Healthspan maximization
for busy beginners

Convenient all-in-one powder format replaces multiple pills. -Easy to mix with water and consume before breakfast. - Covers daily multivitamins and some minerals. - Includes key NAD⁺ precursors, antioxidants, glycine, and creatine. - Far more enjoyable and streamlined than a traditional pill routine. - Taste is acceptable but not particularly enjoyable. - Many ingredients are underdosed, especially minerals like magnesium and calcium. - Some ingredients feel non-essential or low compared to research-backed performance and longevity doses. - Effects are subtle and difficult to assess in everyday life; may require complementary supplements for strong energy or longevity results.

I like the idea of a multi-ingredient complex supplement that aims to cover several health goals in one product. Taking one sachet per day is clearly convenient and lowers the barrier for consistency. And I think, the chosen ingredients make sense regarding the stated goals: energy, focus, performance, regeneration, muscle support, metabolism, cognition, cellular protection, and longevity. (Which is an ambitious and wide scope for a single formula.) The dosages seem to be absolutely safe from my perspective! Without unnecessary or even harmful fillers! (And if you look deeply into the list of ingredients on the package, you will find some extra ingredients that are not promoted but could also be effective if I knew the dosage: inulin, ginger and curcumin for the color.) For most of the ingredients they use forms that have a good bioavailability and effect. For the following ingredients I finally found the specific forms in the list of ingredients on the package, not on the website: * Niacin (nicotinamide, no flush) * Magnesium (taurate, which is good for heart and blood vessels) * Zinc (bisglycinate, which is very bioavailable) * Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamine, which is an active form) I also appreciate that most goals are addressed by multiple complementary ingredients rather than by single “hero” compounds. In theory, this allows for synergistic effects across pathways. I also consider it a positive that citrulline-malate is included and not L-arginine, as citrulline is more stable and more effective at raising nitric oxide via arginine recycling. It tastes quite ok for me. And it's easy to dissolve in water. (This matters for daily compliance.) From my perspective as micronutrient expert and health coach, I consider some ingredients to be too low in dosage to have a specific effect on their own, based on human studies: quercetin is at the lower range of dosages used in studies, creatine maybe ok as maintenance dosage with focus on muscles but afaik way too low to impact the brain, taurine is also better than nothing but lower than used in studies, as are Q10, citrulline, inositol, resveratrol, and EGCG. Magnesium anyway. (Vitamin D3 is also too low for most people in Europe, which may suggest a false sense of security.) It may be that there are synergies between EGCG, OPC, quercetin, and resveratrol, for example, so that the total amount of the combination makes sense for many people after all. (Under the assumption that the ingredients work synergistically and are not competing or blocking each other – but I'm not deep enough into these specific interactions.) For some ingredients, the chemical form is not specified, which is crucial for bioavailability and effect: * Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol) * Vitamin K2 (MK-4 vs. MK-7) For vitamin E, the form is stated: it's purely alpha-tocopherol, not a balanced tocopherol/tocotrienol complex. If I am allowed to think beyond this formula: In terms of cognitive performance and focus, I would add sth. like citicoline for concentration and vitamin B6 (P5P) for neurotransmitters, maybe L-theanine for calm focus, and possibly L-tyrosine for drive. And I wonder if vitamins B1 and B2 wouldn't also make sense to feed the mitochondria for energy production. And maybe some NAC would work synergistically with glycine as both supply the rate-limiting precursors for glutathione production. It's said to take it in the morning on an empty stomach – I wonder if e. g. Vitamin E, D and K (which are fat soluble) are good enough absorbed without any extra fat. And taking L-tryptophan, taurine, glycine and inositol in the morning could be too calming for some people – I'd take these substances usually before bed! (Great, that the company is actively asking for user feedback on that.) I also wonder if it's a good idea to take antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, EGCG, OPC in the morning (assumption: before training), as reactive oxygen species are required for mitochondrial and muscle signaling. But these are typical trade offs: * Convenience (one sachet a day) versus optimization (every ingredient individually chosen, dosed and timed based on personal data and goals). * Safety (for every possible user) vs. impact (on specific situations and goals).

In general I think it's great that Qstar uses and combines ingredients that aren't commonly found elsewhere. I also love that they avoid unnecessary fillers and additives, well done! I especially like the effect during my gym sessions and use Qstar as a pre-/intra-workout-booster. Definitely helps me during my sets and I feel a slight and comfortable energy uplift 💪🏻 Of course, using clean ingredients comes with some trade-offs regarding taste and solubility. While the unique flavor isn't exactly delicious, it’s perfectly manageable for me (especially when I know that there are no unecessary additives). However, the solubility in water is a bit of an issue that I wanted to highlight.

I like the brand, the concept, and the quality. I also like the taste and solubility—but I can understand why some people might find it not sweet enough. I particularly like the fact that it doesn't contain any large amounts of sweeteners or aroma. Using it as part of my daily longevity ritual has been a good experience and has helped me drink enough water. I also like the fact that it helps regulate insulin levels. As a basic supplement (something like a default backup), it's perfectly fine, but if you look at the ingredients, there's probably too little of many things. For example, I take 10g of creatine instead of 3g per day, and I don't think zinc is that important as a permanent supplement; I would rather take it in higher doses specifically for infections. B12 is great for me as a vegetarian, but as someone who eats meat regularly, it's probably unnecessary. Something in the drink is staining my shaker (looks like turmeric) - just good to know.

I really appreciate the transparent product naming as a collagen activator. Many brands label their products as “collagen,” even though they do not contain hydrolyzed collagen—which vegan collagen never does. The raspberry flavor is very sweet and could be less sweet.

good protein amount, fairly priced creates a lot of foam when mixed in a shaker. not a little bit of foam on top but really a lot of foam which really annoyed me. I really like the Sunday supplements but this product does not work well for me.