Description
Blood Booster Active¹⁷ — the natural EPO supplement endurance athletes trust
A 17-active formula engineered to support your body’s own erythropoietin (EPO) production, red blood cell formation and hematocrit — so you carry more oxygen, hold pace longer and recover faster. 100% natural. 100% doping-free. Every batch tested.
✓ Complies with 2027 anti-doping prohibited lists
✓ Every batch tested
✓ Cross-contamination safe facility
✓ 36,000+ satisfied customers
✓ Red Fruits flavour
Figures from SCN™ internal athlete monitoring, measured during peak training season — not rest season. Individual results vary.
Choose your goal. One formula, built for every oxygen-hungry athlete.
Marathon runners, triathletes, cyclists & swimmers
More red blood cells means more oxygen delivered per heartbeat. Support VO2max, push the lactate threshold further out and finish strong in the last third of the race.
Football, basketball, tennis, athletics
Repeat high-intensity efforts with less drop-off. Faster lactate clearance between sprints, sets and halves — using only ingredients that are safe in and out of competition.
Preparing for or returning from altitude
Give your body the erythropoietic building blocks — bioavailable iron, B12, folate, B6, B2, copper — exactly when the stimulus to make new red blood cells is highest.
Active adults, masters athletes, women with higher iron needs
Fight everyday tiredness and fatigue, support normal oxygen transport and normal cognitive function, and clear senescent cells with Senactiv® for muscle that behaves younger.
What is an EPO supplement — and how does Blood Booster Active¹⁷ work?
Erythropoietin (EPO) is the hormone your kidneys release when they sense your tissues need more oxygen. EPO tells your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells; more red blood cells raise your hematocrit (the percentage of your blood that is red cells) and your hemoglobin, and more hemoglobin means more oxygen reaching working muscle.
Synthetic EPO is a banned drug. A natural EPO supplement does something completely different: it supplies the plant extracts shown to activate your own EPO-producing kidney cells, together with every nutrient the bone marrow needs to actually build the new red blood cells. Blood Booster Active¹⁷ does both — and adds a third layer that lets the extra oxygen translate into performance.
In SCN™ athlete monitoring, this approach increased natural EPO production by 350–480% and hematocrit by 4.1–7.4%, with effects persisting 40–50 days after the cycle ended.
Stimulate — activate your own EPO
A 7,050 mg double-Echinacea complex (Echinacea purpurea + Echinacea angustifolia, both standardised to 4% echinacosides) uses two different gut transporters for synergistic absorption. Echinacea is the extract shown to activate the kidney’s EPO-producing cells — the first and most important step. Blood Booster Active¹⁷ was the first product in the world to combine two echinacea extracts for this purpose.
Build — give the bone marrow everything it needs
EPO is only the signal. Red blood cells are built from iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B2 and copper. We deliver them in their most bioavailable forms: Lipofer™ microencapsulated liposomal iron, methylcobalamin B12, pyridoxal-5′-phosphate B6, plus 1,750 mg vitamin C to maximise iron absorption and 73% NRV copper for normal iron transport.
Perform — turn oxygen into speed
A massive 1,750 mg of 50:1 Cordyceps extract (15% cordycepic acid) supports oxygen utilisation and ATP production. Two Rhodiola rosea extracts (10% and 6% rosavins / 3% salidroside) support endurance and faster lactate clearance. Senactiv® clears senescent muscle cells so regenerating muscle has more mitochondria and more glycogen. A full-spectrum B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12) drives energy-yielding metabolism and reduces tiredness and fatigue.
