This precious Persian spice - more expensive than gold - has been coveted for millennia
Not all saffron is created equal. Karmacist’s is clinically studied Safr'Inside™ - which is hand-harvested and extracted to the highest, purest quality. Safr'Inside™ is the only Saffron extract proven to amplify serotonin - the key hormone that stabilises our mood
- Helps maintain a positive mood
- Promotes emotional balance
- Helps manage stress
- Promotes relaxation
Found in Karmacist Mood Formulation
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Pound for pound it’s even costlier than gold
Each plant produces only three of its distinctive red stigma, which are dried to produce the spice. The stigma are hand-picked on the day the plant comes into blossom
Saffron has been used worldwide for centuries by many different cultures for its colour, fragrance, seasoning, and medicinal properties
In Medieval times selling below-par saffron was illegal
The bulk of this precious spice today comes from Iran - whilst some is grown across the Mediterranean and Asia Minor
Revered across Japan and China for millennia, this glossy mushroom packs a powerful punch. It was once so rare, only the nobility could afford it.
Reishi is so rare that out of 10,000 or so aged trees only two or three will feature Reishi growth
- Contributes to natural immunological defences
- Helps support the immune system
- Contains phytochemicals
Found in Immunity.
Found high in the mountains of Peru, this go-to plant for indigenous Andeans for two thousand years is rich in essential amino acids, essential fatty acids and minerals.
- Source of energy - supports physical and mental performance
- Helps maintain optimal stamina, feelings and vitality
Found in Karmacist's Energy Formulation
This ‘King of Ayurvedic herbs’, used for more than 3,000 years, has adaptogenic properties - meaning it allows the body to adapt to stressful situations.
We use KSM-66 Ashwagandha - the most potent and clinically-studied form of Ashwagandha.
- Helps the body to manage and adapt to stress
- Supports physical and mental wellbeing
- Support emotional balance and relaxation
Found in Relax.
Seen as one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic tradition, this nutrient-dense berry is a serious source of naturally-occuring vitamin C.
Found in Immunity.
Delivered as Methylcobalamin - the activated, body-ready form of B12.
Although B12 plays a vital role - such as supporting the normal creation of red blood cells and DNA - it's not naturally made in the body.
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Supports the immune system
- Contributes to energy-yielding metabolism
- Contributes to normal psychological function
Found in Energy and Mood.
Traded since antiquity, analysis shows this spice contains more than 400 active compounds.
- Contribues to physical wellbeing
- Helps natural breathing
Found in Immunity.
Made by slowly fermenting raw garlic cloves - generating even more antioxidative properties - Black Garlic does wonders for the immune system .
- Supports the body’s own defence system
- Helps strengthen natural immunity
Found in Immunity.
A key mineral that's necessary for nearly 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions - but isn't naturally produced in the body.
Delivered in Zinc Citrate form - for optimal absorption.
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Helps support the body's natural immune defenses
- Contributes to normal cognitive function
Found in Mood, Relax and Immunity.
This Scandinavian berry is one of the richest natural way to get anthocyanins - antioxidants that help reduce cells against damage from free radicals.
Found in Relax.
Long cherished by Native American tribes for its soothing properties.
This brilliant-orange plant - which contains alkaloids not found anywhere else - has been shown to help relaxation and balance the nerves.
- Helps you cope calmly with the stress of a busy lifestyle
- Contributes to optimal relaxation
- Helps to support relaxation
- Improves the quality of natural sleep
Found in Relax.
Sourced from the dried fruits of Piper nigrum (black pepper) - containing a minimum of 95% Piperine.
A natural bioavailability enhancer - to enhance the absorption of nutrients.
Found in Mood, Relax and Energy.
B6 is one of the most central molecules in our cells - and core to more than 100 enzymes.
Our B6 is delivered as pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P) - the most active form of B6.
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Helps regulate hormonal activity
- Contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Supports normal homocysteine metabolism
Found in Energy, Mood and Relax
A tropical ‘superfruit’ from across the Americas, full of antioxidants and one of the greatest sources of Vitamin C.
- Helps support the immune system
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Support normal functioning of nervous system
- Antioxidant
Found in Mood, Relax, Immunity and Energy.
A rich source of bioactive compounds - including oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) and other phenols.
