Wide-Ranging Benefits of Collagen Continue To Emerge
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Wide-Ranging Benefits of Collagen Continue To Emerge

According to 2019 market research, sales of collagen products grew by almost 83% from late 2018 to late 2019. Unsurprisingly, this growth was within the categories of skin, bone, and joint health (1).   While collagen supplement marketing continues to target these health categories, research also shows that collagen supports exercise recovery and helps fight skin aging.  Exercise Recovery  Collagen’s skin health benefits are certainly a known commodity. However, increasing research suggests that the benefits of collagen extend to other health goals, including the improvement of athletic performance…

How Jim Coover Brought Adaptogens to Isagenix
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How Jim Coover Brought Adaptogens to Isagenix

One of the pillars behind many great Isagenix nutritional products are adaptogens. Originating from the Greek word “adapto,” the term adaptogen is applied to plants that produce special substances, allowing them to evolve under significant conditions of environmental stress. Some adaptogens are found to have properties that also benefit humans when used daily. Former Soviet…

9 Signs You May Be Stressed
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9 Signs You May Be Stressed

Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. The National Institute for Mental Health defines stress as the body and brain’s response to demand (1). However, not everyone experiences stress in the same way, which is why the signs of stress manifest in different forms for different people.   Here are 9 ways our bodies tell us that we might need to relax.  1. You may be getting sick more often  Ever wake…

Hey Beauty! Don’t Let Stress Turn You Into a Beast
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Hey Beauty! Don’t Let Stress Turn You Into a Beast

Stress can bring out the fire-breathing dragon in all of us. But did you know that chronic stress can also leave your skin looking rough and wrinkly?  How Stress Influences Skin Health  Our skin acts as a protective barrier from environmental stressors and infections. Yet, it also plays an important role in the body’s response to physical and mental stress.   The body’s primary stress signaling system, known…

Ease Stress With Exercise
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Ease Stress With Exercise

Creating a lifelong and consistent exercise routine is paramount for a healthy lifestyle. Reducing body fat, increasing muscle mass, and maintaining an efficient metabolism are just a few of the benefits of exercise. Exercise also happens to be an excellent tool for promoting stress reduction. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Different types of…

What Are Vitamers?
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What Are Vitamers?

While you might think of a vitamin like vitamin C as a single molecule, every vitamin is actually a family of related molecules that share a common function in the body. The members of a vitamin family are called vitamers (pronounced vīt-ə-mərs). Vitamins and Vitamers There are 14 essential vitamins that your body needs to function as…

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Stress Less with Adaptogen Elixir

Stress happens. Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve to help you stay focused and conquer stress, and we’ve bottled them up to create your daily dose of serenity – Adaptogen Elixir™.  Sip Your Way to a More Balanced Day  Chronic stress affects everything from your sleep patterns to your mood to your overall health. According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 75% of Americans experience negative physical and psychological impacts due to chronic stress (1). There are many…