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Health information on the internet - there’s a lot that’s true, more that’s untrue, and most that’s hard to find a clear consensus on. B vitamins are no exception. An old and long-held belief is that vitamin B supplements are derived from coal tar and/or petroleum-based compounds. The claim has been popularized so strongly that some people opt not to consume B vitamins at all. On the other hand, others claim that B vitamins should be a foundational supplement for most people. Consi...

Wheat germ is most commonly thought of as a whole-food source of vitamin E. While it is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin E, it also offers several other therapeutic molecules, including B vitamins, healthy plant sterols, unsaturated fatty acids, and phytonutrients like:1 Policosanols Phytosterols Carotenoids Flavonoids octacosanols Steryl ferulates With such a rich content of vitamin E, healthy fats, and phytonutrients, wheat germ oil offers numerous...

Why Mineral Balance Matters Minerals are the directors and conductors of our metabolism. Without them, we cannot make and use hormones, create antioxidants, deliver nutrients to tissues, produce ATP energy, and conduct neuronal electricity. The electrolytes are minerals. Your body maintains tight regulatory systems to maintain mineral balance. Sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium are often considered the most important to health. These macrominerals, along with magnesium, sulfur, and pho...

Boron: An Underrated Mineral that’s Vital to Health Boron is a naturally occurring trace mineral found in many plant foods. To date, boron has not been considered an “essential mineral” because, as of 2001, “research has not yet identified a clear biological function” for it (1, 2). A lot of research has happened since then. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider just how essential boron is.. In the meantime, we propose the idea that boron is essential for a healthy...

Nutrients for Blood Health - More than Just Iron Anemia is said to be the most common blood disorder, with iron deficiency being the most common cause (1). Every living organism depends on iron to transport oxygen and make cellular energy (2). Iron’s necessity for life is undeniable. Iron makes up nearly 35% of the earth's mass and is one of the most abundant minerals on the planet (3). It seems unlikely that we’re experiencing an epidemic of deficiency with how prevalent iron is i...

Adrenal health. It’s a complex topic. Alternative health professionals often label vague miscellanea symptoms like fatigue, digestive complaints, achiness, sleep issues, etc., as “adrenal fatigue.” However, “adrenal fatigue” as a diagnosis is not recognized by conventional medical standards (1). In fact, a systemic review concluded there is not enough evidence and too much variability to confirm the existence of such a disorder and concluded that “adrenal fatigue is still a myth�...

Does the Form of Magnesium Matter? Magnesium is a big deal. It is an essential nutrient for life and the second most abundant intracellular cation within the body. Different forms of magnesium have different actions, functions, and accessibility within the body. This article takes a different approach to the various forms of magnesium and answers the question: “How relevant is the form for health?” Many know that magnesium is excellent for sleep, calming, stress management, etc., ...

Many people have questions about bysglycinate chelated minerals. And rightfully so, it can be challenging to find quality information about it online. We prefer bisglycinated chelated minerals in our formulas over other forms for several reasons, which this article outlines. Many of our staple supplements contain bisglycinate chelated minerals such as copper-, boron-, and magnesium bisglycinate. We believe this form of mineral to be superior regarding bioavailability. Mineral Biochemistry M...

Copper peptide is a naturally occurring molecule within the body. It consists of 3 amino acids: glycine (G), histidine (H), and lysine (K), which together have a strong affinity (attraction) to copper (Cu) - it’s commonly referred to as GHK-Cu.1  In the body, this molecule is found primarily with a copper ion attached.2 This peptide is a vital component of collagen and is ubiquitous across various tissues and bodily fluids. It is found in plasma, saliva, and urine3 and is known to ...

Does Your Vitamin D Have a “Plus One?” Research shows that low vitamin D is associated with inflammation and metabolic diseases (1), so supplementing to add more should fix the problem, right? (2). Not exactly. Many studies show only marginal improvements to health outcomes by supplementing with vitamin D (3, 4, 5)  A closer look reveals that low D levels are a consequence of chronic inflammation rather than the cause (5, 6, 7). In this scenario, supplementing with more vita...

Beef liver has received a lot of attention lately. People are eating it raw, adding it to hamburgers and meatloaf, and/or taking it as a supplement. Beef liver is more than the “latest health trend,” this is an ancestral dietary strategy that, no doubt, helped our ancestors survive. Life Without a Multivitamin Imagine a meal as a hunter-gatherer. Here’s what it would look like If you wanted to snack on some walnuts: Hope it was the right time of year for walnuts to be in season a...

A different perspective on vitamins Vitamins are necessary for life - whether or not we should supplement with additional vitamins remains controversial in the health industry. The literature is conflicted. Some studies say that vitamins do not decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer ( 1, 2). Several others have proven otherwise. Homocysteine is a great example. This inflammatory molecule can rise to levels that can damage blood vessels, leading to plaque buildup. Maintaining a...

Spirulina is a class of cyanobacterium or blue-green algae that grows in fresh and marine waters in certain sunny environments across the world.1 Spirulina has been used for centuries by many different cultures for its nutrient density.2 The WHO has classified it as a “superfood.” There are many different species of spirulina, but the most well-studied are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. plantensis grows in Hawaii and is considered to be superior in cleanliness as i...

Vitamin C from Food vs. Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C is required for collagen, protein, and hormone synthesis (1) and is a potent antioxidant (2). The adrenals and brain are the primary storage sites for vitamin C (3,4). It plays a pivotal role in both the stress response and brain health via cortisol and catecholamine production, respectively (5,6). New discoveries have highlighted additional nuanced roles of vitamin C in sustaining health and life (7,8). In supporting optimal health, the sour...

Recuperate IQ: The Many Vital Roles of Copper. 01Formula IQ has long created health-specific supplements with ingredients that support mainstream health concerns. An appreciated feature of our line is the ease of use - the name of each product is what it’s for. This holds true for Recuperate IQ, as “recuperation” is the purpose of this formula. The ingredients support health homeostasis by re-introducing whole-food-based copper (Cu) and supporting nutrients that enhance its...