Super Supplements: Capsules or Powder?

Super supplements have been the trend in the health and wellness industry lately and for good reasons!

Searching for a superfood supplement is not only difficult in choosing but difficult to know whether to choose capsules or powders.

Pros & Cons of Capsules vs Powders

REASONS WHY POWDER SUPPLEMENTS ARE BETTER

Easier for the body to Absorb

SUPPLEMENTS ARE BETTER THAN PRE-MADE DRINKS

Adding key nutrients to your diet is a fantastic way to take charge of your health! With so many products on the shelves like energy drinks, protein shakes, probiotic sodas, and green smoothies, you might not realize there could be a better option. Since we all like the occasional tasty drink, let’s take a closer look at healthy beverage choices you can enjoy.

Did you know that liquids are the easiest way to absorb all those beneficial ingredients you're hoping to gain? It’s true! Since there is no breakdown required, it can just do its thing while you sit back and relax

Although several vitamin and nutritional supplements are available in both pill and powder form, powder has several advantages over pill supplements. Like liquid supplements, powder is more rapidly absorbed by the body than a supplement contained in pill form. This is one of the reasons that protein powders are superior to protein pills

Powders are unquestionably easier for the body to absorb. This means that when your body is craving specific nutritional support a powdered product delivers that support much faster than a pill. Another advantage is that when the powder is mixed with a liquid it becomes even easier and quicker for the body to absorb.

choosing the best option for how much nutrients your body can absorb will get you the most bang for your buck.

Pros & Cons

CAPSULES

Pros:

• Easy To Take and Tasteless (almost)

Select the number of capsules according to the dosage instructions, swallow the capsule(s) and you’re good to go!

This easiness appeals to a lot of people, especially those with busy lifestyles. Other people that benefit from capsules are those that can’t stand the taste or texture of powdered supplements.

Portable

Capsules are easy to carry around with you. If you’re rushing off to a meeting or going away for a few days with minimal luggage, all you must do is put the desired amount in a small container and you’re all set.

Cons:

Most Likely Underdosed

Most capsules are about 500mg, which is an incredibly tiny amount, especially if the formula contains a mixture of other ingredients. Supplements such as spirulina and wheatgrass have a minimum standard recommended daily dose between 1-3g, making it virtually impossible for the ingredients within capsules to have significant dosage.

We think it’s a waste of money to buy capsules, because they won’t provide you with the correct amount of nutrients, and being underdosed, potency is also decreased. Many people are misled by the total amount of potency. For example, the label might claim 15,000 mg but it's the total amount of mg for all the capsules. If there are 90 capsules, then each capsule will only contain about 166 mg.

Not Always Vegetarian Friendly

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, be wary as all capsules are vegetarian-friendly.

Standard capsules are made from bovine (animal) gelatine, so you need to make sure that you’re choosing a plant-based capsule.

Pros:

Much Larger Doses

Typical serving sizes of a powder are 250 – 500 mg and the recommended starting dosage. In comparison to the 500mg capsule, it’s more likely that a powder is going to contain the proper amount of ingredients.

No fillers or unnecessary ingredients. 100% purity in powder form. Everything you need, and nothing you don't need.

Increase or decrease Dosages

Capsules are only one size and can’t be halved or portioned easily. Measured spoons are usually provided with a powder so the dosage can be increased or decreased as necessary or desired.

Faster Absorption

Powders are quickly absorbed (bioavailability) by the body. Without a capsule, the formula is more easily absorbed by the body, as the body absorbs the nutrients faster through the bloodstream, especially if placed under the tongue where it can cross the blood barriers absorbing through the mucous membranes.

Capsules are digestive in the stomach intestines (loss of 40% or more) and through the digestive process may lose some potency and efficacy.

Capsules aren’t made for instant results. They’re designed to work their way through your system before they start getting absorbed. Powdered supplements, however, don’t have any barriers.

Powders deliver the nutrient goods to your body faster, meaning you will experience the benefits much faster than if you were taking a capsule, as the body begins absorbing it right away – which leads to quicker benefits.

Better For People That have difficulty swallowing capsules

A lot of people (40% of the population) struggle with taking capsules, or cannot swallow capsules, so a powdered option is much better!

With a powdered formula, the bonus is that even if you don’t like the taste, you can consume it in a variety of different ways to suit your taste preference, meaning you’ll still be able to consume the powder and benefit from the nutrients inside it.

Cons:

Some People Don’t Like the Flavor

The only true downside when it comes to powders is that some people don’t like the taste.

However, as mentioned above, powder can be taken in various ways, from making a smoothie with it to adding it in as a baking ingredient or simply mixed with water, to add it to your diet in a way that suits you.

