Knowledge · Ingredients
Amino acids Every substance explained.
From L-arginine to creatine: amino acids are the building blocks for muscles, nerves, and metabolism. Here you will learn what each one does, how to dose them, and what they pair well with.
Categories
Six groups – one principle: only what your body needs
Every ingredient has its own page with background, dosage and intake tips. Start with a category or search directly in the glossary.
Vitamins
From beta-carotene to vitamin K2 – with the FOPH reference value and maximum daily amount.
View categoryMinerals
Magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium & co. – in highly bioavailable compounds.
View categoryAmino acids
Building blocks for muscles, nerves and metabolism – from L-arginine to creatine.
View categoryPlant-based substances
Extracts and powders from plants, often standardised to their key active compound.
View categoryMedicinal mushrooms
Organic extracts from reishi, cordyceps, hericium and other mushrooms.
View categoryOther substances
Coenzyme Q10, omega-3, MSM, resveratrol – substances that don't fit neatly into any category.
View categoryGlossary
Amino acids: 9 substances from A to Z
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Glycine
Glycine
Glycine is a vegan, semi-essential amino acid and a building block of collagen.
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L-Methionine
L-methionine
L-methionine is an essential, sulfur-containing amino acid that is central to protein biosynthesis in the body.
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L-Tryptophan
L-tryptophan
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to serotonin and melatonin in the body.
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L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine tartrate
L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative in the body that transports fatty acids for energy production.
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Creatine
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine is a substance naturally produced by the body that supports the energy supply to the muscles during intense exercise.
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L-Lysine
L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
L-lysine is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own and which is involved in protein synthesis.
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L-Histidine
histidine hydrochloride
L-histidine is a semi-essential amino acid that is involved in the formation of hemoglobin and histamine in the body.
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L-Glutamine
L-glutamine
L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid and an important building block of muscle tissue.
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L-Arginine
L-Arginine Monohydrochloride
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is particularly popular among athletes.
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Quality
How we choose our raw materials
Made in Switzerland
Every formula is made in our lab in Switzerland – only after you've placed your order.
Raw materials, tested multiple times
We choose our raw materials carefully. Each one is analysed and tested multiple times before it goes into a capsule.
No unnecessary additives
Your body only gets what it needs. As a carrier, we use only maltodextrin.
Within the maximum amounts
Dosing always stays within the maximum amounts approved in Switzerland – the configurator checks this automatically.
FAQ
What people often ask about our ingredients
How do I find out which ingredients are right for me?
The fastest way is with the online analysis: 15 questions about your everyday life, diet and goals – this creates a formula suggestion with the right dosage. If you want to know for sure, measure first with a lab test.
Can I combine ingredients freely?
Yes. In expert mode you choose every ingredient and its dosage yourself. The configurator makes sure every amount stays within the approved maximum.
Where do the raw materials come from?
We source our raw materials from vetted suppliers and test them multiple times before they're encapsulated in our lab in Switzerland. You'll find the origin on each ingredient's page.
Are the ingredients vegan?
Most of them, yes – for every ingredient you can see whether it's vegan or vegetarian. For certain substances like vitamin D3 or omega-3, we offer a vegan version.
What do reference value and maximum amount mean?
The reference value is the daily intake recommended by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) for vitamins and minerals. The maximum amount is the legally approved daily upper limit for supplements.
An ingredient I'm looking for is missing – what should I do?
Write to us. We regularly add new raw materials, provided they're approved in Switzerland and meet our quality criteria.
Next step
Ready for your own formula?
Every indyvit formula is made for you in Switzerland – only after you order. Choose your path:
Developed with a medical advisory board.
We determine which raw materials we use and how we dose them together with doctors and scientists.
Dr. Piero Fontana
Scientist and entrepreneur
Partner, Dr. Fontana Lab GmbH
Dr. med. Manuel Puntschuh
Expert in longevity, internal medicine and digital medicine
Longhealth Basel
Dr. Roberto Pusinelli
Dr. Scienze Motorie e Sport
Owner Undertraining SAGL
Dr. med. Joris Budweg
FMH General Internal Medicine
Certified vitamin and nutrient coach
Dr. med. Constantin Weil v.d. Ahe
Medical director, physician for aesthetic medicine
Dr. med. Walter Seelig
Orthopaedic surgeon
