Our Favourite 4 Local Supplement Brands for December (Why You NEED To Know Them)

Winter in Vancouver isn’t just about darker days and soggy hikes — it’s a season where your wellness stack matters. We’ve spotlighted four uniquely local supplement brands that bring real functional value, clean ingredients, and West Coast vibes to your December routine.

1. Coffee of the Apes — Functional Mushroom Coffee (Burnaby-Made)

What it is: A specialty mushroom coffee blend crafted right here in Vancouver, BC that combines organic coffee with six functional mushrooms including cordyceps, lion’s mane, reishi, shiitake, turkey tail, and king trumpet for performance, immunity, and calm energy. It also includes MCT oil for sustained vitality.

Why we love it in December:• Smooth, sustained energy without the crash that typical coffee can deliver. Mushrooms like lion’s mane help with mental focus and mood support, great for short winter days. Cordyceps supports endurance and vitality, ideal for cold weather training or busy workweeks.

➡️ A local favourite for anyone who wants their coffee to do more than just wake them up.

2. Bzzz Bombs — Clean Canadian Energy Gels

What they are: Portable energy gels made with raw, unpasteurized Canadian honey, mineral-rich sea salt, and in some flavours natural caffeine from organic guarana for long-lasting fuel during workouts, hikes, or outdoor adventures.

Why we love them in December: Great for winter workouts, runs, or snowshoeing without synthetic ingredients. Sea salt adds trace minerals for hydration and electrolyte support. Organic guarana offers a smooth caffeine lift without jitters or crash.

➡️ Great for on-the-go energy when busy December schedules demand fuel that feels good and works clean.

3. ProLine Nutrition — Canadian Sports Performance Stack

What it is: A premium Canadian sports-nutrition brand with performance-focused products including creatine HCL, amino acids, pre-workouts, and targeted formulas like Dynamine and HMB for muscle growth and energy.

Why we love them in December: Products like HMB support muscle preservation and strength, especially useful when training volume dips in winter. Dynamine and TeaCrine options offer clean energy and mental focus, perfect for workouts or busy days. Transparent formulations with quality ingredients that serious athletes appreciate.

➡️ A go-to for people who want science-backed supplements that feel legit, not hype-y.

4. Purica — Whole Food-Focused Canadian Wellness

What it is: A long-standing Canadian supplement company offering whole-food and botanical formulas across categories like stress & sleep, immunity, digestion, joint health, energy, and anti-aging — often using mushrooms and plant extracts.

Why we love them in December: Broad, functional range from stress relief (Ashwagandha) to immunity support (Immune 7) to recovery blends. Mushroom-based products like Lion’s Mane or Complete 360 support cognitive clarity and resilience. Great for wellness layers in winter that go beyond gym performance — think stress, sleep, gut health, and everyday recovery.

➡️ A versatile brand for anyone who wants natural, whole-food-inspired supplements that support overall wellbeing.

Wrap Up

December in Vancouver calls for supplements that go beyond quick fixes — we want clean energy, resilience, focus, immune support, and recovery. These four local brands — Coffee of the Apes, Bzzz Bombs, ProLine Nutrition, and Purica — each bring something uniquely powerful to your winter stack. With intentional MES support from one of our 3 shops, you can make this your healthiest winter yet.

Visit us at one of our 3 Vancouver locations today (see locations tab).