Our Quality & Testing

To contribute to the emerging body of research on Foundational Nutrition, and to keep AG1 at the forefront of it, we rely on an in-house team of nutrition experts, scientists, and researchers across different disciplines. In addition, we have formed a Scientific Advisory Council that includes renowned experts in the fields of health span and longevity, notably Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Peter Attia.

Members of our team contribute to peer-reviewed scientific papers, helping to lead to the scientific discourse on Foundational Nutrition. Additionally, we publish the results of our scientific studies in peer-reviewed journals, so others can benefit from our methodology and data.

AG1 has been in continuous development since 2010, striving to continuously reflect the highest quality ingredients available and the latest scientific evidence in the formula. The ingredients in AG1 are backed by peer-reviewed scientific literature, and our team has reviewed thousands of studies as part of the formulation and continuous improvement process for AG1. Our commitment to continuous improvement helps us ensure the future of Foundational Nutrition at AG1 is both effective and of the highest quality.

The more your body can absorb and utilise nutrients, the more impact those nutrients will have. The ingredients in AG1 are selected for how easy they are to absorb, for their potency, and for the presence of hard-to-get nutrients. For example, folate in AG1 is available as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate — the biologically active form of folate.

AG1 harnesses the power of synergy by combining nutrients that work better together. The result is that you’re getting nutrients that have been intentionally combined to work more effectively for your health, like vitamin E and selenium. They work together in protecting your body against oxidative damage.

Nutrient density and purity can be affected by factors like climate, soil composition, water quality, farming methods and shipping. The ingredients in AG1 come from sources that balance these environmental factors. Our spirulina, for instance, is a micro-algae grown in a quality-controlled farm to prevent contamination and the development of microcystins and other toxins.

AG1 is certified by the Cologne List®, ensuring the safety of our formulation through independent testing. The Cologne List® is an initiative within the sports industry that lists supplements with a reduced risk of doping. This certification complements our own rigorous quality standards for the safety of our ingredients, formulation, and production processes.

Anything that comes from the ground, including fruits, vegetables, and even drinking water, has the potential to naturally contain some heavy metals. To ensure that we are always in compliance with the legal limits, we test each and every batch of AG1 for:

Lead

Mercury

Cadmium

Arsenic

Chemicals used in farming can be harmful to our health. To ensure that we are always in compliance with legal limits, we test AG1 for hundreds of pesticides, in particular:

Glyphosate (a herbicide and commonly used weed killer)

AMPA (a byproduct of glyphosate)