from the weight of the spice. The rest of our plants and extracts can be found in the sports nutrition category.

What is Nutriting nuSpiruline?

Nutriting nuSpiruline is organic spirulina in tablet form, with no excipients whatsoever. Each tablet weighs 500 mg and contains nothing but spirulina powder; a six-tablet dose therefore delivers 3 g of spirulina, including 1.8 g of protein and 420 mg of phycocyanins. The 500-tablet bottle covers 83 days at that dose.

Spirulina, Spirulina platensis, is not strictly speaking an alga but a filamentous cyanobacterium grown in ponds. It has long been eaten as a powder or as tablets, and its appeal lies in its density: a great deal of protein, pigments, minerals and vitamins for very little material.

What sets this product apart is what it does not contain. A conventional spirulina tablet usually includes a binder, a bulking agent, sometimes an anti-caking agent: the powder on its own compresses poorly. Here the ingredient list runs to a single line, and that means the 500 mg on the label really are 500 mg of spirulina. The rest of the range can be browsed in our Nutriting section, and the other formats in our spirulina section.

What does a dose of nuSpiruline contain?

420 mg of phycocyanins per dose: this is the line that lets you compare two spirulinas, and it is precisely the one most sellers leave off. Phycocyanin is the blue pigment characteristic of spirulina, and its content varies widely from one producer to another depending on growing conditions and, above all, on the drying temperature. The manufacturer states a minimum of 14% here and a yearly average of 17%. When a label gives no phycocyanin content at all, it is generally not because that content is high.

On protein, let us keep things in proportion. 1.8 g per dose is accurate, but it is a marginal contribution to a daily requirement counted in tens of grams. Spirulina is not a protein source in any practical sense: at 60% protein, you would have to swallow 40 g a day to come close to what a serving of protein powder provides. If your goal is protein intake, look instead at our plant proteins section — that is more honest than selling spirulina for something it is not.

On the regulatory side, let us be clear: no health claim is authorised in Europe for spirulina. Not for energy, not for immunity, not for tiredness, not for sports performance. The dossiers came to nothing. What we can describe is a composition, an origin and a process — and that is already far more than most listings in this category offer.

The manufacturer states cultivation in southern India and low-temperature drying, below 50 °C, followed by packaging in France. Drying temperature is the decisive parameter for this product: it governs how well the pigments are preserved, and therefore the phycocyanin content just discussed. The manufacturer also states a protein digestibility of 85.2%, a figure we report while attributing it to them, as we are not in a position to verify it ourselves.

Ingredients list

Spirulina powder (Spirulina platensis) from organic farming. Single ingredient.

No declared allergens. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, GMO-free, non-irradiated, free from excipients and bulking agents, free from titanium dioxide, free from colourings, free from gelatine. The formula is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Worth noting for those concerned: spirulina naturally contains phenylalanine.

How should you take nuSpiruline?

Dose: 4 to 6 tablets a day. Liquid: a large glass of water. Timing: with meals. Frequency: two intakes, morning and midday or morning and evening. Duration: 2 to 3 months minimum; can be taken all year round.

Start low and build up gradually. Two or three tablets for the first few days, then four, then six if you wish. In some people spirulina causes short-lived digestive discomfort at the start of a course, and that is not a sign of intolerance: it is simply too abrupt a start. Six tablets straight away is the classic mistake.

Split the dose rather than swallowing it all at once. Three tablets in the morning and three at midday go down considerably better than six in one go, and it makes no difference to the daily intake. Take them during a meal, with a large glass of water.

One practical point that matters: leave a gap between spirulina and any iron supplement. The two interfere with each other, and there is no reason to swallow them together. If you are taking a course of iron, take it in the morning on an empty stomach and the spirulina with later meals. The same logic applies to calcium-rich foods and supplements.

Two to three months: that is the duration the manufacturer recommends. The 500-tablet bottle covers 83 days at six a day, so roughly one full course, and more than four months if you stay at four tablets. This is one of the rare products in this category where you do not have to reorder every thirty days.

Who is nuSpiruline for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at adults who want to add a nutrient-dense food to their diet, particularly on a vegetarian or vegan diet where nutrient sources are narrower. The excipient-free tablet format also appeals to those who have never managed to swallow the powder, whose taste is decidedly pronounced.

The precautions to know before buying. The product is not recommended in cases of phenylketonuria, as spirulina naturally provides phenylalanine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek advice from a healthcare professional before use. In cases of hepatitis B or C, the manufacturer recommends a liver function test beforehand. If you are on thyroid medication or have a thyroid disorder, ask your doctor for advice. For adults only.

One point few sellers mention: the vitamin B12 in spirulina is not a reliable source. It occurs in a form the human body does not use in the way it uses dietary B12. If you follow a vegan diet, do not count on spirulina to cover that requirement: this is one where you are better off turning to our vitamin B section and to a blood test.

What you should not expect from it. No claim exists for spirulina in Europe. It does not make you lose weight, does not improve performance, does not replace any treatment and does not make up for an unbalanced diet. Persistent tiredness should be investigated by a doctor, not by a course of green tablets. It is a concentrated food, taken with full knowledge of the facts.

Spirulina or a multivitamin?

The question comes up often, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a plea for all things natural.

On paper, the multivitamin wins the regulatory comparison, and by some margin. Every vitamin and every mineral in it is dosed to the milligram, with nutrient reference values shown as percentages and, above all, with authorised claims: vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, vitamin D to the maintenance of normal bones, zinc to the normal function of the immune system. These are official wordings, and spirulina has none. Our multivitamins section follows that logic.

Spirulina belongs to a different approach: it is a food, not a formula. It provides a complex whole — pigments, protein, minerals — whose individual effects cannot be cleanly isolated, and that is exactly what those who take it are after. If you would rather add a concentrated food than a synthetic tablet, that is a coherent choice, provided you do not credit it with the virtues of a medicine.

The two are not mutually exclusive, and they overlap less than people think. A common pairing is to keep spirulina for dietary density and to deal separately with the points genuinely identified — a lack of iron, low vitamin D in winter. That works better than hoping a single product will cover everything.

Frequently asked questions

How much phycocyanin is there per tablet?

70 mg per 500 mg tablet, i.e. 420 mg for a six-tablet dose. The manufacturer states a minimum titre of 14% and a yearly average of 17%. It is the only line that allows a serious comparison between two spirulinas: when it is not shown, you do not know what you are buying.

Four or six tablets a day?

The manufacturer provides for both. Start at two or three for the first few days, move up to four, then to six if you wish. At six tablets the bottle covers 83 days; at four, more than four months. Always split the dose into two intakes with meals.

Does spirulina cover a vegan's B12 requirements?

