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Support your Energy and ATP synthesis!

What exactly goes into the ATP ENER-G formula?
Primal Herb has chosen each fungi and herbal extract for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.*

CORDYCEPS: For strong ATP and mitochondrial support that gives this formula its primary energy punch. Cordyceps boasts the strongest research for ATP-boosting abilities, so we had to include it as ATP ENER-G’s principal actor.

Prepare for antioxidant protection, increased metabolism, stronger physical performance, and better energy endurance (and less fatigue) than ever before—along with some immune protection and mood-improving qualities to boot. 

SIBERIAN ELEUTHERO: Eleuthero comes in next as ATP ENER-G’s second-in-command re-energizer. While research hasn’t yet established a solid connection between this ginseng-like herb and ATP activation, it nonetheless has a reputation for stellar research on its ability to pull up energy by its bootstraps.

With our inclusion of eleuthero in the mix, energy levels will not only be better, but they’re scientifically proven to last longer with the help of this Asian remedy.  

CISTANCHE: Eleuthero and cordyceps will help pump up physical energy, while cistanche makes sure that mental energy levels are running high as well. If forgetfulness, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and even mood imbalance are all connected to low energy issues, this desert adaptogen can give the body a pick-me-up.

Studies also show that it gets to the heart of energy issues, helping reignite floundering mitochondria and ATP function. 

GREEN TEA EXTRACT: Finally, we have the inclusion of green tea extract because of its rich catechin content. Even better, Primal Herb has ensured that the most powerful, well-studied catechin is extracted into the blend for the best energy revitalization of all: epigallocathecin gallate, or EGCg.

This guarantees that the green tea brought into the mix will be chock-full of the very best antioxidants and metabolism-boosters to keep energy high, protect DNA and mitochondria, help reduce free radical damage.
To put an end to feeling like the tank is “always empty.”

ATP ENER-G also includes piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in the rinds of black pepper fruits (or corns). This compound immediately increases the bioavailability of all other powerful plant compounds added to this blend – so you can really feel the difference!*

Review of Supporting Research  

If your curious to learn the background of ATP, you can also check out the VitaKea article "What is ATP all about?"

No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.

Vegan Friendly!

HOW AND WHEN TO USE ATP ENER-G?

• Add to hot water, coffee, tea, or smoothie... or even integrate into some food dishes!
• ATP Ener-G can be taken day or night – with or without food. :)

ATP ENER-G: RESTORE AND RE-ENERGIZE

Having low energy is one thing. Getting back into an energizing routine—when there’s no energy, to begin with to get the ball rolling again—is another struggle altogether.

We’ve heard it all: just exercise, eat better, work less, play more. But sometimes, that just isn’t enough to get out of the rut we’re in.

Not to mention, we might not have all the above options available to us, either. Some of us are tied to intense 9-to-5 schedules or ambitious agendas that tap us of all our energy. Either way, it’s hard to take the time out for re-energizing self-care.

But with the help of some targeted herbs, taking that first step towards better energy can be much easier and more achievable.

THE BASICS OF ENERGY (AND WHY WE LOSE IT)

The reasons why we experience low energy can be many. Issues like low immunity, stress or depression, anxiety, and countless other problems all contribute to sluggishness, mental apathy, and brain fog.

But the way we each create, store, and use (or lose) energy is actually the same at the foundations. It doesn’t matter if we’re simply experiencing burnout or struggling with a major imbalance or disease.

What energy usage and storage all comes down to: DNA and mitochondria. Both live in each and every one of our cells, and are instrumental to releasing practically 90% of the energy we release: 15 times more than what is released from blood sugar processing in our blood alone, according to Molecular Biology of the Cell in 2002.

This means that, in addition to a more energetic lifestyle and diet, there is something much deeper down we need to take care of beyond all this—and a whole other level of health we must focus on to get our energy back.

FREE RADICAL DAMAGE & ATP

To understand energy and where it comes from, we need a bit of basic science.

First off: mitochondria are basically organelles found within each of our cells. Each of them contain and create DNA. They’re also responsible for a huge portion of energy synthesis through transporting and creating ATP (short for adenosine triphosphate).

It’s through our DNA and ATP that most of our energy is released. And yet, if this microscopic part of our body begins to struggle, low energy can be a problem that follows. And what is the greatest threat to our DNA? Free radical damage—a process resulting from chronic inflammation caused by poor diet, illnesses, and much more.

PROTECT ENERGY WITH ANTIOXIDANT, ADAPTOGENIC HERBS

Getting energy back can involve managing our illnesses better, and by not letting stress run our lives. Eating antioxidant-rich foods high in vitamin A and C can be a boost too.

And of course, eating better, cutting out harmful foods and substances, and exercising more are incredibly valuable to sustained, daily energy. No matter your condition, prioritising these should be the first steps. This said, It can be hard. Actually, it can be incredibly hard to get the momentum rolling when you try to change your lifestyles so profoundly.

That’s why, beyond all this, we can call on extra help from incredibly antioxidant-rich, adaptogenic botanicals if (and when) we find ourselves needing it when our tanks are completely empty.

Traditional cultures have turned to the use of herbs and fungi to restore low energy due to all sorts of imbalances for thousands of years. Today, science and research support many of these—and Primal Herb has picked the most well-researched, time-tested herbs to put in our own energy-boosting formula.

CORDYCEPS

Cordyceps is a unique fungus that grows not from the ground, or even from a tree—but from live insects! This has won the mushroom the name “caterpillar fungus.” In Asia, it was revered as a sacred medicine for restoring health, and the strangeness of how it grows certainly shrouded it in mystery.

Such a reputation has drawn a lot of scientific research to it, exploring what (and how) exactly cordyceps could make people so healthy. As it turns out, its biggest claim to fame is helping bolster the body’s energy stores. No doubt it accomplishes this as an antioxidant adaptogen that acts on metabolism.

A recent 2012 study found that the polysaccharides from cordyceps mycelium (like that found in our formula) helps reduce the chances of fatigue and raise energy in mice. Another study only 2 years earlier found that older subjects had much better energy levels taking cordyceps than if they had just taken a placebo.

Perhaps most directly of all, a 2015 research article directly connected cordyceps to increased production of ATP in the body. No matter the cause for low energy, cordyceps is a top choice among all botanicals to cut straight to the core of fatigue and sluggishness issues.

ELEUTHERO (SIBERIAN GINSENG) (ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS)

Among herbs renowned for boosting energy, eleuthero doesn’t trail too far behind the previous. Just like cordyceps, it is also a well-known protective adaptogen that boosts energy, increases endurance, improves physical well-being, and even reduces tiredness.

For those suffering from low energy resulting from any sort of imbalance or illness, eleuthero can help, especially where work and physical demand is concerned. A 2010 eight-week long study demonstrated that eleuthero could indeed boost energy, improve metabolism, and also helped people sustain energy levels for longer than usual.

Just like with cordyceps, it is supposed that these effects are due to its very antioxidant, free radical-protectant nature as an adaptogen.

CISTANCHE (CISTANCHE TUBULOSA)

A lesser-known adaptogen from the Asian continent, cistanche is nevertheless a powerful, provocative herb that has garnered quite a bit of attention in recent years. While it does draw some similarities to eleuthero and cordyceps in terms of energy-boosting, it does seem to have a bit of a different focus: it boosts energy in the mind.

A very recent 2016 review showed that fatigued mice, with the help of cistanche, could learn quicker, forget less, and navigate much more rapidly through complex issues than those who didn’t take cistanche. Some of these mice even out-performed those that took a pharmaceutical mental energy booster!

Of note too: cistanche was listed as one of many yang tonic herbs known to enhance mitochondrial ATP energy creation in a 2011 research article. We know that lack of physical energy can really tap us out. But for those of us who can attest to mental fatigue, cistanche may be just the perfect herb for the problem.

GREEN TEA (CAMELLIA SINENSIS)

For those hungering for an antioxidant-rich herbal supplement in their lives, green tea has long been a popular standby. There are plentiful studies demonstrating that this beverage—one of the world’s most popular beverages of all time—is a highly protective antioxidant that can also get metabolism running powerfully again.

Studies have shown that green tea’s catechins (antioxidant phenols) also have stimulating effects on energy in the body. A 2010 review of green tea research found that catechins have a way of revving up metabolism—which doesn’t just increase energy levels, but also encourages the body to lose fat and maintain a normal, healthy weight.

