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CoreBiome® capsule formulation featuring tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides)

How to Formulate With CoreBiome®: Dose, Capsule Formats and What Brands Ask First

February 25th, 2026

In one sentence: CoreBiome® is a patented tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides) designed to deliver butyrate to the colon, built for capsule-based gut formulas that stay simple to make, simple to take and simple to explain. Also known as: CoreBiome® tributyrin, tributyrin, butyrate triglyceride, tributyrate, postbiotic butyrate, SCFA butyrate Key facts: CoreBiome® is like “vegetables in a […]

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Vegetables in a capsule concept for supporting butyrate production through fermentation

Vegetables in a Capsule: CoreBiome® and the “Predigested Veggies” Idea

February 20th, 2026

In one sentence: CoreBiome® is a patented tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides) that supports a butyrate-focused gut health routine to help with leaky gut and gut barrier integrity. This is especially helpful while someone works toward more consistent fiber intake. Also known as: vegetables in a capsule, predigested veggies, tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides), tributyrate, butyrate, short-chain fatty acid, […]

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Where to buy OnoSweet sweetener in consumer products

Where to Buy OnoSweet®

February 19th, 2026

OnoSweet® is a patented, natural, zero-calorie sweetener made from fermented rice. It brings clean sweetness to modern wellness products without bitterness or a lingering finish, helping brands create sugar-free formulas that still taste craveable. Below is a growing list of products where you can find OnoSweet®. OnoSweet® is supplied as an ingredient to brands and […]

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Prebiotics probiotics and postbiotics explained with butyrate as a key postbiotic style output

Postbiotics Explained: Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Postbiotics

February 6th, 2026

In one sentence: Prebiotics feed beneficial microbes, probiotics add live strains, and postbiotics are the beneficial outputs, with butyrate being one of the most valuable postbiotics for foundational gut support. Also known as: postbiotics, postbiotic supplements, prebiotics vs probiotics vs postbiotics, butyrate postbiotic, postbiotic butyrate, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics Key facts: fiber and resistant starch can […]

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CoreBiome® powder featuring tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides) for gut foundation support

CoreBiome® 101: Patented Tributyrin (Butyrate Triglycerides) for the Gut-Body Axis

January 23rd, 2026

In one sentence: CoreBiome® is a patented tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides) ingredient positioned to deliver butyrate to the colon, supporting gut health and lining, regularity and a healthy inflammatory response. Also known as: CoreBiome® tributyrin, butyrate triglyceride, tributyrate, butyrate (short-chain fatty acid; SCFA), postbiotic butyrate Key facts: “vegetables in a capsule”; fermentation produces butyrate; gut lining […]

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egetables and fiber-rich foods that support fermentation and butyrate production in the gut

What Is Tributyrin? Butyrate Triglycerides Explained

January 14th, 2026

In one sentence: Tributyrin (butyrate triglycerides, also called tributyrate) is a triglyceride form of butyrate used in supplements to help deliver butyrate to the colon, where butyrate supports gut lining integrity. Also known as: tributyrin, butyrate triglycerides, tributyrate, butyrate supplement, postbiotic butyrate, CoreBiome® Key facts: vegetables and resistant starch ferment in the colon and produce […]

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Rice panicle macro — rice-sourced ingredients for precision-fermented Reb M (stevia-free)

Not All Reb M Is Created Equal: Why Source Matters (Rice vs Stevia vs Cane/Corn)

December 2nd, 2025

In one sentence: Source shapes finish. Fermented Reb M (e.g., OnoSweet®) from rice delivers a clean, balanced sweetness curve with fewer bitter byproducts than stevia-leaf or cane/corn.Also known as: Reb M; fermented Reb M; stevia-free Reb M; OnoSweet®Key facts: stevia-free; Non-GMO (OnoSweet®); zero glycemic response; consistent lot-to-lot; sustainable Use cases: Marketers – “source-matters” story and stevia-free […]

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Gummies macro — applications for rice-sourced, precision-fermented Reb M with a clean, balanced sweetness curve

Going Stevia-Free? Meet Reb M from Rice

November 24th, 2025

In one sentence: As labels trend stevia-free, brands are choosing fermented Reb M from rice, delivering a clean, balanced sweetness curve and consistent quality.Also known as: stevia-free Reb M; rice-sourced Reb M; fermented Reb M; OnoSweet®Key facts: stevia-free – Non-GMO (example: OnoSweet®) – zero glycemic response – consistent lot-to-lotUse cases: Marketers – stevia-free positioning, cleaner […]

