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Supplementing while pregnant or breastfeeding
One of the most common questions we get asked is whether or not our supplements are safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Most supplements have not been tested on pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. There isn’t sufficient data to validate the...
- by Amber Dawn Orton
Prioritizing Exercise After Becoming a Mom With Annie P.
Being a mom is a FULL TIME JOB. I never really understood that until I became a mom myself. We give, give, give all day long and it becomes very easy to put our own needs on the back burner....
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Laia Williams - Nutrition, Time Management and Being A Mom
Protea Nutrition Athlete Laia Williams describes how she navigates time management being a wife, mom and athlete.
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How much do you know about the Prop65 label? If you’re ordering from us in California, you’ll be aware of Proposition 65 and the stringent regulations they uphold. For anyone outside of California or unaware of Prop65, here are the...
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Cortisol and Weight Management
More and more links are being drawn between hormones and weight gain. Cortisol is natural and part of a healthy daily cycle of hormone fluctuation. Levels of the hormone should be highest in the morning then gradually fall as the...
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Why Protein May Not Make Women Bulky
Myth Debunked One of the biggest misconceptions about women and fitness is that protein will make you bulky. It’s almost insulting. The only way to build lean muscle mass is through discipline, hard work, and consistency in the weight room...
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It’s incredibly important to be wise and discerning about what you find on food and supplement labels. Advocates of transparency on labels have done well to push manufactures to be more honest with their ingredient lists, but we are far...
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Vegan Amino+ "Why Is It So Good?"
ADO Fitness Coach, Trista Anderson tells us why she uses Protea Nutrition Vegan Aminos and what's in them that makes it so good for us!
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Glutathione is an antioxidant used by every cell in the body, critical in proper bodily detoxification. Beyond that, it’s important in many functions including: making DNA, supporting the immune system, facilitating enzyme function, transporting mercury out of the brain, regenerating...