No. The B12 in spirulina occurs in a form the human body does not use in the way it uses dietary vitamin B12. If you follow a vegan diet, that requirement must be met another way and monitored with a blood test. Do not rely on this product for it.

Is there a binder or an excipient in the tablets?

No, and that is what makes this product distinctive: there is a single ingredient, nothing but compressed organic spirulina powder. A 500 mg tablet therefore corresponds to 500 mg of spirulina, which is not the case with every brand in this category.

Can it be taken alongside a course of iron?

Better to space them out. Take the iron in the morning on an empty stomach and the spirulina with meals through the day. The same precaution applies to calcium-rich foods and supplements. This is not a contraindication, merely a question of when you take them.

Why does the drying temperature matter?

Because pigments, phycocyanin among them, cope poorly with heat. The manufacturer states drying below 50 °C, which is consistent with the contents declared. Fast industrial drying at high temperature yields a powder poorer in pigments, for an identical weight of spirulina on the label.

Is there a risk of heavy metal contamination?

That is the legitimate question in this category, since spirulina concentrates whatever is in its growing medium. The manufacturer declares an absence of heavy metals for this product. We do not have an analysis report in hand and therefore cannot assert anything beyond what they themselves state.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuSpiruline?

The 500-tablet bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we recommend to anyone who gave up on spirulina powder because of the taste — the tablet settles the question in three seconds. What we always warn about, though, is the same thing: build up gradually, as six tablets straight away often has to be paid for the next day. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition section.

What is Nutriting nuVitamineC?

Nutriting nuVitamineC is a vitamin C supplement in orange-flavoured chewable tablets, providing 500 mg per two tablets. The bottle holds 60 of them, that is, one to two months depending on the dose you settle on.

The raw material is Quali®-C vitamin C, produced in Dalry, Scotland. This point deserves explaining rather than brandishing: the overwhelming majority of the world's vitamin C is produced in China, and Quali®-C is one of the few European supply chains still operating. The molecule obtained is exactly the same — L-ascorbic acid — but the production chain and its traceability are different. It is a legitimate selection criterion, not a biological property. The tablet itself is made in France. The rest of the range can be found in our Nutriting section.

The chewable format also sets this product apart from most vitamin C on the market, which is sold in capsules or as effervescent powder. The tablet is chewed, it has an orange taste given by a natural flavouring, and it is sweetened with xylitol.

What does a two-tablet serving contain?

The manufacturer does not publish the net weight of the bottle in the information available to us; the packaging carries it.

500 mg is six times the European reference value, which stands at 80 mg. That figure calls for an honest explanation rather than a sales pitch. The intestinal absorption of vitamin C saturates progressively: at 80 mg, virtually all of it gets through; at 500 mg, a significant share is eliminated in the urine. Put another way, taking 500 mg in one go does not multiply by six what your body gets out of it.

This does not strip the high dose of all interest, but it does steer how you use it: one 250 mg tablet morning and evening is better than two tablets in one go, because splitting the dose limits saturation. It is also why the manufacturer allows one to two tablets a day depending on your needs.

The authorised claims for vitamin C are numerous and worth quoting as they stand: it contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage and skin, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, and to increasing iron absorption. The last of these is the most concrete day to day: if you take an iron supplement, swallowing it with a vitamin C tablet is the most useful thing you will do all day.

The formula is finally notable for what it does not contain: no gluten, no gelatine, no titanium dioxide, no artificial colouring, no nanoparticles, no GMOs, and the product is not irradiated. In an aisle where a great many questionable excipients are still to be found, that is a real argument.

Ingredients list

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, Quali®-C), bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose, natural orange flavouring, sweetener: xylitol, anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids. Gluten-free, free from major allergens, free from bovine and porcine gelatine, free from nanoparticles, free from heavy metals, GMO-free, non-irradiated, free from titanium dioxide and artificial colouring. Raw material produced in Dalry, Scotland; tablet manufactured in France.

How do you take nuVitamineC?

Dose: 1 to 2 tablets, that is, 250 to 500 mg. Liquid: none is needed, the tablet is chewed. Timing: during a meal, preferably breakfast or lunch. Frequency: one to two servings a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least two to three months, with the option of continuous use.

Chew the tablet completely before swallowing. This is not a matter of comfort: a chewable tablet does not have the same coating as one meant to be swallowed, and swallowing it whole needlessly delays its dissolution. The orange taste is pronounced, the acidity moderate.

Taking it with a meal improves digestive tolerance. Vitamin C at a high dose is acidic, and on an empty stomach it gives some users heartburn. That single point accounts for most of the negative feedback on this family of products.

Avoid taking it late if you are sensitive. Some people describe difficulty falling asleep after a high dose of vitamin C in the evening. The morning or midday slot settles the question and coincides with the moment you take your multivitamin.

A word on xylitol: it is a polyol, very well tolerated in the amounts present in a tablet, but one that can have a laxative effect if you multiply the sources across the day. At two tablets, it poses no problem at all.

Who is nuVitamineC for, and who is it not for?

It suits someone looking for a vitamin C with a short, readable formula, free of questionable additives, with an identified origin for the raw material. It suits particularly well those who dislike swallowing capsules — the chewable format solves that problem better than any capsule can.

The manufacturer restricts it to adults and states that it is not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. This restriction is stricter than what is usually seen on a vitamin C; we reproduce it as the manufacturer words it, without softening it. In the event of pregnancy, the question goes to your doctor, not to the retailer.

Two situations call for genuine caution, and the manufacturer names them: a history of kidney stones or kidney problems, since vitamin C at a high dose is partly metabolised into oxalate, and persistent digestive disorders, in which case the dose should be reduced or stopped. These are warnings to be taken seriously, especially at 500 mg a day over several months.

What not to expect from it: a vitamin C tablet acts neither on whether you catch a cold nor on how long it lasts. The only authorised wording is that it contributes to the normal function of the immune system, which means it helps a system to work normally when intake is insufficient. In someone who eats fruit and vegetables every day, the additional benefit of a tablet is small. It is during periods of low plant intake, in winter, or in smokers — whose requirements are higher — that supplementation makes sense.

Chewable tablet or vitamin C powder?

Both formats sit side by side on our shelves and answer different habits.

Powder lets you dose freely, from 100 mg to several grams, and works out markedly cheaper per gram. It is the better choice if you take high doses, if you mix it into a drink, or if you want to fine-tune. Its drawbacks are the acidity in the mouth, the need for a scale to be accurate, and the chore of preparing it every day.

The chewable tablet wins on simplicity and on sticking with it. You have one in your pocket, you chew it, and it is done — and over a three-month course, that is what makes the difference between a bottle finished and a bottle forgotten. The 250 mg dose per unit is also good granularity: enough to count, fine enough to split.

