Nutrition Facts

Other Supplements – Part 2: Lion's Mane and Collagen

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

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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Just a Multivitamin? – Part 2: Daily Values Explained

Just a Multivitamin? – Part 2: Daily Values Explained

Why do some ADK amounts sit below 100% of the Daily Value while others go well above? In Part 2, we explain what Daily Values actually mean, why most nutrients can come from food, and why we believe modern life, with more time indoors and more environmental stress, calls for extra iodine and vitamin D.

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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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Stress and the Immune System – Part 2: Key Nutrients

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.

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Stress and the Immune System – Part 1: A Calmer View

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.

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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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Skin Care Nutrition – Part 1: Feed Your Skin

Skin Care Nutrition – Part 1: Feed Your Skin

Your skin is your largest organ, and it does far more than look good. It protects you, makes vitamin D and is one of the ways the body clears waste. In Part 1, we explain why skin care nutrition comes first, working from the inside out with natural options like aloe vera and fewer harsh chemicals.

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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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Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 1: Why Is It So Common?

Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 1: Why Is It So Common?

Sunlight is free, so why is vitamin D deficiency so common? In Part 1, we look at the outside factors that limit how much vitamin D our skin can make: how much sun we actually get, the quality of that sunlight, and the sunscreens, glass and clothing that filter it out.

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