Vo2 Max Upgrade
For the past three years, the VO2 Max Upgrade has been our most popular performance addition after Nitric Oxide. And for good reason: it's the ultimate combination for athletes who want to push their aerobic limits.
The Adaptogens Sherpas Use to Climb Everest
OptygenHP's core ingredients—Rhodiola, Cordyceps, and Ashwagandha—were first used by Tibetan Sherpas to endure the extreme physical demands and low-oxygen conditions of Everest's highest altitudes. These aren't stimulants. They're adaptogens—herbs that help your body handle stress better and utilize oxygen more efficiently.
The clinical research on elite endurance athletes backs up what the Sherpas discovered centuries ago. Studies show these adaptogens can increase VO2 Max and time to exhaustion by up to 18%, reduce cortisol levels by 26%, and raise your anaerobic threshold so you produce less lactic acid at the same intensity.
Beta-Alanine for Lactic Acid Buffering
We've also included a clinical dose of Beta-Alanine, an amino acid that helps your body produce carnosine—your muscles' natural buffer against lactic acid. When you're pushing hard and your energy metabolism goes anaerobic, it's carnosine that determines how long you can sustain that effort before your legs give out.
Clinical studies show OptygenHP increased time to the lactate threshold by 30%, even in highly trained distance runners.
What You'll Feel
Adaptogens aren't like caffeine—you won't feel a jolt. Instead, after about a week of consistent use, you'll notice you can push harder during intervals, recover faster between efforts, and sustain higher outputs without feeling like you're redlining. It's the edge that separates good training from breakthrough training.
Who It's For:
Endurance athletes, cyclists, runners, triathletes, Hyrox competitors—anyone who wants their cardio capacity to match their ambition.
Longevity Upgrade
If you're over 40, here's something you should know: your NAD+ levels have likely dropped by up to 50% from where they were in your twenties. NAD+ is the molecule that powers cellular energy production, DNA repair, and healthy aging. As it declines, so does your energy, recovery capacity, and cellular resilience.
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR): The NAD+ Booster with Real Evidence
We chose NR as our NAD+ precursor because it has the strongest safety profile and is FDA-recognized as generally safe (GRAS). Dr. Andrew Huberman takes 500mg of NR daily and reports that it gives him "a lot more sustained mental and physical energy throughout the day." He's noted tangible benefits including faster hair and nail growth and increased morning energy—signs that cellular processes are being supported.
As Huberman puts it: "Now that I'm 48, I'm interested in doing anything that can safely maintain my youthful energy levels."
High-Phenolic Olive Oil: The Longevity Secret of the Mediterranean
The second component of our Longevity Upgrade is O-Liv—the purest olive oil supplement we've found, sourced directly from olive trees in Greece.
The evidence for high-polyphenol olive oil is overwhelming:
- Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur spending millions on his longevity protocol, consumes 15% of his daily calories from high-polyphenol olive oil. He considers it a cornerstone of his entire health regimen.
- Peter Attia, dedicated an entire podcast episode to olive oil's cardiovascular benefits. He highlights the PREDIMED study, which was actually stopped early because the olive oil group was becoming so much healthier than the control group—it would have been unethical to continue. The Mediterranean diet group had 30% fewer cardiovascular events, with the olive oil subgroup showing even greater benefits than the nut group.
- Attia recommends olive oil specifically for its high concentration of monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, which have been linked to reduced inflammation, improved blood lipid profiles, and better cardiovascular function.
The polyphenols in quality olive oil fight inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and support heart and brain health. Studies show that people who consume the highest amounts of olive oil are 51% less likely to have fractures related to osteoporosis and 28% less likely to die from dementia.
Only What's Proven
We put in everything that has solid clinical evidence and nothing that is purely speculation. NR and high-phenolic olive oil represent the two most evidence-backed compounds for supporting healthy aging.
Who It's For:
Anyone over 40 focused on maintaining energy, supporting cellular health, and optimizing for long-term wellness.
