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Ingredients Indyvit Every substance explained.
86 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant extracts, and medicinal mushrooms—each with its source, benefits, dosage, and what you should keep in mind when taking it. So you can understand what’s in your formula.
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
Ingredients Indyvit: 81 substances from A to Z
Plant substances
Acerola Extract
Malpighia emarginata DC
Acerola provides natural vitamin C from the fruit, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Plant substances
Ahiflower
70GA Dry Ahiflower® Oil
Ahiflower delivers plant-based omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids such as ALA, SDA, and GLA from the plant's seed oil.
Plant substances
Artichoke Extract
Dried Cynarae extract
Artichoke leaf extract is a plant-based bitter substance extract from artichoke leaves.
Plant substances
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha radix Bio pulvis
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic plant from India whose root powder is traditionally considered an adaptogen.
vitamins
Beta-Carotene (Vit. A)
beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is the plant-based precursor to vitamin A, which your body converts into active vitamin A as needed.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Coprinus Extract
Organic Coprinus extract 30%
Coprinus, also known as the shaggy ink cap, is a medicinal mushroom with a high protein and mineral content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Cordyceps Extract
Organic Cordyceps Extract 30%
Cordyceps is a traditional medicinal mushroom from the Tibetan Plateau, known as the Chinese caterpillar fungus.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Fomes Fomentarius Extract
Organic Fomes fomentarius Extr.
Fomes fomentarius, also known as tinder fungus or fire fungus, is a traditional organic-grown bracket fungus.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Hericium Extract
Organic Hericium extract
Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion's Mane, is an organically grown medicinal mushroom with a high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Maitake Extract
Organic Maitake Extract
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is an organically grown medicinal mushroom known for its high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Pleurotus Extract
Organic Pleurotus Extract
Pleurotus ostreatus, known as the oyster mushroom, is an organically grown medicinal mushroom with a high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Polyporus Extract
Organic Polyporus Extract 30%
Polyporus umbellatus, also known as the umbrella polypore, is a traditional medicinal mushroom with a long history in China.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Reishi Extract
Organic Reishi Extract 30%
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a time-honored medicinal mushroom that has been known in China for around 4,000 years.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Shiitake Extract
Organic Shiitake Extract
Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is a world-famous culinary and medicinal mushroom grown organically.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Organic Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Tremella fuciformis, also known as snow fungus, is a delicate medicinal mushroom grown organically.
vitamins
Biotin (Vit. B7)
D-biotin
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that is involved in metabolism and is partly responsible for normal hair and skin.
Plant substances
Fenugreek
fenugreek powder
Fenugreek is a traditional plant from India whose seed powder contains the amino acid histidine.
Plant substances
Cannabis (Hemp)
Cannabis Sativa powder
Cannabis Sativa Powder comes from the hemp plant and is grown in Switzerland according to GACP standards.
minerals
Chromium
Chromii (III) picolinas
Chromium is an essential trace element that contributes to normal metabolism and normal blood sugar levels.
Other substances
Coenzyme Q10
ubiquinone
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance that your body needs in the mitochondria for energy production.
Plant substances
Caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, guarana, and other sources.
Plant substances
Curcuma (Turmeric)
turmeric root extract
Turmeric, also known as yellow ginger, is the rhizome of the plant Curcuma longa containing the dye curcumin.
Plant substances
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea root powder
Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a traditional medicinal plant native to North America.
minerals
Iron
iron-II fumarate
Iron is an essential trace element that is central to the formation of red blood pigment and the transport of oxygen in the body.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Enoki Extract
Enoki extract
Enoki (Flammulina velutipes) is a delicate medicinal mushroom from Asian cuisine with a high polysaccharide content.
Plant substances
Barley Grass
barley grass powder
Barley grass is the young, green leaf of the barley plant—rich in chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals.
Plant substances
Ginseng
Powdered ginseng root
Ginseng is a time-honored root from East Asia whose ginsenosides have been prized for thousands of years.
Other substances
Glucosamine
glucosamine sulfate
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar and a component of connective tissue, cartilage, and joint fluid.
amino acids
Glycine
Glycine
Glycine is a vegan, semi-essential amino acid and a building block of collagen.
Plant substances
Green Coffee
Dried Coffea arabica extract
Green coffee refers to unroasted coffee beans with a particularly high content of chlorogenic acid.
Plant substances
Green Tea Sencha
green tea powder
Green tea provides catechins, above all EGCG, as well as a small amount of natural caffeine.
Plant substances
Guarana
Guarana
Guarana seeds naturally contain a lot of caffeine, which is released slowly over several hours.
Plant substances
Rosehip Extract
Cynosbat fruit extract
Rosehip extract from the wild rose provides natural vitamin C and other fruit polyphenols.
Medicinal mushrooms
Hericium Powder
Hericium Erinaceus powder
Hericium is a medicinal mushroom whose powder is derived from the whole fruiting body of the Lion's Mane mushroom.
Plant substances
Ginger
Zingiberis Rhiz. mouth. ORGANIC powder
Ginger is a pungent rhizome containing over 150 compounds, most notably gingerols.
minerals
Iodine
Kalii iodide
Iodine is an essential trace element that is indispensable for the production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function.
minerals
Calcium
calcium carbonate
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for bones, teeth, muscles, and blood clotting.
amino acids
Creatine
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine is a substance naturally produced by the body that supports the energy supply to the muscles during intense exercise.
minerals
Copper
copper gluconate
Copper is an essential trace element that supports iron transport in the body and protects cells from oxidative stress.
amino acids
L-Arginine
L-Arginine Monohydrochloride
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is particularly popular among athletes.
amino acids
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine tartrate
L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative in the body that transports fatty acids for energy production.
amino acids
L-Glutamine
L-glutamine
L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid and an important building block of muscle tissue.
amino acids
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.
amino acids
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.
amino acids
L-Methionine
L-methionine
L-methionine is an essential, sulfur-containing amino acid that is central to protein biosynthesis in the body.
amino acids
L-Tryptophan
L-tryptophan
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to serotonin and melatonin in the body.
Plant substances
Maca Powder
Lepidii meyenii rhizoma powder
Maca is an edible root tuber from the Peruvian Andes, also known as “Peruvian ginseng.”
minerals
Magnesium (Glycinate)
Magnesium bisglycinate
Magnesium bisglycinate is a particularly gentle, highly absorbable form of magnesium for muscles and nerves.
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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.
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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
