Understanding What Goes Into Our Products
At Balance8 Wellness, transparency means showing not only what goes into our products, but why it is there.
Across BrainMatter and WIRED, our formulas are built using carefully selected ingredients, with consideration given to ingredient quality, specification, standardisation and the wider body of scientific research.
Below, you can explore the ingredients used across our products and learn more about the research surrounding them.
BRAINMATTER COGNITIVE
For the Performance of the Mind.
BrainMatter Cognitive brings together six carefully selected ingredients in one purposeful daily cognitive formula.
Lion’s Mane
600 mg | USDA & EU Organic | 100% Fruiting Body
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible mushroom that has attracted increasing scientific interest in the field of cognitive health. Human research has explored Lion’s Mane in relation to cognitive performance, mood and stress. A 2023 randomised pilot study investigated acute and 28-day supplementation in healthy young adults, while further controlled research continues to explore its potential cognitive applications.
L-Tyrosine
300 mg | Pharmaceutical-Grade Purity
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid and a precursor involved in the body’s production of catecholamine neurotransmitters. Human research has investigated L-Tyrosine particularly under conditions involving cognitive demand and acute environmental or psychological stress. Reviews of the evidence suggest that its effects are most relevant when cognitive resources are placed under demanding conditions, although the overall evidence remains context-dependent.
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
150 mg | Standardised to 20% Bacosides
Bacopa Monnieri is a botanical with a long history of traditional use and a growing body of modern research investigating cognition. Human trials and systematic reviews have explored standardised Bacopa extracts across areas including memory, attention and other measures of cognitive performance. Results vary between extracts, dosages and study designs, with some evidence particularly relating to memory recall. The extract used in BrainMatter Cognitive is standardised to 20% bacosides, providing a defined concentration of key naturally occurring compounds.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
120 mg | Standardised to 24% Flavone Glycosides
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most extensively researched botanicals associated with cognitive health. Research has investigated standardised Ginkgo extracts across different populations and measures of cognitive function. Findings vary considerably depending on the population, extract, dosage and duration of use, and systematic reviews have not established consistent cognitive enhancement in healthy younger adults. Our extract is standardised to 24% flavone glycosides for consistency.
Vitamin D3
1,000 IU | Plant-Sourced
Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient with recognised physiological functions throughout the body. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system, maintenance of normal muscle function and maintenance of normal bones, subject to the applicable conditions of use for authorised health claims. BrainMatter Cognitive uses plant-sourced Vitamin D3.
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Vitamin B12
25 µg | Methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin involved in several normal physiological processes. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, subject to the applicable conditions of use. BrainMatter Cognitive uses methylcobalamin.
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BRAINMATTER CALM
For the Balance of the Mind.
BrainMatter Calm brings together five carefully selected ingredients in a purposeful daily formula developed around a calmer daily rhythm, relaxation and restorative rest.
KSM-66® Ashwagandha
300 mg | Clinically Studied Root Extract
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a botanical with a long history of traditional use and an expanding body of modern human research. Standardised Ashwagandha root extracts have been investigated in randomised controlled trials examining perceived stress, wellbeing and related measures. Research varies according to the extract, dose and study population. BrainMatter Calm uses KSM-66®, a standardised Ashwagandha root extract.
L-Theanine
250 mg | Pure Amino Acid | No Caffeine
L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally occurring in tea. Unlike caffeine, L-Theanine itself is not a stimulant. Human trials have investigated supplemental L-Theanine in relation to responses to stress, sleep and aspects of cognitive function. A randomised controlled trial in healthy adults, for example, investigated 200 mg per day over four weeks.
Lemon Balm Extract
200 mg | Standardised to 5% Rosmarinic Acid
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a botanical with a long history of traditional use associated with calm and relaxation. Human studies have investigated standardised Lemon Balm preparations in relation to mood, cognitive performance and responses to experimentally induced stress. The results depend on the preparation and dosage studied. Our extract is standardised to 5% rosmarinic acid.
Passion Flower Extract
100 mg | Standardised Botanical Extract
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a botanical traditionally associated with relaxation. Human clinical research has explored Passion Flower preparations in relation to sleep and related measures. One double-blind, placebo-controlled study, for example, investigated Passion Flower extract over two weeks using both sleep diaries and polysomnographic measurements.
