Arch and Ellen Manning Partner With Humann: Watch The Tailgate TV Spot
Watch The Tailgate, the Humann TV spot with Arch and Ellen Manning and Chief Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Davis.
- What happens in "The Tailgate" TV spot?
- Who are Arch and Ellen Manning?
- Why did Arch and Ellen Manning partner with Humann?
- Which Humann product does Ellen Manning use?
- Do athletes and everyday adults use the same Humann products?
- What does "Nobel Prize-winning science" refer to?
- How is Humann connected to Texas Athletics?
- Why does cardiovascular health matter at every age?
- Frequently asked questions
- Transcript of "The Tailgate"
Humann has partnered with University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning and his mother, Ellen Manning, on a national campaign about cardiovascular health at every stage of life. The campaign leads with "The Tailgate," a 30-second TV spot featuring Humann Chief Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Davis.
What happens in "The Tailgate" TV spot?
"The Tailgate" is a 30-second TV spot set at a Manning family tailgate. Dr. Christopher Davis, Humann's Chief Cardiologist, notices Humann SuperBeets on the table and talks with Ellen Manning about the science behind it. When Arch Manning arrives, he is the one who is starstruck — by the cardiologist — and asks Dr. Davis to swap jerseys before kickoff.
The spot debuts on October 10, 2026, timed to Red River Rivalry weekend and the annual college football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. It opens a broader collaboration with the Manning family across social, digital, and community content.
Who are Arch and Ellen Manning?
Arch Manning is the quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns. Ellen Manning is his mother. In the Humann campaign, they represent two different stages of life — a college athlete and a parent — connected by the same interest in long-term cardiovascular health. Arch takes Humann products for performance. Ellen takes Humann products for her heart health. The science is what convinced them both.
Why did Arch and Ellen Manning partner with Humann?
Both Mannings describe the partnership as a family commitment to cardiovascular health, not only athletic performance.
"Taking care of my health is part of being at my best, and cardiovascular health is an important piece of that. Getting to work alongside my mom makes this collaboration even more meaningful and brings together two different stages of life around something that matters to both of us," says Arch Manning.
"Like a lot of people, I used to think cardiovascular health was strictly about the heart. Learning that it's really about your whole circulatory system — powering your energy, your brain and how your whole body feels every day — was an eye-opener," says Ellen Manning.
Which Humann product does Ellen Manning use?
Ellen Manning takes Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews as part of her daily routine. "Keeping up with my own wellness using SuperBeets Heart Chews is a daily habit now," she says.
Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews support nitric oxide production through the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) pathway, using 150 mg of clinically studied grape seed extract alongside 500 mg of beetroot powder. The daily serving is two chews.
Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews Advanced + CoQ10 uses the same grape seed extract and beetroot formula, with 150 mg of CoQ10 phytosome added to support cellular energy.
Do athletes and everyday adults use the same Humann products?
Yes. Humann makes different products for different goals, and they do not all work the same way. Nitric oxide is a common thread, but the body makes nitric oxide through more than one pathway, and each product is built around a specific one.
| Product | How it supports nitric oxide | Key ingredients | Designed for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews | eNOS pathway | Grape seed extract (150 mg), beetroot powder (500 mg) | Daily healthy blood pressure support |
| Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews Advanced + CoQ10 | eNOS pathway, plus CoQ10 for cellular energy | Grape seed extract (150 mg), beetroot powder (500 mg), CoQ10 phytosome (150 mg) | Daily healthy blood pressure and cellular energy support |
| Humann Endurance Beet Powder | Dietary nitrate pathway | Beetroot powder and fermented beetroot powder | Exercise and sports performance for increased stamina and endurance ; taken 20 to 30 minutes before activity. NSF Certified for Sport® |
Because the products support nitric oxide production through different routes, a routine built for game day and a routine built for everyday heart health can look different.
What does "Nobel Prize-winning science" refer to?
In 1998, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro, and Ferid Murad for their discoveries about nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.
Dr. Murad was on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston when the prize was announced. A nitric oxide research program at The University of Texas later led to Humann's founding in 2009 and its first product in 2010.
Humann's products are inspired by that science. The Nobel Prize recognized the discovery of nitric oxide's role in the body; it was not awarded for any supplement.
How is Humann connected to Texas Athletics?
Humann is the Official Cardiovascular Supplement of Texas Athletics under a multi-year agreement announced on August 25, 2025, and managed by Longhorn Sports Properties. Humann products have been part of the Texas Athletics nutrition program for more than a decade, a period in which Texas teams have won more than 25 national championships.
The short documentary From Lab to Legacy tells the story of how Humann began at The University of Texas.
Why does cardiovascular health matter at every age?
Cardiovascular health is about more than the heart. About 60,000 miles of blood vessels carry oxygen and nutrients to the body's 36 trillion cells, whether that body belongs to a college quarterback or to his mom.
"There is truly no such thing as starting too early, and it's never too late to opt in. When we shift our focus to supporting that system daily, it fundamentally changes how people age and feel," says Dr. Christopher Davis, MD, FACC, Chief Cardiologist at Humann.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Humann TV spot with Arch and Ellen Manning?
"The Tailgate" is embedded at the top of this page. The 30-second spot debuts nationally in October 2026, and additional social videos with the Mannings will roll out over the college football season.
Is Dr. Christopher Davis a real cardiologist?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Davis, MD, FACC, is Humann's Chief Cardiologist, a triple board-certified interventional cardiologist, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
What is the difference between Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews and SuperBeets® Heart Chews Advanced + CoQ10?
Both contain 150 mg of grape seed extract and 500 mg of beetroot powder, and both are taken as two chews daily. Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews Advanced + CoQ10 adds 150 mg of CoQ10 phytosome to support cellular energy. Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews do not contain CoQ10.
Can I take Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews if I take medication?
Humann recommends talking with your doctor or healthcare professional before adding Humann SuperBeets® Heart Chews or any supplement to your routine, especially if you take medication.
Transcript of "The Tailgate"
Dr. Davis: Wow, SuperBeets from Humann. You guys just serve these?
Ellen: Everybody eats at a Manning tailgate.
Dr. Davis: Did you know this was inspired by Nobel-Prize Winning Science that supports healthy blood pressure and better blood flow?
Ellen: I read the bag.
Dr. Davis: But most people don't believe the bag.
Ellen: You're a cardiologist. Do you?
Dr. Davis: I believe in this bag.
Ellen: Arch! Kick off is in 10 minutes!
Arch: Huge fan man, huge! Mind if we swap?
Dr. Davis: Sure!
Arch: Mom, that's Dr. Davis!
