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These farm-to-table whole-food supplement brands represent everything a company should be. Who makes them and where they come from is more important than ever. BRANDS WE LOVE These farm-to-bottle whole food supplement brands represent everything we feel a supplement should be. ALGOMED CHLORELLA NATURE2U ROSITA REAL FOODS APOGEE SPIRULINA NATURALOE SELENO HEALTH EMU SPIRIT NUTU MORINGA SGD AUSTRALIAN COLOSTRUM IMMUNITY FUEL NXGEN WHOLEFOODS

Learn how to make your own bone broth, which is rich in multiple types of collagen, and how to choose a store-bought bone broth or bone broth collagen powder. BONE BROTH COLLAGEN Bone broth is whole food collagen Real bone broth is incredibly nourishing and soothing. Unfortunately, many bone broths and supplements do not deliver on this promise and are unfortunately, not real bone broth. BONE BROTH Every culture has it's own version of an incredible, healing bone broth. Here are a few examples: China - Geng or Tang Japan - Tongkotsu Mexico - Caldo Isreal - Jewish "Penicillin" Korea - Samgyetang THE BENEFITS OF BONE BROTH Bone broth is rich in vitamins, collagen, gelatin, potassium, and trace minerals. It is easy to digest and is full of nourishment. Just one cup a day provides deeply nourishing support for your joints, gut, bones, skin, hair, nails, and more! Check our blog, All About Bone Broth , to learn all about the amazing benefits of broth. HOW TO MAKE BONE BROTH Making bone broth at home is extremely simple and a great way to get a rich source of nourishment. Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 lbs of pastured or grass-fed bones You can use leftover bones from roasted chicken or other meats. 2 chicken feet (optional) but adds more benefits - Makes it much richer in collagen. 1 gal water 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar - The vinegar helps to draw the collagen and other benefits out of the bones. Salt and pepper to taste if desired. BONE BROTH COOKING DIRECTIONS If you are using raw bones, especially beef bones, it improves flavor to roast them in the oven first. Place them in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes at 350°F. Place the bones in a large stockpot or the Instant Pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor and the greater the number of nutritional benefits it will have. Twelve hours is the ideal amount of time unless you are using a pressure cooker, in which case the time will be much less. Strain and use or store. You can freeze large batches of bone broth in individual servings or ice cubes to drink on a cold day or use them as a base to make quick and easy soups. HOW TO BUY GOOD BONE BROTH Not everyone feels like making their own broth. There are a number of great pre-made bone broths on the market. Unfortunately, a large number of them oare just regular broths that have been relabeled, not true bone broth and it can be nearly impossible to know which is which from the label. Bone broth needs to simmer and cook for many hours with lots of bones, something most companies don't want to do because it is much more expensive than making broth. It's easier and more profitable for them to sell regular broth labeled as bone broth. Here is one of our real bone broth favorites , you can also see more of our recommended brands in our shopping guide. BONE BROTH COLLAGEN POWDER Bone broth powders have become very popular, offering the benefits of bone broth in a convenient powder form. Unfortunately, like much in the supplement industry, things are often not what they seem. Many bone broth powders are not real bone broth, or made with ethically questionable materials and unwanted additives. FAKE BONE BROTH POWDERS Many "bone broth" powders are simply refined collagen powders relabeled as bone broth. Others are a blend of amino acids, with flavorings and other additives to make it appear and taste as bone broth does. Others may start as bone broth, but are so heavily processed and high temperature dried, that in the end they resemble nothing like real bone broth. REAL BONE BROTH POWDER Real bone broth powder should be made in the same way you make yours at home. Grass-Fed bones, slow cooked with apple cider vinegar and water. After that, the broth is allowed to cool and is then freeze dried and milled into a powder. That's it, simple as it should be. Freeze drying avoids the use of heat and better preserves the nutritional value than other forms of drying. ADDITIVE FREE BONE BROTH POWDER Many companies add thickeners, flavorings, and sweeteners to cover up the fact that their "bone broth" powders may not really be what they claim them to be or they use poor quality ingredients and processing methods with can create