Description
Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ — The Cellular Energy Supplement for Healthy Ageing
Grow… Younger. Support mitochondrial biogenesis and density for lasting daily energy, sharper focus and healthy cellular ageing.
Most “energy” products borrow energy from tomorrow with caffeine. Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ is a stimulant-free cellular energy supplement that works where energy is actually made: inside your mitochondria. 14 ingredients. 20 g across two sachets plus a separate, stability-protected NADH capsule. Forest Fruit flavour.
Which energy problem are you solving?
Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ is one formula built for three very different lives. Choose the headline that sounds like you — the mechanism underneath is the same.
I want focus and follow-throughFor goal-chasers: your brain is your most energy-hungry organ. Support the biology focus runs on.
I want my training habit to stickFor habit-builders: sessions that leave you drained kill consistency. Support recovery at the cellular level.
I want to age well, on purposeFor healthy-ageing planners: support mitochondrial biogenesis and density before decline becomes noticeable.
The energy you feel every day starts inside your mitochondria
Before it’s a mood, a productive afternoon, or the motivation to actually show up for your workout, energy is a cellular event — your mitochondria converting fuel into usable power, billions of times a second, in every cell you have. When that process runs well, you feel it: sharper focus, a steadier mood, more resilience against a demanding day. When it doesn’t, no amount of coffee fully makes up the difference.
Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ is a 14-ingredient cellular energy supplement built to support that process directly — not to mask fatigue with stimulants, but to support the cellular machinery actually producing your energy in the first place.
Why Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ is different
Most “energy” products on the market are really just caffeine in a new outfit. Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ contains none. Instead, it’s built entirely around mitochondrial physiology: direct NAD+ and ATP precursors (NADH, niacin, D-ribose), the coenzyme your energy-producing pathway runs on (Kaneka™ Ubiquinol), the fatty-acid shuttle that keeps cells fuelled through the day (L-carnitine), the cofactors every ATP-producing enzyme needs (magnesium, B1, B6, calcium), and the phospholipid building blocks your body uses to renew cellular structure over time (phosphatidylcholine).
We also split the formula deliberately: 20 g across two sachets for the full mitochondrial-support matrix, plus a separate NADH capsule — because NADH is notoriously unstable once dissolved in liquid. Keeping it encapsulated preserves its potency until the moment you take it.
Who it’s for
People managing genuinely demanding lives — careers, families, ambitions — who notice their energy, focus or motivation isn’t what it used to be. People interested in supporting healthy cellular ageing now rather than addressing it later. And people trying to build (or maintain) a consistent exercise habit who find themselves too drained to follow through.
Training for a race? The same formula is available in a sport/performance edition with endurance-specific guidance — or start from the Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ chooser page.
Why mitochondrial function is at the root of how you feel every day
It’s tempting to treat low energy, brain fog, or a flat mood as separate problems with separate causes. Often, they trace back to the same place: how well your mitochondria are producing ATP, in every organ, all day long. Your brain alone uses a disproportionate share of your body’s total energy output — which is part of why the first thing to fade on a low-energy day is usually your focus, not your muscles.
As we age, this system naturally becomes less efficient — existing mitochondria accumulate wear, and the rate at which your body builds new ones slows down. Two specific mechanisms explain why, and both are exactly what this cellular energy supplement is built to support: mitochondrial biogenesis and mitochondrial density.
What is mitochondrial biogenesis? (and why it slows with age)
Mitochondrial biogenesis is the process by which your cells build brand-new mitochondria — replacing worn-out ones and expanding your total cellular energy capacity. It’s driven by a master regulatory pathway centred on the protein PGC-1α, switched on by physical activity and by specific nutritional signals, including your cell’s available NAD+ supply.
NAD+ levels decline naturally as we age, and with them the signalling strength behind this renewal process. Fewer new mitochondria being built, over years, adds up to a real and noticeable difference in baseline energy and resilience.
How Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ links to biogenesis: NADH and the MTA¹⁴ Vitamin B3 Complex both feed directly into your NAD+ pool — the same pool that governs the sirtuin enzymes sitting upstream of PGC-1α. Quercetin, from Sophora japonica extract, has been studied specifically for supporting this signalling pathway. And once the renewal signal is on, phosphatidylcholine from soy lecithin supplies the phospholipid material your cells use to build new mitochondrial membranes.