Benefits of Blood Booster Active¹⁷
- Supports natural erythropoietin (EPO) production — +350–480% in SCN™ athlete monitoring
- Supports higher hematocrit & hemoglobin — +4.1–7.4% hematocrit in tested athletes
- Boosts VO2max — more oxygen per litre of blood, more oxygen per stroke, stride or pedal revolution
- Delays lactate accumulation and clears lactate faster from working muscle
- Pure cellular energy — cordyceps, rhodiola and B-vitamins drive ATP production
- Faster recovery — Senactiv® lowers exercise-induced muscle inflammation and speeds regeneration
- Lasting effect — results observed 40–50 days after you stop using it
- Normal oxygen transport in the body — iron contributes to normal red blood cell and hemoglobin formation
- Reduction of tiredness and fatigue — iron, vitamin C, folate, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12
- Normal immune function — zinc, vitamin C, copper, B6, B12, folate
- Normal cognitive & psychological function — zinc, iron, B1, B3, B6, B7, B12, folate
- Healthy ageing — Senactiv® senolytic action supports clearance of ageing cells from muscle
- Antioxidant protection — vitamin C, zinc, copper and B2 protect cells from oxidative stress
- Normal homocysteine metabolism — B6, B12 and folate
Not all “blood boosters” are equal. Read the label.
Most products in this category list herb powders, or weak 4–5% extracts, at doses too small to matter. Blood Booster Active¹⁷ is built the way a pharmaceutical-grade formula should be: standardised extracts, declared active percentages, branded bioavailable minerals and doses that match the research.
Typical blood booster
- Cordyceps “powder” or 4–5% extract, a few hundred mg
- Single echinacea, often unstandardised
- Rhodiola root powder, rosavins not declared
- Cheap iron oxide / sulphate — poor absorption, stomach upset
- Generic B12 (cyanocobalamin) and folic acid
- No senolytic, no absorption enhancer
- No batch testing statement
Blood Booster Active¹⁷ by SCN™
- 1,750 mg Cordyceps 50:1 extract, 15% cordycepic acid — 200% more than our previous formula
- Two echinacea species, both 4% echinacosides, 7,050 mg total
- Two Rhodiola rosea extracts — 10% rosavins + 6% rosavins / 3% salidroside
- Lipofer™ liposomal iron + Zincnova™ liposomal zinc — microencapsulated for absorption and comfort
- Methylcobalamin B12 and active P5P vitamin B6
- Senactiv® senolytic + BioPerine® absorption enhancer
- Every batch tested, produced in an FDA-registered pharmaceutical facility
100% legal. 100% doping-free. Safe in and out of competition.
None of the 17 ingredients in Blood Booster Active¹⁷ is a prohibited substance, a combination of prohibited substances, or a derivative of one. The formula fully complies with the 2027 prohibited lists of all sports anti-doping agencies. SCN™ does not buy, store, handle, process or use any doping ingredient in any product — so there is no cross-contamination risk, and you can be tested at any time with total confidence.
100% safe in & out of competition
100% safe for any doping control
100% natural ingredients
What’s inside Blood Booster Active¹⁷ — every ingredient, every dose
Nutrients per recommended daily dose of 14 g (2 servings · 4 scoops). Nothing hidden behind a proprietary blend.
| Ingredient | Per 14 g daily dose | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacea dry extract – Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench standardised to 4% echinacosides |
4,425 mg 175 mg echinacosides |
– |
| Echinacea dry extract – Echinacea angustifolia DC. standardised to 4% echinacosides |
2,625 mg 105 mg echinacosides |
– |
| Cordyceps dry extract 50:1 standardised to 15% cordycepic acid |
1,750 mg 262.5 mg cordycepic acid |
– |
| Vitamin C | 1,750 mg | 2188% |
| Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) | 875 mg | – |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 323.75 mg | 5396% |
| Niacin – nicotinamide (vitamin B3) | 262.5 mg NE | 1641% |
| Rhodiola dry extract – Rhodiola rosea L. standardised to 10% rosavins |
175 mg 17.5 mg rosavins |
– |
| Rhodiola dry extract – Rhodiola rosea L. standardised to 6% rosavins · 3% salidroside |
87.5 mg 5.25 mg rosavins · 2.62 mg salidroside |
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| Lipofer™ microencapsulated liposomal iron (iron fumarate) of which iron |
87.5 mg 7.53 mg iron |
53% |
| Senactiv® – Panax notoginseng & Rosa canina extracts | 87.5 mg | – |
| Vitamin B1 (as thiamine HCl) | 61.25 mg | 5568% |
| Zincnova™ microencapsulated liposomal zinc of which zinc |
26.25 mg 5.25 mg zinc |
52.5% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5′-phosphate, P5P) | 12 mg | 857% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 175 µg | 7000% |
| Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) | 17.5 mg | 1250% |
| Biotin (vitamin B7) | 17,500 µg | 35000% |
| BioPerine® – black pepper dry extract 95% of which piperine |
17.5 mg 16.6 mg piperine |
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| Niacin – nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) | 8.75 mg NE | 55% |
| Copper | 0.73 mg | 73% |
| Folate | 875 µg | 438% |
*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value. NE = Niacin Equivalents. Net weight 280 g · 40 servings · Red Fruits flavour.