AN ENERGETIC HERBAL FORMULA COVERING ALL THE BASES

Primal Herb's ATP ENER-G formula brings the varied powers of energy-boosting, ATP-supporting herbs all together to raise energy levels in one fell swoop.

About Primal Herb

Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.

The 1st Ever Focus Stack With AWARD-WINNING Zynamite

TOTAL FOCUS is here to provide sustained mental and physical energy and focus, without causing the jitters. This is the power of TOTAL FOCUS. 

The last time we came out with a product was in 2017, three years ago. So, when we make a product, we mean business. We have a simple mission: Help people get more sh*t done. AZOTH 2.0 was the staple to accomplishing that, but for those who want to take their focus to the next level, TOTAL FOCUS will be an untouchable add-on.

When looking for focus supplements, consumers have had to choose either for shots and drinks which are filled with harmful ingredients, cause jitters, headaches, and other side-effects or for healthier alternatives which are so watered down, that they don’t do anything. TOTAL FOCUS is the result of a five year long global research quest for the next-generation mental & physical energy ingredient that delivers on effectiveness and health.

In America alone, 400 million cups of coffee are consumed per day. It should not come to any surprise that the $122B supplement industry has been using caffeine heavily in their products and has been working overtime to find a powerful replacement for the drug.

Four years ago, after noting the worrying global trend of increasing adverse reactions from excessive consumption of highly caffeinated products, Nektium's R&D and innovation team began a global search for a safe and effective ingredient that could not only replace caffeine, but be superior to caffeine.

The challenge? A research imperative to find rapidly acting botanical extract with nootropic and sports performance activities, free of cardiovascular and other side-effects, and without addictive and tolerance potential.

Nektium's research team was led by Dr. Nigel Gericke, and involved extensive reviews of the international ethnobotanical literature, of the uses of plants in the traditions of Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and reviews of Nektium's own ethnobotanical records from European, Russian, Amazonian, and African plants.

The result: Zynamite, a specialized extract from Mango Leaves which notably showed precisely but remarkably similar activation activity to caffeine in studies of brain electrical activity, with one caveat: it acts selectively.

While caffeine antagonizes adenosine receptors, Zynamite acts non-selectively to stimulate brain activity. The key active, mangiferin acts non-selectively to modulate multiple physiological and CNS targets.

What does this mean? Simple: while Zynamite can increase levelf of mental energy, cognition, and concentration, it may do so without increasing levels of cortisol - which then equates to fewer (if any) side effects usually caused by caffeine.

This hypothesis was rigorously tested.

The Studies: Zynamite Delivers
Zynamite has been studied in 4 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials - 2 for mental energy and 2 for sports performance.

In the first study, twelve physically active young men took a combination of 140mg Zynamite® + 50mg luteolin every 8 hours, and after 48 hours, they performed repeated bicycle ergometer Wingate sprint tests. Mean power output was increased by 5–7% compared with placebo (Figure 1).

In a follow-up confirmatory study, 30 young athletes (13 women and 17 men), 140mg of Zynamite was administered every 8 hours for 48 hours, but this time in two separate combinations: 50mg luteolin and 600mg quercetin.

The combination of Zynamite pre workout capsules with quercetin increased peak power output by 19.4% compared to placebo. Both formulations increased mean power output by 6% during repeated ergometer Wingate tests. Zynamite® improved VO2 peak by 5%, with a corresponding increase in brain oxygenation of 10–12% in women.⁷ (Figure 2)

The results from these two studies demonstrated that formulations containing Zynamite have an even stronger effect than those published for caffeine, in addition to a significant improvement in peak power output.

Zynamite's Effects on Mental Energy
The next two studies focused on mental energy. The first used a single dose of 500mg of in 16 participants (7 men and 9 women).

The study showed that Zynamite significantly reduced fatigue after only 1.5 hours, analyzed with the Profile of Mood States questionnaire (POMS). Zynamite reduced stress during the Calculation Performance Tests, evidenced by Galvanic skin response. (Figure 3)
Zynamite had no side effects and no change in heart rate variability or blood pressure over the course of the study-variables typically affected by caffeinated products.

During performance of two cognitively demanding challenges, a Number Sequence Test (NST) and a Number Connection Test (NCT), Zynamite® had a significant activating effect on the brain compared to placebo as determined by frequency analysis of the changes in electrical activity across six brain wave frequency ranges (colour coded) in the EEG of the association cortex (change from time-averaged baseline assigned as 100%) ; significance values: ** p<0.05, *** p<0.001. (Figure 4)

In a nutshell, what the team at Nektium was able to accomplish - was to finally decrease the dillemma of sacrificing health and levels of well-being for temporary increases in focus and energy. This is truly groundbreaking.

This is why, Zynamite has won the 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝗪𝐀𝐑𝐃 in both 2018, and 2019 and awarded the Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award in 2019 and holds over ⁣𝟒 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, and has been tested in over 𝟕 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 and included as scientific evidence in over 𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. ⁣⁣⁣

AZOTH & ZYNAMITE
Last month, AZOTH LLC became the first supplement company to directly source and distribute Zynamite in North America in its product, TOTAL FOCUS which futher includes PurCaf, and a clinical dose of Rhodiola Rosea.

The Zynamite found AZOTH is batch tested, tested for purity, metals, and the purest form of Zynamite in the industry.

Users of Total Focus can expect intense levels of deep focus, prolonged energy, and maximum concentration unlike everything ever made available in the supplement industry.

In 2017, we pioneered AZOTH 2.0 and took the industry by storm. In 2020, we pioneered TOTAL FOCUS and are once again re-affirming our commitment for total human productivity.

Strength and Honor,                   
 -Team AZOTH            

Blueberry Time Machine doing its ageing-protection science!

Delicate notes of high-altitude green tea merge with brilliant blueberry to teleport your taste buds into another dimension. Designed to defend, refresh, and renew.

20 Serves, each tea bag including:
Organic Darjeeling Green Tea, Organic Moringa Leaf, Organic Bilberry Leaf, Organic Amla Berry, Organic Butterfly Pea Leaf, Organic Bilberries, Organic Natural Blueberry Flavor, Organic Stevia.
~8-12mg Caffiene per serve.

Vegan, Kosher, Paleo, Keto Friendly, Non-GMO, Organic, All natural, Whole leaf ingredients!

FUELED BY ADAPTOGENS Teas blended with specially selected adaptogenic herbs to support your brain and body naturally.	STEEPED IN ALTRUISM Each tea blend partnered with a non-profit to donate 10% and raise awareness for an impactful cause.	MADE FROM NATURE Premium, organic, whole leaf tea blends in the convenience of a biodegradable pyramid tea bag.

The Charity Cause

”By supporting and funding best-in-class brain science, One Mind works to speed up discoveries in brain health research through the principles of large-scale open-science. We bring together the best minds in neuroscience around a collective goal to more effectively diagnose, prevent, treat, and even cure brain disease and injury." - One Mind 

About Wise Ape

"Wise Ape is more than just a tea, it’s a tribe of like minded individuals who are focused on self-evolution with and altruistic attitude.”
Wise Ape was founded to help provide products to those that push forward on a quest of wellness, knowledge, and productivity. The mission is designed to be altruistic at its core, with each of our tea blends raising funds for a unique charitable cause. They aim to empower the tribe members to find balance between mind and body, evolve consistently, and together become a tribe of Wise Apes.

The A.P.E. Mission

Brain Gains BLACK EDITION is all of the glory of standard edition Brain Gains, but stacked up with generous additions of 200mg PurCaf (a non-GMO green coffee bean caffeine extract), 150mg Dynamine, and additional 50mg of TeaCrine. Providing a smooth but stimulatory stack. 

Per 2 scoops(13g) of Brain Gains BLACK EDITION:

The Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B3 (20mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B2  (4mg), Vitamin B12 (1.5ug), Zinc (30mg).
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts:  L-Tyrosine (2g), Taurine (1.5g),  N-Acetyl L-Carnitine  (1.5g), Electrolyte Blend (1g), AlphaSize Alpha-GPC (800mg), Ashwaganda KSM-66 (600mg), Lion’s Mane (600mg), Panax Ginseng Extract (400mg), Ginsenoside (16mg), Bacoppa Monnieri - Whole plant extract standardised to 55% Bacosides (300mg), SerenAid Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-Theanine (200mg), PurCaf (200mg), Teacrine (150mg), Dynamine (150mg).
Includes: Sucralose as a sweetener, colours and flavouring.

