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HELPING YOU MAKE SMARTER SUPPLEMENT PURCHASES
CHOOSING THE BEST NATURAL NOOTROPICS & SUPPLEMENTS
Many customers wonder why we offer so many different variations of the same supplement. After all, Ashwagandha is just Ashwagandha right? Well, not exactly. Different forms of seemingly identical products oftentimes have very different effect profiles.
That doesn’t mean finding the best supplement for you should be difficult or confusing though. Use this interactive guide to help you choose which form of twenty different popular supplements is best for you!
BLOG ARTICLES
THE ULTIMATE MUSHROOM EXTRACT GUIDE
Humans have used mushroom extracts for centuries. The oldest known human mummy, dated at over 4,000 years old was found buried with a kit containing remnants of Piptoporus betulinus, a mushroom still used in a few practices today. The ancient Egyptians were one of the first people to use mushrooms and associated mushrooms with immortality. Mushrooms were eaten regularly among Pharaoh and members of the royal family. They even referred to mushrooms as “sons of the gods” and believed that the god of storms known as ‘Set’ spawned mushrooms by hurling lightning bolts covered in mushroom seeds to Earth. Mushrooms were used in Ancient China as well, including the Reishi fungi, were used in tonics and reserved for royalty... (click to read more)
NATURAL NOOTROPICS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT
Natural nootropics have recently taken the world by storm! There are a lot of fantastic natural nootropics out there, like one of our most popular mushroom products, Lion’s Mane Mushroom and a widely-used herb called Bacopa monnieri. However, the notoriety of these products have forced some other really interesting natural nootropics into the shadows. This is a shame, as there is an amazing color palette of interesting herbs, plant extracts, and compounds that get much less attention than they actually deserve. With this is mind, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on the shadows and illuminate some of these best, lesser-known natural nootropics. Let’s get into it! (click to read more)
TEACRINE FOR ENERGY & FOCUS
Most of us start our day pretty much the same way, we drag ourselves out of bed and head straight for a hot cup of coffee to get ourselves moving. For some of us, the ritual of just brewing coffee and sipping it on the way to work or while reading the morning paper is enough to kickstart the day. But, for the vast majority of people, the appeal to drinking coffee in the morning is the caffeine contained in every cup. In the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle of the modern world, coffee consumption has seen a dramatic rise in popularity. According to a Gallup poll, about 64% of adults in America reported drinking at least one cup of coffee a day, and on average each adult drank about 2.7 cups of coffee per day... (click to read more)
MICROMAG: A BIOAVAILABLE MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENT
Magnesium is an essential mineral for nearly every process in our bodies. Yet, it is also one of the most common mineral deficiencies, and this is why it is important to supplement with a high quality Magnesium supplement. So what makes sucrosomial magnesium a worthy contender for being your daily Magnesium supplement? Let's find out! (click to read more)
COMPREHENSIVE BLOG ARTICLES*
THE ULTIMATE MUSHROOM EXTRACT GUIDE
Humans have used mushroom extracts for centuries. The oldest known human mummy, dated at over 4,000 years old was found buried with a kit containing remnants of Piptoporus betulinus, a mushroom still used in a few practices today. The ancient Egyptians were one of the first people to use mushrooms and associated mushrooms with immortality. Mushrooms were eaten regularly among Pharaoh and members of the royal family. They even referred to mushrooms as “sons of the gods” and believed that the god of storms known as ‘Set’ spawned mushrooms by hurling lightning bolts covered in mushroom seeds to Earth. Mushrooms were used in Ancient China as well, including the Reishi fungi, were used in tonics and reserved for royalty...* (click to read more)
NATURAL NOOTROPICS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT
Natural nootropics have recently taken the world by storm! There are a lot of fantastic natural nootropics out there, like one of our most popular mushroom products, Lion’s Mane Mushroom and a widely-used herb called Bacopa monnieri. However, the notoriety of these products have forced some other really interesting natural nootropics into the shadows. This is a shame, as there is an amazing color palette of interesting herbs, plant extracts, and compounds that get much less attention than they actually deserve. With this is mind, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on the shadows and illuminate some of these best, lesser-known natural nootropics. Let’s get into it! (click to read more)
TEACRINE FOR ENERGY & FOCUS
Most of us start our day pretty much the same way, we drag ourselves out of bed and head straight for a hot cup of coffee to get ourselves moving. For some of us, the ritual of just brewing coffee and sipping it on the way to work or while reading the morning paper is enough to kickstart the day. But, for the vast majority of people, the appeal to drinking coffee in the morning is the caffeine contained in every cup. In the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle of the modern world, coffee consumption has seen a dramatic rise in popularity. According to a Gallup poll, about 64% of adults in America reported drinking at least one cup of coffee a day, and on average each adult drank about 2.7 cups of coffee per day... (click to read more)
MICROMAG: A BIOAVAILABLE MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENT
Magnesium is an essential mineral for nearly every process in our bodies. Yet, it is also one of the most common mineral deficiencies, and this is why it is important to supplement with a high quality Magnesium supplement. So what makes sucrosomial magnesium a worthy contender for being your daily Magnesium supplement? Let's find out! (click to read more)
MICROZINC: A BIOAVAILABLE ZINC SUPPLEMENT
MicroZinc is a novel and highly bioavailable Zinc supplement that is incorporated in an innovative sucrosomial membrane allowing it to pass the gastric acid environment undamaged. It has been shown to be 80% more bioavailable than zinc gluconate which is one of the most commonly used zinc supplements. That’s quite a steep rise in bioavailability! Better yet, a sucrosomial zinc supplement can be taken alongside other minerals, which is another benefit of the sucrosomial technology... (click to read more)
CHOOSING THE BEST NATURAL NOOTROPICS & SUPPLEMENTS*
Many customers wonder why we offer so many different variations of the same supplement. After all, Ashwagandha is just Ashwagandha right? Well, not exactly. Different forms of seemingly identical products oftentimes have very different effect profiles.
That doesn’t mean finding the best supplement for you should be difficult or confusing though. Use this interactive guide to help you choose which form of 21 different popular supplements is best for you!*
STACK RECOMMENDATIONS*
What Is A Stack?
A stack is a combination of dietary supplements or nootropic compounds that are specially-formulated to work synergistically with one another in order to achieve a desired benefit or effect. Use our beginner, intermediate, and advanced stack buying guides to learn about 70+ different stack recommendations and choose the one that is best for you.*
Who Should Consider A Beginner Stack?
Beginners stacks are primarily meant for individuals that are new to supplementation and are interested in trying out some new ingredients in combination, but don't exactly know exactly where to start. These budget-friendly stacks are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life.*
Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Potential Effect Intensity: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Price Point: $$
Products Required Per Stack: 2
Who Should Consider An Intermediate Stack?
Intermediate stacks are intended for individuals who have some experience with supplementation and have experimented with a few stacks already. These stacks contain highly efficacious combinations of ingredients that will give you a very cohesive and effective range of effects.*
Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Potential Effect Intensity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Price Point: $$$
Products Required Per Stack: 3
Who Should Consider An Advanced Stack?
Advanced stacks are designed with the experienced individual in mind that has tried most well-known supplements and is ready to take things to the next level! Here is your opportunity to let us help you realize your supplementation goals with 26 different advanced stacks.*
Convenience: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Potential Effect Intensity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5*
Price Point: $$$$
Products Required Per Stack: 4
WARNING: Keep all supplements out of reach of children. Do not take any supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drugs or over the counter medications.
*DISCLAIMER: Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement. The products and statements on this page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.