What is mitochondrial density? (and why it’s your daily energy reserve)
Mitochondrial density is simply how many mitochondria you have packed into your cells — your reserve capacity. Higher density means more total energy-producing capability available at any moment, which shows up as steadier energy through a long day, faster recovery from stress, and a body that doesn’t run on empty by mid-afternoon.
Density also tends to decline with age and with chronically high stress — meaning the very periods of life when you need the most energy reserve are often when your cells have the least.
How Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ links to density: a strong mitochondrial network is only useful if you can fuel and run it. L-carnitine tartrate shuttles fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for steady, lasting energy. Ubiquinol (CoQ10) is a core, non-negotiable component of the electron transport chain in every mitochondrion, and its natural levels decline with age. Magnesium is a required cofactor for ATP synthase — the enzyme that physically produces ATP — so your entire energy reserve depends on adequate magnesium being available.
For the overperformers
If you measure your day by output rather than energy — pushing through fatigue with willpower and caffeine, staying “on” long after your body sent the signal to stop, feeling wired but never quite rested — you may be what we’d call an overperformer. It’s not a diagnosis, it’s a pattern: a demanding job, a full personal life, and a habit of running on adrenaline rather than genuine energy reserve.
The problem with that pattern is that it’s borrowing, not producing. Overperformers draw down their cellular energy reserves daily without meaningfully replenishing them at the source. A stimulant-free cellular energy supplement doesn’t add another mask over the gap — it supports the actual energy-production capacity needed to meet the demands you’re already placing on yourself, sustainably.
For those chasing focus and follow-through on their goals
Willpower gets a lot of credit for whether people follow through on their goals, but willpower is downstream of energy. Your brain is one of the most mitochondria-dense, energy-hungry organs in your body, and when cellular energy output dips, focus and follow-through are usually among the first things to go — long before you’d call yourself “tired.”
Supporting steady mitochondrial energy production is, in a very real sense, supporting the biological infrastructure focus runs on — helping you show up consistently for the goals you’ve set, rather than running out of gas halfway through the week.
For those building a consistent training habit
Plenty of people don’t struggle to start a workout habit — they struggle to keep it going, because sessions leave them too drained to function for the rest of the day, or too depleted to want to go back tomorrow. That’s rarely a motivation problem. It’s usually a recovery bottleneck: your body needs cellular energy to recover between sessions, and if that capacity is the limiting factor, both performance and motivation quietly decline together.
Supporting mitochondrial capacity supports faster, more complete recovery at the cellular level — helping workouts feel sustainable rather than depleting, which is often the real difference between a habit that sticks and one that quietly fades by February.
Soy Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine) 1.6 g · PC 480 mg
“The building material your cells use to renew themselves.”
What it is: Soy lecithin is rich in phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid that forms a major structural component of every cell membrane in your body — including the inner and outer membranes of your mitochondria.
How it helps: Cellular renewal needs raw material, not just a signal to start. Phosphatidylcholine supplies the phospholipid building blocks your body uses to construct new mitochondrial membrane as part of that ongoing renewal process.
Everyday Benefits
- Supplies structural phospholipids that support new mitochondria formation
- Supports cell membrane integrity for efficient nutrient use
- Supports mental clarity through healthy neuronal membrane function
- Supports the body’s natural cellular renewal processes
- Supports resilience of cell membranes during demanding periods
- Complements the formula’s other cellular-renewal ingredients
- Supports normal fat transport and utilisation for steady energy
- Supports overall cellular health during high-stress periods
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal liver fat metabolism
- Contributes to healthy cell membrane structure throughout the body
- Supports normal cognitive function via membrane-dependent neurotransmission
- Supports normal cholesterol transport and metabolism
- Supports healthy cellular ageing at the membrane level
- May support long-term brain health and mental sharpness
- Supports structural renewal of tissue over time
- Contributes to a foundation for healthy cellular turnover
MTA¹⁴ Calcium Complex (Calcium Pyruvate & Dicalcium Phosphate) 2 g · Ca 892 mg
“The spark that keeps your cellular engine turning over.”
What it is: This complex combines calcium pyruvate and dicalcium phosphate — delivering elemental calcium alongside pyruvate, the end-product of glycolysis and the direct entry fuel for the mitochondrial Krebs cycle.
How it helps: Calcium activates several of the key dehydrogenase enzymes that drive your cells’ core energy pathway forward, while pyruvate is the fuel those enzymes are waiting to process — a straightforward way to support how efficiently your body turns food into usable energy.
