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Ingredient news and scientific research for better products and educated consumers.

Metabolyte™ for hydration and weight management.

Does DDDA support hydration?

July 24th, 2023

A resounding “YES!” According to Dr. Andrew Huberman, the best nootropic is healthy, adequate sleep. The second best is hydration. Even mild dehydration can limit cognitive function. So, can we just drink water to hydrate and improve cognitive function? Absolutely. This article is about optimizing hydration above water. We can drink a lot of filtered […]

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DDDA as Metabolyte™

Where can I find DDDA?

July 11th, 2023

Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as Metabolyte™) is found in some plants such as green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Other dicarboxylic acids can be found in castor oil, for example. Because DDDA is found in low concentrations in nature, the only practical way to obtain DDDA is through supplementation like patent-pending Metabolyte. And only Metabolyte is self-affirmed Generally […]

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DDDA as Metabolyte™

What does DDDA do? What are the Benefits?

July 11th, 2023

Unlike protein, carbs, fat or even exogenous ketones, Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as patent-pending Metabolyte™) helps the body with metabolic flexibility by burning fat for fuel. And unlike glucose, Metabolyte™supports normal insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels. Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as Metabolyte™) has been show in animal or human studies to be: 1) an energy fuel […]

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DDDA as Metabolyte™

What is DDDA?

July 11th, 2023

When thinking of dodecanedioic acid (DDDA), it’s best to begin with fat. Fats are made up of carbon atoms from 2 – 28 (also known as C2 – C28). Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) contain glycerol and medium chain fatty acids, typically categorized as C6, C8, C10 and C12. C12 is also known as lauric acid. […]

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Dynamine + Caffeine Are Bffs

Dynamine™ is Caffeine’s Best Friend

June 22nd, 2023

What is Dynamine™? In a nutshell, Dynamine™ (methylliberine — 2-methoxy-1,7,9 Tetramethyluric acid) is a faster-acting, harder-hitting form of TeaCrine®. It’s yet another chemical cousin of caffeine (and theacrine). Similar to theacrine, methyliberine is found in kucha tea.[1] It’s also naturally occuring in a number of coffee species, including Coffea liberica, Coffea dewevrei and Coffea abeokuta. […]

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best butyrate

Which Form of Butyrate is Best?

May 22nd, 2023

The very best butyrate is bioavailable butyrate from foods rich in fiber. The next best thing is to supplement with superior, patented tributyrin known as CoreBiome®. It’s well known that bioavailable butyrate is the most important nutrient for gut health and overall wellness.   But which butyrate is the best butyrate? In this article, we’ll […]

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Butyrate can help with constipation

Can Butyrate Help with Regularity?

May 22nd, 2023

Butyrate may help alleviate occasional constipation and bloating. This is because butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that plays a crucial role in gut health and overall wellness. It is produced by our gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber in the colon. Butyrate is essential for maintaining the integrity of the gut lining, supporting […]

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Postbiotic Butyrate

Butyrate Postbiotics–What Are They and where can I find Them?

April 20th, 2023

Wondering where to find butyrate postbiotics? When it comes to postbiotics, butyrate might be just what your body needs to get back on track. The human gut is fascinating because it tangibly impacts countless aspects of our lives, including mood, brain function, immunity, athletic performance, and even the appearance of your skin! In this article, […]

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Alternatives to Erythritol

Can Sukré® and Onosweet™ replace Erythritol? We think so.

March 27th, 2023

Is there a way to eliminate erythritol from your formulation? Yes. We call it Sukré®, and it’s how we choose to sweeten things up without unwanted side effects. First, let’s define erythritol. It’s a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a sugar substitute. It’s a natural sweetener that is found in fruits and fermented […]

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Yüth™  from Compound Solutions

What is Yüth™ from Compound Solutions?

March 20th, 2023

From hair growth to cellular rejuvenation, Yüth™ is a polyamine for beauty-from-within and healthy aging products. Polyamines have been around for ages. They are found in breast milk and edible plants such as beans. Yüth™ celebrates what we already know to be true: better health comes from intermittent fasting. When we fast, our cells regenerate […]

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What is tributyrin and where can I buy tributyrin supplements?

What is Tributyrin and Where Can I Buy Tributyrin Supplements?

January 27th, 2023

The gut health journey begins with asking what is tributyrin? and where can I buy tributyrin supplements? The answer starts here: tributyrin is a triglyceride. This means it is a polyol – multiple hydroxyl groups – combined with three fatty acids. When these compounds work together, it helps the intestinal gut flora and is rapidly […]

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Where to Buy CoreBiome®

Where to Buy CoreBiome®

January 25th, 2023

CoreBiome®, the complete “pre-pro-postbiotic”  is in this growing list of some of the best brands in the wellness market. The long answer of where to get tributyrin is here. CoreBiome® is the foundational ingredient for gut formulas that formerly only included probiotics. Many are realizing probiotics are transient and difficult to colonize in an inflamed gut. […]

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Best Self Category wellness

The Best Self Category

January 16th, 2023

The new best self category does not replace wellness or self-care; it adds to it. This pioneering new category expands beyond what we believe we know about the wellness space. Wellness in supplements has been defined by greens drinks, mushroom coffee and gut health. But those don’t touch on the importance of dopamine, for example. […]

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PeakO2® Benefits

What are the benefits of PeakO2®?

December 5th, 2022

PeakO2® is the proprietary ingredient from Compound Solutions made of an organic-certified combination of six adaptogenic mushrooms grown in the U.S. PeakO2® allows users to “adapt” and overcome physical and mental stress, increasing power and endurance. PeakO2® also helps improve oxygen utilization and work capacity while decreasing lactate, helping athletes train longer and harder. Primarily […]

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Fat as Fuel in Sports Performance

December 5th, 2022

This article will go over the basics of goFat® and the concept that fat can be used as fuel. We’ll discuss how diets high in carbohydrates have been pushed by agri-business, and why using fat as fuel is healthier for us. Additionally, we’ll cover the scientific research surrounding goFat®, and how it can benefit our […]

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What are Short Chain Fatty Acids?

Why Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA)?

October 24th, 2022

Have you ever heard of vegetable toxicity, or a friend tell you, “Man, I’ve got way too much of a good thing in my gut microbiome?” No. Short-chain fatty acids come from vegetables, and this article reviews why they matter and why they’re bubbling up in conversation. Learn more about SCFAs and postbiotics by downloading […]

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short chain fatty acids

The Complete Guide to Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) and CoreBiome®

October 13th, 2022

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are arguably the most significant of the three fatty acids for human wellness, but they haven’t taken enough of the limelight. But before we get to SCFAs, let’s talk about all three fatty acids. Based on the number of carbon atoms, we can classify fatty acids by their length: short-chain, […]

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Best Self category for formulators

How to Formulate for the New Best Self Category

October 10th, 2022

There’s a brand new category in the world of wellness called the Best Self category. It’s a broader yet direct approach to the wellness culture that doesn’t assume things. It wants better and more of what individuals want for themselves. It’s called Best Self because it does not define what someone’s best is. Additionally, it’s […]

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