Our method

From initial research, to ethical sourcing, to testing and UK manufacture. And Species is held to the highest quality and environmental standards.

1. Compound first formulation

By focusing on bioactive compounds that provide health benefits before selecting the ingredients, we can more effectively target the building blocks of whole body health and minimise the inclusion of unnecessary ingredients. This results in a more synergistic and less wasteful formulation.

2. Clinical research

Pro-science, not pseudoscience

All the ingredients in our formula and the benefits stated are backed by clinical research and supported by the EFSA**

Clinical research papers

** The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is responsible for evaluating the scientific evidence supporting health claims.

3. High-quality ingredients

Sourcing

We believe that optimal health is derived from a symbiotic relationship between humans and the planet. All our ingredients are traceable and ethically sourced from suppliers that prioritise the planet.

Synergy

By creating synergistic combinations we can amplify the health benefits of our formula.
B6 enhances the absorption and effectiveness of magnesium, which can help in reducing stress, improving sleep, and supporting cardiovascular health.

Bioavailability

Our formula is designed to maximise the body's ability to absorb and utilise its active ingredients.

1. Compound first formulation

By focusing on bioactive compounds that provide health benefits before selecting the ingredients, we can more effectively target the building blocks of whole body health and minimise the inclusion of unnecessary ingredients. This results in a more synergistic and less wasteful formulation.

2. Clinical research

Pro-science, not pseudoscience

All the ingredients in our formula and the benefits stated are backed by clinical research and supported by the EFSA**

Clinical research papers

** The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is responsible for evaluating the scientific evidence supporting health claims.

3. High-quality ingredients

Sourcing

We believe that optimal health is derived from a symbiotic relationship between humans and the planet. All our ingredients are traceable and ethically sourced from suppliers that prioritise the planet.

Synergy

By creating synergistic combinations we can amplify the health benefits of our formula.
B6 enhances the absorption and effectiveness of magnesium, which can help in reducing stress, improving sleep, and supporting cardiovascular health.

Bioavailability

Our formula is designed to maximise the body's ability to absorb and utilise its active ingredients.

Quality control - Testing and manufacture

Our blend is formulated under BRCGS conditions at our annually inspected AA-grade site, which operates under the strictest international standards as it supplies into 40 countries worldwide. 

All of our ingredients adhere to UK & EU requirements, which include heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, microbiological and ETO limits, amongst others.

Our QA team, which consists of Food Scientists, Nutritionists, Biotechnologists, and Biomedical Scientists, approve all ingredients and partners under very strict criteria assessing their quality against European as well as internal requirements. This includes certification as well as various contaminant limits such as FTIR and HPTLC for ID, heavy metals, micro, assay and ethylene oxide.

Our scientists

Our scientific board and QC team consists of Food Scientists, Nutritionists, Doctors, Biotechnologists, and Biomedical Scientists. They have led research labs, worked alongside some of the biggest brands in the world and written published papers.

Kavan Ranasinghe - Food Scientist
"Optimal health involves replenishing vital nutrients, optimising gut function, managing stress levels effectively, and fortifying our immune defences. FND was designed to support all four of these pillars by uniquely formulating with the best available active ingredients. As an example, our organic Lions Mane guarantees 30% of the active polysaccharides, rather than simply including Lions Mane."
Grace Brennan — NutritionistNatalie Alibrandi — Food Scientist Ella Marshall — Scientific Consultant