For Youth Launches The V-Max to Support VO₂max, Endurance & Healthy Ageing

For Youth today announced the launch of The V-Max, its most advanced endurance and longevity formula to date. Designed for active adults and longevity-focused individuals, The V-Max combines two clinically studied compounds to support mitochondrial renewal, cardiovascular vitality, and sustained physical performance as we age. The product is formulated by professors Dr. Jan Gruber and Dr. Vincenzo Sorrentino from the National University of Singapore and manufactured in France under strict GMP standards.

As adults age, key drivers of physical performance such as mitochondrial function and cellular energy production naturally decline. This contributes to reduced endurance, slower recovery, and lower cardiovascular efficiency over time. One of the clearest markers of this decline is VO₂max, the body’s ability to utilise oxygen during exercise, which steadily decreases with age and inactivity. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

According to For Youth Scientific Advisor Dr Vincenzo Sorrentino, "Mitochondrial health plays a central role in how well the body produces usable energy for movement, recovery, and cardiovascular function. Supporting these cellular systems becomes increasingly important for maintaining performance and strength later in life." ^[4]

VO₂max is widely regarded as a gold-standard marker of endurance. In simple terms, it reflects how efficiently the heart, lungs, and muscles work together to deliver and use oxygen. Higher VO₂max levels are associated with stronger endurance capacity, better cardiovascular health, and improved metabolic efficiency. ^[5]

The V-Max is designed to support the cellular foundations that underpin VO₂max, particularly mitochondrial energy production and heart vitality, making it relevant not only for performance-driven individuals but also for those focused on healthy ageing.

The V-Max represents For Youth’s next innovation following its earlier products, delivering a dual-action approach to endurance and longevity. It is formulated to work alongside exercise by supporting cellular energy, recovery, and cardiovascular efficiency.

The formula combines MitoAge™ Urolithin A, with Ubiqsome® CoQ10 Phytosome. Together, they target both performance output and recovery capacity at the cellular level. Rather than relying on stimulants or short-term energy boosters, The V-Max focuses on foundational biology with its unique dual action formula.

The V-Max works through complementary biological pathways: Urolithin A helps improve cellular energy efficiency and reduce muscle fatigue, while CoQ10 supports muscles and the heart. 

By combining mitochondrial renewal with improved cardiac support, The V-Max is designed to support endurance, recovery, and cardiovascular health in a single formula.

When used consistently alongside regular training, users can expect progressive improvements in energy and endurance over time. The V-Max is designed to support reduced fatigue, better recovery, enhanced cardiovascular health, and stronger cellular foundations for VO₂max gains.

The expected adaptation timeline ranges from noticeable energy improvements within the first few weeks to longer-term mitochondrial and endurance support over 10 to 12 weeks. ^{[6] [11]}

The V-Max is designed for active adults training for endurance and performance, as well as individuals focused on maintaining physical capacity and cardiovascular health as they age. It is best used for those looking to protect endurance, support recovery, and invest in long-term cellular health.

“Everything we build at For Youth starts with science,” said For Youth Founder Jeff Duyvesteijn. “The V-Max was developed in collaboration with academic researchers and manufactured in France, because quality, dosage, and delivery are just as important as the ingredients themselves.”

The V-Max is exclusively available from For Youth starting from Dec 19, 2025. Ships worldwide, with free shipping in selected regions.

For Youth is a Science-led longevity brand focused on developing clinically relevant supplements that support healthy ageing and performance at the cellular level. Formulated in collaboration with leading academic researchers, the brand prioritises evidence-based ingredients, advanced delivery technologies, and transparent quality standards.

Read more about For Youth and our story here.

For media inquiries, please contact Zoë Gault, Co-Founder of For Youth via zoe[at]foryouth.co.

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