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PROTEIN POWDERS

Finding a clean protein powder can be a challenge. Most, at least that I’ve seen, are loaded with Antinutrients, artificial flavors, legume-based proteins such as soy, pea, etc., or non-organic and/or non-grass-fed/non-pasture-raised ingredients with yet more antinutrients. Some have sugars or artificial sweeteners, such as the example below: (Note the Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose, bothContinue reading “PROTEIN POWDERS”

Review of Citracal

Although almost identical to most of the other bone support products like it, Citrical is loaded with some of the same poisons, as well as others, that you would do best to avoid. Below is a list of ingredients found in the Citracal Maximum Plus Highly Soluble formula. INGREDIENTS: Calcium Citrate, Polyethylene Glycol, Croscarmellose Sodium;Continue reading “Review of Citracal”

Review of Beyond Osteo-fx

As with most other Osteo Bone Support Supplements, Beyond Osteo-fx is no different in that it has synthetic vitamins, cheap minerals, antinutrients, and disproportionate dosages. Let’s take a look . . . As you can see, we start off with (synthetic) D3, a hormone made from lanolin in this case. Unless Cholecalciferol is marked “from”Continue reading “Review of Beyond Osteo-fx”

Jarrow’s Bone Up

So what’s up with this bone support product? Here’s the scoop! As with most similar products, we start off with (so-called) Vitamin C, which is in the form of Calcium Ascorbate, which is not even vitamin C but synthetic Ascorbic Acid mixed with calcium, likely carbonate. Too few know why to avoid Synthetic Ascorbic Acid, but itContinue reading “Jarrow’s Bone Up”

Aluminum’s Effects On the Bones

Impact of Aluminum on Bone Health Aluminum accumulation in bones can lead to oxidative damage, affect blood vessel tone, and cause apoptosis of heart muscle cells, potentially impacting bone and cardiovascular health. Studies suggest that long-term low-level exposure to aluminum can contribute to chronic bone and cardiovascular diseases by disrupting mineral metabolism. 1 In aContinue reading “Aluminum’s Effects On the Bones”

Is Smoking Bad For the Bones & What About Nicotine?

I think all of us are aware that smoking is not healthy. But what about smoking and nicotine’s effect on bone health? I am asked this from time to time. The simple answer is “It’s Bad!” But why? Here are some things to know. . . Research has shown that the chemicals in cigarettes, includingContinue reading “Is Smoking Bad For the Bones & What About Nicotine?”

Do You Have Sufficient Stomach Acid To Digest Your Food?

One of the biggest complaints I hear from clients and others is that of indigestion, heartburn, Acid Reflux, and G.E.R.D. Many don’t understand the process and the need for sufficient acid, including most Western Medical doctors. If you’ve been treated for this condition, you are likely on the wrong path for healing. Though this is notContinue reading ” Do You Have Sufficient Stomach Acid To Digest Your Food?”