Everyday Benefits
- Calcium activates key enzymes that keep cellular energy production running
- Pyruvate provides a direct fuel source for cellular energy output
- Supports steady energy conversion from the food you eat
- Supports normal muscle function through busy, active days
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EU-authorised claim)
- Supports nerve-to-muscle signalling for coordinated movement
- May support sustained energy during long workdays
- Supports metabolic efficiency during everyday activity
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal muscle function as you age
- Contributes to normal bone and teeth maintenance
- Supports the process of healthy cell division and specialisation
- Supports skeletal health through the years
- Contributes to normal blood clotting function
- Supports normal neurotransmitter release
- Supports long-term metabolic resilience
L-Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (OKG) 1000 mg
“Clears the clutter, refuels what matters.”
What it is: OKG combines ornithine, which supports the body’s natural ammonia-clearing urea cycle, with alpha-ketoglutarate — a Krebs-cycle intermediate your cells can use directly to keep energy production running.
How it helps: Sustained physical and mental exertion generates metabolic byproducts your body has to clear. OKG supports that clearance process while topping up a fuel source your cells can put straight to work.
Everyday Benefits
- Supports the body’s natural ammonia-clearing processes
- Provides a direct fuel source to support cellular energy output
- May support reduced feelings of fatigue during demanding periods
- Supports nitrogen balance during high physical or mental exertion
- Complements calcium pyruvate in feeding cellular energy production
- Supports recovery capacity during busy, high-output weeks
- May support digestive comfort
- Supports maintenance of lean tissue through an active lifestyle
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal protein metabolism
- Contributes to the body’s natural detoxification processes
- Supports normal immune system function during periods of stress
- May support healthy tissue maintenance with age
- Supports normal nitrogen balance long-term
- Contributes to overall metabolic resilience
- Supports healthy energy metabolism as demands change with age
- Supports the body’s natural repair processes
L-Carnitine Tartrate 1000 mg
“Keeps your cells burning fat for steady, lasting energy.”
What it is: L-carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine shuttle, where they’re broken down for energy. Without it, that fuel source stays locked out.
How it helps: Fat is a slow-burning, stable fuel source — but only if your cells can actually access it. Carnitine supports that access, helping your body draw on steady fat-based energy through the day instead of relying on sugar spikes that crash by mid-afternoon.
Everyday Benefits
- Transports fatty acids into mitochondria for steady energy production
- Supports fat oxidation, providing a stable, lasting energy source
- Supports sustained energy through long workdays or busy schedules
- May support reduced fatigue during physically demanding periods
- Supports recovery after workouts or physically active days
- Supports steady energy availability without relying on quick sugar hits
- May support healthy body composition alongside an active lifestyle
- Supports stamina for everyday physical demands
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal fat metabolism
- Contributes to normal cardiovascular function
- Supports healthy energy levels as you age
- May support healthy ageing of muscle tissue
- Supports metabolic flexibility over the long term
- Contributes to sustained vitality through later life stages
- Supports healthy body composition maintenance with age
- Supports long-term cardiovascular resilience
Magnesium Malate 1000 mg · Mg 230 mg
“The mineral every energy-producing reaction depends on.”
What it is: Magnesium is the obligatory cofactor for ATP synthase and for the ATP molecule itself — ATP is biologically active only as Mg-ATP. Malate, paired with it here, is a Krebs-cycle intermediate that feeds directly into your body’s core energy pathway.
How it helps: Nearly every energy-producing reaction in your body needs magnesium — making it one of the most foundational nutrients for steady daily energy, calm nervous system function, and quality sleep.
Everyday Benefits
- Required cofactor for the enzyme that produces cellular energy
- Malate supports the core cellular pathway your energy runs on
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EU-authorised claim)
- Supports normal muscle contraction and relaxation
- May support reduced cramping during activity
- Supports normal psychological function under everyday stress
- Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Supports restful, quality sleep patterns
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal muscle function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Supports normal bone maintenance
- Supports maintenance of blood pressure already within a normal range
- Contributes to normal protein synthesis
- Supports long-term psychological wellbeing
- Supports healthy ageing of the nervous system
Kaneka™ Ubiquinol 600 mg
“The coenzyme that keeps your energy centres running, decade after decade.”