40 scoops per tub.
STIMMED UP BRAIN GAINS.
FOUR Flavours.... which will you choose?

KeaLad Recommendations for Usage

As with the Standard Edition Brain Gains, the nootropic dosages are quite generous, and it is for this reason that the VitaKea Team would recommend using only one scoop at a time. Best enjoyed with ~350ml water + ice. This formula does come with a notable stack of PurCaf Caffeine and Dynamine which should provide moderate stimulation, so best taken at least 6 hours away from bed time.

With the inclusion of the Dynamine and Caffeine, the flavours aren't as nice as the standard Nootropic Brain Fuel, but all are still quite palatable, mango being the best.

On the One or Two scoops:
While for the standard edition we generally discourage two scoops, from experience, the second scoop seems to provide minimal value. However with BLACK EDITION the target is a more stimulated focus, which could quite potentially have more returned gains when dosing the second scoop. The stimulants present will also make the abundance of other supporting ingredients more useful as well.
So in the case of BLACK EDITION, supplementing with a second scoop a few hours after the first could provide value.

And as per usual, remember that you are a unique human being, with any supplement we recommend you experiment to find your own personal sweet spot dosage and go with that!

Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you! 

If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz. 

Your KeaLad,

Thomas  (VitaKea Caretaker)🌿

 

Brain Gains is the ultimate Caffeine Free, Zero Sugar mind-boosting energy supplement that can be taken throughout the day to boost productivity, physical performance, energy and focus... without the Caffeine Crash!

Packing a whole lot of action, Brain Gains is certainly a complex formula...but boy do you get gram-for-gram value! The end result? A true stack of Nootropic Brain Fuel that synergises for excellent performance.

Per 2 scoops(13g) of Brain Gains:

The Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B3 (20mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B2  (4mg), Vitamin B12 (1.5ug), Zinc (30mg), Electrolyte Blend (108.5mg)
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts: L-Tyrosine (2g), Taurine (1.5g), N-Acetyl L-Carnitine  (1.5g), AlphaSize® Alpha-GPC (800mg), KSM-66® Ashwaganda  (600mg), Lion’s Mane (600mg), Panax Ginseng Extract (400mg), Ginsenoside (16mg), Bacoppa Monnieri - Whole plant extract standardised to 55% Bacosides (300mg), SerinAid® Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-Theanine (200mg), TeaCrine® Theacrine (100mg).
Includes: Sucralose as a sweetener, colours and flavouring.

40 scoops per tub.
​0% Sugar, Caffeine Free, No Jitters, No Crash.
FOUR Flavours.... which will you choose?

The STACK3D Review

"Brain Gains Nootropic Brain Fuel is one of the best focus products we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. Not only does it very noticeably work, but it comes through with a complete focus experience like no other. It elevates your mental game better than almost every other competitor in the category and is well worth picking up."

 - STACK3D (See the full Review here.)

KeaLad Recommendations for Usage

As you can see above, most of the nootropic dosages are quite generous, and it is for this reason that the VitaKea Team would recommend using only one scoop at a time. Best enjoyed with ~350ml water + ice. It won't keep you up at night, so afternoon usage is fine, though for maximal gains, sip on it sometime in the morning. Not about that luxurious water and ice life? Well rest assured... Brain Gains is dry-scoop-to-the-dome approved by Lloyd @thecavenutritionstore! 🤣 Flavour wise, Mango, Watermelon and Strawberry Kiwi are all absolutely stellar. 

On the One or Two scoop debate:
From our own usage we find that the noticeable cognitive value seems to be nearly equal when we supplement a single scoop as opposed to two, and this way you'll get more Gains for your dollar... doubling the number of servings per tub (20 serves @2Scoops; 40 Serves @1Scoop). IF you are really keen to take it up a notch, you can also try splitting your servings across the day. Eg. One in the morning, One in the afternoon.
And as per usual, remember that you are a unique human being, with any supplement we recommend you experiment to find your own personal sweet spot dosage and go with that!

Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample out with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you! 

If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz. Note in advance... I bloody love this supplement, so brace yourself for excitement! 🤓 

 Your KeaLad, Thomas (VitaKea Caretaker)🌿        

                

Brain Gains Sleep Aid was created as the night-time compliment to the Switch ON Nootropic Brain Fuel Supplement. While it is also an excellent standalone formula, this sleep aid will also add well to the benefits of improving your brain function for memory, creativity, mood and motivation... but this time tackling it from the lever of top quality sleep. 

The Nootropic Sleep Aid formula is designed to support a feeling of calm and promote a relaxed mind and body. Also and help you refuel and repair your brain cells with the necessary building blocks to support an optimally restorative sleep.

Per 3 Capsules (1 serve):

The Vitamins & Minerals: ZMA: Vitamin B6 (10mg); Zinc (30mg); Magnesium (500mg).
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts: KSM-66 Ashwagandha (800mg), Lions Mane (600mg), Bacopa Extract (55% Bacosides - 300mg), Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-theanine (200mg).

40 Servings / 120 Capsules.
Gelatin Capsule. Made in the EU. GMP Certified.

KeaLad Recommendations for Usage

First time Users: Due to quite generous dosages, at VitaKea we recommend starting with just 2 capsule serves, rather than the specified 3 capsules. 

Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample out with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you! 

If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz.

 

Chaga down this Primal Herb stack!

Chaga isn’t just about increasing life span - but rather health span. With valuable anti-oxidant and immunity benefits it helps protect your cells to keep them functioning and healthy. Needless to say, the downstream effects of these are bound to benefit all parts of life. On top of this, Chaga has also shown promise for fighting liver, lung and colon cancer cells.

Per Serving: (1/2 tsp - 110 Serves)
Chaga Mushroom 30:1 Extract (428mg) - 30 times the chaga in one spoonful, its potent!
Chaga Mushroom 40% Polysaccharide Extract (428mg) - Standardised to what is valuable, making sure that you’re getting the stuff that does the work.
Betulin 98% (90mg) - Along with antifungal and antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-cancer properties have been found with Betulin.
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (5mg)- Yeilding 10% Piperines, this extract aids absorption of the other good stuff going down your gullet, getting you more out of each serving.

This combo results in a total composition of:

• 40% Polysaccharides

• 2% Betulinic Acid

• 15% Beta-Glucans

• No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extract

Vegan Friendly!

Check out what Primal Herb has to say about Chaga Shroom here.

CHAGA, A DIAMOND MUSHROOM

Why would we call chaga “the diamond mushroom?”

Because, more than any other researched mushroom or fungus for health today, chaga is the most multi-faceted and precious of all.

It is rich in powerful antioxidants and numerous beneficial compounds. Chaga at once boosts immunity, protects the liver, reduces cancer risk, fights free radical damage, protects the brain and nerves, and improves focus, cognition, and memory.

Over the long-term, it may help boost energy, lower one’s experiences with illnesses, and even provide invaluable support for chronic illnesses and diseases in addition to one’s doctor-approved treatment plan.

Whether healthy and wanting to keep it that way, or facing unique health challenges, chaga mushroom provides protective support: keeping good health the way it is or lending extra strength to one’s arsenal and fight for maintaining wellness and vitality.

CHAGA HISTORY

When was chaga very first used, and what was it used for?

Records of chaga for healing appear among numerous cultures around the world, including China, Korea, and First Nations in Canada and the northern United States.

It was also a botanical remedy favored by ancient peoples of Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Siberia as well. Today, visitors to these regions will still see it harvested, imbibed, and enjoyed as both food and medicine.

Brewed much like coffee or tea, chaga was sipped as a tonic to protect the body and organs against all manner of chronic disease or weakness. It also had a pleasantly earthy, vanilla-like flavor.

MORE ON CHAGA’S ORIGINAL USES

Whether as a healing beverage, hot broth, or prepared in a food soup or stock, chaga was used to assist with the recovery of any illness—from colds and flus all the way to certain cancers.

Chaga preparations were either used in cases of specific diseases or taken every day in certain amounts as a nutritive booster to keep illnesses at bay.

Today, instead of taking the time it requires for making proper tea preparations (which can be a long process), chaga may be enjoyed in more convenient extract or supplement form.

Plus, the benefits are just as good, if not even better when they are expertly extracted in supplement form, which ensures that all the healing compounds are represented in all of their richness.

STAY GOLDEN WITH CHAGA’S POTENT PROPERTIES

There are many kinds of mushrooms with stellar healing backgrounds and reputations. These include famous fungi like cordyceps, lion’s mane, maitake, reishi, and turkey tail.

