Most of this category is single-ingredient or ingredient-led, which means you can evaluate it properly rather than trusting a label. Here’s what the main ingredients are and where each one sits in our range.

Compliance note for your reviewer: these descriptions are written to say what an ingredient is and what it’s studied for, not what it will do for the reader. That distinction is the whole ballgame in this category. Please don’t let anyone “warm them up” before publishing.

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

An amino acid derivative and a precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s own antioxidant compounds. Widely studied and widely used as a daily supplement. In our range: NAC 600 mg.

Berberine

A plant alkaloid extracted from several botanical sources, studied extensively for its role in metabolic processes. Poorly absorbed on its own, which is why it’s usually paired with black pepper extract. In our range: Berberine+ 500 mg, with chromium and black pepper.

Curcumin

The active compound in turmeric. Standardised extracts are described by their curcuminoid percentage, and 95% is the standard benchmark. Curcumin on its own is very poorly absorbed — piperine from black pepper is the usual pairing for that reason, and its absence is a warning sign on any curcumin label. In our range: Curcumin 500 mg, 95% curcuminoids with piperine.

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera, a botanical used in Ayurveda and now one of the most-studied adaptogens in modern research. Dose and extract standardisation vary enormously between brands. In our range: Ashwagandha 600 mg.

Melatonin

A hormone the body produces on a daily cycle in response to darkness, involved in signalling sleep timing. Available in India as a supplement, usually in 3-10 mg doses. More is not better with melatonin – dose is about timing, not strength. In our range: Melatonin 3 mg.

Coenzyme Q10

A compound found in nearly every cell, involved in mitochondrial energy production. Levels decline naturally with age. In our range: CoQ10.

Astaxanthin

A carotenoid pigment from marine algae – the compound that makes salmon and krill pink. One of the more potent naturally occurring antioxidants studied. In our range: Astaxanthin.

Collagen peptides

Hydrolysed collagen broken into short chains for absorption. Type 1 and 3 are the forms associated with skin, hair and nails; marine collagen is sourced from fish rather than bovine. In our range: Marine Collagen Type 1 & 3, 200 g.

Biotin

Vitamin B7, a water-soluble B vitamin involved in normal keratin structure – which is why it appears in almost every hair and nail formula. In our range: Biotin+.

Betaine HCl and pepsin

Betaine hydrochloride and pepsin, a digestive enzyme. Both relate to stomach acid and protein digestion. This is one to discuss with a doctor first if you have any history of ulcers, reflux or gastritis, or take acid-reducing medication. In our range: Betaine HCl + Pepsin, 60 capsules.

HMB

Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, studied in the context of muscle preservation. Typically dosed at 3 g daily across servings. In our range: HMB 1000 mg.

Garcinia Cambogia and CLA

Garcinia is standardised by its hydroxycitric acid (HCA) content – 60% is the common benchmark. CLA is conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid found naturally in dairy and meat. In our range: Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg, 60% HCA and CLA.

Multivitamin blends

A broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral formula covering the micronutrients a varied diet would normally supply. The useful question isn’t how many ingredients are on the label but whether the ones you’re short of are dosed meaningfully. In our range: Multivitamin – A to Zinc, 60 tablets.

What to check before buying any supplement in India

• An FSSAI licence number on the pack. Legally required. Its absence is disqualifying.
• A stated dose per serving, not a proprietary blend total.
• Standardisation percentages on botanical extracts – 95% curcuminoids, 60% HCA. “Turmeric extract” without a percentage tells you nothing.
• Batch and expiry printed on the pack, and ideally a way to verify it.
• A realistic claim. Anything promising to cure, treat or prevent a disease is not a legal supplement claim in India, and a brand willing to make one is telling you something about the rest of its label.