Supplements have become an important part of daily nutrition, no matter how balanced your diet may be. Unfortunately, due to modern farming practices, our fruits and vegetables do not have the same nutrient density they used to. Pair that with our busy lifestyles, stress and unhealthy habits, and most of us are in need of some additional nutrients.
That’s where good quality supplementation comes in. It’s possible to enhance your health by adding a supplement to your daily diet, provided you choose one made from good quality ingredients.
Enter Chemistry Natural Science, a South African wellness brand that views food as medicine, and believes that what we consume is intrinsically linked to our mental and physical wellness.
Chemistry Natural Science manufactures supplements that are kept clean, meaning they are free from toxic preservatives, chemicals and fillers. Every ingredient is 100% natural with no added sugar, and their formulations are backed by clinical trials.
We recently tested PLUMP, an antioxidant berry blend, scientifically formulated with 29 ingredients to restore your gut, reduce inflammation and fight free radicals that cause disease and ageing. It’s an all-in-one wellness superfood blend aimed at simplifying your life and ensuring you feel and look your best every day.
The PLUMP formula promises to rejuvenate and replenish your body, reduce bloating and IBS, improve your immunity, energy levels, skin elasticity, increase hair and nail growth, support joint mobility and relieve muscle stiffness after a hard work out. Some of the ingredients found in this supplement include probiotics, digestive enzymes, hydrolysed collagen peptides, omegas 3, 6, and 9, magnesium, calcium and many more.
Our editor – a supplement enthusiast – put it to the test. Here’s how it fared.
“For the past couple of years, basically since the pandemic, I have paid a lot more attention to my health, and with that came an increased reliance on supplements. I eat a balanced diet and I try to be as healthy as possible, but I am only human, and my diet is by no means perfect.
The supplements I usually take vary depending on my health concerns, but my staples include a probiotic for good gut health and nutrient absorption, collagen for better skin and stronger joints and a multi-vitamin for immunity.
I was introduced to PLUMP by Chemistry Natural Science a few weeks ago and I was really intrigued by the formula. First of all, I love that it contains so many nutrients simultaneously – being able to get my daily probiotic, collagen, magnesium and a variety of superfoods rich in antioxidants in one product is ultra-convenient, and economic.
I love what the brand stands for – their ingredients are clean, they don’t use any fillers or additives and every ingredient is 100% natural. This ensures you only put the very best ingredients into your body.
I took my PLUMP serving every morning on an empty stomach, and waited about half an hour before having my morning coffee and breakfast. You simply mix one heaped spoon of the powder into a glass of water – it’s surprisingly tasty (supplements often aren’t!) with a fruity-berry flavour.
PLUMP promises to restore gut health, reduce bloating and IBS, improve immunity, energy levels and mood, improve the health and condition of skin and nails, support joint mobility and reduce muscle stiffness.
I finished the product (which contains 25 servings for 25 days), and while a few weeks isn’t really enough to determine real changes to one’s health (most supplements take around 6 – 8 weeks or even longer before they correct a nutrient deficiency or before one’s body reaps the full benefits), I was really happy with the early results.
While taking PLUMP I noticed a positive change in my energy levels, I hardly experienced any bloating, my muscles felt more relaxed and less stiff (I have scoliosis and often struggle with back pain) and I also noticed an improvement in my skin. I’m sure that with prolonged use would come more and more noticeable benefits.
If you’re looking for a great quality supplement that tackles a wide variety of health concerns at once, this is a fantastic choice.” – Anien, Editor
