What Are Vitamers?
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What Are Vitamers?

While you might think of a vitamin like vitamin C as a single molecule, every vitamin is actually a family of related molecules that share a common function in the body. The members of a vitamin family are called vitamers (pronounced vīt-ə-mərs). Vitamins and Vitamers There are 14 essential vitamins that your body needs to function as…

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Stress Less with Adaptogen Elixir

Stress happens. Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve to help you stay focused and conquer stress, and we’ve bottled them up to create your daily dose of serenity – Adaptogen Elixir™.  Sip Your Way to a More Balanced Day  Chronic stress affects everything from your sleep patterns to your mood to your overall health. According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 75% of Americans experience negative physical and psychological impacts due to chronic stress (1). There are many…

Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Metabolism and Cellular Health
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Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Metabolism and Cellular Health

Intermittent fasting continues to garner attention as a weight loss and anti-aging tool. While these applications are important, researchers are exploring other areas that could have significant health implications and benefits that you might not have heard about. What is intermittent fasting, and what does it do? Intermittent fasting, defined as periods of voluntary abstinence…

Wide-Ranging Benefits of Collagen Continue To Emerge
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Wide-Ranging Benefits of Collagen Continue To Emerge

According to 2019 market research, sales of collagen products grew by almost 83% from late 2018 to late 2019. Unsurprisingly, this growth was within the categories of skin, bone, and joint health (1).   While collagen supplement marketing continues to target these health categories, research also shows that collagen supports exercise recovery and helps fight skin aging.  Exercise Recovery  Collagen’s skin health benefits are certainly a known commodity. However, increasing research suggests that the benefits of collagen extend to other health goals, including the improvement of athletic performance…

Collagen Elixir FAQ
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Collagen Elixir FAQ

Is there a difference between hydrolyzed collagen and collagen peptides?   There is no difference. Hydrolyzed collagen and collagen peptides are two names for the same ingredient. Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen that has been broken down into collagen peptides. Collagen naturally occurs in the form of long twisted fibers that are difficult for the body to digest. Collagen peptides are created…

Stress Less with Adaptogen Elixir
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Stress Less with Adaptogen Elixir

Stress happens. Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve to help you stay focused and conquer stress, and we’ve bottled them up to create your daily dose of serenity – Adaptogen Elixir™.  Sip Your Way to a More Balanced Day  Chronic stress affects everything from your sleep patterns to your mood to your overall health. According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 75% of Americans experience negative physical and psychological impacts due to chronic stress (1). There are many…