Recovery Upgrade
If you've ever wondered why European athletes seem to bounce back from injuries faster, here's part of the answer: proteolytic enzymes. These specialized enzymes have been a standard treatment in Germany since the 1960s for inflammation, soft tissue injuries, and recovery—yet they remain largely unknown in North America.
Proteolytic Enzymes: Europe's Best-Kept Recovery Secret
When you sustain an injury—whether it's a fall, overuse, or even just wear and tear from a hard workout—your body releases pro-inflammatory chemicals to repair the damaged area. Initially, this inflammation is helpful. But often, these chemicals hang around too long and actually slow healing.
Here's where proteolytic enzymes shine: they help break down the protein "caps" and fibrin deposits that develop around injured tissue. Think of them as cleanup crews that clear inflammatory debris so your body can actually repair itself.
Unlike NSAIDs (which simply block pain signals and can cause gut issues with long-term use), proteolytic enzymes support your body's natural healing process. A clinical study on athletes found that systemic enzyme therapy had "significant effects on fatigue, muscle soreness, and muscle damage" in male sportsmen. The researchers concluded that clinicians should recommend enzyme therapy for muscle soreness and fatigue, and for negating potential muscle damage in endurance athletes.
Studies have also shown that enzymes like bromelain and trypsin promote tissue repair by modulating the immune response and reducing inflammatory markers—which is crucial for recovery after damage.
SwissRX Recovery: Full-Spectrum Anti-Inflammatory Support
We've paired the proteolytic enzymes with SwissRX Recovery, which contains:
- Whole-Root Turmeric — Not just curcumin extract, but the complete turmeric root for full-spectrum benefits. One of the most studied natural anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Broccoli Seed Extract — Rich in sulforaphane, which activates the body's own antioxidant defense systems.
- Trans-Resveratrol — The compound found in red wine that's been linked to longevity and cellular protection.
Together, these work through different pathways than the enzymes, giving you comprehensive inflammation support from multiple angles.
Who It's For:
Athletes with nagging injuries, chronic inflammation, or anyone in a heavy training block who needs to recover faster between sessions. If you've been relying on ibuprofen to get through your weeks, this is the upgrade to consider.
Probiotic Upgrade
Here's what most people don't realize about probiotics: taking the same strain every day for months isn't optimal. You can actually get too much of a good thing.
Diversity Is Everything
The secret to a healthy gut microbiome—which includes the critical gut-brain axis—is biodiversity. Your GI tract hosts trillions of microorganisms, and the healthiest guts have the widest variety of beneficial bacteria, not just high concentrations of one or two strains.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick emphasizes that "fostering a healthy microbiome is essential for maintaining mental acuity and preventing cognitive decline." She highlights research showing that gut microbial diversity correlates with reduced inflammation, better immune function, and even improved cognitive performance.
A Stanford study on fermented foods found that consuming diverse probiotic sources significantly increased gut microbial diversity and decreased inflammatory markers—benefits that weren't achieved by simply increasing fiber intake alone.
The Rotation System
Instead of giving you the same probiotic month after month, we rotate four different probiotic formulations on a 30-day cycle. Each month when your Daily arrives, you'll receive a different probiotic with diverse strains.
This rotation ensures you're constantly introducing new beneficial bacteria to your gut, rather than overloading your system with the same strains. You don't need to think about it. You don't need to buy four different bottles and remember to switch. We've built the rotation into the system.
The Gut-Brain Connection
Research continues to reveal how profoundly your gut health affects everything else—your mood, your energy, your immune function, even your cognitive performance. Studies show that probiotics can help regulate immune responses, support the gut barrier, and influence neurotransmitter production.
As Dr. Justin Sonnenburg (Stanford microbiome researcher) explains: "We really don't know which probiotic strains are best for different individuals. It requires a personalized approach and diversity." Our rotation system addresses this by ensuring you're not locked into any single strain.
Who It's For:
Anyone focused on gut health, digestion, immune function, or athletes who've experienced GI issues during training. If you've been taking the same probiotic for months, it's time to diversify.
