Nutrition Facts

Other Supplements – Part 1: Vitamin C, Niacin, Melatonin

Other Supplements – Part 1: Vitamin C, Niacin, Melatonin

Our three formulas cover a lot, yet a few other supplements are worth knowing. In Part 1, we share why we like vitamin C, niacin (vitamin B3) and melatonin, how they fit alongside food, and why they are not part of our formulas, from serving sizes to simple capsule space.

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Network Antioxidants: ALA, CoQ10 and Vitamins C and E

Network Antioxidants: ALA, CoQ10 and Vitamins C and E

Some antioxidants work as a team, recycling and refreshing one another. Glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E and CoQ10 make up what are called network antioxidants. Here we explain how each one helps protect cells from oxidative stress, and why we included three of them in our ADK formula.

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Iodine for Immune Support: A Seasonal Wellness Routine

Iodine for Immune Support: A Seasonal Wellness Routine

Seasons turn, and each one brings fresh headlines and worry. This post explains how our three formulas (Iodine, ADK and Immune Support) each play a different role with no overlapping ingredients, and how to pair them in a seasonal routine that supports normal immune function, so you can stay calm and prepared rather than fearful.

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ADK Returns: Vitamin D3 5,000 IU, K2 MK-7 and More

ADK Returns: Vitamin D3 5,000 IU, K2 MK-7 and More

ADK is back, with an updated formula built around vitamins A, D3 and K2 working together. Each capsule has 5,000 IU of D3 and 50 mcg of K2 as MK-7, which help support calcium use and bone health. Vitamin E, alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, manganese and boron round it out. Here's what's inside and why.

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Iodine Dosage Per Day: How Much, and Why Start Low

Iodine Dosage Per Day: How Much, and Why Start Low

How much iodine should you take? This post looks at iodine dosage per day at the milligram level, why 12.5 mg is the daily target we suggest for most adults, and why it makes sense to start low and go slow, since some folks notice adjustment effects early on. Iodine deserves respect, so go at your own pace.

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Vitamins for Skin Health – Part 2: K2, C and E

Vitamins for Skin Health – Part 2: K2, C and E

In Part 2, we look at specific nutrients that support healthy skin. Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium to bones rather than soft tissue, vitamin C supports the body's natural collagen production, and vitamin E helps protect skin from everyday sun exposure. We also touch on astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid worth knowing.

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Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 2: What Happens Inside

Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 2: What Happens Inside

Even when sunlight reaches the skin, the body still has work to do. In Part 2, we look at the internal factors that affect vitamin D levels: cholesterol as the raw material, skin tone and melanin, age-related changes in production, and how vitamin D gets diluted in body fat.

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