The Science

The Science

Every ingredient earns its place.

We don't do proprietary blends. We don't hide behind "natural flavouring". Here's exactly what's inside every Ritua can — and the science behind why it's there.

Our approach

Most supplements and wellness drinks use doses so low they're effectively useless. Government RDAs are often set as a minimum to prevent deficiency — not as an optimal dose for health and performance. Ritua is formulated at clinically relevant doses, based on peer-reviewed research, to actually make a difference.

We studied exactly what your body needs, when it needs it, and at what dose it actually works.

Every ingredient in Rise is chosen for its morning relevance — hydration, immunity, gut health and stress resilience. Every ingredient in Restore is chosen for its evening relevance — sleep quality, relaxation and overnight recovery. No crossover. No filler. Just the right thing at the right time.

Rise — Core functions

What Rise does for your body

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Hydration
Electrolyte complex restores fluid balance after sleep-time dehydration
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Immunity
Vitamin C, D3 and Zinc provide robust daily immune system support
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Gut Health
Live probiotics and prebiotics support microbiome balance from morning
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Stress Resilience
Rhodiola Rosea adaptogen helps the body manage physical and mental stress
☀ Morning
Rise
Your Morning Wellness Ritual — full ingredient breakdown
Vitamin C
500mg
Immune defence · Antioxidant

One of the most researched vitamins in existence. At 500mg — significantly above the 80mg RDA — Vitamin C provides powerful antioxidant protection, supports collagen production, enhances iron absorption, and is a cornerstone of immune defence. Morning is the optimal time to take it.

Vitamin D3
800 IU
Immunity · Mood regulation

The UK population is chronically deficient in Vitamin D, particularly through winter. D3 (cholecalciferol) is the most bioavailable form, supporting immune function, bone health, mood regulation and testosterone levels. 800 IU meets the UK government's recommended daily intake.

Zinc
10mg
Immune function · Gut lining

Zinc is essential for immune cell function, wound healing, protein synthesis and gut lining integrity. It works synergistically with Vitamin C and D3 to provide comprehensive immune support. At 10mg, Rise delivers 100% of the daily recommended intake.

Turmeric Extract
300mg
Anti-inflammatory · Recovery

Curcumin — the active compound in turmeric — is one of the most studied natural anti-inflammatory agents. At 300mg standardised extract, it helps reduce systemic inflammation, supports joint health and aids post-exercise recovery. Best absorbed in the morning with food or liquid.

Ginger Extract
300mg
Digestion · Circulation

Ginger has centuries of use as a digestive aid and is backed by modern research for its anti-nausea, pro-circulation and anti-inflammatory properties. At 300mg, it helps kickstart digestion in the morning and works synergistically with turmeric for enhanced anti-inflammatory effect.

Rhodiola Rosea
300mg
Stress resilience · Mental clarity

An adaptogenic herb with over 40 years of research behind it. Rhodiola helps the body adapt to physical and mental stress, reduces fatigue, and supports cognitive function — without stimulants. Particularly effective when taken in the morning before demanding days.

Probiotics
3bn CFU
Gut health · Microbiome balance

Live cultures of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium breve — two of the most extensively researched probiotic strains. At 3 billion CFU, they support a healthy gut microbiome, improve digestive comfort and strengthen the gut-immune axis. Morning is the optimal time for probiotic consumption.

Electrolyte Complex
Blend
Hydration · Muscle function

Potassium (200mg), Sodium from natural sea salt (100mg) and Calcium (100mg) work together to restore electrolyte balance after overnight dehydration. Essential for muscle function, nerve signalling and fluid regulation — the foundation of a properly hydrated morning.

B-Complex (x8)
100% RNI
Energy metabolism · Nervous system

All eight B vitamins — B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 (as Methylcobalamin, the most bioavailable form) — at 100% of the Reference Nutrient Intake. B vitamins are water-soluble and depleted daily, making morning replenishment essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.

Restore — Core functions

What Restore does for your body

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Sleep Quality
Multiple compounds working together to improve sleep onset, depth and duration
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Relaxation
Calming adaptogens and amino acids reduce mental chatter and ease tension
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Recovery
Overnight muscle repair and immune restoration supported by key minerals
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Cortisol Balance
Ashwagandha helps regulate the stress hormone that disrupts sleep and recovery
🌙 Evening
Restore
Your Evening Wellness Ritual — full ingredient breakdown
Magnesium Glycinate
250mg
Sleep · Relaxation · Muscle recovery

Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and is the most important mineral for sleep and relaxation. Glycinate is the most bioavailable and gentlest form — it crosses the blood-brain barrier effectively and has minimal digestive side effects. At 250mg, it meets 67% of the daily recommended intake.

L-Glycine
3,000mg
Sleep quality · Core temperature

L-Glycine is an amino acid with remarkable sleep-enhancing properties. Multiple clinical trials show that 3g taken before bed measurably improves subjective sleep quality, reduces daytime sleepiness, and lowers core body temperature — a key trigger for sleep onset. One of the most evidence-backed sleep ingredients available.

Ashwagandha Extract
400mg
Cortisol regulation · Stress reduction

KSM-66 ashwagandha is the most clinically studied adaptogen in existence, with over 20 randomised controlled trials. At 400mg, it significantly reduces cortisol levels, improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety and supports thyroid function. Evening is the optimal time — it works during the overnight cortisol reset.

L-Theanine
150mg
Calm · Sleep architecture

A naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea, L-Theanine promotes alpha brain wave activity — the relaxed, focused state associated with meditation. At 150mg it reduces mental chatter, eases anxiety without sedation, and improves sleep architecture by supporting NREM deep sleep stages.

Chamomile Extract
300mg
Calm · Sleep readiness

One of the oldest and most trusted herbal sleep aids. Chamomile's active compound apigenin binds to GABA receptors in the brain — the same pathway as anti-anxiety medications — producing a natural calming effect. At 300mg standardised extract, it promotes relaxation and signals to the body that it's time to wind down.

Passionflower Extract
300mg
Deep sleep · Anxiety reduction

Passionflower enhances GABA activity in the brain — reducing neuronal excitability and promoting deep, restorative sleep. Clinical studies show it improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety and increases total sleep time. Works synergistically with Chamomile and L-Theanine for a compounding calming effect.

Reishi Mushroom Extract
500mg
Immune support · Recovery

The "mushroom of immortality" in traditional Chinese medicine, now backed by modern research. Reishi's beta-glucans support immune function and overnight cellular repair. At 500mg it also has mild sedative properties that support sleep quality and has been shown to reduce fatigue with consistent use.

Zinc
10mg
Immune function · Sleep regulation

Zinc plays a role in melatonin synthesis and sleep regulation, as well as overnight immune function and tissue repair. 10mg provides 100% of the daily recommended intake, ensuring your immune system has everything it needs to do its overnight work.

Ready to feel the difference?

Science-backed doses. Real ingredients. Morning and evening — made for the way you actually live.