Fillers in Supplements: What They Are, Why They Matter and What to Choose Instead

Fillers in Supplements (UK): What They Are, Why They Matter, and What to Choose Instead

Fillers in Supplements: When you shop for supplements, you probably focus on what’s in them — vitamins, adaptogens, minerals. But what about everything that’s not listed front and centre?

Many mainstream supplements are packed with fillers, binders, bulking agents, flow agents, and synthetic additives. Some are used for manufacturing convenience, not your wellbeing.

So what exactly are fillers — and why are more people searching for supplements without fillers in the UK?

Let’s break it down.

❓ What Are Fillers and Why Are They Used?

“Fillers” in supplements refer to inactive substances added to:

• Bulk up small quantities of active ingredients

• Improve flow through manufacturing machines

• Bind tablets together

• Alter the appearance or texture of a capsule

Common ones include:

• Magnesium stearate – used as a lubricant, may interfere with absorption

• Maltodextrin – a cheap filler with a high glycaemic index

• Titanium dioxide – used to whiten capsules

• Microcrystalline cellulose – common bulking agent

• Hydrogenated oils – including seed oils as coatings or fillers

While not all of these are harmful in isolation, they’re unnecessary — and they add up, especially if you’re taking multiple supplements every day.

⚠️ Why You Might Want to Avoid Fillers

Many health-conscious people prefer to avoid fillers and additives for good reason:

• They don’t offer any nutritional benefit

• Some may irritate the gut or trigger sensitivities

• They can interfere with nutrient absorption

• They often signal low-quality manufacturing

• They’re unnecessary in well-designed supplements

Arbor Supplements: Clean, Filler-Free, and Designed for Absorption

At Arbor, we believe supplements should work with your body — not just tick ingredient boxes.

That’s why none of our formulas use binders, bulking agents, artificial additives or fillers. Ever.
That includes:
✅ No maltodextrin
✅ No magnesium stearate
✅ No seed oils
✅ No synthetic colourants or flavourings

🧬 Our Product Line – Clean Formulas with Purpose

We don’t just remove fillers — we build our formulas to deliver nutrients at the right time, in the right form, with real benefit.

Here’s a look at our supplement family:

💊 TRINITY – The Intelligent Multivitamin (Morning, Day & Night)

A 3-phase, filler-free multivitamin system designed for absorption.

• No nutrient clashes — iron + C in the morning, magnesium at night

• Includes full B-complex, vitamin D3, K2, selenium, zinc, magnesium, iron

• Vegan, clean, and free of all additives and excipients

Perfect for anyone looking to support energy, sleep, immunity, metabolism — especially if you're on medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic.

🛒 Shop TRINITY here

🍄 MYCO MORNING – Adaptogenic Mushroom Blend

Powerful focus and resilience formula using pure fruiting body extracts:

• Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Shiitake

• No grain fillers or starches — just active compounds

• Designed to support cognition, energy, and immunity

• Free from flow agents and maltodextrin (which are common in mushroom powders)

🛒 Shop MYCO Morning

🌙 MYCO NIGHT – Calm, Repair, Restore

Evening blend with Reishi, Tremella, and Maitake

• Supports sleep, recovery, and nervous system calm

• 100% fruiting body extracts — no additives or seed oils

• Works synergistically with TRINITY Night Formula for deeper repair

🛒 Shop MYCO Night

⚖️ PERI – Hormone Support for the Perimenopause

Advanced blend to support hormone balance, energy and mental clarity

• Adaptogens like Siberian ginseng, maca, ginkgo, red clover, dong quai

• Includes amino acids, sea moss, CoQ10, probiotics

• Absolutely no binders or synthetic additives

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🌺 MENO – Menopause Support Blend

Clean, comprehensive support for the menopause transition

• With taurine, L-carnitine, pumpkin seed, sage, damiana, hops, green tea, CoQ10

• Aids energy, mood, hormonal balance, cognitive clarity

• No artificial ingredients or bulking agents — just plant and amino-powered support

🛒 Shop MENO

✅ Summary

If you're searching for:

• Supplements without fillers (UK)

• Supplements without maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, or seed oils

• Or simply clean, purpose-driven nutrition that works...

You’re in the right place.

At Arbor, every capsule is designed with absorption, balance, and purity in mind — no shortcuts, no junk.

🔗 Shop Clean Supplements — No Fillers, Just Function

👉 Explore all Arbor formulas here