Recalls and Warnings

JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) recently noted that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified an emerging trend of an increase (89%) in OTC dietary supplements in the form of capsules, tablets, and pills containing hidden ingredients that could be harmful.

Capsules Or Powder?

You should always choose a powder over capsules when it comes to super powders, simply because powders are much more likely to contain sufficiently dosed ingredients because they have much bigger doses.

As mentioned above, a capsule typically contains on average 300mg, meaning that the ingredients may not be sufficiently dosed. However, with a powder, the typical serving size is anywhere between 250 mg, meaning the ingredients are much more likely to be sufficiently dosed.

Our aluminum foil packaging made from multiple layers of scientifically-designed, food grade, FDA approved film, will protect your supplements from vapor, moisture, odor, pests, air, sunlight and UV which may degrade the product over time.

POWDER

Our Super Supplement Selections

It's not hard to understand why people would be shopping for superfoods after what had transpired for the past 2-1/5 years. That is why we offer a wide range of supplements, specializing in healthy aging and longevity with minerals, micronutrients, protein, and organic compounds, in pure powder form. Between the pandemic and the aftereffects of economic struggles, we might all be feeling a bit of pressure. When times are stressful it is more important than ever to pay attention to our overall health and wellness.

Although a healthy, balanced diet is always recommended as the best way to get the nutrition you need, every individual is different with specific needs, tolerances, metabolisms, genetic tendencies, personal preferences, a medical condition, or a restrictive diet that would require complementing their nutritional gaps with supplements.

Also, specific stages of life require nutrients to fill gaps in deficiencies. Nutritional needs are highly individualized and depend on many factors, including height, weight, gender, age, physical activity levels, and overall health status.

A healthcare professional, physician, or nutritionist should always be consulted to evaluate supplemental needs based on an individual’s diet and lifestyle before starting any new supplement regimen.

After determining if supplements are right for you, there is no "best time" to take your chosen supplements. The most important thing is consistency, whether it's exercise, a routine diet, or taking supplements - be kind to your body and it will return the favor.

We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible products and services to help narrow down choices and offer the perfect supplements for your needs whether it’s for heart health, immune support, or a lengthy health span.

We also recognize that many are concerned or faced with economic struggles so endeavor to give you the lowest prices possible. We welcome you to ask for any packaging size you need. Contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Free samples are always available upon request.

NMN

β-nicotinamide mononucleotide

β-NMN (Beta Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) is a molecule that occurs and is naturally produced in the human body. It is also a building block of NAD+,another important molecule that enzymes need to repair DNA, maintain any chemical changes in DNA and prevent forms of cellular damage.

Trans Resveratrol

Resveratrol is an organic compound found in grapes, berries, peanuts, and other plants. This compound improves the functions and efficiency of the heart, specifically the left ventricle. Trans Resveratrol normalizes cholesterol to keep it a optimal levels, thus reducing the possibility of strokes and heart attacks.by relaxing the blood vessels.

Marine Peptide Collagen

Marine collagen peptides benefits include promoting improved bone strength and helping to reduce the appearance of skin aging and scars. Also helps stabilize blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels. Marine collagen peptides also help fight aging by strengthening your body from the inside out

EXPERIENCE THE LONGEVITY DIFFERENCE

Spermidine

Spermidine is vital for many cellular processes, including DNA stability, cellular growth, natural cell death, and cellular differentiation (the process where one cell type changes its function). But the important function is spermidine’s ability to promote autophagy.

Autophagyallows cells to adapt to stress, to mobilize their energetic reserves, and to degrade and disable potentially harmful cells.

GABA

Gamma-AminoButyric Acid

GABA is a natural chemical in your brain that acts as a neurotransmitter, a messenger that carries signals between nerve cells. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, meaning it blocks or slows down certain brain signals and reduces activity in your nervous system. GABA is involved in regulating mood and controlling nerve cell hyperactivity related to stress, anxiety, fear, and other conditions.

L-Theanine

Theanine is an amino acid, a building block for protein found in green and black tea and some mushrooms.

It can ease anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It may also improve the immune system and help decrease upper respiratory tract infections.

L. Theanine contains catechins - antioxidants that can be effective in preventing the flu.

Magnesium L-Threonate

Magnesium threonate is a form of the essential mineral magnesium. The body requires magnesium for various functions, including protein synthesis, glucose control, and nerve function. Magnesium L-Threonate is often used for its potential brain benefits and may help manage certain brain disorders, such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related memory loss. Magnesium is crucial for bodily processes and is involved in over 300 enzyme reactions.

