“,Colostrum is the milk produced during the first few days after birth and contains high levels of immunoglobulins, antimicrobial peptides, and growth factors. Colostrum is important for supporting the growth, development, and immunologic defense of neonates.” Colostrum is one of the main ways mammals pass immunity down to their young. Bovine colostrum has been used for hundreds of years to support health. It has been the subject of many ,clinical trials for everything from gut and immune health to athletic performance. Colostrum is a great prebiotic. It contains a multitude of beneficial com ..read more

That’s the basis of an ,article that recently appeared in a New York newspaper based on a recent “,study” that claimed too much protein from animal foods would cause lots of arterial and cardiovascular issues. Guess what they used for the “animal protein” in this study?  Here are the ingredients in that product: WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, CORN), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, GUM ACACIA, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, I ..read more

Trigger warning: This article contains information that may be upsetting to some readers. Certain links contain pictures and information that are very disturbing. I want to make it very clear that this is solely about the Chinese government, not about the Chinese people. Violence and racism against people of Chinese descent are horrific and appalling.  I also want to say that there are many problems in the United States (and all other countries) that need to be addressed and are horrific in and of themselves. Criticizing the practices of a government does not mean you have anything ..read more

Most people know very little about private equity firms or what they do. What are private equity firms? According to ,Pro Publica: ,,“Private equity funds are pooled investments that are generally not open to small investors. Private equity firms invest the money they collect on behalf of the fund’s investors, usually by taking controlling stakes in companies. The private equity firm then works with company executives to make the businesses — called portfolio companies — more valuable so they can sell them later at a profit.” ,,“This is different from, say, an individual investor buying a shar ..read more

Collagen peptides have been one of the hottest supplements for a long time now. One thing often left out of the collagen peptide conversation is ethics. Most people are unaware of where it comes from, who produces it, and its associated problems. While collagen is very popular, nearly all of it is an ethical nightmare. From deforestation of the Amazon rainforest to slavery, land theft, and murder, the production of most collagen is horrific. The vast majority of collagen peptide products are produced from raw materials farmed in South America, with most coming from Brazil. Some companies will ..read more

Usually, Black Friday is a day people look for deals, but we thought something better should be done. The war between Hamas and Israel has taken a huge toll on the people of Israel and Palestine. Our hearts go out to all of those who have lost loved ones in this horrific conflict and those who continue to suffer. True victory will be for everyone, us and them; it's called peace. Rather than give out a Black Friday discount, we will donate a portion of the day's sales to the ,Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF). "The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) is a joint Israeli-Palestinian orga ..read more

There has been a big trend of promoting vitamin IVs or shots as a panacea and the best way to improve your vitamin levels quickly. You can find them everywhere, from health food stores to spas and mobile clinics. I’m not talking about standard b-12 injections from your doctor or using vitamin C infusions for sepsis in the hospital, but cocktails of various vitamins and compounds, like the menu below, for everyday use: No one-time shot of vitamins and amino acids will make you extremely skinny; they must stop with the malarky. They are touted as a cure-all for everything from boosting the immu ..read more

Amazon is one of, if not the largest, seller of dietary supplements worldwide. While it can be easy to order supplements off Amazon, most people do not realize they are rolling the dice with their health. When you go to a store, usually, they receive products from a manufacturer or distributor and then sell them to the public. This is how most people picture buying things from an online retailer. Unfortunately, with Amazon, this is often not the case. On Amazon, multiple sellers can send in the same product, such as the manufacturer and various third parties, which are all mixed in the same b ..read more

Electrolytes are some little fellas with big jobs. So what are electrolytes, and what do they do? Electrolytes are essential compounds, such as potassium, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium, vital to human health. They are often promoted for dehydration and fluid loss from illness or working out. Without electrolytes, we would die, so you could say they are a little important. They: Regulate muscle contractions Help to keep PH levels balanced Used by cells and muscles to carry electrical impulses And much more! There are several possible causes of low electrolyte levels ..read more

Welcome to the incredible world of mushrooms. Mushrooms are all the rage right now, but just like everything in the supplement industry, there is a lot of confusion, false advertising, and companies looking to do whatever they can to pad their profit margins. This topic is very large, so you may want to get a snack and settle in. A fantastic mushroom I found while foraging in my hometown, Fomes fomentarius, commonly known as horse hoof fungus. -Anatomy- To understand mushrooms, it’s vital to learn the anatomy because a lot of confusion has been created over it, especially the mycelium. The th ..read more