What it is: Ubiquinol is the active, reduced form of Coenzyme Q10 — the electron carrier between Complex I/II and Complex III of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, already in the form your body uses directly. Kaneka™ is the original, fermentation-derived, bio-identical ubiquinol used in the majority of published CoQ10 research.
How it helps: CoQ10 levels decline naturally with age, right as its role becomes more important for sustaining energy and protecting cells from everyday oxidative wear. Supplying it in its active, reduced form supports both without asking your body to do the conversion first.
Everyday Benefits
- Core component of the process that converts fuel into usable energy
- Antioxidant properties help protect cells from everyday oxidative stress
- Supports sustained energy during long, demanding days
- May support reduced fatigue during high-stress periods
- Supports mental clarity through steady cellular energy supply
- Supports resilience during physically or mentally taxing weeks
- Complements magnesium and B-vitamins in the energy-production pathway
- Supports recovery of energy status after demanding periods
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal cardiovascular function
- Provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress
- Supports healthy cellular ageing
- Contributes to general vitality and wellbeing
- Naturally declines with age — supplementation supports maintaining healthy levels
- Supports long-term energy production capacity
- Supports skin health through antioxidant protection
- Contributes to overall healthy ageing at the cellular level
Inositol 500 mg
“Keeps the message — and the calm — coming through clearly.”
What it is: Inositol is a naturally occurring carbocyclic sugar incorporated into phosphatidylinositol, a signalling phospholipid your cells use to relay messages — including insulin, calcium, stress and energy-related signals.
How it helps: Feeling calm, focused and in control under pressure depends on clear cellular signalling. Inositol supports the messaging infrastructure behind that balance, and complements phosphatidylcholine in supporting healthy membranes.
Everyday Benefits
- Supports cell signalling pathways involved in everyday energy regulation
- Contributes to calcium-based cellular signalling
- Supports normal fat metabolism alongside the formula’s carnitine content
- May support mental focus during demanding days
- Supports normal nervous system signalling
- Complements the formula’s phospholipid-supporting ingredients
- Supports a balanced response to daily stress
- May support restful sleep and relaxation
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal nervous system function
- Contributes to normal cell membrane signalling
- Supports psychological wellbeing during periods of high stress
- May support healthy mood balance
- Supports long-term nervous system resilience
- Contributes to hormonal balance support
- Supports healthy stress response over time
- Supports overall emotional wellbeing
MTA¹⁴ Vitamin B3 Complex (Niacin) 400 mg NE
“The precursor to the molecule your ageing clock runs on.”
What it is: This complex delivers niacin in two forms — nicotinamide and nicotinic acid — both used by your body to build NAD+, the molecule central to cellular energy production, sirtuin activity and cellular renewal.
How it helps: NAD+ levels decline naturally with age, and that decline is linked to reduced energy production and slower cellular renewal. Keeping this pool well-supplied supports both how you feel today and how well your cells maintain themselves over time.
Everyday Benefits
- Direct precursor to NAD+, essential for cellular energy production
- Supports the signalling pathway linked to mitochondrial renewal
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EU-authorised claim)
- Supports sustained energy output through the day
- May support reduced tiredness during demanding periods
- Complements NADH in supporting the cellular NAD+ pool
- Supports normal nervous system function
- Supports mental performance under everyday pressure
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal functioning of the nervous system
- Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Supports normal skin and mucous membrane health
- NAD+ levels decline naturally with age — this supports maintaining them
- Supports long-term cellular renewal capacity
- Contributes to healthy cellular ageing
- Supports sustained vitality through later life
Sophora Japonica Extract (Quercetin) 130 mg · Quercetin 123.5 mg
“Studied for helping your cells switch on renewal.”
What it is: This extract provides a concentrated dose of quercetin, a flavonoid studied for its ability to activate SIRT1/PGC-1α signalling linked to mitochondrial renewal, and one of the best-characterised dietary antioxidants.
How it helps: Alongside niacin and NADH, which supply the fuel for cellular renewal, quercetin has been researched for supporting the biological signal that tells your cells it’s time to renew and rebuild.
