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Collagen has become my go-to choice for protein supplementation. Protein is one of my Vital Five nutrients. Collagen wins because it is so rarely eaten and I’ve seen real-life benefits beyond helping achieve protein intake goals. Collagen-rich foods are organ meats or bone broth, and they definitely aren’t a part of the typical ‘Merican diet. Organ meats are …
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If there is one overwhelming theme in osteoporosis management, it’s that people will do literally anything to avoid taking medications for bone loss. In past, popular conversations on bone health like Calcium Doesn’t Work, I’ve stressed that, for most folks, a bone disease diagnosis normally happens at a point where lifestyle modifications will do little in the way …
After our most recent podcast, I felt it was time to address three common rashes people deal with that are not poison ivy. Eczema and psoriasis are two skin conditions that manifest as a red, raised, and often-times itchy rash. There’s overlap between them, but they are generally VERY different conditions. In this article, we talk about …
In This Episode Daena has broken out with an eczema flare-up, so she and Neal talk about rashes today! Neal utilizes the Wellness Pyramid to map out treatment for various skin issues. He covers the possible causes and offers suggestions for both supplements and topical treatments. He also gives us an update on his weight loss, …
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 »
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. …
Hair, skin, and nails go together like Moe, Larry, and Curly. Seriously, they’re never apart! Hopefully, only your hair (and not your toenails) is Curly. My goal with this article is to teach the basics of hair, skin, and nail care, discuss nutritional options to support this trio the best, and finally, talk about supplements that can …
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