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Dihydroberberine: A Better Berberine
One of the most popular dietary supplement ingredients on the planet — especially in terms of metabolic health — is berberine. Today we discuss a new ingredient that actually makes berberine obsolete.
Berberine is a powerful plant alkaloid that improves the body’s insulin response, with large amounts of scientific research showing significant improvements […]
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Velositol Increases Exercise Performance: New University Study Published
Velositol, dubbed “protein’s perfect partner” by leading ingredient developer Nutrition21, was recently studied to determine its effectiveness. Researchers tested the ingredient alongside a 15 gram dose of whey protein to see to what extent it enhances muscular strength, lean body mass, exercise performance, and whole body protein balance. Volunteers consumed Velositol over the […]
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Spirulina, Wheatgrass, and Chlorella: The Big Three “Greens” in Animal Greens
The recent emphasis on immunity, metabolic health, and nutrient density has inspired the supplement industry to develop a new class of greens powders, a booming segment of plant-based “superfoods” to be added to a healthy diet. Every brand has their own way of approaching these green supplements, including various plant-based ingredients that […]
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Astragalosides and Ginsenosides: Differentiating NuLiv Science’s Ingredients
As the sports supplement industry grows, new and unique products are introduced at a breakneck pace, with demand for the ingredients that power them not far behind. NuLiv Science is a leader of this dietary ingredient advancement, and one of the developers that continue to push innovation through science and clinical data.
NuLiv Science’s efforts […]
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The Evolution of Nutrition21’s Sports Nutrition Ingredients
Over the years, we’ve covered ingredients developed by Nutrition21, a leading developer and supplier of nutritional supplement ingredients. This article serves to differentiate Nutrition21’s sports nutrition ingredient profile, explaining their differences, use cases, and research studies.
Nutrition21 is an American company that creates novel, patented ingredients designed to improve and maximize human health and […]
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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]
This publication begins to confirm in […]
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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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