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Nootropics Depot Black Ginger Extract: A Reddit Discovery That Inspired a Supplement
Energy, metabolism, and vitality from an ancient Thai botanical
Sometimes the best supplement discoveries don't come from lab research or marketing campaigns. They come from enthusiastic user reports on online discussion forums!
That's exactly how Nootropics Depot found black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) -- a traditional Thai botanical that's been quietly building a reputation […]
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The Living Technology Inside Solein®: How Ancient Microbes Become Complete Protein
In our previous deep dive into Solein®'s production technology, we explored the impressive industrial hardware that makes protein from air possible: the gas fermentation bioreactors, the water electrolysis systems, and the precision engineering of Factory 01. But that article only told half the story.
While the industrial technology does deserve attention, there's another form of […]
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NNB Nutrition Dominates SupplySide Global 2025: OnSwitch, Purest Creatine, and the Pure-Potent-Precise Revolution
NNB Nutrition solidified its position as an industry leader at SupplySide Global 2025, showcasing next-generation ingredients, hosting a sold-out networking event, and proving they're no longer following trends. They're creating them.
SupplySide Global 2025 marked a major growth marker for NNB Nutrition. What began as a novel ingredient supplier has evolved into an […]
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The Upcoming CreaSol SSAT Training Volume Data: Over 5X Greater Improvement vs. Creatine Alone!
Powerful new data on Patented CreaSol SSAT is on its way, and it's going to change how we think about creatine enhancement. While earlier preclinical research showed impressive improvements in strength (28.1%) and endurance (51.5%) compared to creatine alone, new training volume data from MolTek Nutrition's ongoing clinical research is showing something even more significant: […]
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Chromatography Doesn't Lie: Nootropics Depot Reveals Industry-Wide Ecklonia Cava Quality Crisis
When it comes to herbs, the supplement industry has a bit of a credibility problem. Claims of "standardized extracts" and "premium quality" appear on countless labels, yet few companies back these promises with actual testing data. When Nootropics Depot developed their Ecklonia cava supplement after a six-year development journey, they didn't just create a superior […]
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Beyond Pain Relief: Why This UK Supplement Brand Chose ApresFlex
"You'll struggle to find anything else with clinical evidence of cartilage regression."
Rick Foster, founder of STROM UK, didn't mince words during his recent visit to PLT Health Solutions headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey. In a forthcoming episode of the PricePlow Podcast, Rick, along with PLT's Steve Fink and STROM US director (Dean), dove deep […]
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The Vitamin Shoppe's GLP-1 Support Protein with myHMB: Dual Defense for Women's Muscle and Bone Health
Weight management creates a dual threat that women can't afford to ignore: simultaneous loss of both muscle tissue and bone mineral density. While the scale might show progress, what's happening beneath the surface could tell a more complex story -- one where hard-earned muscle disappears alongside skeletal strength, setting the stage for metabolic slowdown, […]
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The Landmark Lactoferrin Trial That Changed Everything: effera™ Demonstrates No Alloimmune Response
It was a Friday afternoon after a long workweek when Helaina's team received the news. They knew that one of the three datasets in a recent trial looked best: clean, consistent, exactly what they'd hoped to see. But which group had received their human-identical lactoferrin? Which had gotten the bovine control?
The answer would determine […]
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Nutristat Na R-Lipoic Acid: Max Bioavailability Alpha Lipoic Acid via Sodium Stabilization
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally-occurring compound that serves dual roles as both an essential cofactor for energy-producing enzymes in the mitochondria and a potent antioxidant that works in both water-soluble and fat-soluble environments throughout the body. This unique ability, combined with its ability to regenerate other antioxidants like glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin […]
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Helaina at SupplySide Global 2025: effera™ Takes Center Stage with Functional Food Innovations and Clinical Validation
Helaina is making waves at SupplySide Global 2025 (Booth #2673) with its human-identical lactoferrin ingredient, effera™, showcasing new clinical data, collaborative innovations, and positioning the ingredient for multiple supplement categories.
From a groundbreaking layered functional food collaboration ("Longevispheres") to a menopause-focused "Brain Fog Chocolate" innovation with Freemen Nutra featuring Memo-Q and effera™, plus new […]
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