Everyday Benefits
- Studied for activating signalling pathways linked to cellular renewal
- Antioxidant properties support cellular resilience during stressful periods
- Supports normal immune function during demanding times
- May support reduced everyday inflammation
- Supports cardiovascular function through daily life
- Complements the formula’s NAD+-supporting ingredients
- Supports resilience during high-stress weeks
- May support recovery after physically demanding days
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Provides antioxidant support against oxidative stress
- Supports normal immune system function
- Contributes to normal cardiovascular health
- Supports the body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes
- Studied for supporting healthy cellular ageing
- Supports long-term resilience against oxidative stress
- Contributes to sustained cardiovascular wellbeing
- Supports healthy inflammatory balance with age
Cocarboxylase (Vitamin B1 — Thiamine Pyrophosphate) 40 mg
“The gatekeeper that turns your food into usable energy.”
What it is: Cocarboxylase is the active coenzyme form of vitamin B1, required by pyruvate dehydrogenase — the enzyme that connects glycolysis to the mitochondrial Krebs cycle — and by alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase inside it.
How it helps: Without enough active B1, your body can’t efficiently convert food into usable energy — no matter how well you’re eating. This active, ready-to-use form supports that conversion directly, and works hand in hand with the pyruvate in the MTA¹⁴ Calcium Complex.
Everyday Benefits
- Required cofactor for converting food into usable cellular energy
- Supports the gateway step feeding your body’s core energy pathway
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EU-authorised claim)
- Supports normal nervous system function during busy periods
- May support reduced fatigue during demanding days
- Supports psychological performance under everyday pressure
- Complements the formula’s other energy-pathway ingredients
- Supports normal heart function during daily activity
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal functioning of the nervous system
- Supports normal psychological function
- Contributes to normal heart function
- Supports long-term cognitive resilience
- Supports healthy energy metabolism as you age
- Contributes to sustained mental sharpness
- Supports overall metabolic health
Bioperine® Black Pepper Extract (Piperine) 20 mg · Piperine 19 mg
“Makes sure the rest of this formula actually reaches your cells.”
What it is: Bioperine® is a standardised black pepper extract providing 95% piperine, one of the most well-studied natural compounds for enhancing the absorption of other nutrients.
How it helps: A formula only works if your body actually absorbs it. Piperine supports the bioavailability of the vitamins, minerals and plant compounds throughout this formula — including Coenzyme Q10 specifically — helping ensure they reach your cells in meaningful amounts.
Everyday Benefits
- Supports enhanced absorption of the formula’s vitamins and minerals
- Supports bioavailability of Ubiquinol and Quercetin specifically
- Helps ensure consistent nutrient delivery day to day
- Supports overall formula efficiency at the stated doses
- May support digestive comfort
- Complements every other ingredient in the formula
- Supports consistent daily nutrient uptake
- Supports the value of the full 14-ingredient matrix
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal digestive function
- Contributes to nutrient bioavailability generally
- Supports antioxidant activity alongside quercetin
- May support normal metabolic function
- Supports long-term nutrient utilisation efficiency
- Contributes to sustained formula effectiveness over time
- Supports healthy digestive function with age
- Supports overall nutrient status long-term
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (Vitamin B6, active form) 10 mg
“Ready to work the moment your body needs it.”
What it is: Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P) is the bioactive, “coenzymated” form of vitamin B6 — meaning it doesn’t require conversion by the liver before your body can use it in over 140 enzymatic reactions.
How it helps: B6 supports amino acid metabolism, glycogen breakdown for usable glucose, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the synthesis of haemoglobin that carries oxygen to every mitochondrion in your body.
Everyday Benefits
- Supports glycogen breakdown into usable glucose for steady energy
- Essential for red blood cell formation, supporting oxygen delivery
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EU-authorised claim)
- Supports amino acid metabolism for everyday tissue repair
- May support reduced muscle cramping
- Supports normal psychological function through busy periods
- Supports normal nervous system function under stress
- Immediately bioavailable, requiring no additional conversion step
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal red blood cell formation
- Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Supports normal psychological function
- Supports healthy hormone regulation with age
- Contributes to long-term cognitive health
- Supports sustained mood balance over time
- Supports healthy nervous system function through the years
NADH — separate capsule 10 mg
“The direct fuel for the energy your cells make every second of every day.”
What it is: NADH is the reduced, biologically active form of NAD+ — the molecule that hands its electrons to Complex I of the respiratory chain to start ATP production. It’s delivered in its own capsule, separate from the sachets, because NADH is notably unstable once dissolved — keeping it dry and encapsulated protects its potency until you take it.