If your aim is winter immune support, be aware that vitamin C is not the only lever: zinc and vitamin D carry comparable claims and answer needs vitamin C does not cover. And if it is your skin and joints you are concerned about, vitamin C is the natural cofactor for collagen synthesis: the two go together very happily.

Frequently asked questions

One or two tablets a day?

Both are possible. One tablet provides 250 mg, two provide 500. If you go for the higher dose, split it into two separate servings instead: the absorption of vitamin C saturates, and 250 mg morning and evening are put to better use than 500 mg in one go.

Should it be taken with a meal?

Yes, preferably. Vitamin C at a high dose is acidic and causes heartburn in some users when taken on an empty stomach. A meal settles the problem without noticeably reducing absorption.

Why Scottish vitamin C?

Because Quali®-C is produced in Dalry, Scotland, whereas virtually all the world's vitamin C comes from China. The molecule is identical; what changes is the origin and traceability of the production. It is a selection criterion for some buyers, not a difference in effectiveness.

Is 500 mg a day too much?

It is six times the reference value, and part of it is eliminated in the urine rather than used. It is not dangerous in a healthy adult, but it is not very efficient. The real point to watch is a history of kidney stones, for which the manufacturer asks you to seek professional advice.

Does the tablet contain sugar?

No. The sweet taste comes from xylitol, a polyol that provides less energy than sugar and does not raise blood sugar in the same way. In the amounts present in one or two tablets, it poses no digestive tolerance problem.

Can it be taken all year round?

The manufacturer states that it can and recommends at least two to three months for a lasting effect. In practice, the period when supplementation makes the most sense runs from autumn to spring, when the intake of fresh fruit and vegetables drops. In summer, a varied diet is often enough.

Should it be combined with iron?

It is in fact the most useful combination in the whole aisle. Vitamin C contributes to increasing iron absorption, and that is an authorised claim. In concrete terms: take your tablet at the same time as your iron supplement, and you will get more out of it without changing the dose.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuVitamineC?

The bottle of 60 tablets can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we hand to customers who tell us they cannot manage to swallow capsules: over a three-month course, the format counts for more than the dose. The rest of the vitamin range can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is Nutriting nuZinc?

Nutriting nuZinc is a zinc supplement in vegetable capsules, providing 15 mg of elemental zinc per capsule, i.e. 150% of the nutrient reference value. The bottle holds 90 capsules, which covers exactly three months at one serving a day.

The form used is zinc bisglycinate TRAACS®, a raw material from the American manufacturer Albion. The principle is the same as for any bisglycinate: the zinc is bound to two glycine molecules, forming a structure that is electrically neutral and stable in the digestive tract. The practical consequence, the one that genuinely counts: this zinc goes down far better than an oxide or a gluconate in people with a sensitive stomach.

What really sets this product apart is how short its ingredients list is: four lines in all, including the capsule shell. No colouring, no titanium dioxide, no pointless bulking agent. The rest of the French range is in our Nutriting section.

What does one nuZinc capsule contain?

The manufacturer publishes no energy values for this product, and the question makes little sense for a capsule of this size: the calorie contribution is nil over the course of a day. Nor does it disclose the exact quantity of magnesium carbonate or olive oil, which are processing aids rather than actives.

15 mg is the French ceiling for a food supplement, not an average dose. ANSES sets that value as the daily intake not to be exceeded in supplements, and EFSA puts the safety limit from all sources combined at 25 mg a day. In other words, this bottle already takes up all the available room. The consequence is direct and worth spelling out in full: if you are also taking a multivitamin or a ZMA containing zinc, you are going over the ceiling without realising it. We look at these thresholds in detail in our article on zinc bisglycinate dosage.

At this dose the authorised claims are numerous, and it is worth quoting them as they stand because they say precisely what the product can do: zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal protein synthesis, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, to normal cognitive function, to normal fertility and reproduction, and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. All of these wordings speak of maintenance and normal function: they concern someone whose intake is insufficient, not an improvement beyond normal.

A word on a figure that gets passed around. The previous description on this page announced absorption “up to 43% better than zinc gluconate”, based on a comparative study by the producer of the raw material. We have removed that figure: it comes from the supplier itself, it cannot be verified independently, and it turns up word for word on products from different brands. What can honestly be said about bisglycinate is that it is well absorbed and markedly better tolerated. That is already a good reason to choose it.

Ingredients list

Magnesium carbonate (anti-caking agent), vegetable capsule (shell: pullulan), zinc bisglycinate (Albion®), organic olive oil. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, no declared allergen. No titanium dioxide, no colouring, no animal gelatine, no nanoparticles, no GMOs, not irradiated. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Made in France.

How do you take nuZinc?

Dose: 1 capsule. Liquid: a glass of water, 200 ml is enough. Timing: away from meals, ideally in the morning or mid-afternoon, at least an hour away from a full meal. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a course of at least two to three months, repeatable all year round.

The “away from meals” instruction has a precise reason. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and pulses, along with the calcium in dairy products, bind zinc in the gut and reduce its absorption. A capsule taken with a bowl of wholegrain oats delivers markedly less than a capsule taken with a glass of water. If an empty stomach does not agree with you, shift it to an hour after a light meal rather than dropping the serving altogether.

Two supplements call for genuine spacing: iron and copper. They use the same intestinal transporters as zinc and get in each other's way. If you are taking iron, put it in the morning and the zinc in the afternoon, or the other way round. Magnesium is less of a problem, but two hours apart saves you having to think about it.

A three-month course is not an arbitrary length: rebuilding zinc status takes weeks, and a month is generally not enough to observe anything at all. The 90-capsule bottle is sized for exactly that.

Who is nuZinc for, and who is it not for?

The manufacturer clearly identifies the profiles concerned, and they match what we see over the counter: vegetarians and vegans, whose diet supplies zinc that is less well absorbed because of phytates; athletes, who lose it through sweat and use more of it; older people; and those with chronic digestive disorders.

The capsule is made from pullulan, a material obtained by fermentation of tapioca: the product is therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans, which is not the case for most conventional capsule supplements. It is also gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free and free of declared allergens, which makes it one of the simplest formulas on the shelf for anyone with allergies.

It is for adults only. In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical treatment, the advice of a healthcare professional is needed before starting — zinc interferes in particular with the absorption of certain antibiotics, which need to be spaced several hours apart.

What not to expect from it: it is not a hormonal stimulant, and it will not raise the testosterone of someone whose status is normal. Nor is it a product whose effect you feel. You will not feel anything, and that is expected: zinc corrects an intake, it does not produce a sensation. Finally, if you suspect a genuine deficiency, a blood test prescribed by your doctor is worth more than prolonged supplementation in the dark.

nuZinc or a multivitamin?

That is the real trade-off, and it depends on what you already know about your diet.

