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Nutritional Query

Can I use your products if I'm pregnant?

Unfortunately as we are not qualified nutritionists we are unable to provide advice regarding suitability when pregnant or breastfeeding. As the safety of our customers is paramount to us we would recommend checking all ingredients with your GP/midwi

Can I use your products if I'm under 16?

Can I use your products if I have a medical condition?

Unfortunately as we are not qualified nutritionists we are unable to provide advice regarding suitability for new and existing medical conditions. As the safety of our customers is paramount to us we would recommend checking all ingredients with your

Are your products Halal/Kosher Certified?

Halal. We currently have a certificate for accredited products PhD. Kosher. We do not yet have Kosher certification. However, we have recently applied for PhD products (in April 2024). We are currently working through our approval process. Updates re

Are your products suitable for a keto diet?

Unfortunately our Keto Range has been discontinued. Keto diets are typically very low in carbohydrates and higher in fat. Protein products with lower carbs (i.e. 100% Whey) would be best but they are still relatively low in fat. We suggest using nut

Do you have a Vegan/Vegetarian certificate?

Yes!. Our vegetarian and vegan products are sent, reviewed and approved by the Vegetarian Society. We have a separate trademark license agreement for PhD, which list the products approved. We manage additions of new products, removal of discontinued

Gluten Statement

Other ‘may contain’ statements may vary based on cross contamination risk of raw materials and suppliers, not just within our manufacturing site, so it is impossible to complete a generic ‘may contain’ statement at this time. Customers should always

Allergen - Milk

In our manufacturing facility, there is a high risk of milk allergen contamination. This means any powder will either contain milk as an intentional ingredient (bolded on the label) or will bear the risk of containing traces due to the potential cros

Allergen - Nuts

We are a tree nut, peanut and sesame free site, as per allergen statement. However, please note that some products manufactured by third parties do contain nuts and/or peanuts, or bear a potential cross contamination risk due to the third party manuf

Flaxseed

Diet Whey contains added flaxseed, which are small dark specs that you can see in the powder. They are harmless to you and are fine to consume. *if you remain unsure, please send some images across of your product, and our Customer Experience Team wi

Sweetener Statement

Collective and robust scientific data to date has consistently demonstrated the safety (and benefits) of low- and no-calories sweeteners (LNCS). EFSA, the FSA, the FDA and other regulatory bodies deem aspartame and other sweeteners safe for the use i

Natural Flavourings

All flavourings used within our products are fully compliant with regulation 1334/2008 including the definition of what a natural flavouring component shall be, the maximum levels it shall be used up to and what substances are approved for use as fla

Proposition 65

As per Proposition 65 which is a legislation in the state of California, we are required to provide warnings to the Californians/US citizens about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive problem. We w

Fasting

It is at the discretion of customers to make informed decisions regarding the suitable consumption of PhD products whilst fasting.

Which products contain caffeine?

As a specific ingredient (caffeine anhydrous):. PhD Charge Pre-Workout. PhD Burn Pre-Workout. PhD Lean Degree. Products that contain green tea extract or natural coffee extract (naturally occurring caffeine):. PhD Diet Whey. PhD Diet Plant. PhD Diet

Is PhD Informed Sport?

Our PHD range is not part of the Informed Sports program but undergoes all monitoring and processing stages that ensure the highest quality of product possible for our customers. Our PHD ranges can be tested for banned substances under the same metho

Best Before Dates

Please note: Each batch has a new best before date generated so we cannot advise what your best before date will be for the product you purchase as they are picked at random. However, our minimum guarantee is 3 months + on bars/gels, and 6 months + o