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Category: Health & Nutrition

DDDA Metabolyte™

Introducing Metabolyte™

December 13th, 2023

DDDA (as Metabolyte™) is not a protein, carbohydrate, fat or ketone. It’s a “fifth macronutrient” – a dicarboxylic acid. DDDA contains approximately seven calories per gram, so it’s calorie content fits between a typical carbohydrate (~four calories/gram) and a fat (~nine calories/gram). This means DDDA is relatively energy dense, but without the downsides of higher […]

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DDDA as Metabolyte™

What types of DDDA are there?

July 24th, 2023

Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as patent-pending Metabolyte™) comes in powder form as sodium dodecanedioic acid and potassium dodecanedioic acid. They dissolve easily in water for powder and stick pack dosage forms. Sodium and potassium are the two most important electrolytes for several reasons:   Sodium dodecanedioic acid is NOT sodium chloride (salt). Sodium Metabolyte™ is a […]

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How to formulate with DDDA (as Metabolyte™)

How do I formulate with Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA)?

July 24th, 2023

Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as patent-pending Metabolyte™) comes in powder form, so it’s ideal for powder-into-water applications like hydration, pre workouts, and weight management powders. Metabolyte™ comes in two forms: potassium DDDA and sodium DDDA. The recommended dosing is 1.5g to 3g of total material. It’s possible to go higher for more acute benefits, but 1.5g […]

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DDDA Metabolyte™ Weight Management

Does DDDA support metabolism and weight management?

July 24th, 2023

For dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as patent-pending Metabolyte™), research in animals and humans have shown improvements in metabolism and weight management. Metabolic Health Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) (as patent-pending Metabolyte™) has been shown in animal models to not just maintain insulin levels in already healthy ranges, but to also sensitize cells to insulin. This is fundamental to […]

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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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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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