The Science

Here you can find our 3-minute articles which explain the intricacies of the ThinkPharm Formula.

We summarise the scientific research that has informed our formulation. 217 research papers altogether. The original sources and web links are there (if you want to dig deeper or check our sources).

These articles include information about the best forms, the best doses, the importance of these for the immune system and why it is essential to exclude certain synthetic vitamins if we want to improve our health.

Find below the current list of articles:

Why Calcium Is Bad For You In Supplement Form But Not In Food Form

Why Vitamins C & E Should Not Be Supplemented

Why We Don't Put Manganese In Our Supplements

Why We Don’t Put Vitamin A In The ThinkPharm Formula

What We Do Differently About Vitamin B9: Folic Acid and Folate Explained

The Iron Controversy – What We Do Different About Iron

Why Selenium Is Important For The Immune System And What We Do Differently

Why Low Zinc is Bad For The Immune System (Zinc Part 1)

Why Your Zinc Is Probably Low (Zinc Part 2)

Why Vitamin D Is Important For Your Immune System And What Levels To Aim For (Vitamin D Part 1)

How To Get The Right Vitamin D Levels (Vitamin D Part 2)

The Synergy Between Vitamin D and Zinc - Why You Need Both

Why Copper Is Important For The Immune System And What We Do Differently

Boron And Its Importance For The Immune System

The Importance Of B-Vitamins For The Immune System

Why We Put Vitamin K Into The ThinkPharm Formula (Vitamin K Part 1)

Why We Use Vitamin K1 And Not Vitamin K2 In The ThinkPharm Formula (Vitamin K Part 2)

Magnesium - Things You Need To Know: Our Choice Of Magnesium And Its Impact On Immunity

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Health claims you can trust

All the health claims that are listed below and on our supplement package have been authorised by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The EFSA reviews the evidence on different vitamins and minerals to ensure that there is enough evidence to make certain health claims.

Although the UK is no longer part of the EU it still relies on the EFSA's judgement for legally allowed claims.

Below are all the health claims we are allowed to use for the ThinkPharm Formula based on the abundance of evidence.

Over 40 EFSA authorised health claims

Hair, skin and nails

Contributes to the maintenance of normal hair: Zinc, Selenium, Biotin (B7)

Contributes to the maintenance of normal skin: Zinc, Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Iodine, Biotin (B7)

Contributes to the maintenance of normal nails: Zinc, Selenium

Contributes to normal hair and skin pigmentation: Copper

Bones, joints and muscle function

Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Zinc

Contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function: Vitamin D

Contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth: Vitamin D

Contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues (tendons, ligaments and cartilage): Copper

Contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus: Vitamin D

Contributes to normal blood calcium levels: Vitamin D

Heart health

Contributes to normal heart function: Thiamin (B1)

Metabolism

Contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones: Iodine

Contributes to normal thyroid function: Iodine, Selenium

Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels: Chromium

Contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism: Zinc, Chromium, Biotin (B7)

Contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism: Vitamin B6

Contributes to normal amino acid synthesis: Folate (B9)

Contributes to normal cysteine synthesis: Vitamin B6

Healthy cells

Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress: Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Riboflavin (B2)

Has a role in the process of cell division: Vitamin D, Folate (B9), Vitamin B12

Contributes to normal DNA synthesis: Zinc, Folate (B9)

Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate (B9)

Cognitive function

Contributes to normal cognitive function: Zinc, Iodine

Contributes to normal mental performance: Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Contributes to normal synthesis of certain neurotransmitters: Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Mental Health

Contributes to normal psychological function: Thiamin (B1), Niacin (B3), Vitamin B6, Folate (B9), Biotin (B7), Vitamin B12

Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system: Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Vitamin B6, Biotin (B7), Copper, Iodine

Energy levels

Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue: Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Folate (B9), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism: Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Biotin (B7), Vitamin B12, Copper, Iodine

Contributes to normal iron transport in the body: Copper

Contributes to normal iron metabolism: Riboflavin (B2), Copper

Contributes to normal red blood cell formation: Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Folate (B9), Vitamin B12

Contributes to normal blood formation: Folate (B9)

Immune system

Contributes to the normal function of the immune system: Vitamin D, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Folate (B9), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes: Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Biotin (B7)

Vision (eye health)

Contributes to the maintenance of normal vision: Zinc, Riboflavin (B2)

Reproductive and hormonal health

Contributes to regulation of hormonal activity: Vitamin B6

Contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and some neurotransmitters: Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Contributes to normal fertility and reproduction: Zinc

Contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy: Folate (B9)

Contributes to the maintenance of normal serum testosterone concentrations: Zinc

Contributes to normal spermatogenesis: Selenium

Digestive health