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New NMN Study: Improved Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Women
We recently covered a new dietary supplement ingredient known as NMN, short for Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. NMN is an oral precursor to NAD+, a critical component to cellular health and energy. A new study published in Science has shown that NMN improved muscle insulin sensitivity in overweight women.[1]
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Urination at Night?! Add GLYCEROL to Your Sleep Aid!
Quality sleep is one of the most important aspects of good health. Not only does it facilitate the regeneration and rebuilding that our body needs, but it also helps combat the risk of various health complications, such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome.[1] Plus, it has strong neuroprotective effects, facilitating proper brain and […]
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NuLiv Science Astrion: Deep-Acting Skin Health Ingredient
Long gone are the days when the supplement industry offered little more than proteins, multivitamins, and pre-workout formulas. Though these cornerstone products remain extremely popular, the industry has taken a more concerted interest in overall health and wellness. People arguably put more emphasis on their health now than they ever have, and brands have […]
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What are Beta-Glucans? Meet Mother Nature’s Immunity Agents
2021 saw a tremendous number of immune system supplements enter the market. We’ve covered several of them, including the now-discontinued Myprotein Immune Blend. It was a unique supplement because it wasn’t the standard zinc-based formula that had become so popular. Instead, it contained a stackable ingredient known as Wellmune, which is a natural […]
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Formulator’s Corner #01: A Better Nootropic Coffee Creamer
Allow us to introduce a new series on the PricePlow blog — Formulator’s Corner. Have you ever looked at a formula and thought, “This looks good, but adding ‘X’ or swapping ‘Y’ for ‘Z’ could make it better?” We certainly have, and in Formulator’s Corner, we discuss unique ingredient combinations that we think will […]
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Beta-Alanine: A Powerful and Safe Ergogenic Supplement
Beta alanine is a unique amino acid ingredient used in supplements to boost muscular endurance. If you’ve ever taken a pre workout supplement, you may have noticed your skin *tingling* a little bit. That’s the beta alanine getting to work, and in this guide, we’ll cover why it’s used in so many sports nutrition supplements.[…]
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Bergamot Supplements: Natural Cardiovascular Support
Bergamot isn’t new to the supplement world, nor the medical field for that matter. Countries in the Mediterranean region have known about the bergamot orange and its oil for several centuries. In this article, we’ll discuss the use of bergamot as a dietary supplement (generally as a lipid management supplement), but will also touch upon […]
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NMN Supplements (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide): The NAD+ Energy Precursor
The human body is a fine-tuned machine, capable of performing quite efficiently when all of its internal mechanisms are firing correctly. Just like any machine, though, it relies on some sort of power to get the job done. Most motor vehicles, for example, rely on gasoline whereas computers require electric power, and humans run on […]
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Senactiv from NuLiv Science: Regenerate Senescent Cells and Perform Better
The supplement industry has long suffered from an innovation drought. While formulations get better, there are only so many ways to make a dish from the same ingredients. Senactiv, a powerhouse ingredient from NuLiv Science that was formerly known as ActiGin, promises to shake up and innovate the ergogenic foundations of the […]
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What are Nucleotides and How do they Affect Performance and Immunity?
We often think of the body as a system that runs on caloric energy obtained through the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that make up our diets. This is true to a degree, as each of these macronutrients uniquely impact our health and energy expenditure. That being said, the process of producing energy and using it […]
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