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Thirty strips to a tin, and the amounts are printed on the back.

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    Why a Dissolvable Strip? The Format, Explained

    XYNE strips dissolve on your tongue in about 30 seconds. Nothing to swallow, no water, no sugar. Here is what the format is, who it is for, and where it makes sense.

    The short answer

    A strip is a thin film you place on or under your tongue. It dissolves in your mouth in about 30 seconds instead of being swallowed whole.

    That matters for a simple reason: a lot of people can't or won't swallow pills. Big capsules make people gag. Powders mean a shaker, water and a chalky aftertaste. If taking a supplement is unpleasant, people stop taking it.

    A strip is a tin in your pocket and one strip on your tongue. That is the whole idea: easier to take, so people keep taking it.

    How the format works

    Place a strip on your tongue. It starts to soften as soon as it is wet and is gone in about 30 seconds. The film is pullulan, a plant-based film former made by fermenting starch, with the flavor of the formula added.

    "Sublingual" describes where you place the strip. It is not a claim about what the strip does afterwards. The one claim we make about the format is the one you can check: about 30 seconds to dissolve, and nothing to swallow.

    Why people switch

    Nothing to swallow

    If you gag on capsules, cut pills in half, or have skipped your vitamins for months because taking them is a chore, a strip removes that step. No pill, no glass of water. The tin travels too: desk drawer, gym bag, glovebox, carry-on.

    No powder taste, no sugar

    No chalky powder, no shaker bottle. And no sugar: every formula is sweetened with stevia, and six also use monk fruit.

    An honest label

    Every active is printed with its amount. No proprietary blends, no "complex" hiding a pinch of an expensive ingredient. See the ingredients reference for every formula.

    Where strips fit, and where they don't

    Strips are a strong fit for:

    • Anyone who struggles to swallow pills or capsules
    • Anyone who dislikes the taste and texture of powders and shakes
    • People avoiding sugar
    • Days away from home, since no water is needed

    Strips are not the right format for:

    • Large amounts. Creatine, protein or fiber in grams will never fit on a film. A strip holds milligrams.
    • Anyone happy with their pills. If capsules don't bother you, there is no format problem to solve.

    For a side-by-side, read strips vs capsules or the comparison hub.

    What we don't claim

    A strip is a different way to take a supplement, not a different kind of nutrition. We make no speed or performance claim for a strip against a capsule, a powder or a drink. We make no claim that any XYNE supplement diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any disease. These are dietary supplements.

    The range

    Eleven formulas, each a tin of 30 strips.

    • Energy: caffeine 50 mg, L-theanine 30 mg, vitamin B12 1000 mcg. Cranberry.
    • Sleep: melatonin 1 mg with valerian, lavender, chamomile and hibiscus extracts. Raspberry.
    • Hangover: seven botanical extracts, 15 to 20 mg each. Mango-orange.
    • Cognitive Relax: L-theanine 50 mg, GABA 25 mg, vitamin B6 6 mg. Strawberry-peppermint. Not a sleep aid.
    • Mushroom Focus: lion's mane, maitake, cordyceps and shiitake, 20 to 30 mg each. Chocolate.
    • Probiotic + Metabolism: Bifidobacterium lactis 10 billion CFU, polydextrose 50 mg. Mixed berry.
    • Appetite Balance: saffron 10 mg, chromium 75 mcg, molybdenum 10 mcg. Mixed berry. Not a weight-loss product.
    • Bone Support: vitamin D3 2000 IU, vitamin K2 120 mcg. Raspberry. Not vegan (D3 from lanolin).
    • Iron: iron 19 mg, folate 400 mcg DFE. Raspberry. Keep out of reach of children.
    • Beauty + Collagen: collagen peptide 100 mg, vitamin E 6 mg. Mango. Not vegan.
    • Intimate Vitality: Cordyceps militaris 50 mg, shilajit 50 mg, oyster peptide 20 mg. Chocolate. Contains shellfish.

    Further reading

    Questions

    Should I switch from pills to strips?

    Only if pills are the problem. A strip is easier to take for people who struggle with them. We make no performance claim for a strip against a capsule, and for large amounts a strip isn't an option at all.

    How long does a strip take to dissolve?

    About 30 seconds. There is nothing to chew or swallow.

    Can I drink water afterwards?

    Yes, whenever you like.

    Why pullulan?

    It is a plant-based film former that dissolves when wet and has no flavor of its own. Some formulas contain animal-derived actives, so check each product page for its diet notes.

    Are the strips safe for me?

    Follow the directions on the tin. Talk to your doctor first if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or manage a health condition. Each product page lists that formula's warnings.

    What does a tin cost?

    $30.00 for 30 strips, about $1 a day. With Subscribe & Save your first order is $20.00, then $27.00/month. Skip or cancel anytime. Free US shipping on every order, and unopened tins can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

    See all eleven formulas

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.