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Research Extracts: Benefits of Alpha-GPC for Cognition

Welcome to the November 2025 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, bot...

November 18, 2025•Thorne
Mayo Clinic: Normal Blood Sugar Levels During Pregnancy

Now that you're pregnant, it might seem that every part of your body is changing in some way. And you're probably right. However, one change you might not notice is a fluctuating blood sugar l...

November 14, 2025•Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Sleep, Wellness, and the Science Behind Your Circadian Rhythms

Long before clocks, the human body followed the sun – waking with dawn, winding down at dusk. That rhythm still lives within us, guiding sleep, energy, digestion, and more through 24-hour cycles...

November 13, 2025•Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays bring warmth, connection – and often, overwhelm. Between end-of-year deadlines, travel, and social plans, stress levels can rise faster than your calendar fills. But with a few stea...

November 11, 2025•Isabella Hiew
20 Surprising Things that May Affect Your Weight

Many things contribute to how well your metabolism works and whether you have trouble losing or gaining weight. Most of these are intuitive – if you sit on the couch eating donuts all day, then ...

November 5, 2025•Kathi Head, ND
Creatine for Women: Benefits Across Every Life Stage

Creatine is one of the most widely researched amino acid derivative to support physiological and nutritional aspects of metabolism and exercise. When thinking of creatine for women, keep in mind that ...

November 4, 2025•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
How Creatine + Alpha GPC Builds the Neuromuscular Connection

During a workout, have you ever felt like your body was ready to go, but your mind just wasn’t focused on the task at hand? It can be frustrating to feel like your body and mind aren’t cli...

November 3, 2025•Maura MacDonald, MS, RD, CSSD
Mayo Clinic: How Creatine Supports Brain Health

It’s widely accepted that as a supplement, creatine monohydrate can increase the body’s natural creatine stores in muscle. That extra boost has been shown to support lean muscle mass, enha...

October 30, 2025•Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help?

You might have heard the word adaptogen, particularly in reference to plant extracts or other nutritional supplements. But exactly what are adaptogens? If you think of adaptogens for stress, then...

October 28, 2025•Kathi Head, ND