Our three original formulas: developed out of concern
Pharmacist Dirk | Founder Metis Supplements
Last updated: 25 March 2025
When my son Maxim started his higher education, I quickly noticed that he was struggling. He was often tired, had difficulty focusing, and clearly felt out of balance. Like many students: his head was full, his body was lagging behind, and his nights did not provide the rest he needed.
As a father, you naturally worry about that. And as a pharmacist, I wanted to do something about it. During that period, we started looking together for what was really going on. And it quickly became clear: Maxim wasn't sleeping well. Difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, and not feeling rested in the morning.
I then developed a formula to support his sleep quality – which later became Sleep 08. And it worked. He fell asleep faster, slept deeper, and woke up feeling more refreshed. But then we only saw the bigger picture: his body was now getting rest, but his mind was still full of tension.
The real cause of his fatigue was the stress he was experiencing. That constant mental pressure kept his system in an 'on' state – and that counteracted everything. That's why we developed Anti-Stress 03, a formula to help reduce stress levels naturally. Only then could his body truly relax, day and night.
And when everything came into balance – less stress, better sleep – Maxim started to feel clear and focused again. To further support him in that area during long study blocks, we developed Energy 06: a formula for mental energy and concentration, without dips or a nervous feeling.
This is how the three formulas that form the core of Metis today came about:
- Sleep 08 helps you sleep better and wake up less often at night.
- Anti-Stress 03 contributes to normal resistance to stress and supports restful sleep.
- Energy 06 helps reduce fatigue and supports your energy levels long-term.
Sleep 08, Anti-Stress 03 and Energy 06 complement each other perfectly for balanced support of your energy, restful sleep and stress resilience. They can also be used complementarily to enhance the effect. You can combine them daily for a complete routine or use them occasionally when you need extra support.
Maxim was the first for whom I made these formulas. Today he co-leads our company. What started at the kitchen table has now become a mission to help others who are struggling with exactly the same things. And it shows how important it is to look at the cause – not just the symptom.