A multivitamin covers a broad range: B, C, D and E vitamins, plus a series of trace elements including, almost always, zinc. It is the better choice if you have nothing else, if your diet is erratic on several fronts, and if you want a single bottle to open in the morning. Its drawback is that it doses each element modestly in order to fit everything in, and makes any individual adjustment impossible.

nuZinc follows the opposite logic: a single mineral, at the exact amount you want, at the time you choose. It is the better choice if you know why you are taking zinc — a vegan diet, heavy training, the winter season — and if you want to keep control of the daily total. It pairs without difficulty with a vitamin C, which does not compete with it.

The classic trap is taking both without doing the arithmetic: 15 mg on one side, often 10 mg on the other, and there you are at 25 mg a day, every day. That is not dramatic in the short term, but over several months it degrades copper status. If you do stack them, alternate every other day.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a bottle last?

Three months exactly, at one capsule a day, the bottle holding 90 capsules. That is also the course length recommended by the manufacturer, which makes the format coherent: one bottle equals one course, with nothing left over and nothing missing.

Should it be taken on an empty stomach?

Preferably away from meals, yes. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and the calcium in dairy products both reduce zinc absorption. If an empty stomach bothers you, taking it at a distance from a light meal is still far preferable to taking it in the middle of a full meal.

Is this zinc suitable for vegans?

Yes. The shell is made from pullulan, obtained by fermentation of tapioca, and no ingredient in the formula is of animal origin. It is a point that sets this product apart from the many supplements in gelatine capsules, and it is all the more relevant given that vegans are among the profiles most concerned by zinc.

What is the difference between TRAACS® and an ordinary bisglycinate?

TRAACS® is a raw-material brand, not a different molecule. It denotes a bisglycinate produced to a given specification, with control of the chelation ratio. The chemistry is the same as that of any other properly manufactured bisglycinate; what you are buying is the supplier's traceability.

Can it be taken all year round?

The manufacturer says it can. That said, at 15 mg a day without a break, it is reasonable to take stock after six months, and a blood test becomes more useful than an automatic renewal. Zinc is not stored by the body, but a prolonged excess ends up disturbing copper.

Does it need to be spaced from iron?

Yes, and it is the only interaction that really matters. Iron, copper and zinc use the same intestinal absorption pathways and compete directly. If you take both, separate them by at least four hours, or put one in the morning and the other in late afternoon.

Does zinc strengthen immunity?

The authorised wording is that zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system. The nuance is a real one: it helps a system to function normally when intake is insufficient, it does not make it perform better in someone whose status is already fine. That is the only thing a seller can honestly write.

Where can you buy Nutriting nuZinc?

It can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the bottle we bring out when someone is after a short formula, free of additives, and readable in three seconds on the back of the pack. On a mineral, that is often the best criterion there is. The rest of the shelf can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is the Oat King bar by LSP Nutrition?

Oat King is an oat-flake bar in a distinctly more generous format than the aisle average. Each bar weighs 95 g, contains at least 42% oat flakes and provides 393 to 448 kcal depending on the flavour. The manufacturer states that the bars are made by hand, using traditional methods.

This is not a protein bar, and that is the first thing to understand before buying. A protein bar is built around an isolate, with 20 g of protein for 200 kcal. Here the logic is the opposite: oats are the first ingredient, the bar is dense in carbohydrate, and it exists to supply energy over time rather than to cover a protein intake.

The flavours in the catalogue: Big Tasty Chocolate, Chocolat Caramel, Chocolate Coconut, Carrot Cake, Apricot Yogurt, Red Fruits Yogurt, Super Banana, Cherry Almond, Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter and Lemon Poppy, the last of these being the vegan version. The rest of the brand can be browsed in our LSP Sports aisle, and the other snack formats in our protein bars aisle.

What does an Oat King bar contain?

95 g and up to 448 kcal: that is the figure to keep in mind, and it changes how the product is used entirely. A typical bar on this aisle weighs 55 to 65 g for 200 to 230 kcal. Here you are at double that, which is to say the equivalent of a light meal. That is neither a flaw nor a virtue in itself: it is simply a product made for long efforts, not for filling the 16:00 slump.

42% oat flakes is a high proportion, and you can feel it as you chew. The texture is that of a dense cereal bar, not a soft coating around a protein dough. That is why it stays with you better than most of its competitors, and also why it needs to be eaten with water within reach.

We should flag what we do not have: the manufacturer does not publish the nutritional breakdown — protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre, salt — for each flavour. We will not fill those boxes with approximate values, all the more so as the composition varies appreciably from one flavour to another. The full table appears on the wrapper of the bar you receive, and that is the only reliable source if you count your intake precisely.

In regulatory terms there is nothing to claim, and that is perfectly fine: no health claim is authorised for oats in the area of energy or endurance. Complex carbohydrates act as fuel for exercise, which is basic physiology. Be wary of phrases such as “sustained energy with no blood-sugar spike” that turn up all over this aisle: those are slogans, not authorised claims.

Ingredients list

The full ingredients list is not disclosed by the manufacturer in the data available to us, and it varies with the flavour. It appears on the wrapper of the bar you receive. What we do know: oat flakes account for at least 42% of the recipe and are its first ingredient.

May contain traces of PEANUTS, SOYA and NUTS. Some flavours also contain nuts or peanuts as an ingredient in their own right — that is the case with the Peanut Butter, Cherry Almond and Maple Walnut versions. Oats are among the gluten-containing cereals as defined by European regulation: this product is therefore not suitable for anyone with coeliac disease.

How do you eat the Oat King bar?

Portion: 1 bar, or half a bar as a snack. Drink: a large glass of water, as the bar is dense. Timing: 30 to 60 minutes before exercise, during a long activity, or straight after the session. Frequency: one bar a day is plenty. Duration: there is no notion of a course here, it is a food.

Its best use is long outdoor effort. A bike ride, a hike, a trail run, a day's skiing: this format exists for exactly that. 400 kcal in a jacket pocket, eaten on the move and not melting the way a chocolate bar does, is hard to match.

Before a gym session, reckon on half a bar and 30 to 60 minutes instead. A whole 95 g bar swallowed just before lifting is heavy to digest, and the oats do not help. Cut it in two and keep the rest for afterwards.

During a long effort, eat it in pieces and drink. This is a dry, dense bar; without water it goes down badly and gives that blocked-up feeling cyclists know well. Spread it over thirty minutes rather than swallowing it in one go.

Finally, keep it away from heat: dry and at room temperature. In a southern summer, a bar left in a car turns sticky and holds together far less well. If what you are after is a protein-oriented snack instead, our protein snack aisle answers a different need.

Who is the Oat King bar for, and who is it not for?