But none are quite at chaga’s level of known health benefits.

In fact, chaga’s properties have proven to be so fascinating throughout history that the fungus has drawn quite a bit of attention and interest in the world of research.

Loads of studies and research have been undertaken on the mushroom to see what it can truly do. As it turns out, this has revealed some real insight.

These include:

• Antioxidant action
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Anti-viral potential (for fighting colds and flu)
• Hepatoprotection abilities (supporting the liver)
• Immune-boosting effects
• Antimicrobial capabilities
• Reduced risk of chronic diseases

Studies show chaga is rich in a diverse array of compounds, the most potent of all of them being antioxidants.

Through these antioxidants mostly protect against free radicals and chronic inflammation, research also demonstrates further ability in this mushroom to protect the liver, soothe inflammation, increase immune function, and reduce the risk of harrowing illnesses.

But not only that: chaga mushroom is proving to be a great source of antimicrobial and antiviral compounds, making it great support during times of colds, flus, and various digestive illnesses.

CHAGA’S STAR COMPOUND: BETULINIC ACID

How can a simple, unique mushroom be responsible for such an array of health benefits?

The answer: it’s all in the compounds, but most specifically betulinic acid. This compound is perhaps the most sought-out, powerful compound in chaga.

Fun fact: chaga grows on birch trees almost exclusively.

To create betulinic acid (named after the genus Betula that includes all birch trees), chaga absorbs betulins from the tree that would otherwise be impossible to absorb and utilize in the human body, according to a study.

Instead, chaga transforms betulins into the triterpene betulinic acid, which actually can be absorbed in the body.

What’s more, betulinic acid is responsible for the mushroom’s most historic anti-cancer, anti-viral, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory qualities.

The synthesis Chaga performs on these betulins into betulinic acid, which is found in chaga powders and extracts, makes benefits completely available to everyone.

These benefits according to a major review include:

• Inhibition of specific viruses
• Neuroprotection
• Pain relief
• Inflammation relief
• Digestive health benefits (including parasite resistance)
• Cancer protection
• Liver protection (per a 2011 study)

CHAGA’S OTHER VALUED COMPOUNDS

What’s most fantastic about the venerable chaga mushroom: betulinic acid is not the only healing compound that gives it a healing edge.

Like other healing mushrooms, chaga is full of polysaccharides, triterpenes, and many other healing compounds that make it one of the most well-rounded fungi out there.

These include:

• Beta glucans (polysaccharides)
• Phytosterols
• Polyphenols
• Other Terpenoids (including betulinic acid)

According to research, polysaccharides in chaga account for further antioxidant activities that may reduce the risk of cancers, diabetes, and heart disease.

They can also work as prebiotics (much like dietary fiber or resistant starches) to tone the gut according to a 2013 study, and boost immunity according to this 2011 trial.

Beta glucans – especially beta D glucan – are the most notable polysaccharides found in chaga. Like betulinic acid, these also have some implications for helping fight against cancer, according to this 2013 review.

Phytosterols are also found in the chaga mushroom. These provide some anti-cancer effects as well (according to a 2011 study).

Meanwhile, polyphenols lend even more power to the mushroom’s antioxidant potential: its ability to reverse oxidative damage and protect against disease, inflammation, and hampered immunity.

Terpenoids are also partially responsible for some of chaga’s anti-cancer qualities in this 2015 study. It might also be the vehicle behind some of its observed antiviral activity, captured in the data of this 2011 study.

WHAT CHAGA COULD BE GOOD FOR

No matter how the mushroom is brewed, boiled, or imbibed, here is a total summary of everything research shows it may be capable of:

• Improving the immune system to better handle seasonal changes, colds, flu, or possibly autoimmunity
  
• Combating viral intruders of all kinds, not just colds and flus
  
• Relieving the body of inflammation which can stop disease and even unlock energy
  
• Supporting the liver and thereby enhancing the body’s own processes of natural, gentle detoxification
  
• Priming the digestive system as both a fiber-like prebiotic and antimicrobial to enhance and balance gut health
  
• Protecting the nervous system and thus increasing mental focus, memory, cognition, alleviating stress, and banishing depression, while keeping brain fog at bay
  
• Reducing cancer risk as an antioxidant, a nutrient known to help slash its probability while battling inflammation in the body

USING ONLY THE BEST EXTRACTION METHODS

There are many different chaga supplements out there on the market today, each claiming to contain the powerful diversity that is chaga’s many healing compounds.

However, research shows only combination or “dual” extracts— using both hot water and ethanol/alcohol— can provide ALL valued compounds for the most potent chaga product, that allows for the most possible health benefits.

That includes all polysaccharides, triterpenes, and especially betulinic acids.

Within the chaga body itself, all compounds are tightly locked away within chitin, one of the toughest, most resilient natural materials found in all of nature.

Extraction using both hot water AND alcohol is essential to getting the highest amount of polysaccharides, terpenoids, and betulinic acids.

That’s why we’re adamant about providing customers with ONLY dual-extracted chaga fruiting body, which is then concentrated, filtered, and transformed into powdered form.

This provides the very best levels of polysaccharides, beta glucans, and betulinic acids possible, which are the most important components to making chaga such a golden opportunity for health in the first place.

About Primal Herb

Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.

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“A powerful blend of roasted yerba mate tea with hints of chocolate and mint, combined with adaptogenic super-herbs to support your brain naturally. This unique elixir is designed to heighten your focus, energy, and clarity. “
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Chocolate Hustle is a Yerba Mate based tea concoction which has been slam-packed with popular adaptogenic herbs.
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Organic Roasted Yerba Mate, Organic Bacopa, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Ashwagandha, Organic Peppermint Leaf, Organic Natural Chocolate and Vanilla Flavors, Organic Chicory, Organic Tulsi, Organic Stevia. - and that’s it!
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About Wise Ape

"Wise Ape is more than just a tea, it’s a tribe of like minded individuals who are focused on self-evolution with and altruistic attitude.”
Wise Ape was founded to help provide products to those that push forward on a quest of wellness, knowledge, and productivity. The mission is designed to be altruistic at its core, with each of our tea blends raising funds for a unique charitable cause. They aim to empower the tribe members to find balance between mind and body, evolve consistently, and together become a tribe of Wise Apes.

FORMULATED TO SUPPORT THE ENDOCRINE & ADRENAL SYSTEMS*

What exactly goes into the Endo Adrenal formula? Each completely addition is chosen by the Primal Herb research team for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.* Read on for why each herb and fungi has been chosen.

Ashwagandha

We chose ashwagandha for the top-notch research supporting it as the best herb for the job—that is, for correcting endocrine and adrenal imbalance. Ashwagandha moderates various hormones, particularly supporting against stress and anxiety, then restoring vitality and energy, as well as working to aid the thyroid. 

Siberian Eleuthero

We add eleuthero next for some extra energy and stamina restoration, since these things can easily get tapped out due to weak endocrine and adrenal fatigue.

Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Rhodiola is added also for the energy it helps reignite in the body. Coupled with eleuthero, even the most sluggish metabolism will be kicked back into high gear—not to mention, rhodiola adds in some extra stress-relief, anti-anxiety, and thyroid supporting benefits, making it a good combination with ashwagandha also. 

Schisandra Extract

Like ashwagandha, schisandra helps reduce cortisol—the stress hormone—that the adrenal glands produce. When experiencing adrenal fatigue, too much of this hormone is tied to anxiety, burnout, fatigue, and even digestive shut down. Schisandra will also boost overall immunity, helping keep sickness and shut down from wrecking anyone’s schedule.

Cordyceps

Cordyceps, eleuthero, and rhodiola all together are the ultimate trio for catalyzing energy in a body experiencing slow metabolism, no doubt due to a stressed endocrine system. Cordyceps especially has the stellar reputation for boosting energy, as well as speeding metabolism for more effective exercise and weight loss. 

Gynostemma

The anxiety, stress, and fatigue of feeling run down may ultimately be what gets the best of us. Gynostemma can help with this, being a known adaptogen that adresses the anxiety and weariness that is all a part of adrenal and glandular fatigue. As an added plus: it has been shown to aid in regulating blood sugars and the thyroid too. 

Astragalus

Digestive shut down can be a part of stress burnout, adrenal fatigue, and chronic anxiety from being run down. Astragalus will take care of this as well as working to boost immunity, and speed up metabolism all at once. 

