Ingredients
Get to know the active ingredients behind Pleniage supplements. Each entry covers what it is, how it works, studied dosages, clinical evidence and safety considerations.
Calm & Balance
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha KSM-66 (Withania somnifera, 5% withanolides): documented benefits on cortisol and sleep, studied dosages and contraindications.
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L-Theanine
L-Theanine (Camellia sinensis, 40% theanine, EGCG-free): documented effects on calm focus, alpha brain waves, sleep and caffeine pairing....
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Magnesium Bisglycinate
Albion TRAACS® magnesium bisglycinate: what it's for, properties, superior bioavailability, studied doses, comparison with citrate and co...
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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
Rhodiola rosea (3% rosavins / 1% salidrosides): adaptogenic properties, benefits for mental fatigue and cognitive performance, studied do...
Energy & Performance
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA): what it is, what it is for, antioxidant and mitochondrial properties, R-ALA vs racemic, studied doses and contra...
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Magnesium Citrate
What magnesium citrate is, its 10 officially authorised EU health claims, comparison with other salts (bisglycinate, malate, oxide), dosa...
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): food sources, deficiency symptoms, recommended doses, forms (methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin) and supplementat...
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Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): what it does, properties, foods rich in it, benefits for skin and hair, studied doses and deficiency.
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Biotin (vitamin B7)
Biotin (vitamin B7): what it is for, benefits for hair and nails, recommended doses, food sources, deficiency and clinical evidence.
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Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Folic acid (vitamin B9): what it does, recommended doses in pregnancy and preconception, food sources, comparison with methylfolate (5-MT...
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): what it is for, benefits for immunity and collagen, bioavailability of forms (liposomal vs ascorbic), dose and...
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Vitamin E (tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): what it is for, antioxidant properties, food sources, recommended doses, contraindications and forms (mixed...
Antioxidants & Defences
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Hyaluronic Acid
What does science say about oral hyaluronic acid? Bioavailability, documented benefits for joints and skin hydration, dosing and honest e...
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Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis)
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis): what it is, antioxidant benefits, skin and eye properties, studied doses and contraindications.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and curcumin: what it is for, documented benefits, bioavailability with black pepper (piperine), dosage and cont...
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Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Pomegranate extract (Punica granatum): polyphenols and punicalagins with antioxidant properties, clinical evidence, studied doses and bio...
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Glutathione
Glutathione: what the master cellular antioxidant is, what it is for, bioavailability of forms (liposomal, S-acetyl), precursors and dosage.
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Lycopene
Lycopene: what the tomato carotenoid is, what it is used for, antioxidant properties, bioavailability and doses studied in cardiovascular...
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Lutein
Lutein (carotenoid): what it is, benefits for vision, eyes and blue light from screens, combination with zeaxanthin, doses and contraindi...
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NAC (N-acetylcysteine)
What NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is, how it acts as a glutathione precursor, its supplement forms, the doses studied and its safety profile.