Magnesium Bisglycinate
400 mg | Chelated | Gentle & Well-Tolerated
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous normal physiological processes. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal muscle function, electrolyte balance and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, subject to the applicable conditions of use. BrainMatter Calm uses magnesium in its bisglycinate form, in which magnesium is chelated with the amino acid glycine.
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WIRED 3-IN-1 PERFORMANCE FUEL
Hydration. Strength. Recovery.
WIRED 3-IN-1 Performance Fuel combines essential electrolytes with carefully selected performance ingredients and a recovery-focused botanical in one easy-mix daily sachet.
The formula is built around three core pillars.
HYDRATION
Sodium & Chloride
Sodium 600 mg | Chloride 300 mg
Sodium and chloride are major electrolytes found throughout the body and play fundamental physiological roles in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. They form part of the electrolyte foundation of every WIRED 3-IN-1 Performance Fuel sachet.
Potassium
95.7 mg per sachet
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in normal physiological function. Potassium contributes to normal muscle function and normal functioning of the nervous system, where the applicable conditions for authorised claims are met.
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Magnesium
17.5 mg per sachet
Magnesium is an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in numerous processes throughout the body. Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance, normal muscle function and normal energy-yielding metabolism, where the applicable conditions for authorised claims are met.
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STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE
L-Citrulline
1,500 mg per sachet
L-Citrulline is an amino acid involved in the body’s arginine and nitric-oxide pathways and has become widely used within sports nutrition. Human studies and systematic reviews have investigated citrulline supplementation across different forms of exercise and measures of physical performance. Findings vary according to dosage, form of citrulline and exercise protocol.
Taurine
1,000 mg per sachet
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino-sulphonic acid found in tissues throughout the human body and is widely used within sports nutrition. Human research has investigated supplemental Taurine in relation to exercise physiology and physical performance. A meta-analysis has examined the relationship between oral Taurine supplementation and endurance exercise performance across available human studies.
Beetroot Extract
500 mg per sachet | Berry Fusion & Melon Ice Only
Beetroot is naturally associated with dietary nitrate and has become widely researched within sports nutrition. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have investigated dietary nitrate and nitrate-rich beetroot preparations across exercise tolerance and performance. The findings vary according to nitrate dose, exercise type, training status and supplementation protocol. Beetroot Extract is included in Berry Fusion and Melon Ice. It is not present in Citrus Lime.
RECOVERY
Tart Cherry Extract
300 mg per sachet
Tart cherries naturally contain a range of polyphenolic compounds and have become increasingly researched within sports nutrition. Human trials and systematic reviews have investigated tart cherry supplementation in the context of recovery following strenuous exercise, including measures of muscle soreness, strength and power recovery, and biochemical markers associated with exercise-induced muscle damage.
WIRED PURE CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
One Ingredient. Exceptional Standards.
Creatine Monohydrate
5 g per sachet | Pure | Unflavoured
Creatine is one of the most extensively researched ingredients in sports nutrition. Creatine is naturally present within the body, with much of it stored in skeletal muscle as creatine and phosphocreatine. The creatine-phosphocreatine system plays an important role in rapidly regenerating ATP during high-intensity activity. A substantial body of sports-nutrition research has investigated creatine supplementation and high-intensity exercise performance.
An authorised health claim in Great Britain states:
“Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.”
The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine, subject to the applicable conditions of use.
Each WIRED sachet provides 5 g of Creatine Monohydrate.
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OUR APPROACH TO TRANSPARENCY
What We Use
Clearly identified ingredients with transparent quantities, so you know what is going into every serving.
Ingredient Specification
Where relevant, we highlight factors including botanical standardisation, ingredient form, purity and sourcing.
The Research
We consider the wider body of scientific research surrounding the ingredients we use rather than treating any single study as definitive proof.
Independent Testing
Our products are independently batch tested by Eurofins as part of our approach to quality and transparency.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Balance8 Wellness products are food supplements and functional nutrition products and are not medicines.
They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Scientific studies referenced on this page relate to individual ingredients and may use different dosages, forms, preparations, populations and study conditions. They should not be interpreted as evidence that a finished Balance8 product will produce the same outcomes.
Always follow the recommended serving and product-specific guidance provided on the packaging. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, have an existing medical condition, are due to undergo surgery, or are unsure whether a particular supplement is appropriate for you, seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before use.
Individual responses to supplements can vary.
For further information on nutrition and health claims applicable in Great Britain, refer to the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register.