Licorice Root

 To cover all bases, licorice root is added to make sure immunity is taken care of. All too often, immunity suffers as the result of being overworked and overwhelmed—what’s worse, that gets overlooked. If being sick too often is a problem licorice will be a valued help to your immunity. 

Review of Supporting Research

Endo Adrenal also includes piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in the rinds of black pepper fruits (or corns). This compound immediately increases the bioavailability of all other powerful plant compounds added to this blend – so you can really feel the difference!*

No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.

Vegan Friendly!

HOW AND WHEN TO USE ENDO ADRENAL?

• Add to hot water, coffee, tea, or smoothie.
• Endo Adrenal can be taken day or night – with or without food, so enjoy!
• Recommended once daily, but most importantly listen to the body (if it requires more, less or none).

ENDO-ADRENAL: FUEL FOR ADRENAL AND ENDOCRINE FUNCTION

Every day, we pit ourselves against a world that demands so much of us.

And yet, sometimes it seems like the world returns so little. Not so if one looks deep into the natural world for a little herbal assistance, however.

THE SUBTLE UNWELLNESS OF ENDOCRINE AND ADRENAL FATIGUE

Today’s generation is a generation of high achievers. We fill our schedules and plates with more than we can handle sometimes, despite our hunger for achievement and zest for life.

But over time, this lifestyle can rob us of our health, energy, and well-being, sometimes in incredibly subtle ways. While on paper or at a glance, a friend or loved one (or even a doctor) would see us as completely healthy, it’s still clear though that something’s not right.

We feel fatigued, drained, irritable, maybe even anxious sometimes. It can be hard to get out of bed. Though depletion of some sort is clear, it’s a sort of malaise that is hard to detect.

This is because intense, chronic stress very likely affects the endocrine system. This is an often overlooked but still immensely important system regulating energy, metabolism, drive, mood, and so many other things.

Parts of the endocrine system include the adrenal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and so much more.

WHY ADRENAL AND ENDOCRINE CARE MATTERS

There are quite a few words to describe a tapped-out endocrine system.

Stress burnout, adrenal fatigue, and even depleted immunity to some extent are results of a weakened endocrine system—or could even be synonymous with this unwell state of being.

There are a few reasons why it’s important to consider adrenal and endocrine system care when thinking about daily health and wellness:

1. It is often overlooked by healthcare professionals. Only now are doctors and health practitioners beginning to take signs of endocrine weakness, deficiency, and adrenal fatigue seriously, and not attribute it to unrelated issues. This includes chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping, low energy, low drive, and many other subtle symptoms besides.

A lot of this has to do with the fact that, up until recently, the medical world hasn’t fully understood the source of common symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. Now, issues relating to the thyroid, autoimmunity, and other parts of the endocrine system are being explored more thoroughly.

Still, a good preventive measure is to take self-care into one’s own hands, with the help of lifestyle changes, diet improvements, and the help of research-supported herbs.

2. Even if understood, there are few solutions to the problem. There are few medical answers to certain types of endocrine unwellness (such as hormone imbalance or thyroid problems), and most definitely not for adrenal fatigue, which is not officially or fully considered a health issue by doctors.

So even if someone finds definite answers to their fatigue, brain fog, and other issues, often times they may just be prescribed better self-care tips regardless. And in addition to improving health through a less stressful lifestyle improved diet, a little additional home-remedy phytotherapy from herbs can give one the extra wellness boost they need.

3. If endocrine and adrenals suffer, the whole body suffers. Many of us can vouch for the fact that if we feel tired, fatigued, foggy, or have a low immune system, then it really feels like the entire picture of our health falls apart.

Here at Primal Herb, we’ve come up with Endo-Adrenal: an all-herbal, completely natural way to strengthen the entire body via the endocrine system and adrenals—using only wildcrafted herbs with stellar reputations backed by research, science, and long-standing tradition.

In many ways, caring for the endocrine system, hormones, and adrenals is a holistic way to help us feel healthy overall. After all, immunity is tethered to the endocrine system, too—and when immunity is low in general, this opens up an unwanted portal to all sorts of diseases, illnesses, and issues that we would be better off without!

Certainly, lifestyle and diet changes are the ultimate key to welcoming better endocrine/adrenal health in the long run. If an extra push is needed to get started, however, explore our Endo-Adrenal herbs, which can get the ball rolling when stress burnout and adrenal fatigue are just too difficult to climb out of!

ASHWAGANDHA EXTRACT (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA)

Ashwagandha, the prime Ayurvedic tonic of old, is the star of our formula. The evidence-based proof behind its benefits to human health is astounding. And that doesn’t even dig into the science!

This herb from India is a popular health adaptogen (helping the body “adapt” to stress) and is known to simply reinforce health and wellness all around. The ways it has been observed to work is by directly targeting the endocrine system (especially the thyroid) and also restoring energy, including vitality.

One of ashwagandha’s most interesting qualities is its ability to reduce adrenal fatigue by helping to minimize excess cortisol output, as found in this 2012 study. This, in turn, brings enormous benefits to stress and anxiety, in addition to reducing fatigue and brain fog.

In earlier 2010 research, ashwagandha was also observed to be naturally regulating both male and female hormones as well as thyroid hormones into a healthy balance in test subjects. In short, this makes this herb a very helpful natural solution to issues such as low drive, thyroid imbalance, and perhaps even minor “intimate” dysfunction as well resulting from overall endocrine imbalance.

ELEUTHERO EXTRACT (ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS)

Eleuthero is yet another herb for which we have Asian folk medicine to thank. It is also commonly called Siberian ginseng because its health benefits are comparable to the legendary ginseng, a similar root that is always in such high demand all around the world.

The root of this plant is quite popular among health nuts and fitness gurus. This is because there are many studies showing that it enhances athletic performance, energy, and metabolism—the latter two being aspects of health governed by the endocrine system.

Last but not least, Siberian ginseng is well-known for its ability to keep stress burnout at bay, in effect improving the body’s ability to withstand stress by keeping up energy levels and metabolism. All of this is rooted in a healthy endocrine system and adrenal function: if these systems struggle, then endurance, energy levels, and stress coping mechanisms will struggle as well.

A 2010 study showed that eleuthero’s abilities to boost energy were certainly measurable—and considerable! A much broader review of the herb in 2013 draws upon yet more evidence and studies supporting eleuthero’s endocrine capabilities.

If anyone needs an ally in their corner to get metabolism, energy, stress endurance, and physical endurance back on track, it’ll be the eleuthero found in our formula.

RHODIOLA EXTRACT (RHODIOLA ROSEA)

Often called the “arctic adaptogen” by herbalists and health practitioners, this is because this alpine botanical grows in far northern regions. It’s also garnered quite the reputation for strengthening health and helping to recude the chances of illness.

Much like eleuthero in Asia, rhodiola has been used among far north cultures (including the Vikings, Siberians, Saami, and many others) to boost energy, stamina, and endurance. It was also helpful for alleviating stress, anxiety, and fatigue. It is highly likely that it achieves these effects by targeting the endocrine system.

While major studies drawing solid connections between rhodiola and the endocrine system are lacking, nevertheless there is some interesting research on the subject.

One 2010 article in the Journal of Medicinal Food called for more research on this connection. It suggested the use of rhodiola for helping with common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction—hypothyroidism in particular, which is a common thyroid imbalance causing weight gain, chronic fatigue, and lower physical energy and performance.

SCHISANDRA EXTRACT (SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS)

Schisandra provides yet another miraculous adaptogen remedy from Asia. It has also been called “five flavor berry” at times because it was perceived that one could taste all five tastes when the berry of the plant was consumed: sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and savory.

Since the berry held all the possible flavors, it was also thought that it could cure all ails. While that’s been proven to be not quite true, it is true that its powers as an adaptogen strengthen overall health, which in turn help the body reduce the chances of all sorts of illnesses, diseases, issues, and weaknesses.

Much like ashwagandha, schisandra can naturally help reduce cortisol levels, a result of endocrine imbalance (as shown in this 2015 study). This in turn protects the adrenal glands, reduces stress, boosts energy, and even raises immunity.

CORDYCEPS EXTRACT (CORDYCEPS SPP.)

Fitness lovers and athletes no doubt love herbs like eleuthero just as much as they love cordyceps. This is because both herbs are widely recognized for their abilities to boost athletic performance and energy—energy that is rooted in the endocrine system.

