Why do so many supplements fall short?
Because three things need to work together: a formula built around the right functional actives, a delivery approach designed around how the body uses them, and a routine that is practical to follow for long enough.
At 3Basics, we build around all three.
Ingredient. Technology. Routine.
Get one wrong, and the others aren’t enough.
We built our business around getting all three right.
Five years of research underpin our understanding of key ingredients, what gives them their value and how they work together. Knowing what to test—and how—is central to that work. We test key ingredients ourselves for the beneficial compounds the formula needs. That understanding guides what we develop and use. Cost comes second.
An ingredient’s potential is only the starting point. How it is processed, combined and prepared for your body to use matters too. We develop technology alongside our formulations, including processes for producing key ingredients. Each choice serves a purpose: preserving what matters in the ingredient and preparing it for use in the finished product.
Our formulations are designed to support the foundations your body depends on to function well. Building those foundations takes time and regular support. That is why the right amount, taken consistently for the recommended period, matters before expecting change. We make that commitment practical with manageable servings, clear directions and realistic timelines.
Get one wrong, and the others aren’t enough.
We built our business around getting all three right.
Five years of research guide how we develop, test and combine key ingredients. We test them ourselves for the beneficial compounds that matter, looking beyond the supplier’s certificate. Our formula sets the standard. Cost comes second.
How an ingredient is prepared matters to how your body can use it. We develop processes alongside our formulas—from producing key ingredients to combining them in the finished product. Each step considers stability and suitability for use.
Our approach supports the foundations your body relies on. Building those foundations takes time and regular support. Taking the right amount consistently for the recommended period matters before expecting change. Clear directions help you stay with it.
Our approach
From understanding ingredients to developing supplements.
Our work begins with the ingredients themselves: what makes them valuable, how they work together and how to test what matters. Years of research give our development team that foundation. Testing helps us refine their quality and choose the right combinations. Technology shapes how they are prepared, kept stable and delivered for the body to use. These decisions build on one another, bringing ingredient expertise into the complete product.
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Energy, Inflammation, Immunity and Micronutrition
The biology that connects more than we realize.
Energy, inflammation, immunity and micronutrition — and how they connect many health concerns. An explanation of science, not a claim about our products.
From fatigue and blood sugar concerns to PCOS, fatty liver, thyroid and gut conditions — the list goes on. Their causes differ, but important biological connections run beneath many of them.
1) Energy — Life starts here.
Inside our cells, mitochondria turn fuel into usable energy. Hormones help coordinate how fuel is used, stored and released. From cellular communication to blood sugar regulation and everyday vitality, energy powers the work our bodies depend on.
When healing turns harmful.
Inflammation helps protect and repair. When it fails to settle, it can damage tissues and disrupt normal function. Its reach extends across metabolic, hormonal, heart and gut health. Persistent inflammation can also contribute to the development of certain cancers.
The power to protect. The precision to stop.
Our defenses recognize threats, coordinate repair and help regulate inflammation. This work requires energy — and the ability to respond appropriately. Too little response leaves us vulnerable; a misdirected response can harm healthy tissues. Its influence spans infections, allergies and autoimmune conditions.
Small amounts. Essential roles.
We talk about protein, carbs and fats. Yet vitamins and minerals are essential, too. Nutrients such as B12, vitamin D and magnesium support functions spanning nerves, blood cells, bones, muscles and energy metabolism. When these nutrients fall short, the effects can reach far beyond nutrition.
These connections inform our work. We have spent years understanding and developing specialized ingredients, learning how to test what matters and developing technologies designed to help the body use them. Together, this expertise shapes our approach to supporting the body's underlying functions over time.
Energy, Inflammation, Immunity and Micronutrition The biology that connects more than we realize.
Energy, inflammation, immunity and micronutrition—and how they connect many health concerns. An explanation of science, not a claim about our products. From fatigue and blood sugar concerns to PCOS, fatty liver, thyroid and gut conditions—the list goes on. Their causes differ, but important biological connections run beneath many of them.
These connections inform our work. We have spent years understanding and developing specialized ingredients, learning how to test what matters and developing technologies designed to help the body use them. Together, this expertise shapes our approach to supporting the body’s underlying functions over time.See Base+ →
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Two questions. We'll also tell you when the answer is neither.
What brought you here?
How do you feel about swallowing capsules?
Start with Base+.
A daily capsule built around how efficiently your cells make energy. Give it three months before you judge it — we'd rather say that plainly than have you decide at week two.
See Base+ →Neither is right for everyone, and we'd rather say so. If you want to know your own Vitamin D level, a blood test will tell you something no website can.
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