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If you’ve ever felt “a pit in your stomach”, or experienced “butterflies” in your gut, in response to various emotions or experiences, you might be surprised to know that the emotions solicited by these experiences are because of and not the cause of signals from the brain in your gut. This second brain, as it’s commonly referred to, is […]

We recently upgraded the Stress Defy formula by swapping N-acetyle-L-cysteine (NAC) for N-acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT). Last year, the FDA changed their regulation of NAC and removed permissions for it to be sold as a dietary supplement. We also used NAC in Baseline, and following guidelines we changed to using L-cysteine HCL.* Read about NAC and

Our bodies maintain a pH balance that measures the acidity in our blood. That level of acidity can determine our overall health and potential risk of illness. Blood is measured on a pH scale from 0 to 14 with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being highly alkaline. An ideal pH level for our

BCAAs are branched chain amino acids and are the building blocks of protein. There are 20 different amino acids that make up thousands of different proteins in the body. Nine of the 20 are considered essential meaning they cannot be made by the body: leucine, isoleucine and valine which is why we included these in

Vitamin D is very important for bone and teeth health as well as protecting the body from a wide range of diseases and conditions. According to an article from NCBI, “An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have a vitamin D deficiency.” Despite its name, Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin

Over the past few decades food coloring has been used in countless products that are consumed by people of all ages. Unfortunately, children are the biggest consumers of these related to the amount of food or candy that is eaten. Consumption of food coloring, aka dyes, has increased by 500% over the past 50 years.

The most common question we receive is, understandably, “Which products can we use while pregnant and nursing?” We want to provide transparent and reliable information for our customers in answering this complex question.  It’s important to first and foremost understand that every single person has different needs based on numerous factors. From health history, to

Our newest product is the Revive+ Immunity Blend. It was formulated to protect against pathogens and decrease inflammatory responses to the body’s healthy tissues. The impressive lineup of plant-based ingredients is no doubt a powerful addition to a healthy lifestyle. However, just like the release of any new product, the question arises, “is it safe

I want to spotlight Protea’s VePro protein powder. Not only is it chock full of clean ingredients, but anyone can use it to make a quick on the go shake! You can even bake it in muffins, brownies and pancakes to add some protein to your day. I sincerely believe that a healthy outlook on

If you’re pregnant, been pregnant, or trying to become pregnant, chances are you’ve heard about folic acid, folate or both. Your healthcare provider has probably suggested you take a prenatal to ensure adequate levels of folate or folic acid. Folate and folic acid are very important to protect your developing baby from neural tube defects