Ingredient by ingredient: why each one is in the formula
Echinacea purpurea & Echinacea angustifolia extract complex 4,425 mg + 2,625 mg
The engine of the formula and the reason Blood Booster Active¹⁷ is a true natural EPO supplement rather than just an iron product. Echinacea extract is the botanical shown to activate the specialised kidney cells that produce erythropoietin. We use two species, both standardised to 4% echinacosides (280 mg total echinacosides per day), because they are absorbed through different transporters in the gut wall — so the two extracts work synergistically rather than competing. Echinacea also supports normal immune function, which matters in heavy training blocks when upper-respiratory issues typically derail athletes.
Cordyceps dry extract 50:1, 15% cordycepic acid 1,750 mg
The highest-concentration cordyceps extract on the market, at a dose 200% higher than our previous formula. Most brands use plain mushroom powder (look for the word “extract” on any label) or 4–5% extracts. Cordyceps supports oxygen utilisation in the blood, ATP production and energy metabolism, and has a long history of use for stamina and respiratory capacity — exactly the properties an endurance athlete wants once the extra red blood cells are in circulation.
Vitamin C 1,750 mg · 2188% NRV
Up 220% versus the previous formula. Vitamin C increases iron absorption in the gut and helps the body store iron — the single most important cofactor for making the Lipofer™ iron in the formula count. It also contributes to normal collagen formation for blood vessels, normal immune function during and after intense exercise, protection of cells from oxidative stress and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 875 mg
A prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. A healthier gut environment supports mineral absorption — including iron and zinc — and helps the formula sit comfortably in the stomach twice a day for 40 days.
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) 323.75 mg · 5396% NRV
Vitamin B5 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal mental performance, reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters. It is also central to coenzyme A — the molecule every fuel source passes through on its way to becoming ATP.
Niacin — nicotinamide + nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) 262.5 mg NE + 8.75 mg NE
Two forms of vitamin B3. The coenzymes NAD and NADP, made from niacin, are required by up to 200 enzymes to carry electrons in the redox reactions that release energy from carbohydrate, fat and protein. Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes, and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The small nicotinic acid fraction also supports normal blood flow.
Rhodiola rosea — two extracts (10% rosavins; 6% rosavins / 3% salidroside) 175 mg + 87.5 mg
Rhodiola is the adaptogen of choice for endurance. Two standardised extracts give the full spectrum of both rosavins and salidroside, the two active families. Taken 30–45 minutes before training, rhodiola supports endurance and exercise performance, a lower heart rate at a given intensity, faster lactate clearance after exhaustive effort, and lower markers of exercise-induced muscle damage. It also supports perceived exertion — you feel and breathe better at pace — plus antioxidant, cognitive and mood support off the bike or track.
Lipofer™ microencapsulated liposomal iron 87.5 mg · 7.53 mg iron · 53% NRV
Iron is the heart of every hemoglobin molecule — no iron, no new red blood cells, however much EPO your kidneys release. Lipofer™ (from Lipofoods) is iron wrapped in a microencapsulated liposomal carrier that bypasses the gut irritation and poor absorption of standard iron salts and delivers iron straight into the cells that need it, with far higher bioavailability than conventional forms. In clinical work, Lipofer™ raised serum ferritin by 30% within 4 weeks and 80% within 16 weeks. Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin, normal oxygen transport, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal cognitive function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Need a standalone iron? See MicroIron Extra Strength.
