Indi

We all know that a poor diet affects how we feel and can have implications for our long-term health. The pace and pressure of modern day life can impact our diet and it is not always easy to ensure we maintain a variety in our diet. Apparently 64% of us don't eat the minimum 5-a-day, and 9/10 are deficient in fibre.

Indi was created to fill the nutrition gaps found in Western diets, that they believe feature too many of the wrong kinds of foods such as high levels of meat and processed foods over plants, fruits, funghi, roots and nuts.



Indi claims that a plate of vegetables today has a lower nutritional value as the same plate of vegetables 50 years ago. The mineral content in our staple vegetables has dropped by up to 50% due to intensive farming which has depleted the quality of soil and prioritised higher yielding crops, impacting their nutritional value.

Indi's name comes from the word 'indigenous', because they research functional ingredients from indigenous sources.



The supplements contain plant-based blends of ingredients such as Adaptogens (‘super plants’ that help the body resist physical, chemical and biological stressors), Nootropics (nutrients which improve cognitive function, particularly memory, creativity and motivation), Beta Glucans (special fibre found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi and plants such as oats and barley) and Anthocyanins (a class of the most powerful antioxidant compounds).

Real food ingredients are freeze-dried or dehydrated into concentrated powder form to retain their nutritional value. There are no bulking agents, artificial additives, chemical preservatives and they are 100% plant-based, gluten and allergen free.



There are 5 supplements in the range:

Body - A daily diet enhancer: Improves gut health, Rebalances hormones, Supports immunity and Reduces inflammation

Mind - Natural brain foods: Sharpens focus, Banishes brain fog, Tackles fatigue, Sustains concentration

Tone - Performance protein: Repairs muscle, Reduces soreness, Counters inflammation and Rehydrates

Build - Strength protein: Builds muscle, Reduces soreness and Boost blood flow

Rest - Sleep support: Relaxes muscles, Reduces anxiety, Fall asleep faster, Improve sleep quality



One key problem they feel that there are very few accessible products out there to help is the common deficiency in fibre. Fibre supports a healthy gut, immune system and directly impacts mood and mental health. A study in the Lancet revealed that simply increasing your fibre intake by 8g a day can lower your risk of 'all-cause mortality or dying from any illness later in life by up to 27%’.

The supplements can be bought in monthly quantities, as well as the option to subscribe for regular deliveries.

By Anna Bance
November 2022