D-ribose, or ribose, is a naturally-occurring, five-carbon
sugar that is the building block of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is the
main energy source for all of the cells in our body. Decreased oxygen levels,
reduced blood flow, and other stressful conditions like working out can
drastically affected ATP levels. Because the natural process of making ribose is very slow,
supplementin…
Getting healthier shouldn’t
seem as daunting as it’s made out to be. If we break it down into smaller steps,
it makes it easier to attain our targets. Creating a plan of action and a checklist
can help. And we can hold ourselves accountable by using tracking apps or
having friends by our side. Once we hit one of our goals, we should reward
ourselves, then continue our journey toward a healthi…
Many people who work out on a regular basis have a routine,
which may include workout clothing, motivating music, and a full bottle of
water. But what about pre-workout fuel? Having a healthy snack 30 minutes
before a workout can keep us energized and ready to get the most out of our exercise. While we often see people at the gym with a protein bar in hand,
there are many healthy whole fo…
MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) are all the rage in the
KETO world. They support energy levels and are recognized as “fast fuel”
because they’re readily converted into energy. And since they’re converted so
quickly, they aren’t stored as fat. Many KETO followers add MCTs to their coffee,
but they can also be added to yogurt or a smoothie, or taken directly from a
spoon. MCTs are satura…
Sustainable from the inside out. At Carlson, we’re as committed to the
environment as we are to the high quality of our products. Since we imported
our first omega-3 fish oils from Norway in the early 1980s, we have been
dedicated to working with low-impact fisheries using traditional, sustainable
methods – and now we’re taking steps toward going plastic neutral. Carlson recently joi…
Learning a new language, doing crossword puzzles, and taking on a new
hobby are all beneficial for boosting brainpower. But something we do every day
is even more powerful: eating. Considering the fact that we eat two to three times per day, not including snacking, what we choose to put in our bodies can
have a big impact on brain health. Dark berries, such as blackberries and blueberries,…