How it helps: Where niacin supports your body’s own NAD+ production over time, NADH supplies the active molecule directly — supporting immediate cellular energy output as well as the NAD+/NADH balance that governs cellular renewal signalling, particularly relevant as this balance shifts naturally with age.
Everyday Benefits
- Directly feeds the first step of cellular energy production
- Supports immediate cellular energy output
- Supports the NAD+/NADH balance linked to cellular renewal
- May support reduced perceived fatigue during demanding days
- Supports sustained mental and physical output
- Complements niacin’s role in NAD+ metabolism
- Supports mental alertness and focus during long days
- Delivered in a stable, encapsulated form to preserve potency
Long-Term Wellbeing Benefits
- Supports normal cellular energy production
- May support mental clarity and focus with age
- Contributes to the body’s natural antioxidant defence systems
- Supports overall vitality during periods of high physical demand
- NAD+ levels are known to decline with age — direct NADH supports this pool
- Supports long-term cellular renewal capacity
- Contributes to sustained cognitive sharpness over time
- Supports a foundation for healthy cellular ageing
How to use Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴
Every morning
Mix 2 sachets in 200 ml room-temperature water. Swallow 1 NADH capsule with it, before breakfast, on an empty stomach for best NADH uptake.
Consistency beats intensity
Mitochondrial biogenesis and density change over weeks, not hours. Take it daily for at least 4–8 weeks, pair it with regular movement (the strongest natural PGC-1α signal there is) and good sleep.
Stacks well with
Ubiquinol Forte for extra CoQ10 later in the day, Mag⁵Plex⁷⁵⁰ in the evening for sleep and recovery, and NADH for a second capsule on heavy days.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cellular energy supplement, and how is it different from an energy drink?
An energy drink stimulates your nervous system with caffeine so you feel alert; it adds no energy to your cells. A cellular energy supplement supplies the substrates and cofactors your mitochondria need to produce ATP — NAD+/NADH, ribose, CoQ10, carnitine, magnesium, B-vitamins. Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ contains no caffeine or stimulants at all, so there is no crash and no interference with sleep.
Why is the NADH in a separate capsule?
NADH degrades quickly once dissolved in water, especially in the presence of acids and minerals. Keeping it as a dry, encapsulated 10 mg dose and taking it alongside the drink preserves its potency until it reaches you.
Will I feel it straight away?
Many people notice steadier energy and clearer focus within the first week — particularly from NADH, ribose and ubiquinol. The longer-term benefits (mitochondrial biogenesis and density) build over 4–8 weeks of daily use.
Can I take it if I already take CoQ10 or NADH?
Yes. Each daily dose provides 600 mg Kaneka™ Ubiquinol and 10 mg NADH; adjust other products accordingly or use them at a different time of day. If you take medication, speak to your doctor first.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
The sachets and the HPMC capsule shell are free from animal-derived ingredients. The product contains soy (lecithin).
Is Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ doping-free?
Yes. All SCN™ products are manufactured in an EU GMP facility, are 100% doping-free and cross-contamination safe. This is the health/healthy-ageing edition; endurance athletes may prefer the sport edition with race-specific guidance.
Grow… Younger. Starting tomorrow morning.
Mitochondrial Activator¹⁴ — the stimulant-free cellular energy supplement from SCN™. 14 actives, one morning ritual, energy you produce rather than borrow.
Full label information
Ingredients (sachets): D-Ribose, Stabiliser (Jelucel PF30 – Cellulose powder), Maltodextrin, Bulking agent (polydextrose), Soy lecithin powder (30% phosphatidylcholine), Calcium pyruvate, L-ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate, L-carnitine tartrate, Magnesium malate, Forest fruit flavouring, Kaneka™ Ubiquinol (Coenzyme Q10), Inositol, Nicotinamide (Niacin), Calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, Anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), Quercetin from Sophora japonica L. flowers extract, Cocarboxylase Thiamine pyrophosphate chloride (Vitamin B1), Bioperine® [Black pepper dry extract (Piper nigrum L., fruits)], Sweetener (sucralose), Pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (Vitamin B6), Nicotinic acid (Niacin).
Ingredients (capsules): Maltodextrin, Capsule (Glazing agent: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Gelling agent: gellan gum), Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide sodium salt (NADH), Anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids).
Contains soy.
Warnings: Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated recommended dose. Keep out of reach of young children. This product is intended for adults. Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting your doctor. Discontinue use if you experience any allergy. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
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