Our Science
Every ingredient traced. Every dose justified. Every claim backed by clinical evidence.
Key Terms
Five definitions that anchor every formulation decision on this site. Read these once and the supplement-label literacy is yours.
Standardisation is the process of guaranteeing the percentage of active compound in every batch of an extract. A 600 mg ashwagandha root extract standardised to 5% withanolides means each batch delivers at least 30 mg of the active compounds. Without that guarantee, the dose printed on the label is a claim, not a measurement.
Withanolides are the bioactive compounds in ashwagandha root responsible for adaptogenic effects.Trials that measured ashwagandha's stress-resilience benefits were run on root extracts standardised to 5% withanolides at 600 mg/day. The patent name on the bottle is marketing; the withanolide percentage is the chemistry.
MK-7 is the form of vitamin K2 with the longest half-life and highest bioavailability for bone and cardiovascular support. Other K2 forms (MK-4, for instance) clear from the bloodstream within hours; MK-7 stays active for days, which is what lets a once-daily dose maintain meaningful serum levels.
Bisglycinate chelate is a form of magnesium bound to glycine for enhanced absorption and reduced gastrointestinal side effects. Cheaper magnesium forms (oxide, citrate) can cause loose stools at the doses needed for meaningful elemental delivery. The chelate form bypasses that failure mode and lets you take a full clinical dose.
Per-batch testing means every manufacturing batch is independently assayed for active content, heavy metals, and microbial contamination.The alternative, testing only once at product validation, is the industry default and is why two bottles of the “same” supplement can behave like two different products. Every EX1 release ships with a certificate of analysis from an NABL-accredited lab.
Evidence
EX1’s standards are not invented. Each is grounded in clinical research and recognised regulatory frameworks. Below, the evidence that anchors each of the standards EX1 ships against.
ICMR-NIN sets the elemental magnesium RDA at 440 mg daily for adult Indian men and 370 mg for women. Bisglycinate chelate shows superior absorption versus oxide forms in controlled comparative studies, which is why EX1 ships in the chelated form.
In peer-reviewed clinical trials published in Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine and Cureus, standardised ashwagandha root extract has been associated with measurable reductions in self-reported stress markers. Withanolide content, the bioactive standardisation marker, varies significantly across commercial extracts, which is why the specification on the back panel matters.
EPA and DHA are the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids established in decades of randomized placebo-controlled research for cardiovascular and cognitive function. Source authenticity and oxidation status (the TOTOX value) matter more than headline EPA + DHA totals; re-esterified triglyceride form absorbs more efficiently than the cheaper ethyl-ester form.
Studies in Indian Journal of Medical Research report Vitamin D insufficiency in 70 to 90 percent of urban Indian adults despite ample sunlight. Cholecalciferol (D3) shows higher bioavailability than ergocalciferol (D2) for raising serum 25(OH)D levels.
MK-7 is the form of Vitamin K2 with the longest serum half-life, supporting bone and cardiovascular function over a single daily dose. MK-4 by comparison clears the bloodstream in hours, which is why most modern K2 supplementation trials anchor to MK-7.
NFHS-5 (the National Family Health Survey, 2019 to 2021) reports 57 percent of Indian women aged 15 to 49 are anaemic, with iron deficiency the leading cause. Bisglycinate chelate form is associated with reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared to ferrous sulphate at equivalent elemental doses.
Zinc supports immune function and protein synthesis. Bisglycinate and picolinate forms show better absorption than oxide and sulphate. Elemental zinc above 40 mg per day risks copper interaction; EX1 stays within the FSSAI tolerable range.
Creatine monohydrate is the most extensively researched ergogenic compound in sports nutrition, with decades of placebo-controlled trial data supporting strength and high-intensity performance. The International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand cites 3 to 5 g per day as the maintenance dose.
Coenzyme Q10 supports mitochondrial energy production and is recognised as a cofactor in cellular ATP synthesis. Bioavailability varies meaningfully by formulation; lipid-soluble carriers and piperine co-administration improve uptake of the otherwise poorly absorbed molecule.
ICMR notes Vitamin B12 deficiency is highly prevalent among Indian vegetarian populations. Cyanocobalamin is the FSSAI-permitted form for dietary supplements; the body activates it through its own B12 metabolism.
Specific clinical evidence is referenced on each product page.
More terms in our glossarySourcing
We source standardised, clinically-validated forms with potency guarantees on every batch, not commodity ingredients.
Standardised root extract
Roots-only extract with a 5% withanolide standardisation guarantee on every batch. The studied stress-resilience form.
Standardised piperine extract ≥95%
Standardised absorption enhancer with well-established uptake-enhancing literature.
Natto-derived menaquinone-7
The MK-7 isomer with the longest half-life and highest bioavailability of any K2 form. Supports bone and cardiovascular maintenance.
Pharma-grade fermentation
Pure free-form L-theanine via enzymatic fermentation. The form used in the calm-focus clinical literature.
Testing
Not just incoming raw materials. Every finished batch goes through an independent NABL-accredited lab before it ships.
Lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium tested below pharmacopeia limits.
HPLC-confirmed actives match label claims. Every batch, every release.
Total plate count, yeast and mould, and pathogenic bacteria screened.
Manufacturing
Every EX1 product is manufactured at WHO-GMP and AYUSH-GMP certified facilities to the same standards as pharmaceutical medicines.
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