# Ideal Huel formula: If money was no object
**URL:** https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601
**Category:** Nutrition
**Created:** [May 20, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601 "2016-05-20T09:08:12Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@bogn](https://discuss.huel.com/u/bogn)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/1 "2016-05-20T09:08:12Z")
Hi Huelers,
I was wondering the other day if the financial constraints were removed and the final price of Huel is irrelevant, what the ideal ingredients or ingredient sources of Huel would be? I’m not suggesting that Huel should increase its price or that the current formula is lacking something or anything like that. I want just a theoretical approach on what this ideal formula might be.
Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Marcus](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Marcus)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/2 "2016-05-20T16:34:21Z")
A wider range of protein, carb and fat sources. But I can’t think of specifically what they should be.
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### Author:  [@mr\_high\_kick](https://discuss.huel.com/u/mr_high_kick)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/3 "2016-05-20T18:18:37Z")
I’d like to think the guys and gals at Huel have created the best product feasible, without too much regard for how much it costs to make. FWIW, the retail price is very fair for the product we get (which actually saves you time and money in the long run).
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### Author:  [@Chevey0](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Chevey0)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/4 "2016-05-26T16:31:28Z")
I already add the Neuoprtropic Alpha Brain, you could add that and some cordyceps mushroom for increased athletic ability. Add some CBD oil for improved everything and maybe some more omega oils maybe.
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### Author:  [@bogn](https://discuss.huel.com/u/bogn)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/5 "2016-05-26T20:37:36Z")
Lots of unknown words in your comment, I’ve googled them, some seem over-hyped (e.g. Alpha Brain) or even illegal(?) (e.g. CBD oil) while other seem legit (e.g. cordyceps). I’m completely illiterate when it comes to nootropics and stuff so I don’t know, I may need some “official” or mainstream confirmation of their effectiveness.
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### Author:  [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/6 "2016-05-26T22:04:34Z")
Organic ingredients and with methylcobalamin rather than cyanocobalamin.
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### Author:  [@Pott55](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Pott55)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/7 "2016-05-26T23:16:41Z")
Gluten free! Oh wait… 🙂
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### Author:  [@Sunflower](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Sunflower)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 12:54pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/8 "2016-05-31T12:54:48Z")
You know what? I actually love that the list of ingredients is pretty short - makes it feel more real, somehow 🙂
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### Author:  [@cels](https://discuss.huel.com/u/cels)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/9 "2016-05-31T23:36:38Z")
Vitamin D3 instead D2, and B12 methylcobalamin
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### Author:  [@huelzcool](https://discuss.huel.com/u/huelzcool)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/10 "2016-06-01T20:49:55Z")
L-Glucose - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-Glucose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-Glucose)
Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 (complementary)
Curcumin and Piperine (complementary)
Nitrate-rich plant extract, e.g. Beetroot, Arugula etc.
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### Author:  [@Chevey0](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Chevey0)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/11 "2016-06-06T16:19:02Z")
I have a noticeable difference when taking Alpha brain, mainly with regards to my dyslexia, i stutter less, im more coordinated, more eloquent etc, et. Obviously that wont be for every one. I cant speculate on every ones experience but i know there are studies on Nurotropics and they are legit from what ive found out.
CBD oil is illegal in the UK despite not being a psychotropic compound, however since this is a hypothetical thread i thought id add it in hehe.
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### Author:  [@huelzcool](https://discuss.huel.com/u/huelzcool)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2016, 9:34am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/12 "2016-07-16T09:34:20Z")
**Thaumatin** is a protein which humans perceive to be very sweet tasting (it is **not** a sugar or artificial sweetener). For more information see here - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaumatin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaumatin).
It would be great if someone working at Huel could contact this UK distributor - [http://www.thaumatin.com/thaumatin-contacts](http://www.thaumatin.com/thaumatin-contacts) - perhaps to acquire a sample to experiment with adding to a Huel meal or two.
Edit: Thaumatin isn’t the only tasty protein. And people are working on new ones - [http://www.milisbio.com/](http://www.milisbio.com/).
