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Category: Ingredient Science

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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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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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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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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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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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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Elite Gamers and Mental Stamina: A new gaming study

What is Mental Stamina: A [New] Gaming Study Tells All

March 4th, 2022

What is Mental Stamina? A new gaming study reveals that a combination of TeaCrine®, Dynamine™ and caffeine was superior to caffeine-alone. The combination increased mental performance (mental stamina) without increasing anxiety observed in the caffeine-only group. This new research demonstrated that elite gamers who pull long gaming marathons can remain vigilant and focused without the […]

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Fibriss™ fiber powder official video

Introducing: Fibriss® Organic Baobab Fiber

February 18th, 2022

Sometimes we lose things. Like car keys, ear pods, organic baobab fiber, days of the week, and even keeping track of our nutrition. Did we mention fiber? We lose track because we’re humans and humans – shocker – are fallible. It’s not surprising that, try as we might, we forget fiber intake. Sexy stuff, right? […]

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Benefits of Tributyrin

Tributyrin and Gut Health: Here’s the Scoop

February 2nd, 2022

The main benefits of tributyrin include getting postbiotic butyrate to your colon, as well as nourishing your WHOLE gut from small to large intestine. Butyrate is the end-goal for gut health, but getting enough can be difficult. Butyrate can break down before it reaches the colon, where the real work happens. With this supplement, some […]

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Fiber Fibriss™

The Science Behind Organic Fiber: A Review of Fibriss®

January 27th, 2022

Gut health is human health. While you may have heard this ad nauseam, it is true. So very, very true. This is why our goal of getting organic fiber powder Fibriss® into the hands of formulators and on every shelf matters to us. Fibriss® is organic fiber powder and we know it is going to […]

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CoreBiome® Tributyrin Wellness

CoreBiome® Tributyrin: The Source of Wellness

January 13th, 2022

PATENT-PENDING CoreBiome® Tributyrin is indeed the source of wellness. In fact, we truly believe the gut is the “Master Switch To Wellness.” Nearly all our internal systems are influenced by the gut—from the heart and brain to skin and immune. If you can master the gut, then you can often master the other systems. What […]

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what does a postbiotic do?

What a Postbiotic Does

January 7th, 2022

Postbiotics are a growing research topic for gut health experts but what does a postbiotic do? When pre- and probiotics work together in the gut, there is a fermentation process that occurs in which the outcome is postbiotic. We used to call them “waste products.” But these postbiotics aren’t a waste! Postbiotics can be made […]

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