Riize supplement strips - clean, natural, effective.

August 21, 2025

The focus on “natural”

There is a growing awareness and demand for products that are “natural” or at least have a larger percentage of natural components or ingredients. From food to cosmetics to consumer goods, the priority is increasingly on healthier, cleaner, more sustainable sources for all types of products. The supplement market is no exception and is, in fact, one of the largest growth areas for products with natural, clean ingredients. This means supplements that not only provide their intended benefits, but also minimize exposure to harmful contaminants, designed with a more holistic, eco-friendly approach to health and self-care. The shift toward cleaner, more natural ingredients and once again, Riize is on the leading edge of this trend.

What are “natural” ingredients?

The FDA has not established a formal definition or rules for the use of “natural” when it comes to food or supplement ingredients. It is not a standardized or certifiable term like “organic” or “non-GMO”. However, the FDA does consider “natural” to mean nothing artificial or synthetic has been included or added to a food or supplement that would not occur naturally in it. By extension, the nutritional world has come to define “natural” ingredients as those which are plant, animal or microbial based, and are present in, produced by or directly extracted from nature.

They can be summarized as ingredients that are:

Not produced synthetically
Free of all petrochemicals
Not extracted with petrochemicals
Not genetically engineered (non-GMO)
Do not contain synthetic ingredients, artificial colors, flavors or synthetic chemical preservatives

What about “clean” ingredients?

When it comes to “clean” ingredients, the term has become somewhat interchangeable, or part of, “natural”. This is due to the fact that it has become somewhat of a trending buzzword, especially with supplements and nutrition.

It shares some of the same attributes as “natural” ingredients, meaning free from artificial additives, synthetic fillers and binders, as well as being non-GMO. It also extends the definition of “natural” to include being sustainably sourced, minimally processed and tested for purity and contaminants. Therefore, “clean, natural ingredients” are the highest quality that a supplement can have and is the standard for all Riize supplement strips.

Misconceptions about “natural” ingredients

The trend toward natural ingredients in supplements has been going on for some time. However, some misconceptions still exist that may affect decisions about choosing natural products. While these misconceptions often come from unrelated viewpoints, they share the same conclusion that natural ingredients aren’t as strong or effective as conventional, man-made ones.

One such conclusion is based on instances whereby supplements have misused or otherwise misrepresented themselves by not having ingredients that adhere to the nutritional definition of containing nothing synthetic or artificial. In addition to providing poor results, this can create skepticism and mistrust about the category of natural supplements in general. In other cases, natural supplements are not seen as being as strong or effective, even though they may meet natural ingredient standards. This is more likely with those that use heavy supplement regimens or are supplement-dependent, like serious athletes or body builders. In these instances, results are often given priority over the healthier alternative of natural ingredients.

For other consumers, there still may be the perception that ingredients that are manufactured or synthetic will yield benefits or results closer to what they would get from a pharmaceutical product. For example, in looking for a sleep or energy supplement, the perception can be that all-natural ingredients simply aren’t strong enough.

Regardless of these misconceptions, when it comes to Riize supplement products, none of this applies. Riize oral dissolving films (ODFs) for sleep, energy and vitality have been shown to actually be more effective than comparable products with artificial ingredients. This is because of the superior quality of the ingredients, the delivery system of the ODF and most importantly, the way the ingredients are combined in state-of-the-art compound formulas to work synergistically with each other.

The science of clean, natural ingredients

Adhering to the highest nutritional standards for clean, natural ingredients, Riize supplement strips use only vegan, plant-based natural ingredients and flavors extracted from natural sources. Here is a closer look of the makeup of ingredients in Riize supplement strips.

Riize Energy

The compounded natural ingredient formula in Riize Energy strips consists of:

- Caffeine - Caffeine is found naturally in more than 60 plant species, Riize uses caffeine extracted from the most familiar source - coffee. Coffee has been used for centuries to promote alertness and energy.

- L-theanine - First identified in green tea in Japan in 1949, L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid that improves cognitive function. It has also been shown to have a unique two-fold effect of reducing stress and relaxing the mind without sedating, producing a state of "wakeful relaxation". When used with caffeine, it is especially beneficial in enhancing cognitive skills and attention span. Riize uses L-theanine, naturally sourced from tea.

- Vitamin B12 - The natural B12 used in the Riize Energy compound helps convert food to glucose, thus increasing energy.

- Electrolytes - Electrolytes extracted from natural sources such as bananas support nerve and muscle function in producing energy, as well as regulating heart rate, blood pressure and pH levels.

Riize Sleep

- Valerian root extract - Sourced from organic Valerian root, the extract has history dating back to ancient Greece where it was used for different conditions, including insomnia.

- L-theanine - The relaxation and anti-stress effects of L-theanine also lend themselves to the Riize Sleep compound formula. Made from a natural plan-based source.

- Melatonin - While most melatonin supplements are made synthetically, the melatonin used in Riize Sleep strips is from a plant-based source. It enhances melatonin hormone production that occurs naturally in the body, linked to daily wake-sleep cycles.

- Vitamin B6 - B5 aids and enhances the production of melatonin, furthering its effects.

Riize Extra

- Fenugreek extract - Fenugreek is an herb, used since ancient times and has been shown to raise testosterone and stimulate sex hormones. Fenugreek extract has also been shown to be beneficial for muscle maintenance.

- Ashwagandha - Ashwagandha is another natural herb with a long history of providing physical benefits. It has been known to reduce anxiety, increase strength and cognitive function and enhance physical performance. When used with Fenugreek, it can help boost testosterone and fertility.

- Chromium - Chromium helps to support overall metabolism and brain health, along with improving the action of natural insulin for increased vitality and improved sperm quality.

- Selenium - Selenium supports male fertility and increased libido.

In addition to sourcing all of these ingredients from natural sources, the real key to making Riize supplements superior is in the way they are then compounded to create the most effective formula.

Why natural supplement ingredients matter

Clean, natural forms of supplement ingredients are more easily absorbed by the body, thus making increasing their bioavailability and effectiveness. In addition, clean supplements that eliminate chemical additives and artificial colors, flavors and preservatives help to reduce cumulative, toxic loads on the body. Clean, natural plant-based supplements also tend to work together to provide synergistic benefits. So, while the perception of "natural" when it comes to supplements has sometimes been that they are weaker, they actually can be stronger and more effective when designed and delivered the way Riize supplement strips are.

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