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Functional Self Global We believe health is more than routine, it’s about fuelling your body and mind to perform, recover, and thrive every day.

We are on a mission to give you the knowledge, quality and science-backed products to help you achieve peak performance.

Your gut doesn’t need a suitcase full of supplements. It needs the right 6 things.Swipe for the travel gut-health grid w...
02/09/2026

Your gut doesn’t need a suitcase full of supplements. It needs the right 6 things.

Swipe for the travel gut-health grid we’d actually pack — carry-on friendly, no cold storage.

Screenshot this before your next trip.

31/08/2026

New month, same goal: build the routine that gets you to where you want to be.

A day in the life of resetting focus, fuel and recovery before September starts. Small changes, stacked daily.

What’s the one habit you’re bringing into September?

Orange juice, coconut water and sea salt is having a moment. Does it actually lower cortisol?We pulled apart what the in...
29/08/2026

Orange juice, coconut water and sea salt is having a moment. Does it actually lower cortisol?

We pulled apart what the ingredients really do, what’s missing from the trend, and what we’d change about it.

Full breakdown in slides — decide for yourself.

sciencebacked trendcheck

Five minutes before you eat: sit down, put the phone away, three slow breaths. That’s it.Why it works:1. Sitting still s...
28/08/2026

Five minutes before you eat: sit down, put the phone away, three slow breaths. That’s it.

Why it works:
1. Sitting still signals your body to switch into digest mode
2. Digestive juices start flowing before the first bite lands
3. You eat slower, so bloating and heaviness ease off

How to have it: do it before your two main meals, every day. One week is enough to notice.

Save this one — it’s a habit worth keeping.

26/08/2026

Everyone’s doing the walk. But what are you actually bringing with you?

Ranked by how much they matter:

1. Electrolytes: Useful when heat, duration or sweat levels are up.
2. Water: The everyday baseline.
3. Protein or collagen post-walk: Think recovery rather than hydration.

Your needs will depend on the intensity, duration, weather and how much you sweat.

Felt a difference when you changed your hydration routine? Drop it below.

Orange juice, coconut water and sea salt is having a moment. Does it actually lower cortisol?We pulled apart what the in...
24/08/2026

Orange juice, coconut water and sea salt is having a moment. Does it actually lower cortisol?

We pulled apart what the ingredients really do, what’s missing from the trend, and what we’d change about it.

Full breakdown in slides — decide for yourself.

If you switch your 3pm coffee for this, here’s what changes.The why: a fat source slows caffeine absorption, so you get ...
24/08/2026

If you switch your 3pm coffee for this, here’s what changes.

The why: a fat source slows caffeine absorption, so you get the lift without the spike-and-crash. No jitters, no 4pm slump.

If you switch your 3pm coffee for this, here’s what changes.The why: a fat source slows caffeine absorption, so you get ...
24/08/2026

If you switch your 3pm coffee for this, here’s what changes.

The why: a fat source slows caffeine absorption, so you get the lift without the spike-and-crash. No jitters, no 4pm slump.

coffeerecipe

17/08/2026

That afternoon slump isn’t always about lacking motivation, it may simply reflect your body’s natural cortisol rhythm.

As cortisol levels decline throughout the day, it’s common to experience lower alertness, reduced concentration, and mental fatigue. While sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress all play a role, certain nutrients have been studied for their potential to support cognitive performance.

Here’s what the research says:

☕️L-theanine + Caffeine
When paired together, these compounds may help promote alertness, sustained attention, and focus while reducing the jittery feeling some people experience from caffeine alone.

🌿 Magnesium
Magnesium supports normal nervous system function and plays a role in regulating the body’s stress response (the HPA axis), helping support overall cognitive function and resilience.

Everyone experiences an afternoon dip differently, but understanding what’s happening behind the scenes can help you build better habits for lasting focus.

What’s your go-to focus fix when the 2pm slump hits?

Nootropics FunctionalWellness

31/07/2026

Progesterone is your body’s natural anti-anxiety hormone. It calms the nervous system, supports sleep, and keeps mood stable. When it drops from stress, under-eating, or hormonal shifts, racing thoughts, restlessness, and irritability fill the gap.

The nutrients that support your nervous system and boost calming neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin:

→ Magnesium + Vitamin B6: Research shows the combination outperforms either alone for mood-related anxiety.
→ Omega-3s (EPA/DHA): Reduce neuroinflammation and support the membranes where neurotransmitters fire.
→ Probiotics: 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. A healthy gut = a calmer brain.
→ L-theanine: Activates GABA without sedation. Calm focus, not drowsiness.

This isn’t about calming down. It’s about giving your nervous system the raw materials it was designed to run on.

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