April 28th, 2020
First off, why formulate with aminos right now? Short answer: the market is ready. Supplement sales have spiked and people are working out at home in unprecedented numbers. Which is right for your new amino formula: EAAs or BCAAs? We’d argue EAAs have several advantages over BCAAs, though each belongs in the conversation for new…
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April 20th, 2020
This post is for anyone who is gearing up to launch a supplement or functional food or drink brand. If you’ve determined your 5 P’s and target market and found a void in the marketplace that you can uniquely fill, you are well on your way. But now, it’s time to carefully find and vet…
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April 8th, 2020
It’s no secret that gut health is linked to many other systems in the human body. In fact, over the past decade or so, this has been brought to light to the masses. Now, many people are finding that gut health and immunity go hand-in-hand. We’re bringing you a round-up of articles that show that…
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April 7th, 2020
Whether you’re a biohacker, gamer, WFH professional, or formulator, this guide will help you dial in the perfect combination of energy, mood and focus with TeaCrine® and Dynamine®. Science of Optimal Energy As for the science, our recent PK study suggests that Dynamine®, TeaCrine® and caffeine performed better than caffeine alone, and better than…
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March 11th, 2020
Dynamine®’s safety profile and regulatory compliance — combined with its sensory experience — are unmatched in the energy, mood and focus categories and has many potential applications such as: Energy drinks Pre-workouts Gaming formulas Nootropics Fat-burners Dynamine® – New Research CSI and a university research partner have concluded a landmark clinical study demonstrating the synergy…
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February 20th, 2020
Eight weeks fly by when you’re training for a half marathon… or that’s what Jenn, Kyle and Kelsey would agree on. Two months ago, CSI challenged 3 team members to train and give it their all for the Austin Half Marathon. And they did just that. Watch the video to see their progression. And then…
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January 30th, 2020
For many who use collagen, they use both collagen and coffee on a daily basis. Daily use presents an immense economic opportunity. But because collagen and functional coffee is fairly new, sales may be slower if you’re a retail brand on Wal-Mart shelves, for example. But if you have influencers, Facebook groups, email lists, YouTube…
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January 30th, 2020
If you’re a global brand, look to Asia. While the opportunity in North America is giant, the opportunity in Asia is colossal. The opportunities in beauty-from-within are more complex due to various dosage forms including powder, capsule, creams and more. In powder form, your collagen product could include ceramides, selenium, SOD (superoxide dismutase), grape seed…
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January 29th, 2020
We all receive two messages on nearly a daily basis: Just a small quantity of exercise can turn one’s health around. Obesity and chronic disease rates are rising. After years of these messages, people are listening. A majority of people are now engaged in learning how to live an active lifestyle. Collagen is the most…
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January 29th, 2020
Keto and collagen – how do we merge the two? Keto is also known as the low-carb movement. Low-carb is a global macro trend that could last years or decades. It may morph into the “low sugar” movement as people separate fiber carbs from sugar carbs, but low-carb will remain. If low-carb is the macro…
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