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06/08/2025

Can relate.

03/07/2025

Number 7 happens because of number 6

18/06/2025

5-HTP and red light therapy — a match made in mitochondrial, melatonin-boosting heaven.

Why?

Because 5-HTP supports natural serotonin production, which the body can convert into melatonin — your sleep hormone. Pair that with red light therapy, known to support circadian rhythm and cellular energy (hello mitochondria), and you’ve got a duo that helps your nervous system wind down and your sleep dial in.

✨ Right now, we’re giving away one of our red light therapy lamps free with every 3-month supply of 5-HTP.

Save $45 and sleep like it’s your full-time job.

🧡

18/05/2025

Hard truths for a soft brain. Read ‘em. Save ‘em. Ignore at your own peril.

Which one hits you hardest?

06/05/2025

Your body clocks every late-night scroll, every double espresso, every "I'm fine" when you're not. It powers through... until it doesn’t.

Stress doesn’t vanish. It takes the wheel.

Mood. Energy. Immune system. All rerouted.

Your body isn’t broken—it’s broadcasting.

Tune in before you burn out.

29/04/2025

We're stoked to support the brothers at www.bros.nz

Taking a moment to honour and acknowledge these two NZ brands 🙌🏽⚡️ Since day one of the BROS Kaupapa, and have been two powerful allies in supporting our men to reconnect with vitality, presence, and purpose.

All 30x men who attended the recent Masculine Vitality experience received a bottle of each of these superfoods, and we believe that all men in today’s age should know about them.

🌲 Pine Pollen is one of nature’s most potent androgenic tonics — rich in phytoandrogens (plant-based testosterone-like compounds), amino acids, enzymes, and vitamins that support healthy hormone balance, libido, energy, and vitality.

A great pre-workout boost, BioGold is harvested from the wild radiata pine of Aotearoa, and this golden extract has been used in traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen masculine energy and support longevity. It’s a full-spectrum elixir for men looking to move with strength and balance in their bodies.

✨ 5-HTP is is crafted from wild Griffonia seed, a natural precursor to — the neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in our mood, focus, and emotional regulation. Serotonin also converts to , the hormone responsible for healthy sleep cycles and deep, restorative rest.

5HTP is nature’s support for mental clarity, restful sleep, and a calmer nervous system — all of which we know are essential foundations for strong men. *Not to be combined with prescription medicines.

Big shout out to these kaupapa, backing our mission to bring more men around more fires 🔥

Use the code **BROS** for 10% off at checkout:

👉 https://equil.co.nz

👉 https://biogoldnz.com

Stay tuned for our ultimate men’s wellbeing giveaway worth over $1000 coming up soon.

18/04/2025

Introducing the other half of the EQUIL whānau - Graedon. Co-creator of Organic Mechanic, Graedon and Dave have been mates for over a decade.

From journeying through the Sacred Valley to Machu Piccu together in Peru, experiencing life-changing plant medicine on a mountain top, rapping around fires at parties, and enjoying a h**p latte at the smoothie shack - Dave & G always knew there was a deep collab on the horizon.

Both previously setting up organic smoothie bowl enterprises, Graedon had Organic Mechanic in Parnell, Auckland 2013 - 2021, and Dave (with a bit of OM inspiration) set up the Vitality Organics shack in the Mount in 2015, which still continues to this day.

In 2021, Graedon moved to help set up Mangaroa Farms - a regenerative food hub and education centre on the outskirts of Wellington, as he watched Dave build a whacky mushroom brand Flow State into a mycelial dynasty, which he later sold to legends Ian and Chloe, and then purchased a house & planted a food forest with Simply Syntropics to feed his whānau in Kerikeri.

With Dave’s entrepreneurial experience in building a quality supplement product, and his ability to set clothing alight with a level of humour not seen before, combined with G’s artistic experience crafting a qualty probiotic , and leading a wellbeing community of men through BROS NZ (shout out Billy Lewis) - Dave & G have teamed up to create quality supplements and tools, sourced directly from nature to support sleep, mood, and vitality.

EQUIL is all about ingredients sourced from mountains to sea - not synthesised a lab. Our mission, supporting the people to create a state of equilibrium on the inside and out.

We are absolutely stoked to share this collaboration with the world, and to let you know that EQUIL has a few more projects in the pipeline ️

Stay tuned.

https://equil.co.nz

31/03/2025

Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone, and high or chronically elevated levels can deplete serotonin over time.

Serotonin acts as a natural stress buffer—it helps regulate mood, sleep, and resilience. But when cortisol is consistently triggered, it can interfere with serotonin synthesis and receptor sensitivity.

The body prioritises stress survival over mood regulation, so if cortisol is high, serotonin often takes a back seat.

Chronic stress can also impact tryptophan metabolism, shifting it away from serotonin production and toward pathways that produce neurotoxic metabolites.

Now you know 🧡

25/02/2025

One of the questions we get asked often: can I take more 5-HTP?

Swipe to have a read.

Everyone is different - so dosing will vary.

We recommend starting with one capsule in the morning and one capsule in the evening 🧡

13/02/2025

Serotonin is the backbone of your mood, sleep, and resilience - when it’s in balance, you are too 🧡

03/02/2025

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Peace love and 5-HTP

21/01/2025

Griffonia or Gryffindor? 🧙‍♂️🌿

Sounds like something straight out of Hogwarts, right? While it’s not a magical house for brave wizards, Griffonia simplicifolia does have its own kind of charm. This West African shrub might not teach you spells, but it’s a natural at boosting serotonin – your body’s 'mood-lifting' magic. ✨

Think of it as the plant world’s version of Felix Felicis (that’s liquid luck for the Muggles among us). Traditionally used for wellness, Griffonia seeds are packed with 5-HTP, helping you conquer your day like the Chosen One.

So, whether you're chasing mood balance or a good night’s sleep, Griffonia simplicifolia has your back. No sorting hat required.