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Gut heath definitions

Gut Health Definitions You Need To Know

September 30th, 2022

Popular Gut Health Terms and What They Mean When it comes to gut health definitions, there’s a lot of misinformation and ambiguity. This is especially true for terms like postbiotics, butyrate, and even what exactly CoreBiome® is. Fortunately, we can all agree that human health begins with gut health! With competing gut health definitions and […]

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PeakO2®, A Versatile Blend of Performance Mushrooms

September 16th, 2022

After many years, people are re-discovering what has been around for centuries—adaptogens. Adaptogens have been essential to traditional Asian medicine for centuries, helping people adapt and perform better under physical and mental stress. Problem Adaptogens are typically too brown and too insoluble in water to use in lightly flavored and colored drinks. So, they’ve been under-utilized […]

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Innovating for women's health

Best Innovation Guides for Women’s Health

August 21st, 2022

Women (still) drive up to 80% of a household’s purchases.* While this stat has held strong for 30 years, innovating for women’s health has finally taken hold with marketers in a bigger, bolder way. The opportunity is enormous as targeting women is still a Blue Ocean Strategy. So, here are some ideas on how to […]

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Fortune Best Place to Work

Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces 2022

August 8th, 2022

We’ve just been awarded a place on the coveted Fortune Best Workplaces in the small to medium size business category. The category is small to medium-sized business because we are a small but mighty team. We’re honored and happy to do the work to stay here for a while. A little history 0n the Fortune […]

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Cognitive Supplements

How to Win in the Cognitive Supplement Category

July 14th, 2022

The cognitive supplement category is only growing. With things like nootropics and the success of data findings in TeaCrine® and Dynamine™, it is only a matter of time before nearly everyone who seeks to gain energy, mood, motivation and, more recently, focus lean into the benefits and away from the reservations of what what their […]

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How to Formulate Supplements with Carbs

June 16th, 2022

In order to understand intraworkouts, we need to come to terms with carbs vs. no carbs. Carbs are quickly becoming the “new bad guy” in the American diet. We’re just a few years away from anti-carbohydrate campaigns, and the popularity of low-carb and ketogenic lifestyles are only growing. In this shifting environment, how do you […]

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Sunflower Oil vs Olive Oil

Healthiest Fat on Earth: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

June 7th, 2022

In the face of sunflower oil scarcity, turn to the healthiest fat on earth, extra virgin olive oil. Because of sunflower oil’s supply chain shock, many are looking for cheap alternatives like canola. But seed oils like palm, soy, sunflower and canola are high in inflammatory omega-6. We’ve endured decades of poor food quality. It’s […]

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EAAs vs BCAAs

BCAAs vs. EAAs: Know the difference before you buy another thing

June 5th, 2022

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. It’s time to know more about the science between BCAAs and EAAs. It gets much better when you consider vegan options, too. Which is right for your […]

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Nutravate™ Summit

The Nutravate™ 2022 Recap

May 31st, 2022

We did it. YOU did it. Thanks to you, the first ever Nutravate™ summit was a success. Nutravate™ was the first summit of its kind, dedicated to the nutrition innovation space like never before. Compound Solutions set forth to create something unique in the nutraceutical industry – truly knowledge share and innovate across every part […]

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Find Your Optimal Energy Blend with TeaCrine® and Dynamine™

March 17th, 2022

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™. What is TeaCrine®? TeaCrine® is a patented compound derived from the kucha tea leaf that delivers energy, mood, motivation and focus. TeaCrine® is ideal for anyone looking […]

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Dynamine® vs. TeaCrine®

Dynamine™ vs. TeaCrine®

March 17th, 2022

This is one question we get asked frequently – What are the differences between Dynamine™ and TeaCrine®? Let’s take a look at Dynamine™ vs. TeaCrine®. What is TeaCrine®? Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid) is a chemical cousin of caffeine that provides long-lasting energy, mood, and focus to complement the immediate, sharp energy infusion supplied by caffeine. TeaCrine® […]

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Why TeaCrine® Is the Perfect Caffeine Replacement

March 17th, 2022

Let’s talk about caffeine replacement and TeaCrine® . If you’re like most people, your day starts pretty much the same — roll out of bed and straight into the kitchen for a much-needed cup of coffee. What is it about coffee that’s so warm, comforting, and refreshing? Why is it the go-to way to start […]

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TeaCrine®’s Energy vs. Caffeine’s Energy

March 17th, 2022

What makes TeaCrine®’s energy different from caffeine’s? Well, both modulate adenosine, which is what signals fatigue. But, caffeine hits adenosine head-on. Adenosine can no longer fire the fatigue signal. TeaCrine®, on the other hand, “unlocks” adenosine through the side door. It isn’t as aggressive as caffeine’s signal, so adenosine can still fire – just to […]

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What is the best postbiotic?

What is the best postbiotic?

March 7th, 2022

What is a postbiotic and what is the best kind for you? The best postbiotic is the kind that comes from a diet rich in fiber and resistant starch and produces butyrate. Better yet, the best of the best would be a diet so rich in fiber (vegetables), fermented foods (kimchi, pickles, sauerkraut), and resistant […]

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