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Vol. 01 · Issue 04 Glow. Australia · Est. 2014
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Ethical Nutrients: the honest verdict.

The Metagenics-owned Australian supplement brand that brings practitioner formulation discipline to the Chemist Warehouse shelf. Tested across Mega Magnesium, Inner Health Plus, and the Krill Oil.

8.4/10
Glow score
Position
Mid-premium · Wellness
Founded
Australia · 1994
Available at
Chemist Warehouse + Priceline + ethicalnutrients.com.au
Reviewed by
Claire Donnelly · Wellness Editor
Clinical nutritionist (BHSc) · former Bondi clinic practice
Updated
April 2026
The verdict · Wellness · Supplements

The Glow read.

Ethical Nutrients sits in the credibility middle ground between practitioner-only brands (BioCeuticals) and consumer-marketing brands (Swisse, Blackmores). The formulations are based on Metagenics' clinical research foundation but priced and distributed for consumer retail. Mega Magnesium is a credible magnesium glycinate at $35 at Chemist Warehouse — the best consumer-distribution magnesium at the price.

Inner Health Plus is a documented multi-strain probiotic that doesn't require refrigeration — useful for travel. The Krill Oil is sustainably sourced and provides EPA + DHA at therapeutic doses.

Pricing is fair for the formulation quality. Distribution is broad. The brand is the right answer for buyers who want practitioner-grade formulation without the practitioner-grade price tier.

What works

  • Mega Magnesium — best consumer-distribution magnesium glycinate at $35
  • Inner Health Plus — multi-strain probiotic that doesn't require refrigeration
  • Krill Oil is sustainably sourced and provides EPA + DHA at therapeutic doses
  • Distribution at Chemist Warehouse and Priceline makes the range accessible
  • Metagenics-owned — clinical research foundation

What doesn't

  • Brand identity is dated — looks like a 2010 supplement brand on the shelf
  • Range is broad — first-time buyers need guidance on which SKU suits them
  • Some legacy products need formulation refreshes