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Rice plant close-up — source of ingredients used to produce stevia-free Reb M via precision fermentation

Reb A vs Reb M – What’s the Difference, and Why it Matters for Taste

November 19th, 2025

In one sentence: Reb A often reads sharper with a lingering finish, while Reb M presents a cleaner, more balanced sweetness curve, especially when produced via precision fermentation using rice-sourced ingredients.Key facts: stevia-free options exist; different steviol glycosides; distinct sensory arcs; source/pathway affect finish; Non-GMO example (OnoSweet®)Use cases: proteins; hydration/RTDs; gummies; soft chews; functional foodsLearn […]

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Precision fermentation – non-GMO microbes convert rice-sourced ingredients into stevia-free Reb M (OnoSweet®). ow rice-sourced ingredients become stevia-free Reb M via precision fermentation – Non-GMO, consistent performance.

Fermentation for Reb M – How Rice Becomes Stevia-Free Reb M

November 14th, 2025

In one sentence: Food-grade microbes convert rice-sourced ingredients into Reb M via fermentation, enabling stevia-free labeling with a clean, balanced sweetness curve.Also known as: Reb M from rice-sourced ingredients; fermented Reb M; fermentation-derived Reb M; Reb M from riceKey facts: stevia-free; zero glycemic response; batch-to-batch consistency; scalable supplyUse cases: proteins; hydration/RTDs; gummies; soft chews; functional […]

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OnoSweet stevia-free rice-sourced Reb M — precision-fermented, Non-GMO Project Verified

OnoSweet® – The Stevia-Free, Rice-Sourced Natural Sweetener

November 12th, 2025

In one sentence: OnoSweet® is stevia-free Reb M produced via fermentation using rice; it’s Non-GMO and built for a clean, balanced sweetness curve with a smooth finishAlso known as: rice-sourced Reb M; rice-based Reb M; stevia-free Reb M; Reb M from riceKey facts: stevia-free – Non-GMO – zero glycemic response – consistent lot-to-lot – application-ready […]

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The Gut Builds Muscle

The Gut Builds Muscle

July 15th, 2025

It’s not all about protein. Protein consumption has been on a tear for a decade, and it continues to grow. Not just whey, but vegan proteins, collagen, and now fermented and “air protein”. But don’t you just want to eat like a normal person? The good news is that building muscle is not all about […]

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CoreBiome butyrate triglycerides

What Is Butyrate? Everything You Need to Know About This Powerful Postbiotic

June 23rd, 2025

Intro: Butyrate is one of the world’s most researched and talked-about compounds in gut health, and for good reason. Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)  produced in the colon that supports a healthy metabolism, gut, and immune health. But there’s a catch: most butyrate never gets where it’s needed. That’s why we developed CoreBiome®, […]

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TeaCrine From Compound Solutions

What Is TeaCrine®? Benefits, Dosage & How It Works with Caffeine

June 16th, 2025

What Is TeaCrine®? TeaCrine®, a patented form of theacrine, is a nature-identical compound known for delivering clean, long-lasting energy, enhanced mental focus, and improved mood without the crash, jitters or habituation associated with caffeine. TeaCrine® is often used in pre-workouts, brain health, nootropics, energy drinks, and gaming formulas for its synergistic effects with caffeine and […]

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CSI Gives EFFS about your exercise, food, friends and sleep.

EFFS Given: A Lifestyle Worth Giving A Damn About

June 9th, 2025

Before there were supplements, there was nature. Before there were influencers, there were philosophers and physicians—like Hippocrates—reminding us that movement, food, friendship, and rest are the foundation of health. And while modern science has given us powerful tools to support the body, nothing replaces the basics. At Compound Solutions, we work at the cutting edge […]

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Article: Is Sugar the Next Cigarette?

Is Sugar the New Cigarette? Plus: How to Respond to this Market Demand

May 28th, 2024

Coca-Cola wouldn’t market Coke Zero if it weren’t making money from the “zero -sugar” movement. We’re shifting away from sugar like we’ve shifted away from cigarettes. Learn more about sugar’s impact on the market.   Here are some sugar-substitute sweetening ingredients that just don’t make the cut: Sucralose and Ace-K are synthetic Monk fruit isn’t […]

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