off flavors. Avoid products with these ingredients. Real bone broth products should only contain bones, vinegar, and salt. It should be free of additives, flavorings, and sweeteners that companies use to cover up the off tastes that can come from excess processing or poor quality ingredients. Bone broth powder should have a mild taste. INSTANTIZED BONE BROTH POWDER Good bone broth powder will only dissolve in hot water. Many companies instantize their powders to make them dissolve in cold water. The instantizing process is very harsh and will cause a loss of a lot of the nutritional value of the bone broth. Others are selling refined collagen and claiming it to be bone broth powder when it is not. Real bone broth powder will not dissolve in cold water. It becomes a lumpy mess. GRASS-FED AND FINISHED BONE BROTH COLLAGEN Real bone broth powder should be made from cows and other animals that are grass-fed or pasture raised fowl. Preferably they would come from animals raised using regenerative agriculture. The company should have a direct relationship with the farms, not buy bulk powder from middleman or just know the country of origin. Country of origin is not enough as there can be good and bad farms in every country. Unfortunately, the vast majority of companies do not make their own bone broth powder, so they know very little about where it comes from. WHOLE FOOD BONE BROTH PROTEIN It took awhile, but we managed to find a true bone broth powder . This incredible broth is made from grass-fed Lake Eyre Australian cows, and contains no flavorings, thickeners, or sweeteners. It has not been instantized or heavily processed. NXGEN Wholefoods is one of a very small number of companies that produce their own bone broth powder and have a direct relationship with the farms they get the bones from. It is slow cooked for forty-eight hours and gently freeze dried for maximum nutritional value. Each serving contains eleven grams of collagen! Due to the moisture sensitivity of this powder always use a dry spoon when removing from the airtight container. For a quick cup of organic broth stir 1 teaspoon of grass fed bone broth powder into 1 cup of boiling water, adding a few chopped herbs or grated ginger if desired. To make a bowl of soup allow 3 teaspoons of powder to 300ml of water per person. Create nourishing broth bowls by adding your choice of chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, and protein choice. The right broth can nourish and support your health. The wrong kind will just leave you disappointed. BONE BROTH COLLAGEN SHOP Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Bone Broth Protein - 250 grams Price $36.00 Add to Cart Go back to the Ethical Collagen Center

NXGEN Wholefoods makes the finest, nose-to-tail whole-food desiccated organ supplements - including beef liver, beef organs, salmon roe, bone marrow, and more. NXGEN WHOLEFOODS BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS The best beef organ supplements from regeneratively farmed animals in the Australian Outback ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS NXGEN Wholefoods nose-to-tail product line is always from regeneratively farmed, grassfed animals, born and raised without the use of pesticides, hormones or antibiotics. Strict government licensing, auditing and certification procedures mean that these genuine Australian freeze dried beef organs can be used with complete confidence in their origin, safety and efficacy. There is nothing better than beef organ supplements directly from the farm! REGENERATIVE BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS Their organs and glandulars are sourced from the ancient and untouched soils and land of Lake Eyre in South Australia, where the ranches are as large as the state of Texas. The cattle thrive on native grasses and roam freely for thousands of miles in an area where no cropping occurs. There’s no glyphosate spraying or pesticide drift from neighboring properties. Far too many companies get organs from cattle that graze on pastures that were heavily sprayed with pesticides. It’s bad for the environment, the cattle, the people spraying it, and your health. Proper management of pastures makes that completely unnecessary, but unfortunately, too many companies put profits above all else. The cattle are not given hormones or antibiotics. The farms they source organs from are the cleanest source of organs and glands, providing the benefits of unique, natural peptides, vitamins, and minerals. The farmers use the exact farming methods that you think of when you imagine regenerative farming, not the greenwashed fake versions that are all too common now. FREEZE-DRIED BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS Freeze-drying preserves the heat sensitive vitamins, minerals and co-factors of components leaving the nutrients in the same balance as found in nature. Compared to other freeze-dried organs, their freeze-drying program and technology are superior to other products, because they use a more gentle drying cycle that takes 48 hours, to remove water from the raw tissue, to retain all the natural vitamins, minerals and enzymes, peptides, and cofactors, to replicate the nutritional value as close to the original raw material than any other drying method. They also use a patented cryogenic milling process to prevent heat from affecting the sensitive nutrients because most milling involves a lot of heat. FARM-TO-TABLE BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS There are some amazing family farmers producing these incredible organ supplements. Click here to to meet them. VERTICALLY INTEGRATED BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS Unlike other organ and glandular supplement companies, NXGEN WholeFoods produces and manufactures its own raw materials and products. This ensures true transparency from farm-to-bottle . A COMPLETE LINE OF BEEF ORGAN SUPPLEMENTS NXGEN Wholefoods produces the most comprehensive and complete line of organ supplements, from beef liver to bone marrow. To learn more about how to choose the best beef organ supplements, check out our blog . 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Learn all about farm-to-table cacao, from heavy metal contamination and slavery to all the forms: cacao powder, nibs, beans, butter, paste, and ceremonial cacao THE CACAO CENTER ETHICAL CACAO What Is Rescue Cacao? Rescue cacao represents a new way forward on an ancient food. Find out what makes rescue cacao so special and how it helps to improve the lives of the people who grow it. Learn More Ethical Issues With Cacao Many cacao products are grown in ways that damage the environment and involve the use of slave labor. Learn how to make sure your cacao is ethically sourced. Learn More Health Benefits Of Cacao Cacao has so many benefits, from heart health to relaxation. Find out how to get the most out of your cacao. Learn More Heavy Metals In Cacao Many cacao products are high in heavy metals like lead and cadmium. Learn why it happens and how to avoid it. Learn More Forms Of Cacao Learn about the different forms that cacao comes in, bean, nib, butter, ceremonial, and powder. Learn More Ceremonial Cacao Ceremonial cacao represents the true healing potential of cacao. It uplifts the spirit and relaxes the mind. Learn More Seleno Health Cacao Learn about the amazing people who bring this sacred food to the world. Learn More Meet The Cacao Farmers Meet the farmers who grow the most incredible cacao in the jungles of Peru. Learn More Cacao Recipes Learn some easy and delicious ways to incorporate cacao in your life everyday! Learn More CACAO SHOP Quick View Seleno Health Cacao Fruit Nectar - 250 ml Price $29.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Amaru Ceremonial Cacao Nibs - 250 grams Regular Price $29.95 Sale Price $17.97 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Amaru Ceremonial Cacao Powder - 250 grams Price $29.95 Out of Stock Quick View Seleno Health Amaru Ceremonial Cacao Butter - 250 grams Price $35.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Amaru Ceremonial Cacao Paste Drops - 250 grams Price $39.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Ceremonial Cacao Sampler Pack Regular Price $144.80 Sale Price $135.00 Out of Stock Quick View Seleno Health Amaru Ceremonial Cacao Paste - 1 kg Regular Price $89.95 Sale Price $69.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Uturunku Ceremonial Cacao Paste Drops - 250 grams Price $44.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Uturunku Ceremonial Cacao Paste - 500 grams Regular Price $69.95 Sale Price $59.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Ceremonial Cacao Starter Pack Price $114.85 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Ceremonial Cacao Combo Regular Price $169.90 Sale Price $129.90 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Postpartum Pack Price $115.90 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Molinillo Ceremonial Cacao Whisk - 15 cm Price $29.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Uturunku Ceremonial Cacao Cup Price $14.95 Add to Cart Quick View Seleno Health Activated Chocolate Maca - 500 grams Price $45.95 Add to Cart