It suits someone who does an endurance sport, who is out for long stretches, or who struggles to meet their calorie needs across the day. It also works as a stopgap breakfast: 95 g of oats and dried fruit beats a croissant eaten standing up.

It is not suitable for anyone with coeliac disease, oats being one of the gluten-containing cereals as defined by the regulation. Nor is it suitable in cases of allergy to peanuts, soya or nuts: traces are possible across the whole range, and some flavours contain them outright.

It is poorly suited to a low-calorie diet. At 393-448 kcal a unit, one bar represents a significant share of a day in deficit. This is not a cutting product, and selling it as one would be dishonest. If your goal is weight loss, our weight loss aisle brings together products designed for that.

What not to expect from it. It is not a protein source: it does contain some, naturally present in the oats, but in modest and undisclosed amounts. It does not build muscle, does not improve performance by itself and does not replace a proper meal. What it provides is easily portable energy — and on that ground it is excellent.

Oat bar or protein bar?

This is the real choice facing anyone buying from this aisle, and it depends only on what you are looking for.

A protein bar is made for protein intake: around 20 g for 200 to 230 kcal, in a format half the size. It is the right product after a weights session, or as a snack when you need to hit a protein target without sending the calories through the roof. Our protein bars aisle covers those references.

The oat bar is made for energy: plenty of carbohydrate, enough mass to fill you up, and it holds up well in a pocket. For a long effort it wins hands down — a protein bar over three hours on a bike will not give you the fuel you need, whatever its protein content.

And if your need is purely for carbohydrate, to be prepared at home rather than carried with you, an oat flour or a rice cream works out far cheaper per gram. You pay for the bar's format, not for its composition — worth knowing.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one bar?

From 393 to 448 kcal depending on the flavour, for a 95 g bar. That is roughly double a classic protein bar, which puts it closer to a light meal. It is deliberate: the bar is designed for long efforts, not for filling a small gap.

Which flavours are available?

In the catalogue: Big Tasty Chocolate, Chocolat Caramel, Chocolate Coconut, Carrot Cake, Apricot Yogurt, Red Fruits Yogurt, Super Banana, Cherry Almond, Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter and Lemon Poppy. The last of these is the vegan version of the range.

Does the bar contain gluten?

Yes. Oats, which account for at least 42% of the recipe, are one of the gluten-containing cereals as defined by European regulation. This product is therefore not suitable for anyone with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance.

What is the protein content?

The manufacturer does not disclose the full nutritional breakdown, and it varies with the flavour. We are not going to invent it. Bear in mind that this is not a protein bar: the protein it does contain comes from the oats and the dried fruit, in modest amounts.

Is it suitable before a weights session?

Half a bar, 30 to 60 minutes beforehand, yes. A whole bar right before you start will be heavy to digest: 95 g of dense oats is a lot to carry. For a long outdoor outing, on the other hand, the whole bar makes complete sense.

Is there a vegan version?

Yes, the Lemon Poppy flavour. The other flavours in the range are vegetarian, several of them containing dairy, notably the yogurt-based versions. Check the wrapper of the flavour you choose.

How should it be stored?

Dry and at room temperature, with the wrapper closed again if you do not finish it. Avoid leaving it in a car in full sun: the heat softens the binders and the bar holds together far less well. Check the best-before date before eating.

Where can you buy the Oat King bar by LSP Nutrition?

The bar can be ordered individually from this page, in the available flavours, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the bar we put into the hands of cyclists and hikers: on the back-country roads, a 95 g bar does more for your outing than a sugary gel. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition aisle.

What is Olimp Carbonox?

Olimp Carbonox is a carbohydrate powder to be mixed with water, intended for training, made by Olimp Sport Nutrition, a Polish brand. It is dosed at 50 g and drunk before, during or after a session.

The body of the formula is a blend of three carbohydrates: maltodextrins, glucose and isomaltulose. To these are added L-arginine hydrochloride, two acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid), a set of vitamins and minerals, flavourings, two sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose) and colours depending on the flavour. The flavours listed: Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit.

A word on method before going further. This page repeats no promise of "two hours of stable blood sugar" and no stated duration of energy: those claims circulate about this product, they are not backed by any verifiable source and they no longer appear here. The net weight of the tub, for its part, does not appear in the product data we hold for this item: it is printed on the packaging, so we work in 50 g servings rather than in servings per tub.

What does a 50 g serving of Carbonox contain?

One serving provides 47.5 g of carbohydrate, of which 12.5 g sugars, for 816 kJ / 192 kcal, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.025 g of salt. It also contains 500 mg of L-arginine hydrochloride, i.e. 410 mg of L-arginine.

What sets the product apart is its fortification. The vitamins are dosed at a consistent level: each of the ones that are quantified provides 20 % of the NRV per 50 g serving. On the mineral side, chromium reaches 94 % and manganese 50 %, while calcium and magnesium stay below the 15 % that any claim depends on.

* No NRV is established for L-arginine, and no health claim is authorised for it: it appears in the composition, it is not an argument for effectiveness. Two reservations about the table, which we would rather write down than round off. The ingredients list mentions twelve vitamins, but only ten are quantified: vitamin D and pantothenic acid appear in the composition with no content declared. Likewise, the list mentions eight minerals — iodine and molybdenum being added to the six in the table — but only six are quantified. We are not inventing the four missing rows.

The verified levels permit the following European wordings, and only those: vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, biotin, iron and manganese contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism; vitamin C, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folate and iron contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress; vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal vision; chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism. The multivitamins department covers the same ground outside a training context.

On the carbohydrates themselves, a European claim does exist, but its conditions of use require an intake of the order of 4 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight after exercise. For a person of 75 kg, that comes to 300 g of carbohydrate, or six servings. A 50 g serving does not meet that condition: we therefore claim nothing on that front.

How do you take Olimp Carbonox?

The manufacturer specifies one 50 g scoop in 100 to 200 ml of water, to be mixed vigorously for at least 10 seconds. The recommended amount is 2 to 4 servings a day depending on training intensity and body weight — that is 95 to 190 g of carbohydrate a day from this product alone.

Three timings are proposed: 30 minutes before training, during the session in small sips, and immediately after. No course length is given by the manufacturer, and there is no reason to set one: a carbohydrate powder is taken according to training load, not as a course.

A practical note on dilution. Fifty grams in 100 ml gives a very concentrated solution, which slows gastric emptying and troubles a lot of athletes during exercise. If you are drinking the mix while running or cycling, go beyond the 200 ml stated and dilute in 500 to 700 ml. The manufacturer's range suits a single drink after the session better.

Who is Carbonox for, and who is it not for?