- A natural source of antioxidants
- Naturally-occurring bioflavonoids
Found in Energy.
An essential macromineral needed by every cell in our bodies to function - and involved in more than 300 enzyme reactions - yet many of us take don't take in enough Magnesium.
Delivered in Magnesium Citratate form - to optimise absorption.
- Supports release energy
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Helps normal functioning of the nervous system - and psychological function
Found in Mood, Relax and Energy.
A mainstay of the Mediterranean diet. The leaves have even higher levels of polyphenols, like oleuropein, than the fruit - to help boost the body’s defences.
Natural antioxidant - to help protect against oxidative damage
Found in Immunity
This aromatic herb has been synonymous with calming since biblical times - and heralded as purifying by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and royalty.
- Contributes to optimal relaxation
- Helps to maintain healthy sleep
Found in Mood and Relax.
Beta-carotene is the reddy/orange pigment found in fruit and vegetables - that's a source of Vitamin and a natural antioxidant
Natural antioxidant - to help protect cells against damage by free radicals
Found in Relax and Immunity.
Known as ‘the fountain of life’, this luscious herb appears in one of the earliest Ayurvedic texts. Its distinctive leaves have been described as ‘brain shaped’.
- Helps the maintenace of good cognitive function
- Helps to maintain memory with age decline and to preserve cognitive function
- Contributes to normal blood circulation which is associated with brain performance
Found in Energy
Japanese Knotweed is tall bamboo-looking plant that’s a fabulous source of Resveratrol - a natural polyphenol which acts like an antioxidant.
Resveratrol is also known for being the beneficial substance in red wine.
Found in Relax.
Vitamin D3 is the most bioavailable form of this 'sunshine vitamin' that so many of us can fall short of.
Our vegan D3 is sustainably cultivated from wild lichen - a (nutritional) collaboration of fungi and algae.
- Helps support the immune system
- Supports muscle and bone function
- Helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Found in Mood, Relax, Immunity and Energy.
The bioactive constituents of this ancient shrubby herb help the body to resist unwelcome microorganisms.
- Rich in the antioxidants carnosic and carnosol
- Contribues to physical wellbeing
Found in Immunity.
An essential trace mineral - that supports an array of important bodily processes.Named after the Greek for 'moon' (selene), it was indentified as essential for humans in the 1950s.
Ours is delivered as Selenomethionine - a natural form of Selenium.
- Helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- Support normal function of the immune system
Found in Mood, Relax and Immunity.
An essential part of the Mediterranean diet, Olive Leaves are rich in vitamin K - and the antioxidants carvacrol and thymol.
- Natural antioxidant
- Helps reduce cells against damage from free radicals
Found in Mood
A key B Vitamin, B1 (Thiamin) helps the body convert food into energy.
- Supports normal function of the nervous system
- Supports energy yielding metabolism
- Helps normal psychological function
- Contributes to normal function of the heart
Found in Mood and Relax.
A superstar of Ayurveda for 4,000 years, this golden spice has been identified as an adaptogen - helping the body to handle stress.
We’ve paired our Turmeric with Bioperine® Black Pepper extract to aid the absorption of curcumin - the active compound in this vibrant spice.
Our Turmeric delivers 95% pure curcumin.
Found in Mood and Relax.
Delivering folic acid as methyl folate - a stable and methylated form of folate which is seen as more active and available.
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to normal psychological function
- Contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Found in Energy and Mood.
A soothing source for hundreds of years across North and South America - and an indispensable staple for Cherokee and other Native American tribes. This exotic violet flower is rich in antioxidant flavonoids.
Aids resistance to stress.
Found in Mood and Relax.
Deep purple berries rich in polyphenols. So popular in ancient Egypt, they were found in Tutankhamen’s tomb.
Found in Energy.
Vitamin E has several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body - and the one we use.
Natural antioxidant - to help protect cells against damage by free radicals
Found in Energy, Relax and Immunity.
Providing a metabolic kick for 9,000 years, thanks to capsaicin - the phytochemical also responsible for their spiciness.
Found in Energy
A core B vitamin - that helps convert food into fuel.
- Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- Supports reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Found in Relax.
Prized across Asia for thousand of years, Green Tea is brimming in polyphenols - which are known to help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals.
Found in Energy and Immunity.
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