About Duus Nutrition — History, Mission, and Certifications

Our Story

Duus Nutrition was born from a shared frustration among thousands of Quebec athletes: the inability to find a sports supplement on the market that truly met their needs, values, and daily reality. The founders of Duus—themselves hybrid athletes, passionate about CrossFit, HYROX, and endurance sports—noticed that the pre-workout offerings available in Quebec were dominated by imported products, formulated for other markets, often overdosed with stimulants, rarely certified by Health Canada, and almost never designed for the lifestyle of an active athlete who doesn't always have ten minutes to prepare their shaker before rushing to the gym.

The initial idea was as simple as it was ambitious: to create a liquid pre-workout gel, ready to consume in three seconds, formulated with impeccably high-quality ingredients, rooted in Quebec identity with maple syrup as a natural base, and certified by Health Canada to ensure the trust of the most demanding athletes. After months of research, real-world testing, and formula development in collaboration with sports nutrition experts, DUUS Energy+ was born—and it quickly found its place in the gym bags, running belts, and boxing bags of Quebec athletes.

Today, Duus Nutrition is available on the shelves of Popeye's Supplements and ships its products across Canada, with a growing community of athletes at every competition, CrossFit box, and HYROX event where the brand is represented.

Our Mission

Duus Nutrition's mission is as clear as its formula: to provide every Quebec athlete with access to a truly high-quality sports supplement, without compromising on ingredient transparency, without marketing gimmicks, and without the unpleasant side effects often associated with overly stimulated pre-workouts.

We believe that performance should not come at an inaccessible price, that athletes deserve to know exactly what they put into their bodies, and that a product's local origin is a real added value, not just a selling point. This is why every formulation, packaging, and distribution decision at Duus Nutrition is made considering three fundamental principles: proven effectiveness, complete transparency, and Quebec roots.

We also believe that sustainable performance comes from a balanced approach to supplementation. DUUS Energy+ is not designed to push you beyond your physiological limits with massive doses of stimulants—it is designed to intelligently support what your body is already capable of achieving, by optimizing blood flow, delaying muscle fatigue, and maintaining focus and energy throughout your actual workout.

Our Certifications

Natural Product Number (NPN) — Health Canada

The DUUS Energy+ gel is certified by Health Canada with a Natural Product Number (NPN), the most rigorous certification for natural health products in Canada. This certification concretely means that:

Each medicinal ingredient in the gel has been individually evaluated for its safety and effectiveness by Health Canada experts.
The dosages of each active ingredient comply with current Canadian standards for sports supplements.
The manufacturing process has been audited and approved according to Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
The health and performance claims associated with the product are based on recognized scientific evidence.
The product can be legally sold in Canada as a natural health product, with the full approval of federal authorities.

For athletes subject to anti-doping programs or simply concerned about the quality of what they consume, Health Canada's NPN certification is the strongest guarantee available on the Canadian market. It distinguishes DUUS Energy+ from the vast majority of imported sports supplements, which are not subject to the same regulatory requirements when entering the Canadian market without having obtained this certification.

Availability at Popeye's Supplements

The presence of DUUS Energy+ in the Popeye's Supplements network, the largest chain of sports supplement retailers in Quebec, is further validation of the product's quality and credibility. Popeye's applies its own rigorous selection criteria before accepting a new product onto its shelves—a distinction that few young Quebec brands can boast of having achieved.

Our Connection to the Quebec Sports Community

Duus Nutrition doesn't just sell a pre-workout—it actively participates in the Quebec sports community through Duus Events, a series of functional fitness competitions organized in Quebec. These events bring together athletes of all levels in competition formats inspired by HYROX and CrossFit, in a community-focused and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the brand's values.

This direct involvement in the Quebec sports scene is what distinguishes us from imported brands that are unfamiliar with the fields, gyms, trails, and competitions where our customers invest themselves every week. We are there, with you, at every event, not just on a webpage.

Our Values

Transparency Every ingredient in DUUS Energy+ is clearly listed on the packaging, with exact dosages. No proprietary blends, no hidden ingredients behind generic names. You know exactly what you're consuming.

Local Quality The maple syrup used as the base of our gel is a natural Quebec ingredient. Choosing DUUS also means choosing to support a local brand that reinvests in Quebec's sports and agricultural ecosystem.

Real Performance Our formulas are based on ingredients whose effectiveness is supported by scientific research in sports nutrition. We don't promise miracles—we offer proven performance tools, intelligently dosed.

Accessibility Performance should not be reserved for an elite. That's why we offer various formats (12, 24, or 48 gels), free shipping on orders over $50, and a subscription program with significant discounts to make DUUS Energy+ accessible to all athletic budgets.