Cordyceps is a mushroom remedy with probably one of the most fascinating backgrounds in the world. It infects insects for a time and then, when it is ready to “bloom,” it drives its host to climb the tallest tree, where the insect finally dies and the mushroom grows, erupting from the creature’s exoskeleton.

Not uncoincidentally, taking this mushroom can give us some much-needed drive in our lives as well (though with a much happier ending). While it’s still speculation as to how it works, a 2010 study found that older subjects who took cordyceps had much better physical energy and stamina on average. It appeared that the mushroom acted upon metabolism to make this happen—thus making it a healing herb for the endocrine system.

GYNOSTEMMA EXTRACT (GYNOSTEMMA PENTAPHYLLUM)

Gynostemma (also known as jiaogulan) ends the lineup of world-renowned adaptogens from Asia.

This one has gained its claim to fame in its own unique way: locals of southern China, where the plant is native, were known to take the plant as a tea every day. These same locals have been studied for living to ages of 100 and beyond, which made the vine-like gynostemma receive worldwide interest.

No doubt, part of why gynostemma may extend long life is due to its endocrine-protective properties, though these are hard to understand. For one, gynostemma does act on metabolism by helping lower blood glucose and thus reducing the chances of obesity (as seen in this 2010 trial), which can be signs of metabolic imbalance (especially in cases of type 2 diabetes and some hypothyroidism).

On the other hand, gynostemma also appears to indirectly help with stress and anxiety by modulating hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and corticosterone (in this 2015 trial). If concerned about mood imbalance, hypothyroidism, and blood sugars in relation to endocrine imbalance, then gynostemma will be another great herb in our formula to have on your side.

ASTRAGALUS EXTRACT (ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEOUS)

This herb with a sweet taste is part of the genus Astragalus, which hosts thousands of medicinal species. It is also closely related to many legume plants: including beans, peas, soy, peanuts, licorice root, and many others.

While other adaptogenic herbs may handle various levels of endocrine health, no other handles the digestive aspect of this as directly as astragalus. Traditionally, it has also been used as a remedy for digestive disorders, diarrhea, and even anorexia on top of restoring energy, vitality, and reducing fatigue and stress burnout.

Astragalus is perhaps most well-known for raising immunity, as described in this 2011 study. Often, reduced immunity can be the indirect fallout of endocrine imbalance.

In addition, a 2010 study on tilapia found that astragalus could particularly boost metabolism and immunity in the gut. After all, digestion can take an indirect hit from reduced metabolism and endocrine function—so by having astragalus included in the blend, the digestive issues are well taken care of.

LICORICE EXTRACT (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA)

Licorice is a close relative to the aforementioned astragalus, and has quite a bit in common with the vine-like herb. With a much sweeter flavor in comparison, licorice is better known for revving up the immune system, in addition to improving tired states, difficulty concentrating, and all-around fogginess from endocrine deficiency.

Take licorice, and one will find their immune system performing at a higher level than ever before. But licorice has also been studied (in 2014) for stopping endocrine imbalance in its tracks alongside its bolstering effects on reduced immunity.

In fact, in this study, its endocrine and immune effects were appealing enough to consider the herb as an anti-cancer agent!

BALANCE RESTORE OPTIMIZE!

About Primal Herb

Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.

Your daily NeuroVitamin for Brain Health.

Engineered to support your memory and brain function for a healthy, high performing brain, for life.

Enhance™ is your daily nootropic, developed to support the health of your brain over the long term. This is the flagship product of the new Neuratech range used as the foundation for optimal health and peak brain performance. 

60 Capsules / 30 Serves
Vegan, No Artificial Flavours or Colours.

Check out what the Neuratech team has to say about Enhance here.

Specific ingredients have been selected to target memory and learning, including Bacopa Monnieri (Synapsa^TM) and Citicoline. Bacopa Monnieri has been shown to reliable improve both short and long term memory in healthy individuals as well as reverse age related memory decline. 

Citicoline is a highly bioavailable form of dietary choline known to support focus and memory. Choline is the precursor to acetylcholine, one of the key neurotransmitters responsible for neural signalling. Maintaining the correct levels of acetylcholine is essential for sustained focus and memory formation in cognitively demanding situations.

Lions mane mushroom and Neurofactor (a unique form of whole coffee fruit extract) have been included to support memory and accelerate learning by up regulating the production of the neurotrophins, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Both Lions mane and Neurofactor have been clinically shown to increase levels of NGF and BDNF. These neurotrophins are naturally occurring proteins responsible for the repair, function and growth of neurons, or whats known as "neurogenesis". 

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid and key component of cell membranes. It plays an important role in cell signalling, and is required for healthy nerve cell membranes and myelin (the fatty sheath that surrounds and protects neurons, providing insulation and allowing electrical impulses to travel between them). Phosphatidylserine plays a huge role in staving off neurodegeneration, as well as supporting short and long term memory formation.

Acteolin is a proprietary acteoside extracted from Osmanthus fragrans flower.  Studies have shown that this extract is able to support cognitive function by reducing β-amyloid peptide (Aβ) accumulation and abnormal tau protein phosphorylation which are hallmarks of cognitive decline and key factors in Alzheimer's and Dementia. 

To ensure that the brain can make full use of everything in Enhance we have included B-vitamins and Cellcharge (Fulvic mineral supplement). B-vitamins have been included as they are essential for many bodily processes and are considered one of the most common deficiencies in the modern world. The fulvic minerals in Cellcharge help to maximise nutrient absorption throughout the body. 

If you're interested in taking a look at some of the research behind the ingredients, just click through here. 

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C8VANTAGE C8 MCT OIL 

C8 is found to be the most effective caprylic acid for quick conversion to ketones in the blood. Fuerte is nearly 100% C8, which means you get more of the brain-boosting, body powering, keto enhancing benefits you want and need!

Thanks to our C8vantge which is a revolutionary medium-chain triglyceride that maximizes ketone production. Many MCT powders contain very little to almost no C8. Next time check out their supplement facts to see for yourself. :)

WHO ENJOYS FUERTE?

This powder is perfect for anyone on the ketogenic diet, adults needing increased energy, athletes seeking improved performance, consumers wanting better cognition and focus, and individuals looking to reduce cravings and improve body composition.

NO BAD STUFF

Fuerte is gluten and soy-free and uses sustainably sourced palm oil. Each batch is independently tested for quality assurance. This powder produces 400% more ketones than coconut oil and 21% more ketones than standard MCT oil.

SUGGESTED USE

To maximize the benefits from a ketogenic diet, we recommend enjoying Fuerte with your protein powder or mixing it with your coffee as a creamer. It is also a great addition to your food. Use 1-3 scoops daily for maximum performance.

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO

WHY WE DO IT

Insights from over 450 interviews distilled down from the guests of 'Bulletproof Radio' 

The bestselling author of Head Strong and The Bulletproof Diet answers the question, “How can I kick more ass at life?” by culling the wisdom of world-class thought leaders, maverick scientists, and disruptive entrepreneurs to provide proven techniques for becoming happier, healthier, and smarter.

When Dave Asprey started his Bulletproof Radio podcast more than five years ago, he sought out influencers in an array of disciplines, from biochemists toiling in unknown laboratories to business leaders changing the world to mediation masters discovering inner peace. His guests were some of the top performing humans in the world, people who had changed their areas of study or even pioneered entirely new fields. Dave wanted to know: What did they have in common? What mattered most to them? What made them so successful—and what made them tick? At the end of each interview, Dave asked the same question: “What are your top three recommendations for people who want to perform better at being human?”

After performing a statistical analysis of the answers, he found that the wisdom gleaned from these highly successful people could be distilled into three main objectives: finding ways to become smarter, faster, and happier. Game Changers is the culmination of Dave’s years-long immersion in these conversations, offering 46 science-backed, high performance “laws” that are a virtual playbook for how to get better at life.

With anecdotes from game changers like Dr. Daniel Amen, Gabby Bernstein, Dr. David Perlmutter, Arianna Huffington, Esther Perel, and Tim Ferris as well as examples from Dave’s own life, Game Changers offers readers practical advice they can put into action to reap immediate rewards. From taming fear and anxiety to making better decisions, establishing high-performance habits, and practicing gratitude and mindfulness, Dave brings together the wisdom of today’s game-changers to help everyone kick more ass at life.

