Complete nutrition, put to the test.
Every Huel product is crafted by nutrition experts, tested through independent research, and made from carefully selected ingredients to ensure every meal is nutritionally complete.
The science that fuels every scoop, sip, and spoonful.
Huel has been rigorously tested in four independent studies — including randomized crossover and intervention trials — showing effects on satiety, post-meal blood glucose and insulin responses, micronutrient status, and markers linked to metabolic health.
Always hungry after breakfast? Science says you don’t have to be
A randomized trial found that Huel helps you stay satisfied longer and maintain steadier energy throughout the morning.
Can a daily shake change how you feel? 73% said it did
In a six-week perception study, participants who drank Huel daily reported feeling healthier, more energized, and more in control of their routines.
The study that flipped the protein myth
Researchers found that a Huel breakfast was as satisfying as an animal-protein breakfast, with similar effects on fullness and hunger hormones.
Cholesterol down. Nutrients up. Here’s the proof.
A peer-reviewed study showed that four weeks on Huel improved key nutrient levels and lowered cholesterol—proving that complete nutrition really means complete.
The people shaping science and nutrition at Huel
Behind every Huel product is a team of scientists, nutritionists, doctors, and advisors who share one goal: to make better nutrition accessible to everyone. Together, they turn research into reality, creating meals that fuel health, focus, and everyday performance.
Dr. Idrees Mughal
James Collier
From idea to evidence
From early hypotheses to published outcomes, this is how Huel turns research into insights
Every Huel study begins with collaboration between our internal nutrition science team and independent researchers. Together, we define the study design, endpoints, and measures — whether it’s appetite hormones, micronutrient status, or consumer perception of wellness
Each human study is reviewed and approved by institutional ethics committees before participant recruitment begins. Where appropriate, Trials are randomized, calorie- and protein-matched, and often crossover in design to ensure results are objective and comparable.
Our partners include academic institutions such as Newcastle University and independent research organisations such as Aelius Biotech. Huel provides products and funding but does not control data collection or analysis. Some studies using Huel products have been conducted entirely independently, with Huel having no involvement beyond product provision.
Once data collection ends, the research institutions analyze and interpret the results, which are then reviewed by independent statisticians. Huel’s nutrition team reviews the findings to better understand how our products perform and where we can innovate further.
Some trials have already been published in peer-reviewed journals, with others currently under review — a process that can take months to years depending on the study’s complexity and the journal’s timelines. Peer review is a cornerstone of rigorous scientific research, where independent experts assess and provide feedback on a study before it can be published.
Huel’s scientific program is ongoing. We continue to partner with external researchers on studies exploring appetite, metabolic health, nutrient adequacy, and long-term nutrition outcomes. Each new phase of research strengthens our mission to make complete nutrition not only accessible but proven.