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### Author:  [@JCW](https://discuss.huel.com/u/JCW)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/13 "2016-07-17T07:53:05Z")
Making it less irritating to my gut!
Lower carbs higher fat.
Maybe more anti inflamatories like turmeric /curcumin.
Although maybe it’s got enough already?
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### Author:  [@Lupacante](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Lupacante)
#### Post date: [July 19, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/14 "2016-07-19T16:12:47Z")
Why are some people saying methylcobalamin would be better than cyanocobalamin? The latter is the form that has been studied most extensively.
If you’re worried about the cyanide content of cyanocobalamin, then remember than the dose makes the poison - there is way more cyanide occurring naturally in an apple than in the cyanocobalamin they add to Huel.
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### Author:  [@Jurgeth](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Jurgeth)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/15 "2016-07-20T22:12:32Z")
I’d prefer more protein and fat with less carbs but other than that the product is pretty solid. Personally given my dietary restrictions boil down to “anything not fast enough to escape my cavernous maw” I’d quite like one with a whey protein base but that’s selfish as there’s a whole lot of people (veggies, vegans, the lactose intolerant etc etc) who would then be unable to use Huel, which kind of defeats the object of having a replacement for everyone.
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### Author:  [@HarryTuttle](https://discuss.huel.com/u/HarryTuttle)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/16 "2016-07-21T22:32:51Z")
> [@Chevey0](#):
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> CBD oil is illegal in the UK
Some copypasta (from [https://ukcbd.com/education/](https://ukcbd.com/education/) ) :
"Our CBD rich, hemp oil products are legal to consume, sell, and possess both here in the UK and in many other countries around the world.
CBD rich hemp oil is a dietary, superfood ingredient that is permitted for use in, or as a dietary, food supplement.
It is illegal in the UK to make ANY medicinal claims or give medical advise regarding Cannabidiol, unless you are licensed by the MHRA.
Legal industrial hemp products, like our CBD oils, that have been imported and processed legally and are being sold in the correct way, through the proper means, are exempt from the cannabis and THC laws in ‘Schedule I of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971’. Cannabidiol it’s self, is not listed in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. "
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### Author:  [@JCW](https://discuss.huel.com/u/JCW)
#### Post date: [July 22, 2016, 12:09pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/17 "2016-07-22T12:09:33Z")
Just seen this Kimera Koffee which is “Infused with Nootropics” so it is possible.
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### Author:  [@huelzcool](https://discuss.huel.com/u/huelzcool)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2016, 11:20am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/18 "2016-08-01T11:20:10Z")
More diversity of fibre. Addition of Fructans like Inulin would be great for example.
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### Author:  [@rikefrejut](https://discuss.huel.com/u/rikefrejut)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2016, 12:12pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/19 "2016-08-01T12:12:40Z")
> [@huelzcool](#):
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> Addition of Fructans like Inulin would be great
I don’t think Huel will add Inulin because it is a FODMAP:
> **[FODMAP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP)**
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> FODMAPs or fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and ferment in the colon. They include short-chain oligosaccharide polymers of fructose (fructans) and galactooligosaccharides (GOS, stachyose, raffinose), disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose), and sugar alcohols (polyols), such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and maltitol. Most FODMAPs are naturally present in f FODMAPs ...
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### Author:  [@huelzcool](https://discuss.huel.com/u/huelzcool)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2016, 12:52pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/ideal-huel-formula-if-money-was-no-object/2601/20 "2016-08-01T12:52:16Z")
You learn something new everyday. Thanks. Huel really runs into some strict design restrictions by being vegan/plant-based and by tending towards hypo-allergenic ingredients. Still the point still stands that I’d like to see increased attention to fibre science (which in fairness they seem to be keeping abreast of) and consequently of gut microbiome nutrition/health.
Not all fibres are created equal and the two primary sources in Huel are from oats and flaxseed. I don’t know if this is varied enough, but I will read further to back this up.
Edit: Are Flaxseeds/Linseeds not high-FODMAP? I can’t find a conclusive answer.
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