Wellness has no shortage of shortcuts. Powders that promise everything. Gummies dressed as health hacks. One-size-fits-all formulas designed to do a little of a lot, but not much at all.
And yet, some products, and some brands remain, with proven quality and potency.
More than a decade after WelleCo first introduced The Super Elixir™ in 2014, it remains one of the most recognisable greens powders in the wellness world—not because it chased trends, but because it anticipated a shift in how we think about foundational health.
The Super Elixir™ was designed not as a quick fix, but as a daily act of nourishment by our founder Elle Macpherson, following her own search for a daily wellness routine that supported energy, digestion, beauty, and overall vitality,
Elle knew that true wellness rarely comes from a single miracle ingredient. It comes from systems and from consistency. From supporting the body in foundational ways that matter. Upholding its integrity.
So what’s actually inside our iconic, daily greens blend?
A closer look at some of The Super Elixir™’s hero ingredients shows why this formula has become a staple in over 280,000 customer journeys.
Barley Grass & Wheat Grass
At the heart of The Super Elixir™ are two powerhouse greens: organic barley grass and organic wheat grass, which together make up a significant portion of the formula. Both are naturally rich in: chlorophyll, antioxidants, plant phytonutrients, magnesium, trace minerals, and naturally occurring compounds that support cellular health.
Barley grass is often celebrated for its antioxidant profile and mineral density, while wheat grass has long been associated with digestive support and alkalising nutrition traditions.
Together, they form the nutritional backbone of the blend—delivering concentrated plant nourishment in a format that supports modern life, where even the best intentions don’t always translate into plates full of greens.
Think of them less as a replacement for vegetables, and more as nutritional reinforcement.
Spirulina
If there’s one ingredient in the formula that genuinely earns its superfood reputation, it’s spirulina. This blue-green algae has been studied for decades for its remarkable nutrient density, offering: plant protein, iron, beta carotene, antioxidant compounds, amino acids, and supportive micronutrients. Its hero compound, phycocyanin, is particularly compelling—known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help support the body against oxidative stress.
Fibre, Prebiotics & Probiotics
Skin. Mood. Energy. Immunity. Hormones. Increasingly, the conversation in wellness keeps returning to the gut. The Super Elixir™’s formulation reflects that understanding, combining digestive support ingredients that work together rather than in isolation.
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Psyllium husk provides soluble fibre, supporting digestive regularity and helping nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
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L-Glutamine is a key amino acid for gut lining integrity.
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Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) act as a prebiotic—essentially food for your microbiome.
And the included probiotic blend introduces beneficial strains that support digestive balance.
This layered approach matters. Because gut health isn’t simply about adding probiotics and hoping for the best. It’s about creating an environment where beneficial bacteria can actually thrive.
Kelp
Modern diets can be surprisingly mineral-poor. Enter kelp. This sea-derived ingredient brings naturally occurring trace minerals, including iodine, which plays an important role in healthy thyroid function and metabolic balance. The thyroid, after all, influences far more than energy—it touches mood, temperature regulation, metabolism and broader hormonal harmony.
Kelp is one of those ingredients that often flies under the radar, but its inclusion speaks to a more holistic formulation philosophy: supporting the body’s foundational systems, not just surface-level wellness trends.
Milk Thistle, Turmeric & Green Tea
Beyond greens, The Super Elixir™ includes botanical ingredients selected for their long-standing wellness associations.
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Milk thistle is traditionally linked to liver support.
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Turmeric is widely recognised for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential.
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Green tea extract brings polyphenols—plant compounds associated with cellular protection and overall vitality.
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Panax Ginseng supports stress resilience, energy and adrenal function
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Maitake and Shiitake Mushrooms support immune function, and maitake in particular has associations with metabolic and hormonal balance.
It’s easy to look at a label and chase the most fashionable ingredient. But foundational wellness rarely works like that.
The enduring appeal of The Super Elixir™ lies not in any single ingredient, but in the cumulative intelligence of the formula, beyond a simple greens powder and into broader daily wellness support.
It is not an aggressive, bio-hacking supplementation. Neither is it an inconvenient megadose. It is a daily practice, designed to support the systems that underpin how we feel.
As Elle has long championed, wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating routines that help you feel energised, grounded, vital and well—day after day.
And sometimes, that simply starts with two teaspoons in water in the morning.