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Category: Formulation

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™

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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