The product is aimed at adults whose training load is genuine: long sessions, back-to-back workouts, endurance sports, or bulking where calorie intake from solid food becomes hard to sustain. If you train for an hour three times a week, a 192 kcal serving of fast carbohydrate serves no purpose and simply adds to your calorie balance.

The manufacturer states clearly that the product is not suitable for people with diabetes. It advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as for the under-18s, and reminds you not to exceed the daily serving. It is made in a factory that handles milk, eggs, soya, nuts, peanuts, gluten, fish, crustaceans and molluscs: traces are possible. Any question relating to a medical treatment or condition belongs with your doctor or your pharmacist.

What you should not expect from it: this is not a weight loss product, quite the opposite. Nor is it a meal replacement, despite the vitamins: 0.5 g of protein per serving feeds nothing. And it is not a pre-workout, it contains no caffeine. Finally, no promise about how long the energy lasts can be kept: the rate at which you empty your stores depends on intensity, on what you have eaten that day and on your training, not on the composition of a powder.

Carbonox or a plain maltodextrin?

The question is a genuine one, because the price gap per kilo of carbohydrate is significant.

A plain maltodextrin is the better choice when you are consuming large volumes of carbohydrate, when you want to control your intake precisely, or when you are already taking vitamins elsewhere — Carbonox's 20 % of the NRV then adds to what you are swallowing on the other side, and the benefit melts away. It is also preferable if you are mixing your carbohydrate with a protein or with amino acids in the same bottle: the fewer flavourings and acidifiers there are, the better the mix behaves.

Carbonox holds its own when you want a ready-to-use drink that is pleasant to swallow, and when the vitamin content replaces a multivitamin you are not taking. If it is digestive comfort on very long efforts that concerns you, look instead at cyclodextrin, whose osmolarity is more favourable, or at waxy maize. And to cover the calories of a weight gain phase, carbohydrate combined with protein works better than carbohydrate on its own.

Frequently asked questions

What proportion of Carbonox is maltodextrin?

The manufacturer does not publish the split between the three sources. The ingredients list puts the carbohydrate blend first, with the maltodextrins named before glucose and then isomaltulose, which indicates descending order of quantity without giving weights. We are not going to estimate them.

How many 50 g servings can you take a day?

Two to four depending on training intensity and body weight, according to the manufacturer. That comes to 95 to 190 g of carbohydrate and 384 to 768 kcal from this product alone. Count them in your daily balance: this is energy, not a neutral supplement.

Is Carbonox suitable for people with diabetes?

No. The manufacturer says so explicitly, and the composition confirms it: 47.5 g of carbohydrate per serving, of which 12.5 g sugars. No multi-source formulation changes that figure. If this concerns you, the question is one for your doctor, not for a product page.

Does the nutrition table change with the flavour?

The published values apply to the range; only the colours vary with the flavour, as the ingredients list indicates. The flavours listed are Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit. The two sweeteners, acesulfame K and sucralose, are common to all of them.

Does Carbonox contain gluten?

No gluten-containing ingredient appears in the composition, but the factory also handles gluten, as well as milk, eggs, soya, nuts, peanuts, fish, crustaceans and molluscs. If you have coeliac disease, this risk of traces should be taken seriously.

How many vitamins and minerals are actually quantified?

Ten vitamins out of the twelve present in the ingredients list, and six minerals out of the eight. Vitamin D, pantothenic acid, iodine and molybdenum appear in the composition with no content declared. That is a shortcoming of the label, not an omission on our part, and it makes any claim for those four nutrients impossible to use.

Can it be mixed with a protein?

Yes, with no known interaction, and combining carbohydrate with protein makes sense after a long session. Just be aware that Carbonox's acidifiers, malic acid and citric acid, can alter the texture of a whey. A neutral maltodextrin mixes more cleanly if that is your main use.

Should it be taken during or after exercise?

Both are proposed by the manufacturer. During exercise, dilute generously — 500 to 700 ml rather than the 200 ml stated — to avoid the digestive discomfort of an over-concentrated solution. After exercise, the tighter dilution poses no problem since the drink is swallowed in one go.

Where can you buy Olimp Carbonox?

This page lets you order the flavours, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the kind of product that is better discussed before being bought: the first question we ask is how many hours of training a week, because below a certain volume a carbohydrate powder has nothing to offer. The rest of the department is in our sports nutrition section.

What is Olimp Taurine Mega Caps?

Olimp Taurine Mega Caps is taurine in capsules, at a deliberately high dose. One capsule provides 1,500 mg of taurine, for 6 kcal, with no carbohydrate, no fat and no salt. The 120-capsule tub covers 60 to 120 days depending on the dose you settle on.

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino acid, naturally present in the body and supplied by food — above all by fish, seafood and meat. It is widely used by athletes, it is found in most energy drinks, and it is one of those ingredients everyone talks about without ever saying what they do.

The Mega Caps format is the central argument: a single capsule covers the usual dose, where a powder calls for a set of scales and a glass of water. Olimp Sport Nutrition is a Polish brand, established in France for a long time. The rest of the range can be browsed in our Olimp Sport Nutrition section, and the other products in the category in our taurine section.

What is in one Taurine Mega Caps capsule?

** Nutrient reference value not established for taurine.

1,500 mg in a single capsule is the real point of this product. The usual dose among athletes sits between 1 and 2 g a day: one capsule is therefore enough, two at most. For comparison, a standard can of energy drink contains around 1,000 mg, buried in sugar and caffeine. Here you get the molecule on its own, without the rest.

Taurine makes up 88.7% of the capsule's contents; the remainder consists of the agents needed for manufacturing — a bulking agent and an anti-caking agent. That is an honest proportion for a capsule of this size, and the manufacturer deserves credit for publishing it, which few do.

Now for the point this category carefully avoids raising: no health claim is authorised in Europe for taurine. Not for performance, not for recovery, not for concentration, not for creatine transport. Nothing. The applications submitted did not succeed, and everything you will read elsewhere about its “anti-catabolic effects” is commercial extrapolation. What we are selling here is a nutritional intake documented as to its composition, not a promised effect. For any health question, speak to your doctor.

One practical point that matters: the capsule shell is made of gelatine. This product is therefore not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets, unlike taurine powder, which is of synthetic origin and contains no animal ingredient. It is the kind of detail that decides a purchase and that almost no product page mentions.

Ingredients list

Taurine (88.7%, that is 1,500 mg per capsule), bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose, anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids. Capsule shell: gelatine.

No allergen in the recipe. The manufacturer states that production takes place in a facility handling GLUTEN, MILK, EGGS and SOYA: traces are possible. The detailed composition of the shell appears on the label of the tub you receive. Stated shelf life: 36 months in the unopened original packaging.

How should Taurine Mega Caps be taken?

