What Are Melts?

Melts are oral thin films (OTFs), also known as oral dissolving films (ODFs)—ultra-thin, fast-acting strips that dissolve on contact with saliva and deliver nutrients directly through the lining of the mouth. Originally developed for pharmaceutical applications, this advanced delivery system is now transforming how we take supplements—offering faster absorption, greater bioavailability, and zero need for water.

Melts are engineered for high-performance nootropic compounds and methylated B vitamins—making them the optimal format for clean energy, cognitive support, and mental clarity on demand.

Why Oral Mucosal Absorption Beats Swallowed Supplements

The Problem with Traditional Supplement Delivery

Most traditional supplements—like capsules, powders, beverages, and gummies—must be swallowed and digested. That means the active ingredients travel through the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract and are subject to several barriers before they can actually start working:

– Nutrients must pass through the stomach and intestines before absorption can begin, which typically takes 30–90 minutes depending on the formulation and what you've eaten.

– Once absorbed in the small intestine, nutrients enter the hepatic portal vein, where they are sent directly to the liver for metabolic processing. This is known as first-pass metabolism—and it can break down or inactivate a significant percentage of the active compound before it ever reaches systemic circulation.

– Due to digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and liver filtration, only a fraction of the original dose is ever available to the rest of the body. For some compounds, bioavailability drops below 10%.

Example: Oral caffeine and B12 can lose up to 70% of their potency through digestion and first-pass metabolism before reaching the bloodstream.

The Melts Advantage: Sublingual and Buccal Absorption

Melts’ clean energy strips utilize sublingual and buccal delivery mechanisms, allowing active compounds to bypass the GI tract entirely. Instead of traveling through the stomach and liver, ingredients are absorbed directly into the bloodstream via the mucosal tissues inside the mouth.

Key Benefits of Oral Mucosal Absorption:

– Ingredients enter systemic circulation immediately, avoiding degradation by stomach acid or liver enzymes.

– Nutrients begin absorbing in under 60 seconds, often delivering noticeable effects in 5–15 minutes.

– Studies show mucosal delivery can result in 2x to 15x higher bioavailability, especially for compounds like methylated B vitamins, nootropics, and Paraxanthine.

First-Pass vs. Mucosal Absorption: A Technical Comparison

MechanismSwallowed SupplementsMelts Strips (Oral Mucosa)Absorption SiteSmall intestine (after digestion)Sublingual and buccal mucosa (mouth lining)Onset Time30–90 minutes<60 secondsFirst-Pass MetabolismYes — processed by the liver before circulationNo — directly enters bloodstreamBioavailabilityOften 10–40% (lower for poorly absorbed nutrients)Up to 3–15x higher depending on compoundUser ExperienceRequires water, digestion, and timePortable, fast, and water-free

Why This Matters for Clean Energy and Cognitive Support

When it comes to clean mental energy, focus, and neuroprotection, timing and efficiency are everything. By delivering ingredients like Paraxanthine, Huperzine A, and methylated B vitamins through the oral mucosa, Melts ensures:

(no waiting 45 mins to “kick in”)

(less wasted potential)

without digestive strain or crashes

TL;DR: Faster, Cleaner, Smarter

Swallowed supplements waste time and potency. Melts oral thin films deliver bioactive nutrients direct to your bloodstream, in under 60 seconds—no digestion, no breakdown, no compromise.