Men's Health: Nutrients Worth Prioritising - Metabolics

Men's Health: Nutrients Worth Prioritising

28 August 2026

Key points

 

In short: England published its first Men's Health Strategy in November 2025, a 10-year plan built around six areas including improving access to healthcare, addressing societal norms and tackling conditions that disproportionately affect men. Men in the UK are more likely to die prematurely than women, and the reasons go well beyond diet: lower health literacy, stigma around seeking help, and less use of preventative care. Nutrition sits alongside those factors rather than substituting for them.

 

  • What the strategy covers: a 10-year national plan for England, with six areas spanning access to healthcare, individual behaviours, living and working conditions, social and community networks, societal norms, and specific health conditions.

 

  • Why men's outcomes differ: lower health literacy, stigma around asking for help, and limited engagement with preventative care, alongside lifestyle factors.

 

  • Zinc: contributes to the maintenance of normal serum testosterone concentrations, to normal fertility and reproduction, and to the normal function of the immune system.

 

  • Selenium: contributes to normal spermatogenesis, to normal thyroid function, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

 

  • Vitamin D: contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. NHS guidance is 10 micrograms daily through autumn and winter.

 

  • Magnesium: contributes to normal muscle function, the normal functioning of the nervous system, normal energy-yielding metabolism, and a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

 

  • Thiamine (B1): contributes to normal cardiac function.

 

  • Creatine: increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, at a daily intake of 3g.

 

  • The most useful step for most men: engaging with preventative care at all. Blood pressure checks, the NHS Health Check for 40 to 74 year olds, and raising symptoms early do more than any supplement.

 

Support energy, strength, and vitality with our expertly formulated men’s health supplements, targeted nutrition for real life.

 

Why Does Men’s Health Need a Wake‑Up Call?

 

Did you know men in the UK are 60% more likely to die prematurely than women? This shocking stat, reported by the BBC, highlights why the government is launching the first-ever Men’s Health Strategy. You can read more about the initiative on GOV.UK

 

The causes go far beyond lifestyle - think lower health literacy, stigma around asking for help, and limited access to preventative care. 

 

At Metabolics, we believe a balanced diet should always come first. But even with the best intentions, it’s not always easy to meet your nutritional needs through food alone, especially as you age, manage stress, or lead a demanding lifestyle.

 

That’s where targeted supplementation can make a meaningful difference, helping you stay energised, resilient, and supported every day.

 

That’s where targeted supplementation can make a meaningful difference, helping you stay energised, resilient, and supported every day- Metabolics


Explore Our Men’s Health Supplement Range

 

Our men's health supplements are designed to support you through every stage of life.

 

Whether you're looking to:

  • Boost daily energy & reduce fatigue 

 

  • Support heart and circulatory health

 

  • Manage stress and mental clarity

 

  • Maintain hormonal balance

 

  • Promote healthy ageing

 

  • Support reproductive and sexual wellbeing

 

We’ve got you covered. Browse the mens health collection


Top Picks for Men’s Vitality & Wellness

 

Power Up


A caffeine-free blend of B vitamins, iron, Korean Panax Ginseng, and Lion’s Mane, designed to support energy, focus, and cognitive performance. Power Up also supports sexual wellbeing, with ginseng traditionally used to support stamina and sexual function, and zinc contributing to normal testosterone levels and reproductive health.

 

Unplug


Formulated for stress resilience and better sleep, Unplug blends adaptogenic herbs to support emotional balance and help the body unwind. Ideal for men needing mental clarity by day and restful sleep at night, without next-day grogginess.

 

Brain & Body Creatine


Combines Creatine, Ginkgo, B12, Biotin, and Folate to support muscle performance, endurance, and energy metabolism. A go-to for men seeking both physical and mental sharpness.

 

Stress Support


Support mental wellbeing with a targeted blend of nutrients and adaptogens. Metabolics Stress Support combines magnesium, B vitamins, rhodiola, green tea, and theanine to help the body adapt to stress and maintain normal psychological function. A smart option for navigating modern stress and promoting balance.

 

Heart Support


A targeted combination of magnesium, CoQ10, grape seed extract, and B vitamins to support normal heart function, blood flow, and cellular energy. Ideal for long-term cardiovascular support.

 

Multiple for Men 40+


A comprehensive multivitamin for men over 40. Features highly bioavailable nutrients, including glutamine, alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, and powerful antioxidants like astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin to support energy, immunity, and overall vitality.


 

What Are The Key Nutrients Men Shouldn’t Miss?

 

Whatever your age or lifestyle, certain nutrients play a vital role in supporting men’s health. From energy production and hormonal balance to cognitive and reproductive function, these essentials help you perform at your best, everyday.

 

Here are a few to prioritise

Zinc – Supports testosterone, sperm quality, and immune health

 


Vitamin D – Needed for testosterone production, bones, and mood

 


Magnesium – Supports muscle function, energy, and nervous system

 


Selenium – Powerful antioxidant, supports thyroid and sperm production

 


Take Charge of Your Health

 

Men face unique health challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. While good nutrition is the foundation, high-quality supplements can help fill the gaps and support your energy, focus, performance, and long-term wellness.

 

Men face unique health challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone- Metabolics



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Kathy Meggs

Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality

"Kathy Meggs BSc is Director of Regulatory Affairs & New Product Development at Metabolics. A biochemist by training, she moved into the supplement industry from pharmaceuticals and analytical biochemistry over fourteen years ago and has since worked across regulatory affairs and product development, formulating products spanning sports nutrition, hormonal health, cognitive support and healthy ageing. She is passionate about translating nutritional science into evidence-led formulations and providing practitioners with clear, up-to-date information they can trust, helping them make informed decisions for their clients - both people and pets.

Every health claim published by Metabolics is reviewed and signed off by Kathy."

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