Nutrition Facts
Supplement Regimens and Pill Fatigue: A Simple Routine
A daily supplement routine is easy to remember, but it can also lead to pill fatigue. This post looks at supplementing as both art and science: when daily use makes sense, when to take a break, why label directions matter, and a simple schedule for our Iodine, ADK and Immune Support formulas.
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Longevity Nutrients: Key Nutrients for Healthy Aging
A long life is good. A long healthy life is better. This post groups the key longevity nutrients across our Iodine, ADK and Immune Support formulas by what they do: antioxidant support, immune function, bones and heart, brain and mood, energy, and restful sleep. A practical look at nutrition for healthy aging.
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Other Supplements – Part 2: Lion's Mane and Collagen
In Part 2, we continue with lion's mane mushroom, known for supporting memory and focus, plus collagen and magnesium. We explain why each one complements our Iodine, ADK and Immune Support formulas, and why some are better taken on their own than packed into a capsule.
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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
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
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.
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
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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Immune Support Herbs: Elderberry, Echinacea and More
Small changes to what we eat can go a long way. Here we look at six immune support herbs from traditional practice that are also getting attention in modern research: elderberry, olive leaf and echinacea, the three we chose for our Immune Support formula, plus garlic, ginger and oregano, which are easy to add to everyday meals.
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Stress and the Immune System – Part 2: Key Nutrients
In Part 2, we cover the nutrients that matter most for normal immune function: selenium, zinc and vitamins C and D, plus the often overlooked roles of sleep and stress management. The body does the real work. Our job is to give it the raw materials and the rest it needs.
Stress and the Immune System – Part 1: A Calmer View
Stress and the immune system are closely linked. In Part 1, we offer a simple way to think about viruses and public health advice, how ongoing stress can weigh on normal immune function, and why nutrition, sleep and calm belong in every wellness plan.