Brain health
A calibrated daily dose of Omega 3 fatty acids and crucial B Vitamins
Probiotic
Aims to fortify the natural microbiome of the intestine.
Selected nutrients
Essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
The Foundations™ was formulated to provide a full spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals, support cognitive function and gut health for every man. Whether you are in the beginning of your health effort or you are an experienced athlete, Foundation gives you the basis to start your day.
The Foundations™ was designed to be taken any time of day. However, we always recommend making Foundations a part of your morning routine, to make sure you don’t miss days. And if you do, just take them later in the day.
By specifically targeting the brain and the gut, in combination with the nutrients your body needs, you get a synergistic effect that supports your well-being in a holistic way.
Brains™
Smith AD, Smith SM, de Jager CA, Whitbread P, Johnston C, Agacinski G, Oulhaj A, Bradley KM, Jacoby R, Refsum H. Homocysteine-lowering by B vitamins slows the rate of accelerated brain atrophy in mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2010 Sep 8;5(9):e12244. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012244. PMID: 20838622; PMCID: PMC2935890.
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van Soest APM, van de Rest O, Witkamp RF, Cederholm T, de Groot LCPGM. DHA status influences effects of B-vitamin supplementation on cognitive ageing: a post-hoc analysis of the B-proof trial. Eur J Nutr. 2022 Oct;61(7):3731-3739. doi: 10.1007/s00394-022-02924-w. Epub 2022 Jun 15. PMID: 35704085; PMCID: PMC9464144.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35704085/
Oulhaj A, Jernerén F, Refsum H, Smith AD, de Jager CA. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status Enhances the Prevention of Cognitive Decline by B Vitamins in Mild Cognitive Impairment. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016;50(2):547-57. doi: 10.3233/JAD-150777. PMID: 26757190; PMCID: PMC4927899.
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Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial. Alzheimer's Dement. 2023; 19: 1308–1319. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.12767
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Gaziano JM, Sesso HD, Christen WG, Bubes V, Smith JP, MacFadyen J, Schvartz M, Manson JE, Glynn RJ, Buring JE. Multivitamins in the prevention of cancer in men: the Physicians' Health Study II randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2012 Nov 14;308(18):1871-80. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.14641. Erratum in: JAMA. 2014 Aug 6;312(5):560. PMID: 23162860; PMCID: PMC3517179.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23162860/
Smith AD, Smith SM, de Jager CA, Whitbread P, Johnston C, Agacinski G, Oulhaj A, Bradley KM, Jacoby R, Refsum H. Homocysteine-lowering by B vitamins slows the rate of accelerated brain atrophy in mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2010 Sep 8;5(9):e12244. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012244. PMID: 20838622; PMCID: PMC2935890.
Olofsson TC, Modesto M, Pascarelli S, Scarafile D, Mattarelli P, Vasquez A. Bifidobacterium mellis sp. nov., isolated from the honey stomach of the honey bee Apis mellifera. Microb. Soc. 2023; 73:3. https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.005766. https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/
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Olofsson TC, Alsterfjord M, Nilson B, Butler È, Vásquez A. Lactobacillus apinorum sp. nov., Lactobacillus mellifer sp. nov., Lactobacillus mellis sp. nov., Lactobacillus melliventris sp. nov., Lactobacillus kimbladii sp. nov., Lactobacillus helsingborgensis sp. nov. and Lactobacillus kullabergensis sp. nov., isolated from the honey stomach of the honeybee Apis mellifera. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol. 2014 Sep;64(Pt 9):3109-3119. doi: 10.1099/ijs.0.059600-0. Epub 2014 Jun 18. PMID: 24944337; PMCID: PMC4156108.
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Tamarit D, Ellegaard KM, Wikander J, Olofsson T, Vásquez A, Andersson SG. Functionally Structured Genomes in Lactobacillus kunkeei Colonizing the Honey Crop and Food Products of Honeybees and Stingless Bees. Genome Biol Evol. 2015 May 6;7(6):1455-73. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evv079. PMID: 25953738; PMCID: PMC4494060.
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Butler È, Alsterfjord M, Olofsson TC, Karlsson C, Malmström J, Vásquez A. Proteins of novel lactic acid bacteria from Apis mellifera mellifera: an insight into the production of known extra-cellular proteins during microbial stress. BMC Microbiol. 2013 Oct 22;13:235. doi: 10.1186/1471-2180-13-235. PMID: 24148670; PMCID: PMC4015849.
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Recommended daily intake: Multitasker™ 1 capsule, Pro-Bee™ 1-2 capsule, Brains™ 2 capsule. Ingestion may be harmful for individuals with fish- and seafood allergies. If you are being treated with blood-thinning medication or are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor before starting to use fish oil products. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a cool, dark and dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Dietary supplement: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not to be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach from small children