Senactiv® — Panax notoginseng & Rosa canina extracts 87.5 mg
The first senolytic “sportsceutical”. Muscle tissue accumulates senescent cells — cells that stop dividing but refuse to die — and the higher their density, the worse the tissue performs. Senactiv® activates macrophages to clear senescent cells and allows stem cells to migrate into exercised muscle for new muscle cell generation. Younger muscle cells carry more mitochondria, produce more ATP and store more glycogen. In studies Senactiv® increased endurance via improved glycogen replenishment and citrate synthase activity, and sped recovery by lowering exercise-induced inflammation (TBARS, MDA, IL-6, CK, TNF-α) and accelerating regeneration (Pax7, Myf5, centrally nucleated myofibres). It is also the ingredient that makes Blood Booster Active¹⁷ relevant to healthy ageing and masters athletes.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine HCl) 61.25 mg · 5568% NRV
Thiamine pyrophosphate is the coenzyme that lets pyruvate enter the mitochondria as acetyl-CoA — the gateway between glycolysis and aerobic energy. Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and normal function of the heart, which holds a high concentration of thiamine.
Zincnova™ microencapsulated liposomal zinc 26.25 mg · 5.25 mg zinc · 52.5% NRV
Zinc sits inside hundreds of enzymes. Zincnova™ is a non-reactive zinc microencapsulated in a food-grade lipid carrier that protects it from interacting with other ingredients, preserving bioavailability. Zinc contributes to normal immune function, normal cognitive function, normal protein synthesis, normal testosterone levels in the blood, maintenance of normal bones and vision, and protection of cells from oxidative stress. In trained athletes, zinc supplementation has been associated with improved muscle strength and endurance. Want the full-dose version? See LipoZinc¹²⁵.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5′-phosphate, P5P) 12 mg · 857% NRV
The already-active coenzyme form of B6 — no liver conversion required. P5P contributes to normal red blood cell formation, normal protein and glycogen metabolism, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal cysteine synthesis, normal functioning of the nervous system and psychological function (it is required to make dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin and GABA), normal immune function, regulation of hormonal activity and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 175 µg · 7000% NRV
Methylcobalamin is the most bioavailable, body-ready form of the “blood vitamin”. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, normal immune function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Without adequate B12 and folate, red blood cells grow large and immature — a classic cause of unexplained fatigue in endurance athletes.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 17.5 mg · 1250% NRV
Riboflavin is required for hemoglobin synthesis and for mobilising stored iron from ferritin — iron metabolism is impaired without it. In its coenzyme forms FAD and FMN it drives the citric acid cycle. Vitamin B2 contributes to maintenance of normal red blood cells, normal metabolism of iron, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, maintenance of normal vision, skin and mucous membranes, protection of cells from oxidative stress and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Biotin (vitamin B7) 17,500 µg · 35000% NRV
Biotin is the cofactor for five carboxylase enzymes, including pyruvate carboxylase (making glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, vital in long events) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (fatty-acid metabolism). It contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and maintenance of normal hair, skin and mucous membranes.
BioPerine® — black pepper extract 95% piperine 17.5 mg · 16.6 mg piperine
Patented piperine extract that increases the absorption of many nutrients and botanicals by slowing their breakdown in the gut and liver. In a formula this dense, BioPerine® makes sure the vitamins, minerals and herbal actives actually reach the bloodstream.
Copper 0.73 mg · 73% NRV
The forgotten blood mineral. Copper is needed for ceruloplasmin, the enzyme that lets iron be released from storage and loaded onto transferrin for transport to the bone marrow — without copper, iron is stuck. Copper contributes to normal iron transport, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal immune function, normal functioning of the nervous system and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Folate 875 µg · 438% NRV
Folate partners with B12 in DNA synthesis — the rate-limiting step when the bone marrow is dividing rapidly to produce new red blood cells. It contributes to normal blood formation, normal amino acid synthesis, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function, normal immune function, reduction of tiredness and fatigue and the process of cell division.
