Mitochondrial energy
ATP production, AMPK, electron transfer and the oxidative-stress response.
- Cordyceps
- Shilajit
Science Hub · Elite TCS®
The science of a finished formula.
Four defined actives, two protocols and a clinical evaluation of the complete formula. This is where molecular rationale, study design and observed data come together.
- 12
- Weeks
- 60
- Participants
- 02
- Profiles
- 04
- Primary variables
Scientific dossier · 28 pages · 2026 edition
01
The formula
Adaptogenic architecture
Not an ingredient stack. A system.
Elite TCS® integrates four standardised extracts into a formula designed around cellular energy, stress response, neurological function, endocrine balance and digestive tolerance.
- 40%
- Cordyceps
Polysaccharides - 90%
- Tribulus
Saponins - 20%
- Shilajit
Fulvic acid - 20:1
- Mentha
Dry extract
02 · Molecular mechanisms
From actives
to systems.
The formula connects four actives with five biological systems. Each ingredient works across distinct pathways to create an integrated response, not an isolated effect.
Stress response
HPA-axis signalling and adaptation to physical and mental load.
- Cordyceps
- Shilajit
- Mentha
Muscular function
Vascular flow, protein synthesis, strength and post-exertion recovery.
- Cordyceps
- Tribulus
Neuroendocrine axis
HPA/HPG pathways, inhibitory neurotransmission and hormonal signalling.
- Tribulus
- Shilajit
- Mentha
Digestive tolerance
Digestive comfort, absorption and gastrointestinal-response monitoring.
- Mentha
Four chapters. One formula.
The actives,
one by one.
Evidence for each ingredient helps explain the formula's architecture. The Elite TCS® study below evaluates the complete product.
40% polysaccharides
01 · Energy / AMPK / HPA axis
Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps sinensis acts on ATP production, AMPK signalling and modulation of the HPA axis. In clinical research, Cs-4 has been evaluated in healthy adults using exercise tests and ventilatory variables.
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90% saponins
02 · HPG axis / nitric oxide
Tribulus terrestris
Its saponins act on endocrine and vascular pathways related to the HPG axis and nitric oxide. A 12-week randomised trial in 180 men evaluated sexual function and tolerability versus placebo.
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20% fulvic acid
03 · Mitochondria / NRF2 / autophagy
Shilajit
Fulvic acid participates in mitochondrial electron transfer and NRF2 activation, pathways related to energy efficiency and antioxidant defence. A 90-day double-blind trial evaluated purified Shilajit and androgenic markers in healthy men aged 45 to 55.
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20:1 dry extract
04 · GABA / androgens / digestion
Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata acts on neurodigestive and androgen-modulating pathways. In a 30-day randomised trial in women with PCOS, spearmint tea reduced free and total testosterone from baseline.
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03
Clinical study
The complete formula, evaluated
12 weeks.
Two profiles.
Four variables.
A prospective, group-randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. It evaluated the complete Elite TCS® formula in 60 participants over 12 weeks.
- 60
- Participants
- 12
- Weeks
- VO₂ max
- Aerobic capacity
- Dynamometry
- Muscle strength
- RPE + CK
- Recovery
- Stroop
- Cognitive function
Clinical results
The observed response depended on profile and routine.
Change recorded after 12 weeks compared with the start of the programme.
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| Indicator | PRO group | Wellness group |
|---|---|---|
| VO₂ max | +21.7% | +12.3% |
| Muscle strength | +31.3% | +19.1% |
| Recovery | +42.8% | +28.2% |
| Cognitive function | +24.1% | +15.0% |
Wellness · Active older adults
1 tablet per day.
1,600 mg/day for 12 weeks. A protocol designed for consistent daily supplementation.
PRO · Young amateur athletes
3 tablets per day.
4,800 mg/day for 12 weeks. The study's strongest response was observed in this higher-demand profile.
04 · Safety and tolerance
Five systems under observation.
Across 12 weeks, energetic, neurological, hormonal, digestive and hepatic function were monitored. All parameters remained within physiological reference ranges.
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- Serious adverse events
- 0
- Allergic reactions
- 0
- Withdrawals due to intolerance
- 05
- Systems monitored
EnergeticNeurologicalHormonalDigestiveHepatic
05 · Traceability
Sources and references.
Read the complete methodology and bibliography in the PDF, and access the original published studies directly on PubMed.
Open dossier · PDF-
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Elite TCS® Scientific Dossier.PDF ↗
Formula, mechanisms, clinical study, usage profiles and safety evaluation. 2026 edition.
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Chen S. et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2010.PubMed ↗
Effect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects.
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Kamenov Z. et al. Maturitas. 2017.PubMed ↗
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Tribulus terrestris in male sexual dysfunction.
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Pandit S. et al. Andrologia. 2016.PubMed ↗
Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers.
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Grant P. Phytother Res. 2010.PubMed ↗
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome.
One formula. Two routines.
The science is defined.
So is your routine.
Informational content based on the Elite TCS® scientific dossier and cited literature. Elite TCS® is a food supplement, not a medicine. Individual results may vary, and this information does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.