Dose: 1 to 2 capsules a day. Liquid: 300 to 400 ml of water. Timing: 30 to 45 minutes before intense sessions. Frequency: once a day; a dose on rest days is possible. Duration: at least 4 to 6 weeks, without a break.

The volume of water is not decorative: 300 to 400 ml is a lot for one capsule, and it is deliberate. A Mega Caps capsule is an imposing size, and it goes down far better with a large glass than with a mouthful. If you struggle to swallow capsules, let us know: taurine also comes as a powder, and the problem disappears.

One capsule or two? A single one already covers the usual dose. The second is justified during weeks of heavy training load, or if you want to get closer to the 2 g a day used in the literature. There is no point going higher, and the manufacturer sets the limit at two capsules in any case.

As for duration, allow four to six weeks minimum, without a break. This is not a product with an immediate effect that you take on competition day. If you are going to take it, take it regularly, including on days without training — that is what the manufacturer recommends.

Finally, taurine combines without difficulty with the other training products: a creatine, some BCAAs or an electrolyte can be taken alongside without overlap. None of these combinations creates any demonstrated additional effect, though: they are separate intakes, not a synergy.

Who is Taurine Mega Caps for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who trains and wants an isolated taurine intake, without going through a sugary energy drink or a caffeinated pre-workout. It is a simple product, frankly dosed, and the capsule format makes it easy to carry.

It is not suitable for under-18s. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must not use it — that is the manufacturer's wording, with no qualification. If you are on any medical treatment, ask a healthcare professional for advice before use.

It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since the capsule shell is made of gelatine. If that applies to you, go for a taurine powder. And if you are sensitive to a major allergen, be aware that the product is made in a facility handling gluten, milk, eggs and soya.

What you should not expect from it, and it needs saying plainly. No claim exists for taurine in Europe: this product does not improve performance, does not protect muscle, does not speed up recovery and has no demonstrated effect on alertness. If you are after a stimulant, what you need is a booster, not taurine — and the effect felt after a can of energy drink comes from the caffeine, not from the taurine it contains.

Taurine in capsules or as a powder?

This is the only real choice to make on this product, and it comes down to three concrete criteria.

Powder costs distinctly less per gram. That is mechanical: you pay for neither the encapsulation, nor the gelatine, nor the bulking agents. Over a daily 1.5 g dose for several months, the gap becomes significant. It also suits vegetarian and vegan diets, which the gelatine capsule does not.

The capsule wins on simplicity and on taste — or rather on the absence of it. Taurine powder has a bitter, slightly sulphurous taste that few people enjoy in a glass of water; you have to bury it in a flavoured drink. A capsule settles the question in three seconds, with no scales and no scoop. For long-term daily use, that is often what makes the difference between a tub you finish and a tub you forget.

A third case comes up regularly: if you already take a pre-workout or an intra-workout drink, check what is in them before adding this one. Taurine appears in most formulas in that category, often between 500 mg and 1 g per serving. Our EAAs and our session drinks frequently contain it: there is no point stacking.

Frequently asked questions

How much taurine per capsule?

1,500 mg, that is the usual dose among athletes in a single serving. Taurine makes up 88.7% of the capsule's contents, the rest being a bulking agent and an anti-caking agent. The 120-capsule tub covers 60 to 120 days depending on whether you take one or two a day.

Does taurine improve performance?

We cannot state that and nobody legally can: no health claim is authorised in Europe for taurine. Not for performance, not for recovery, not for concentration. It is a nutritional intake, and it should be bought in full awareness of that.

Are the capsules suitable for vegetarians?

No. The shell is made of gelatine, which is of animal origin. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, go for taurine powder, which does not pose that problem. It is a point rarely mentioned on product pages in this category.

One or two capsules a day?

A single one covers the usual 1.5 g dose. The second is justified during heavy training weeks, to get closer to the 2 g a day. The manufacturer sets the limit at two capsules a day: there is no point going beyond that.

Should it be taken on rest days?

The manufacturer allows and suggests it, the course being designed to run without a break over four to six weeks minimum. This is not a product with an immediate effect that you would take only on the day of an important session. If you take it, take it regularly.

Can it be combined with an energy drink?

It is possible, but often pointless: most energy drinks and pre-workouts already contain taurine, between 500 mg and 1 g per serving. Check the label of what you already take before adding a 1,500 mg capsule.

Are the capsules easy to swallow?

They are an imposing size, which is the whole principle of the Mega Caps format that allows 1,500 mg to be packed in. Take them with 300 to 400 ml of water, not a mouthful. If you struggle with large capsules, the powder version is a better choice.

Where can you buy Olimp Taurine Mega Caps?

You can order the tub on this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product we sell without making a fuss about it: taurine has no authorised claim, and we would rather say so before the purchase than let anyone believe in an effect. We also check what the customer already takes, since taurine is in almost every session drink. The rest of our selection can be browsed in the sports nutrition section.

Qu'est-ce que le 5-HTP d'Osavi ?

Le 5-HTP d'Osavi est un extrait de graines de griffonia (Griffonia simplicifolia) présenté en gélule végétale. Chaque gélule apporte 100 mg de 5-hydroxytryptophane, la molécule que la plante concentre naturellement dans ses graines.

Le griffonia est une liane ligneuse des forêts d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Ce n'est donc pas une molécule de synthèse, c'est un extrait végétal titré, et sur ce rayon la distinction compte. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans la collection Osavi.

Ce qu'il y a dans le 5-HTP d'Osavi

Trois chiffres résument l'étiquette. L'extrait de graines pèse 333,33 mg, il est obtenu selon un ratio de concentration de 30:1 et il est standardisé à 30 % de 5-HTP. C'est ce titrage qui fait tomber le compte rond : 333,33 mg d'extrait titré à 30 %, cela donne bien 100 mg de 5-hydroxytryptophane.

Un ratio de 30:1, cela veut dire qu'il a fallu trente parts de graines pour en tirer une part d'extrait. C'est la ligne que beaucoup d'étiquettes du rayon ne publient pas, et c'est pourtant elle qui sépare un extrait concentré d'une simple poudre de plante.

Autour de l'actif, la liste est courte : de l'inuline, une fibre qui sert de support, et l'enveloppe en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose. Pas de colorant, pas d'agent d'enrobage, pas de charge inutile. Le flacon existe en 60, 120 et 200 gélules.

À qui s'adresse le 5-HTP d'Osavi ?

À ceux qui veulent du 5-HTP et qui préfèrent l'acheter sous sa forme végétale, celle que l'on trouve dans la graine, plutôt qu'en molécule de laboratoire. Le nom latin, la partie de plante, le ratio et le titrage sont tous écrits sur le flacon : il n'y a rien à deviner.