Marine Algal Oil

Algal oil, or algae omega-3, is an oil concentrated from marine algae and important source of omega-3 and DHA which accounts for 97 percent of the omega-3 fats in the brain. They’re also known for being anti-inflammatory agents, and they help the body reduce blood clots.

Omega-3's are important for cognitive development and function. The brain is made mostly of fat, and it functions especially well with high levels of EPA and DHA. They help the brain’s communication processes and reduce inflammation, which can help slow aging.

Bovine Peptide Collagen

Rhodiola Rosea

Fisetin

Astragalus

L - Arginine

L - Glycine

Magnesium Aspartate

Sulforaphane

N - Acetyl Glucosamine

L - Carnitine L - Tartrate

Rhodiola rosea is a unique herb, also known as “golden root,” with tremendous fat-burning, energy-enhancing, and brain-boosting power. Rhodiola Rosea is part of a group of plants that can help your body adapt to physical, chemical, and environmental stress. Rhodiola is one of the most effective in this family, due to containing active compounds like rosavin that have the ability to help balance the stress hormone, cortisol.

Fisetin is a flavonoid, a type of compound that give plants their vibrant hues and supports health with potent antioxidant activity. Fisetine is also senolytic – a substance that destroys senescent cells. Cellular senescence is a condition of irreversible arrested growth of cells preventing them from dividing and losing their function.

Senescent cells are a leading contributor to accelerated aging and age-related diseases. The real damage of cells that don’t completely die and leave the body – they enter a zombie state that damages neighboring cells and tissues.

Astragalus is a herb used in TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine) for centuries that is believed to prolong life and used to treat a wide variety of ailments, such as fatigue, allergies, and the common cold. It’s also used against heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions.

Benefits include immune-boosting, anti-aging,, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and treatment of blood disorders, HIV, AIDS, cancer, diabetes, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid - meaning that it becomes essential under certain circumstances and conditions, including pregnancy, infancy, critical illness, and trauma. L-Arginine is necessary for the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that’s needed for a variety of bodily processes and functions, including blood flow regulation, mitochondrial function, and cellular communicate.

Arginine is also necessary for the development of T-cells, which are white blood cells that play central roles in immune response. Because L-Arginine has many critical roles in the body, a deficiency in this amino acid can disrupt can disrupt cellular and organ function and lead to serious adverse health consequences.

Glycine is the main amino acid in collagen, and one of three amino acids that your body uses to make glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Glutathione levels naturally decline with age, so ensuring that you get enough glycine as you get older will greatly benefit your health.

Another function as one of three amino acids is to make a compound called creatine. Creatine provides your muscles with energy to perform quick, short bursts of activity, such as weightlifting and sprinting.

L-Glycine also offers protection against heart disease by helping to prevent hardening and narrowing of the arteries. L-Glycine also improves the body’s ability to use nitric oxide, an important molecule that increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

There are at least 11 different types of magnesium, and each type has different benefits. All are important but magnesium aspartate may be the most important of all. The main benefit of magnesium aspartate is that it provides elemental magnesium, a mineral that is vital in every part of the body.

Magnesium aspartate is needed to create all proteins in the body. This mineral is also needed to make and utilize energy. It stabilizes adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules which are the source of energy at the cellular level. ATP cannot perform any of its functions alone. It needs to pair with magnesium to perform all of them.
Magnesium partners with ATP to distribute calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphate to the right places. It allows calcium and phosphorus to travel into bones as opposed to other places where these minerals could contribute to soft tissue calcification. It also helps the kidneys get rid of excess phosphorus and sodium, to prevent high blood pressure and other health risks.

Sulforaphane is a natural antioxidant and organic compound found in vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. The compound glucoraphanin is released when the vegetables after eaten and a reaction occurs to create a phytochemical that is sulforaphane.

Sulforaphane benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neurological benefits to reverse the damage done by free radicals, as well as anti-cancer, brain disease, and heart disease potential.

Sulforaphane can also have an anti-aging effect on the skin and internal organs helping you look and feel better for longer.

There is also good evidence that people who eat more cruciferous vegetables are more likely to live longer with less risk of heart disease.

NAG (N-acetylglucosamine) is an amino acid that is present throughout the body and in skin and tissues. Your body produces NAG which is a building block for many biochemicals that perform a variety of functions in the skin, bones, joints, tendons, eyes, blood vessels, heart valves, liver, lungs, and nervous system.

It is a signaling molecule involved in wound repair, anti-inflammatory action, and infection detection.

Other benefits include reducing fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and increases skin moisturization by stimulating hyaluronic acid production.

Though your body produces it, some people take NAG supplements to enhance cartilage recovery, suppress inflammation, and to improve skin moisturization.