Learn about the different maca preparations, from activated and concentrated to pills, powder, and oil. We cover how to use them and to get the most benefits. MACA PREPARATIONS MACA PREPARATIONS The right preparation makes all the difference Knowing how to use your maca is key to getting the results you deserve. THE PREPARATIONS Maca comes in a variety of formats. Maca Powder Maca Nibs Maca Capsules Maca Concentrates MCB Oil ACTIVATED YELLOW POWDER Yellow maca helps to nourish and balance the system. When taken daily, it helps to strengthen the endocrine system. If you are looking to support your overall health, yellow is for you. Activated Yellow Maca powder is heat-activated sun-dried roots. It mixes easily in to smoothies, yogurt, juice, and applesauce. It's packed with macamides and therapeutic grade. Taken daily Yellow Maca may assist with: Mental well being Healthy hormonal balance Healthy energy Adrenal health Overall health and well being Dosage: 1.5 to 2 teaspoons per day. Best taken earlier in the day. ACTIVATED YELLOW AND RAW CACAO POWDER Once harvested our chocolate maca is naturally dried for 3 months at altitude, then activated (pressure heated) to remove the starch and bacteria before being combined with 30% organic Peruvian cacao from the jungles of northern Peru to create an even more potent antioxidant superfood with a rich chocolate flavor. This blend is perfect for those who need to be nourished and uplifted. It mixes easily into smoothies, yogurt, juice, and applesauce. It's packed with macamides and therapeutic grade. Taken daily Chocolate Maca may assist with: Energy and vitality Healthy mood Enhance male and female health Healthy stress response Healthy aging Healthy cognitive function Dosage: 2 heaping teaspoons per day. Best taken earlier in the day. ACTIVATED MACA FOR WOMEN - POWDER AND CAPSULES Maca for Women is a potent blend of red, yellow, and black maca formulated to optimize women's health. Ratios of maca colors are determined by analysis of macamide concentrations of the raw ingredients to create a macamide mixture ideal for female hormonal health. Every batch is standardized to ensure macamide potency. The powder is activated (heat-treated), so it can be consumed straight in raw foods or cooked again. The powder mixes easily into smoothies, yogurt, juice, and applesauce. The capsules are perfect for those on the go or those who prefer the ease of capsules. It's packed with macamides and therapeutic grade. Taken daily Maca for women may assist with: Energy and vitality Healthy mood and well-being Healthy mental focus and clarity Calm and relax the mind Healthy bones Healthy skin Healthy muscles Dosage: 1 to 1.5 heaping teaspoons or 4-5 capsules per day. Best taken earlier in the day. ACTIVATED MACA FOR MEN - POWDER AND CAPSULES Maca for Men is a potent blend of black, yellow, and red maca formulated to optimize men's health. The ratios of maca colors are determined by analysis of baseline macamide concentrations of the raw ingredients to create a macamide mixture ideal for male hormonal health. Every batch is standardized to ensure macamide potency. The powder is activated (heat-treated), so it can be consumed straight in raw foods or cooked again. The powder mixes easily into smoothies, yogurt, juice, and applesauce. The capsules are perfect for those on the go or those who prefer the ease of capsules. It's packed with macamides and therapeutic grade. Taken daily Maca for Men may assist with: Energy and vitality Promote stamina and endurance Healthy mental well being Healthy mental focus and clarity Virility Healthy prostate function Healthy Stress Response Promote strength and muscle health Dosage: 1 to 1.5 heaping teaspoons or 4-5 capsules per day. Best taken earlier in the day. ATOMISED BLACK POWDER Black Maca is the rarest form of maca that constitutes only 10% of the entire harvest. In Peru black maca is consumed to support specific health needs. Black maca can be taken by men and women and has unique benefits for both. Concentrated black maca (10:1) is 10x more potent than raw maca, it acts faster, has a softer flavor, is more bio-available, easier to consume and is packed with macamides. A single teaspoon serving is approximately 2.5g, which is the equivalent of taking 25g of normal black maca! It is ideal for those who want the benefits of maca in a more concentrated formula. It can be consumed hot or cold, as a tea or additive to smoothies, cereals, juices or straight in water. Taken daily our concentrated black maca may support: Energy, stamina and endurance Strength and muscle power Healthy motor-neuron function Healthy Mood Healthy brain function and focus Male health and well being Vitality and physical function Great as a pre-workout Dosage: Take 1/2-1 tsp daily or as required as a natural health supplement. Best taken earlier in the day, before working out, or when a little extra male support is needed, wink wink. ATOMISED RED POWDER Red Maca is a rare and unique form of maca that is believed