Plant-based ingredients & EFSA-cited nutrient roles

A transparent, ingredient-by-ingredient guide to the botanical extracts, vitamins, and minerals in Alpha Drive - with EFSA-approved claims cited for every regulated nutrient.

Alpha Drive  ·  Food supplement · Not a medicine  ·  EFSA-approved nutrient claims only  ·  No artificial additives

Traditional plant extracts in Alpha Drive

The following botanicals are included for their traditional use in men's wellness routines. They do not carry EFSA-approved health claims. "Traditionally used" does not mean clinically proven to treat or prevent any disease.

Saw palmetto berries - saw palmetto capsules UK, key Alpha Drive botanical extract

Saw Palmetto Berry Extract

Serenoa repens · 320 mg per daily serving

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a small palm native to the southeastern United States. Its berry extract has been incorporated into men's wellness food supplement formulas for decades and remains one of the most widely used botanical ingredients in the saw palmetto capsules UK market.

Saw palmetto features in a broad range of plant-based supplement for men over 50 formulas globally. Alpha Drive includes a standardised berry extract at 320 mg per daily serving - a dose consistent with its typical presence in botanical supplement products.

Important: Saw palmetto does not hold an EFSA-approved health claim for any specific body function. Its inclusion reflects traditional-use history only. It is not a medicine and should not be taken as a substitute for medical care.

◆ Traditional-Use Botanical · No Approved Health Claim
Nettle root - nettle root supplement for men UK in Alpha Drive formula

Nettle Root Extract

Urtica dioica · 200 mg per daily serving

Nettle root (Urtica dioica L. radix) has featured in European herbal traditions for centuries. Its root extract - distinct from the leaf - is commonly included in nettle root supplement for men UK products aimed at supporting everyday comfort and active male lifestyles.

Alpha Drive contains 200 mg of nettle root extract per daily serving. Like saw palmetto, nettle root is a traditional-use ingredient and does not carry an EFSA-authorised health claim. It is not a medicine.

◆ Traditional-Use Botanical · No Approved Health Claim

Pumpkin Seed Extract

Cucurbita pepo · 100 mg per daily serving

Pumpkin seed extract (Cucurbita pepo) is valued in men's supplement formulas for its naturally occurring phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acid content. It has a long history of use in Central European folk wellness traditions as part of men's daily comfort routines.

As a pumpkin seed extract supplement for men, Alpha Drive includes 100 mg per daily serving. This is a food supplement ingredient; no EFSA disease-prevention claim applies.

◆ Traditional-Use Botanical · No Approved Health Claim

Lycopene

Carotenoid antioxidant · 10 mg per daily serving

Lycopene is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, watermelon, and other red-coloured fruits. It has attracted research interest as an antioxidant compound in the context of men's everyday wellness.

As a lycopene supplement for men, Alpha Drive provides 10 mg per daily serving. Lycopene does not hold an EFSA-approved health claim. Its inclusion reflects its established presence in complete men's food supplement formulas. It is not a treatment for any condition.

◆ Carotenoid · No Approved Health Claim

EFSA-approved nutrient roles in Alpha Drive

The following nutrients are included at levels that meet or reference their EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRV). The health claims listed below are authorised by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) under EU Regulation 432/2012.

Zinc - 10 mg (100% NRV)

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood and to normal fertility and reproduction (EFSA-approved claims).

Zinc is also acknowledged by EFSA to contribute to normal DNA synthesis, normal cognitive function, and the normal function of the immune system.

Dietary sources: meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, dairy.

Selenium - 55 µg (100% NRV)

Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis and to the normal function of the thyroid gland (EFSA-approved claims).

As a zinc and selenium supplement for male vitality, Alpha Drive provides both minerals at 100% NRV per daily serving.

Dietary sources: Brazil nuts, fish, meat, eggs, wholegrains.

Vitamin B6 - 1.4 mg (100% NRV)

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity and to normal energy-yielding metabolism (EFSA-approved claims).

B6 also contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Dietary sources: poultry, fish, potatoes, bananas, chickpeas.

Vitamin E - 12 mg TE (100% NRV)

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress (EFSA-approved claim).

Vitamin E is fat-soluble, which is why Alpha Drive recommends taking capsules with a meal containing some dietary fat to support normal absorption.

Dietary sources: plant oils, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables.

Magnesium - 56 mg (15% NRV)

Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue (EFSA-approved claims).

Magnesium also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the maintenance of normal bones - relevant to men's everyday physical performance.

Dietary sources: wholegrains, leafy greens, legumes, nuts.

No artificial additives

Alpha Drive capsules are free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. The formula is suitable for daily use as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Allergen information: Produced in a facility that also handles tree nuts and soya. Consult a healthcare professional if you have known allergies or sensitivities.

Full nutrition table - per daily serving (2 capsules)

Ingredient Amount % NRV Type EFSA Role
Saw Palmetto Extract320 mg-BotanicalTraditional-use only
Nettle Root Extract200 mg-BotanicalTraditional-use only
Pumpkin Seed Extract100 mg-BotanicalTraditional-use only
Lycopene10 mg-CarotenoidNo approved claim
Zinc10 mg100%MineralTestosterone maintenance; fertility & reproduction
Selenium55 µg100%MineralNormal spermatogenesis; thyroid function
Vitamin B61.4 mg100%VitaminRegulation of hormonal activity; energy metabolism
Vitamin E12 mg TE100%VitaminProtection of cells from oxidative stress
Magnesium56 mg15%MineralNormal muscle function; reduction of tiredness

NRV = Nutrient Reference Value per EU Regulation 1169/2011. EFSA-approved claims per Regulation 432/2012 and 536/2013. Botanical ingredients carry traditional-use status only; no EFSA disease-related claim is made. Alpha Drive is a food supplement, not a medicine.

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