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Breaking news! Nestle, aka the devil, has acquired Vital Proteins. Vital Proteins, if you don’t know already, is a collagen and bone broth supplement brand that met our standards for supplement quality. With the news of Nestle now owning Vital Proteins, I thought it was time that we talked about them a bit more openly. Today, …
In This Episode Collagen is having its 15 minutes of fame, so Neal and Daena are talking about it! In this podcast, Neal discusses the structure of this unique protein, and what it does for the body. He also explains powders vs. bone broth, quality issues and adulteration, collagen booster supplements, and how this all intersects …
We need to have a chat. There’s something making its way onto a few of our products that, on first glance, is insanely scary. It’s a warning label. Most recently it was placed on our newly released Collagen Peptides: WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer …
Prop 65 and Supplements: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Read More »
Ever since more data has come to light about the benefits of collagen on joint health, especially in athletes, collagen peptides have replaced my go-to recommendation of Myocep for those looking for an excellent protein source. Protein is one of our Vital 5 supplements, and for people who can have animal products, I believe collagen is a better choice, as we so …
Introducing: Woodstock Vitamins Collagen Peptides Read More »
Supplement regulations are not what we think they are. There is no one group or organization that checks products before they hit the market. The FDA requires voluntary compliance – meaning a registered company needs to act in good faith. For the consumer, this means for each type of product, you’ll have lots of variance. …
Joint Biology Basics Joints are complicated intersections of bones in our body that bend and flex so we can move, stand, and lift in a manner beneficial to our corporate overlords. Some of us outside of Woodstock are less familiar with what a joint looks like. This is an example of a human joint: The …
Collagen is the biggest trend in supplements I’ve seen, second to only CBD. It’s everywhere, with some internet doctors building their empire on collagen products alone. We are going to focus on the dietary intake of collagen and also supplementation, but collagen can be used medically or cosmetically as well. In this article, we’ll explain what collagen …
The Truth About Collagen, Gelatin, And Bone Broth Read More »
Bone broth is the newest health trend sweeping blogs and supplement stores. Here at Woodstock Vitamins we’re big fans of bone broth slow cooked at home because it has so many great health benefits. Sadly, however the supplement industry is using this wholesome, nutritious food and creating bone broth products that have little to no …
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