A Quick KeaLad Commentary on Game Changers

As with practically anything coming from Dave Asprey and Bulletproof, it probably pays to start with a word to acknowledge that this book is another one that is riddled with marketing for biohacking gear and performance products the whole way through. ***If you have the tolerance to read through that and not get sucked into impulse purchasing, then this is certainly a valuable book.***

"Game Changers" covers a wide variety of tricks, tips and insights all working toward the goal of high performance and feeling good... while steering you away from burnout in the long run (as is common with many folk "winning at life"). 

Personally I always appreciate this sort of read as a starting point for further research into new practices, and as an enjoyable way to expose myself to what's out there and find out what people are doing or have found beneficial. "Game Changers" does keep it pretty light and doesn't go in particularly deep on any specific topic, and as a result it reads very comfortably and casually. It also has plenty of interesting stories as you might expect from 450+ interviews.

If you've been reading around the space of biohacking and optimal performance for a while, you might find it discusses a number of practices you will be already familiar with (micro-dosing psychedelics, breath, nootropics etc.). That said, as someone who is very researched and embedded in the space, I found the unique perspectives very constructive and so have no regrets with re-crossing familiar territory.

TLDR?: An enjoyable and casual and read for exposure to what sort of practices people are doing and have found most beneficial. Does contain a fair amount of product and service promotion. Not overly technical.

Your KeaLad, Thomas - VitaKea Caretaker 🌿           

 The Golden Spice.

Ambrosia Golden® is one of the first supplements to market using the game-changing form of curcumin. Golden® is your daily turmeric supplement that supplies 900mg HydroCurc, delivering 765mg of active curcuminoids to your body. Also included in 100% of the RDA of Vitamin C, for extra antioxidant protection and defense.

Ingredients:

• Vitamin C (90mg)

• HydroCurc (900mg) - providing 765mg of Curcuminoids.
  
  

60 Capsules / 30 Serves
Vegan Friendly

Check out what the Ambrosia crew has to say about Golden here.

Directions for Use: 

 

Take 2 capsules of Ambrosia Golden® with a glass of water in the morning or as directed by your healthcare provider.

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WHO WE ARE

Ambrosia Nutraceuticals is a collective effort formed in 2015 by three respected industry leaders of the health and fitness industry; Marc Lobliner, Mike Rashid, and Sean Torbati. The three founders of Ambrosia represent professional athletes, professional body builders, and an expertise in everything health and fitness related. Ambrosia is propelled by the spirit of innovation and progression. Marc Lobliner popularized the category of BCAA with his breakout product Xtend. Sean Torbati similarly created the category of NAD+ supplementation by being the first to commercialize a brand new ingredient, Nicotinamide Riboside. Mike Rashid pioneered the concept of "Overtraining" and "Mental Jewels" making him perhaps the only wellness/fitness expert to focus nearly entirely on the mental aspect of physical training and personal development. Collectively, all of this experience has come together to form a new entity. Ambrosia is greater than any individual member, and is poised to change our entire approach to health, wellness, and mental growth.

WHAT WE DO

Ambrosia is a solution based company that is founded on a very unique and purposeful concept. That concept is known as bio-hacking. This is a term that is relatively new to the mainstream - but is well known to the elite of the business world - especially executives in Silicon Valley and other tech hotspots. Bio-hacking in our sense is the exploration and pursuit of obtaining more from our brains and our bodies through the usage of novel and innovative nutraceutical compounds and self-growth techniques. Ambrosia aims to develop products and simultaneously educate about all approaches and ideas related to unlocking our highest potential.

WHY WE DO IT

We do this because of passion. We have a passion for unlocking the absolute limits of the human body; and we fully believe we can produce breakthrough natural products that allow us to get more out of our minds and bodies than we ever previously thought possible. Ambrosia Nutraceuticals was formed to take the human body to the next level using real science and independently researched ingredients. This is not your normal supplementation, but an approach to unlocking the most out of your potential.

- Ambrosia Collective

 

METABOLIC AMPK ACTIVATOR & ADAPTOGEN SUPPORT

What exactly goes into the Gynostemma Plus formula? Each completely addition is chosen by the Primal Herb research team for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.* Read on for why each herb and fungi has been chosen.

Traditionally Prepared

Gynostemma PLUS is formulated from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) principles. In TCM, single herbs are rarely used – as herbal formulations (combinations) that are correctly balanced have more therapeutic effectiveness and achieve the outcome more predictably – Feel the difference of Primal Herb.

What exactly goes into our Gynostemma PLUS formula? Each completely natural addition is chosen for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.*

Gynostemma

What better than to choose the herb most famous for longevity (and to headline its name in our formula) as the leading star for our age-supporting formula? Gynostemma has an almost mythic reputation as a super-healer descended from high peaks in southern China. This makes for a perfect jiaogulan tea

Gynostemma also has way more health benefits than the average herb.

This makes it the ultimate adaptogen tonic, no less for helping all aspects of health (which can obviously add more years to one’s life). It can help do this by healing the body against stress, slashing cancer risk, providing antioxidants, boosting energy, and more, research shows. 

Goji Berry (aka. Wolf Berry)

Introducing one of our favorite new herbal (as well as nutritious and delicious edible!) ingredients: the goji berry. 

Goji berry has taken health food stores and markets by storm.

And no wonder. Beyond being absolutely tasty, it has health benefits galore. Scientific studies have established it is capable of the following and much more: strong antioxidant action, inflammation fighting, and cancer risk reduction. 

Tibetan Rhodiola (Rhodiola sacra)

There are many different species of rhodiola, and they are always native to high altitude, high latitude areas of the world. However, we chose to select one of the most unique, singular strains for our longevity formula: the holy Tibetan rhodiola, which grows on the slopes of the Himalayas.

Experience the herbal zen energy of these holy, Buddhism-inspired lands.

Tibetan rhodiola has all the same benefits as other rhodiola species. This includes—as held by traditional Tibetan herbalism, and modern research— powers to help blood sugars, boost antioxidants, heal inflammation, and improve overall quality (and possibly, length) of life. 

Review of Supporting Research

Gynostemma Plus also includes piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in the rinds of black pepper fruits (or corns). This compound immediately increases the bioavailability of all other powerful plant compounds added to this blend – so you can really feel the difference!*

No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.

Vegan Friendly!

HOW AND WHEN TO USE GYONSTEMMA PLUS?

• Add to hot water, coffee, tea, or smoothie.
• Gyonstemma Plus can be taken day or night – with or without food, so enjoy!
• Recommended once daily, but most importantly listen to the body (if it requires more, less or none).

It's not the years in a life - it's the life in the years

We believe in this mantra profoundly. More than just wanting to live longer, the best, purest longevity benefits also mean breathing more LIFE and VIBRANCY into those very same years: by building up health, ALL health, one block at a time.

This means finding herbs, nutrients, and foods with the most wellness properties.

The best life and longevity isn’t possible through the ordinary. That’s why we’ve carefully hand-picked only the most unique, extraordinary herbs to go into this Gynostemma formula perfect for aging, and all the most common health concerns that go with this necessary rite of passage.

Gyonstemma

This powerful herb was fabled to confer an incredibly long life to those who partook of it. Some claims over the centuries have been tremendous, though its discovery and traditional use have a strong basis for very real longevity possibilities.

For one, cultures living near its native habitat often reached ages older than 100.

This only applied to native cultures in southern China (where the herb is from) that drank a tea of the herb every day.

A cascade of scientific research on this humble plant soon followed, establishing strong evidence that gynostemma indeed may protect health by reducing the effects of stress, fighting free radicals & increasing energy.

Goji Berry (aka. Wolf Berry)

If you haven’t heard of this antioxidant-packed berry yet, you’re missing out. Goji berries are a popular and beloved choice for anyone seeking to boost their overall health, especially with the help of fighting free radicals, though this food-meets-herbal medicine is capable of lots more than that.*

Best of all, this exotic Asian berry can now be found practically anywhere.

But there’s no better place to find it than alongside other longevity-promoting ingredients.

How can goji berry improve aging and quality of life in the meantime? Studies (and traditional texts) suggest that it helps detoxify the body (by protecting the liver), reducing cancer risk (fighting free radicals through antioxidants), neuroprotection, immune-boosting, and the list certainly doesn’t end there.* Goji perfectly compliments Gynostemma and you will feel the difference.

Tibetan Rhodiola (Rhodiola Sacra)

The high secluded regions of the Himalayan mountains have always held some of the best-guarded secrets to inner peace, healing, bountiful health, and yes, longevity. Tibetan Rhodiola, an offshoot of the very same adaptogen Rhodiola seen in the health supplement sections, just so happens to embody all those things.

