L-theanine has some amazing health benefits making it a vital ingredient in Stress Defy. It is a non-protein amino acid primarily found in green and black teas along with some mushrooms. It is said to increase levels of GABA, serotonin and dopamine. In animal studies, theanine has been shown to stimulate GABA (A) receptors (Egashira et al., […]
As someone who struggles with proper gut function and regularity, I have to say that since taking Protea’s GI Assist regularly, I have noticed a huge improvement in my body’s ability to break down and eliminate the foods I consume. As the label suggests, I have been taking one serving every evening before bedtime. But
When it comes to choosing a protein, the options can be very overwhelming – whey, vegan, soy, egg, casein, etc. Which one is “best”? While there are tons of options on the market, arguably the two most popular are whey proteins and plant based/vegan proteins. One isn’t necessarily “better” than the other, but when it
You’re pregnant. Does that mean forgoing your beloved cup of joe? Let’s look at the facts. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Furthermore, caffeine is a diuretic, which can reduce body fluid levels and lead to dehydration. While you
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I would like to talk to you about baseline+ and how it has helped me! I started taking baseline+ a few weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my second baby. I could feel that my hormones were out of whack and I was feeling extremely tired. Not as good as I used to feel, that’s for sure!
One of the most popular questions we get is how to time taking Stress Defy during the day. Before we get into timing though, we first have to understand why the timing is so important. Almost all the cells in your body contain cortisol receptors, meaning the impact of heightened stress will be perceived everywhere.
Everyone wants to know… what’s the secret? How do I lose fat? Consistently? And keep it off? We turn to crash diets, to fat-burners, to squat challenges, and yet keep seeming to come up short. We keep trying the things we THINK lead to fat loss, and yet here we are, heavier than ever, and mentally
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disease that affects the endocrine system of roughly 6-20% women worldwide. It affects how a woman’s ovaries function. In some cases, the ovaries become enlarged with fluid filled sacs (not actually cysts as the name implies) which surround the eggs. As a result it can impede the release of an egg
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 safety of a supplement on a fetus or infant due to it being unethical to
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