Founder of Fortis in gym wearing Fortis shirt, sitting on bench with dumbbells

The FORTIS Standard: Clean, Proven Supplements Backed by Science

Jacob Ellis

Most supplement brands are built for clicks.

They lead with hype.

They’re packed with sucralose, gums, and underdosed blends.

And they hide behind flashy labels and aggressive claims—banking on the fact that most people won’t check what’s actually inside the tub.

That’s why I am building FORTIS.


My Why: From Frustrated Consumer to Relentless Founder

I’ve been training for over a decade. I’ve tried the big brands. The flashy ones. The “newest clinically dosed stacks.”

But time and time again, I ended up with bloating, stomach issues, headaches, and a sense that what I was taking wasn’t really helping.

Then I started digging.

And what I found behind the labels?

  • Underdosed ingredients
  • “Proprietary blends” with zero transparency
  • Artificial sweeteners that wrecked my gut
  • Gums and thickeners used just to make powders look creamier

That’s when I made the call:

I could either keep settling, or build the products I wish existed.

What Science Actually Says

Let’s cut through the noise with facts backed by real research.

Creatine Monohydrate: One of the Most Researched Compounds in Sports Nutrition

  • Over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies confirm its safety and efficacy
  • Supports increased strength and power output
  • Improves muscle recovery and training volume
  • Enhances brain function under fatigue and stress
  • Boosts cellular energy production (ATP) by up to 40% in high-demand moments
Source: JISSN Study, 2017

Why We Use Creatine Monohydrate—And Only That

A lot of brands use creatine blends or “HCl” versions for marketing.

But those don’t outperform monohydrate—and they cost more for no real benefit.

That’s why Fortis uses:

  • 5g of pure creatine monohydrate per serving
  • Lab-tested to ensure purity
  • No flavoring
  • No fillers, sweeteners, or stabilizers
  • Manufactured in a GMP-certified U.S. facility

You get what works. Nothing more. Nothing hidden.


What We Left Out (On Purpose)

We don’t use:

  • Gums (like xanthan, guar, or carrageenan)
  • Sucralose or aspartame
  • “Whey blends” packed with concentrate
  • Flashy ingredients that aren’t backed by research

We don’t believe in fake performance—or fake promises.


Who This Is For

Fortis is for people who:

  • Read labels
  • Care about what goes in their body
  • Want long-term performance, not short-term hype
  • Value brands that do the work and back it up

Whether you’re lifting heavy, training hard, or just living with intention—this product is for you.


More Than a Product—A Standard

Fortis means “strong.” But not loud. Not overhyped.

It’s strength earned. Refined.

Rooted in discipline and backed by science.

That’s why every formula we create starts with one question:
Would we use this daily, with complete confidence, knowing what’s in it and why it’s there?

If the answer isn’t hell yes, it doesn’t make it into our lineup.


Where to Start

Right now, our pure creatine monohydrate is available.

No flash. No fillers. Just what works.


Our grass-fed whey isolate is in preorder now, for those who want clean protein without compromise.

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