ACTIVE
ACTIVE
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
COLLECTIVE
COLLECTIVE
ARC’s Mission
ARC wasn’t born in a boardroom.
It was born in the weight room, on the trail, in the middle of long training blocks, late-night recovery routines, and early-morning moments where performance and health had to work together—or everything else fell apart. ARC (Active Research Collective) was built out of a real need: The need for supplements that were scientifically grounded, performance-focused, and clean enough to take every single day—without second guessing what was in them.
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Like many of you, we were athletes, weekend warriors, and driven professionals trying to optimize our performance. But every time we scanned a label, we saw the same problems:
Under-dosed formulas hiding behind proprietary blends
Artificial ingredients like sucralose, dyes, and preservatives we wouldn’t touch in our food—yet were expected to consume daily
No transparency, no sourcing standards, and no mention of the science behind the ingredients
We were tired of sacrificing either performance or wellness. So we stopped compromising—and started creating.
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The real shift came when we started diving into nutritional research—not influencer hype.
We began building formulas around clinically studied ingredients, like:
PeakO2®, a mushroom blend shown to improve VO₂ max and endurance
PrimaVie®, a purified shilajit extract that supports ATP production
Wellmune®, a patented beta-glucan that strengthens immune function
And colostrum standardized to 50% IgG, for gut health and immune defense
No guesswork. No fluff. Just real data, real results, and real impact.
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Because ARC is more than a product line. It’s a philosophy:
Active: Our customers are in motion. Physically, mentally, and intentionally improving their lives.
Research: Every formula is grounded in science—not marketing.
Collective: We’re building a community of people who believe health and performance aren’t separate—they’re symbiotic.
ARC is about creating a movement of high-performance humans who demand better—for their bodies, their minds, and their routines.
The ARC Promise
We didn’t start ARC to be part of the supplement industry. We started ARC to challenge it.
Because wellness and performance should never be at odds. Because the people doing the work deserve products that work just as hard. And because science, when used with integrity, can unlock a better version of ourselves. Welcome to the Collective.
1 — What We Stand For
From day one, we have committed to using clinical ingredients rather than just following trendy ones. We prioritize full transparency, avoiding proprietary blends and hidden fillers. Our products contain no artificial sweeteners, dyes, or synthetic flavors, ever. We focus on creating clean, functional products designed to support real people doing real things. We are not here to ride trends; we are here to raise standards.
2 — Who We’re Building For
ARC is for the athlete grinding through their third session of the week. It’s for the founder burning the candle at both ends. It’s for the woman training for her first marathon. It’s for the man rebuilding his strength and resilience—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s for you: the person who doesn’t want to settle for “good enough” when it comes to their health.
3 — Where We’re Going
We’re just getting started. As we grow, ARC remains focused on three things: pushing innovation through better ingredients, better science, and better formulas; building community with people who live actively and think critically; and championing transparency in an industry that desperately needs it.
What ARC is not.
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ARC is not a trend-chasing brand.
We don’t formulate based on hype—we formulate based on human needs and clinical evidence. If it’s not proven, it doesn’t make the cut.
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ARC is not hiding behind “proprietary blends.”
Every ingredient and dose is listed, because you deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body.
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ARC is not here for shortcuts.
No artificial sweeteners, fillers, or fluff. Just clean, effective, science-backed support for people doing the real work.
Meet The ARC Team
Meet the team behind our innovative supplements.
Each member brings unique expertise and dedication, driving our commitment to quality, excellence, and transparency.
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Serhad Ketsamanian
FOUNDER
Serhad Ketsamanian is the proud founder of ARC, driven by a deep passion for health, wellness, and human performance. With an unwavering commitment to transparency and a sharp eye for detail, Serhad built ARC to challenge industry norms and raise the standard for what clean, effective supplements should be.
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Katerina Malollari, PhD
CO-FOUNDER
Katerina is the co-founder of ARC, driven by a passion for advancing health, wellness, and human performance through science. With a strong foundation in bioinspired chemistry and biology, she brings a sharp focus on translating natural biological processes into clean, effective supplements. Guided by research and innovation, Katerina helps shape ARC’s commitment to raising the standard for what truly science-backed wellness solutions should be.
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