Il parle aussi à ceux qui lisent les listes d'ingrédients avant d'acheter. Deux ingrédients en dehors de l'actif, une enveloppe végétale, et c'est tout : sur un rayon où les formules s'allongent vite, celle-ci va droit au but.

Et le choix entre trois tailles de flacon permet d'essayer la référence sans engager une réserve de six mois, ou au contraire de passer au grand format quand on sait ce qu'on achète.

Questions fréquentes

Quels sont les effets du griffonia ?

Le griffonia est l'arbuste africain dont les graines fournissent le 5-HTP. Cette fiche s'en tient à ce que porte l'étiquette : un extrait titré à 30 %, soit 100 mg de 5-hydroxytryptophane dans chaque gélule. Les mentions du fabricant sont reprises dans les onglets de cette page.

Comment agit le griffonia ?

Ses graines apportent du 5-HTP, un intermédiaire naturel du métabolisme du tryptophane. C'est pour cette molécule que la plante est récoltée, et c'est elle qui est pesée et titrée sur l'étiquette d'Osavi.

Griffonia : effet au bout de combien de temps ?

C'est la question la plus tapée du rayon, et l'étiquette d'Osavi n'avance aucun délai. Ce qu'elle avance est chiffré : 333,33 mg d'extrait de graines, un ratio de 30:1, un titrage à 30 %.

Quelle griffonia acheter ?

Regardez deux lignes, et deux seulement : le ratio d'extraction et le pourcentage de 5-HTP. Un produit qui annonce des milligrammes de plante sans titrage ne vous dit pas combien de 5-HTP vous achetez réellement.

Où trouver le 5-HTP ?

En extrait de griffonia titré, comme ici : c'est la forme sous laquelle la molécule est vendue en complément alimentaire. Ce flacon est en rayon dans notre magasin de Vendargues et part en colis partout en France.

Que penser du griffonia ?

C'est un rayon où l'étiquette décide de tout. Entre une poudre de graines et un extrait titré à 30 %, la quantité de 5-HTP réellement apportée n'a rien à voir, pour un nom de plante identique sur le flacon.

Comment cultive-t-on le griffonia ?

C'est une liane ligneuse des forêts d'Afrique de l'Ouest, encore largement récoltée à l'état sauvage plutôt que cultivée en plantation. Les graines sont séchées, puis extraites pour en concentrer le 5-HTP.

Où acheter le 5-HTP d'Osavi ?

Ici même : la commande part de notre entrepôt vers toute la France et vers l'Europe, en colis suivi. Les trois tailles de flacon sont au même endroit sur cette page.

Et si vous préférez voir le produit avant de l'emporter, notre magasin KISS NUTRITION est à Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, et cette référence y est en rayon. La gamme complète se parcourt dans la collection Osavi.

Qu'est-ce que le Bore d'Osavi ?

Le Bore d'Osavi est un oligo-élément en gélule végétale, apporté sous forme de borate de sodium. Une gélule renferme 3 mg de bore, et l'étiquette s'arrête là : il n'y a pas d'additif superflu derrière l'actif.

Le bore est un minéral présent en toutes petites quantités dans l'alimentation, surtout dans les fruits secs, les fruits à coque et quelques légumes. C'est un rayon étroit, où l'on compte les références sur les doigts d'une main. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans la collection Osavi.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Bore d'Osavi

Un seul chiffre, et il est franc : 3 mg de bore élémentaire par gélule. Attention à la nuance, elle fait toute la différence en rayon : 3 mg de bore, ce n'est pas 3 mg de borate de sodium. C'est bien la quantité de minéral utile qui est annoncée, et non le poids du sel qui le transporte.

Le borate de sodium, c'est la forme sous laquelle le bore est le mieux absorbé dans l'intestin avant d'être éliminé par les urines. Osavi l'a retenue plutôt qu'un chélate exotique, et le résultat est une étiquette que l'on lit en deux secondes.

Le reste de la liste tient en deux lignes : un support et l'enveloppe en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, soit une gélule végétale, sans gélatine. Pas de colorant, pas d'arôme, pas de sucre. Le flacon existe en 60 et en 120 gélules.

À qui s'adresse le Bore d'Osavi ?

À ceux qui savent déjà pourquoi ils viennent chercher du bore et qui ne trouvent pas la ligne en pharmacie de quartier. C'est l'un de ces minéraux que les grandes marques ignorent, et quand on en veut, on tombe vite sur des formules multivitamines où il est noyé parmi vingt autres éléments.

Il parle aussi à ceux qui construisent leur propre pile et qui veulent un actif isolé, dosé et rien de plus. Ici, l'ingrédient est seul : il se place où l'on veut dans une routine, sans doublon avec le reste de l'armoire.

Et à ceux qui lisent les étiquettes ligne par ligne : trois ingrédients en tout, dont l'enveloppe, c'est aussi court que ce rayon le permet.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que le bore ?

C'est un oligo-élément, c'est-à-dire un minéral dont l'organisme ne contient que de très petites quantités. On le trouve dans l'alimentation, et en complément il se présente sous forme de sel, ici du borate de sodium.

Quels sont les bienfaits du bore ?

Cette fiche s'en tient à ce que porte le flacon : 3 mg de bore élémentaire dans une gélule, sous forme de borate de sodium, et rien d'autre que le support et l'enveloppe. Les mentions du fabricant sont reprises dans les onglets de cette page.

Quel est le rôle du bore ?

C'est un élément trace de l'alimentation humaine, présent naturellement dans plusieurs fruits et légumes. C'est à ce titre qu'il se trouve en rayon, et l'étiquette d'Osavi se limite à en annoncer la quantité.

Où trouver le bore dans l'alimentation ?

Dans les pruneaux et les abricots secs, les raisins, l'avocat, l'oignon, le persil, la pomme de terre et les fruits à coque. Ce sont les sources citées par Osavi sur sa propre documentation.

Où trouver du bore ?

En rayon complément alimentaire, où il reste une référence rare : la plupart des marques ne le proposent pas du tout. Celle-ci est l'une des deux seules que nous tenons.

Où acheter du bore ?

Sur cette page, en colis suivi vers la France et l'Europe, ou directement en magasin à Vendargues. Le flacon existe en 60 et en 120 gélules.

Qui a découvert le bore ?

Il a été isolé au début du dix-neuvième siècle par les chimistes Gay-Lussac et Thénard, en France, et par Humphry Davy de son côté. Son nom vient du borax, le minéral dont on l'a tiré.

Où acheter le Bore d'Osavi ?

Sur cette page : la commande part en colis suivi vers toute la France et vers l'Europe, dans les deux tailles de flacon.

Et si vous passez par le Languedoc, notre magasin KISS NUTRITION est à Vendargues, à dix minutes de Montpellier, et ce flacon y est en rayon. Toute la marque se parcourt dans la collection Osavi.