How to use Blood Booster Active¹⁷ — the 40-day cycle
- Daily dose: 2 servings per day = 14 g (4 scoops). Each scoop = 3.5 g; each serving = 2 scoops (7 g) in 150 ml water.
- Cycle: 40 days on → 20 days off → repeat for as many cycles as your season needs. Two tubs = one full 40-day cycle.
- Timing matters: take the pre-training serving 60 minutes before warm-up so rhodiola and cordyceps peak in the main set.
- Storage: use within 25–30 days of opening. Keep cool and dry, lid tightly closed, and never use a wet scoop.
| Your day | Serving 1 (2 scoops / 150 ml) | Serving 2 (2 scoops / 150 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Rest day | Before breakfast | Before main meal |
| Morning training | 60 min before warm-up | Before main meal |
| Evening training | Before breakfast | 60 min before warm-up |
| Double session | 60 min before warm-up (AM) | 60 min before warm-up (PM) |
Stack it for a complete endurance protocol
Blood Booster Active¹⁷ builds the oxygen-delivery system. Pair it with Pre-Endurance Training Activator before key sessions, Endurance Carbs⁰⁻¹²⁰ for fuel, and intrAMINO¹² for intra-session muscle protection. Explore every active in our Ingredients Guide.
Blood Booster Active¹⁷ — frequently asked questions
Is Blood Booster Active¹⁷ a legal EPO supplement?
Yes. It contains no erythropoietin, no hormones and no prohibited substance, combination or derivative. Every ingredient is a natural extract, vitamin or mineral and the formula fully complies with the 2027 prohibited lists of all sports anti-doping agencies. It is safe to use in and out of competition and safe for doping control at any time.
How does a natural EPO supplement increase hematocrit?
It works on both ends of the process. Echinacea extracts stimulate the kidney cells that release your own erythropoietin, and bioavailable iron, B12, folate, B6, B2 and copper give the bone marrow the raw materials to build the red blood cells that EPO calls for. More red blood cells = higher hematocrit and hemoglobin = more oxygen to working muscle.
How long does it take to see results?
Red blood cells take roughly 3–4 weeks to mature, which is why the protocol is a 40-day cycle. Most athletes notice easier breathing and better repeatability within the first 2–3 weeks; blood-marker changes are typically visible by the end of the cycle. In SCN™ monitoring, effects persisted 40–50 days after stopping.
Why two tubs?
One tub (280 g) is 20 days at the full 14 g daily dose — a Half Cycle. The recommended Full Cycle is 40 days, so two tubs. The 4-tub and 12-tub options give 20% and 25% off for athletes running back-to-back cycles through the season.
Can I take it with my other SCN™ products?
Yes — it is designed as the foundation of the endurance stack. If you already take MicroIron, LipoZinc¹²⁵ or a multivitamin, check your total daily intake of iron and zinc and adjust as needed, or ask our team.
Does it contain caffeine or stimulants?
No. Blood Booster Active¹⁷ is stimulant-free. Its energy effect comes from improved oxygen delivery and mitochondrial energy production, not from central nervous system stimulation — so it will not affect sleep or heart rate at rest.
Who should not use it?
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not intended for children or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you take medication, have a medical condition, or your blood values are already outside the normal range, consult your physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Where do you ship from?
SCN™ ships from our EU warehouse to every EU country and worldwide. See our shipping terms for deliveries outside the EU.
More oxygen. More blood. More finish-line.
Join 36,000+ athletes who build their season on Blood Booster Active¹⁷ — the most effective natural EPO supplement SCN™ has ever created.
*Blood Booster Active¹⁷ is a food supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Performance figures are from SCN™ internal athlete monitoring and individual results vary. Health claims relating to vitamins and minerals are those authorised in the EU. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. This page is for general information only and does not replace advice from your doctor; consult your physician before use if you have a medical condition, take medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