With the nickname “Plateau Ginseng,” this herb is not to be underestimated.

Studies on many different strains of Rhodiola show that all of them have similar, overlapping, and very powerful gifts for the health-seeker, especially those desiring the utmost health as they grow older. These include: better mental energy, better physical energy, resilience to stress and depression, increased immunity, gut health, and much more.* Tibetan Rhodiola brings energy to this Gynostemma formulation that supports the body’s natural energy mechanisms.

Better Together - Gyonstemma Plus is a complimentary stack of herbs

Instead of seeking out each of these longevity-enhancing ingredients on their very own, why not experience their magic all together? 

With Gynostemma PLUS, you’ll taste the difference—and the synergy.

In true honor of Ayurvedic practices, these three ingredients—popular healing herbs of the Ayurveda tradition itself—synergistically enhance and complement each other’s effects better combined than when taken alone.

With Gynostemma, Goji Berry, and Tibetan Rhodiola together in Gynostemma PLUS, you have three powerhouse adaptogen botanicals all in one blend for better energy, vitality, and longevity.* That is a boost to health, no matter how you mix it!

BALANCE RESTORE OPTIMIZE!

About Primal Herb

Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.

FORMULATED TO SUPPORT FULL BODY FUNCTION

What exactly goes into the He Shou Wu Plus formula? Each completely addition is chosen by the Primal Herb research team for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.* Read on for why each herb and fungi has been chosen.

Traditionally Prepared

Our He Shou Wu ( fo ti / ho shou wu) is Traditionally “Prepared” It starts with mature organic roots to ensure potency and effectiveness. The roots are sliced, stewed with black beans, dried and extracted to bring you one of the finest energy tonic herbs available!*

When it comes to protecting health, many could say that nothing can stand in the way of he shou wu—a stunning Asian herb with an impressive list of benefits.

Among these include antioxidant activity, stimulated hair growth, improved immunity, enhanced heart health, and all manner of healthy protection of all organs and systems. Also known as fo-ti, this herb is an enormous ally to have while facing one’s older, golden years.

Cracked Reishi Shell Spores

We bring cracked reishi shell spores into our he shou wu formula, which help support our main herb’s immune-boosting, age-supporting, antioxidant properties—and much more.

A gorgeous woodland mushroom, reishi is renowned even in ancient times for protecting health against weakness, degeneration, and disease. Research proves this to be so, too.

Siberian Eleuthero

Siberian eleuthero adds a pinch of energy-boosting to the mix, both for physical stamina and mental function—a great addition to he shou wu’s age-supporting benefits.

With similar effects to classic ginseng, this plant has been used to enhance energy and vitality for centuries. Now, you can experience both he shou wu and Siberian eleuthero together!

Goji Berry

Besides their excellent flavors bursting with tartness and sweetness, goji berries have many health benefits making them an irresistible addition and companion to he shou wu.

They’re chock-full of antioxidants but have also been shown to help promote hair growth naturally—one of our proudest features of He Shou Wu Plus.

Review of Supporting Research

He Shou Wu Plus also includes piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in the rinds of black pepper fruits (or corns). This compound immediately increases the bioavailability of all other powerful plant compounds added to this blend – so you can really feel the difference!*

No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.

Vegan Friendly!

HOW AND WHEN TO USE HE SHOU WU PLUS?

• Add to hot water, coffee, tea, or smoothie.
• He Shou Wu Plus can be taken day or night – with or without food, so enjoy!
• Recommended once daily, but most importantly listen to the body (if it requires more, less or none).

An Amazing Antioxidant

If there’s anything that could slow the onset of aging, it would be antioxidants!* Of these, He Shou Wu has plenty.

Studies of the plant’s root reveal that it is full of phenolic compounds and flavonoids: antioxidant phytochemicals that naturally shield the body against free radical damage.*

Free radical damage is central to the most noticeable signs of aging! Antioxidants found at the root of He Shou Wu are certainly not granters of immortality, nor can they literally stop aging.

However, getting plenty of antioxidants from this herb may help you age with more bountiful health than ever before.*

Does He Shou Wu Restore Hair?

Where could the stories of turning gray hair back to a youthful, vibrant color originate?

While solid evidence that it reduces graying is yet to be found, there is much stronger evidence that it may indeed both strengthen and reinvigorate hair growth.*

In one test, topical application of He Shou Wu to animal subjects did indeed visibly speed hair growth.

This may be especially helpful to both men and women with balding or hair thinning, common health frustrations that come with aging.

He Shou Wu Liver Protector

Beyond its reputation for anti-aging properties, He Shou Wu is also used for liver support. It is used in this fashion in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) today.

It was also known for aiding the kidneys and lymphatic system to aid with detoxifying and processing the body’s waste.*

In recent animal studies, use of He Shou Wu was found to reduce the number of fatty deposits that made it to the liver. This may help lower cholesterol, a health issue that gets more common the more you age.*

Not coincidentally, aiding natural liver detoxification does help keep the body fit, running smoothly, and aging gracefully!*

A Cholesterol Regulator

Science shows that this Chinese herb of old reduces fatty liver, but may also help to reduce the buildup of fats and plaque straight in the bloodstream, too.*

In other words: it’s an excellent natural cholesterol-lowering supplement!*

As we age, we may start to struggle with issues of keeping a balanced diet, even though this should be your foundation. Regardless, higher levels of cholesterol are a common consequence – but it may not be so likely with the regular use of He Shou Wu.*

In fact, studies have shown almost dramatic cholesterol-lowering with aid of the herb, making it a aid of atherosclerosis and heart disease: health risks that do increase with age.*

A Digestive Stimulator

Extracts of this plant’s root also reveal the presence of anthraquinones. These plant constituents are well-known to support digestive regularity in those who take it in moderate amounts.*

More particularly, however, anthraquinones are known to be digestive stimulants, especially helpful with issues of sluggishness and constipation – admittedly a much more common digestive disturbance you’ll encounter with older age!*

A Brain Support

As we grow older, troubles with cognition, focus, and memory become more and more likely. Amazingly, He Shou Wu may have the ability to brighten up this corner of wellness, too.*

In a modern study, subjects performed better in tests relating to memory and learning when they took these plant extracts, compared to those who didn’t.*

Such results confirm it may help with another one of its many ancient uses: improving concentration, mental clarity, strength, and mental fatigue.*

Yet another natural ally you’ll want on your side to preserve that energy of youth!

Cracked Shell Reishi Spores

Prepared He shou wu already has a robust reputation for boosting immunity. But to push our formula’s effects to the max, we included reishi mushroom as an invaluable part of the formula—a powerful mushroom with astounding evidence and studies for supporting the immune system.

But, much like He Shou Wu, reishi is capable of a whole lot more than that.

Our decision to add reishi is also owed to many other healing properties it has in common with our star herb, and which are thoroughly vouched for by both historical use and science. These include antioxidant activity, neuroprotection, heart health support, liver protection, kidney protection, and much more.

With reishi’s help, you’ll be sure to experience the fullest potential of each of these benefits!

Siberian Eleuthero

The health benefit themes we highlight in He Shou Wu Plus are graceful aging, vibrant health, and stronger resilience against all sorts of weakness and disease.

Naturally, as we age, we miss all the benefits of youthful energy.

For this reason, we add Siberian eleuthero (also known as Siberian ginseng), the king of herbs when it comes to restoring energy, enhancing physical stamina, and boosting mental focus.

The result: alongside he shou wu’s age-enhancing qualities, you’ll get renewed spirit, vitality, and energy with the help of Siberian eleuthero. This herb, hailing from Asia and Russia, is also known for neuroprotection, metabolism support, antioxidant activity, and immune support, too.

Goji Berry (aka. Wolf Berry)

Nothing screams “antioxidants” louder than the goji berry! Because this deliciously dainty fruit, native to China, is so full of these phytonutrients, goji stands as an obvious choice and companion to he shou wu in our formula.

Antioxidants are known to scavenge free radicals, which in turn help slow aging.

And yet people may not realize that goji berries are capable of so much more—and so much that can help enhance and support our main he shou wu ingredient: including boosting hair growth, fighting inflammation, supporting heart health, enhancing a healthy metabolism and weight, plus liver, kidney, and immune protection, too.

BALANCE RESTORE OPTIMIZE!

About Primal Herb

Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.