to have the highest concentration of bioactive metabolites. In Peru red maca is consumed solely to support specific health needs. Red maca can be taken by men and women and has unique benefits for both. Concentrated red maca (10:1) is 10x more potent than raw maca, it acts faster, has a softer flavour, is more bio-available, easier to consume and is packed with macamides. A single teaspoon serve is approximately 2.5g, which is the equivalent of taking 25g of normal red maca!! It can be consumed hot or cold, as a tea or additive to smoothies, cereals, juices or straight in water. Taken daily our concentrated red maca may support: Healthy stress response Healthy Mood Women's balance Healthy Bones Healthy prostate Healthy cytokine balance Immune health Skin health Healthy circulation Dosage: Take 1/2-1 tsp daily or as required as a natural health supplement. Best taken earlier in the day. TIME AND DOSAGE Maca is deeply nourishing and supportive of your body. This means it takes time to receive the full benefits. It takes about three months to feel the full effects. Taking it for just a week or even a month will most likely not yield the benefits you are looking for. It's very important to take the full dosage of maca each day. Skipping lots of days or only taking a small amount of maca is not going to get you the results you desire. While the dosages we use may seem higher than other brands, this is because we know the importance of getting enough of the beneficial compounds to have a therapeutic effect. The vast majority of maca products and the dosage they recommend do not supply adequate amounts of macamides and other important compounds. Don't sell your health short; take the right dose for the right amount of time and experience the full benefits that this incredible plant has to offer! Navigating the world of Maca can be confusing. We are here to answer all your questions about different Maca types, dosages, potential side effects, and more. Book a per... Maca Questions, Guidance And Support 15 min Book It If you have questions about which preparation might be right for you, it's easy to schedule a free call with our herbalist and get some answers! 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Learn how to choose the best clean, ethically sourced glass-tube-grown chlorella, greenhouse-grown spirulina, and Klamath Lake Blue Green Algae supplements. Chlorella, Spirulina, And Klamath Lake Algae The Benefits of Spirulina, Chlorella, And Klamath Lake Algae Chlorella, Spirulina, And Klamath Lake Blue Green Algae Chlorella, Spirulina, and Klamath Lake Algae have tremendous benefits. However, they need to be manufactured, dried, and tested correctly to achieve their full potential. The Benefits Of Spirulina And Chlorella These algae are rich in many nutrients, including carotenoids, vitamin K1, magnesium, GLA (a beneficial fatty acid), phycocyanin, zeaxanthin, and much more. They are a great way to get some extra green vegetable nutrition in your diet and are one of the richest food sources of chlorophyll. They are a far better source of chlorophyll than semi-synthetic "liquid chlorophyll" supplements . Spirulina and chlorella are also great for eye and joint health because they are potent antioxidants. Do Spirulina And Chlorella Have B12? Spirulina and chlorella are often promoted as a good source of vitamin b12. However, this is only partially true. Properly grown and manufactured chlorella contains b12, which is usable by the body. Spirulina and Klamath Lake algae contain analogs of vitamin b12, which are not usable by the body. Testing for b12 content of spirulina, chlorella, and Klamath Lake algae should be done using the LC-MS/MS method- which detects only usable b12, not the analogs the body cannot use. Glass tube grown Algomed chlorella is the best whole-food, vegan b12 supplement. How Are Chlorella And Spirulina Grown? Where the algae is grown or harvested is very important, especially in outdoor open pond cultivated algae. The Problems With Chlorella And Spirulina Grown In Outdoor Ponds Nearly all spirulina and chlorella is grown in open air outdoor ponds. This creates a lot of problems. Klamath Lake blue-green algae comes from Klamath Lake in Oregon. Contamination Of Spirulina And Chlorella Grown In Outdoor Ponds Growing algae in open air outdoor ponds creates a host of problems. Algae, especially chlorella, will bioaccumlate contaminants (such as pesticides and heavy metals) from their environment. These pollutants can come from the air, rain, and the ponds water supply. Most spirulina and chlorella is grown in countries with large amounts of water and air pollution, such as India and China . Since the algae bioaccumulate the contaminants in their environment, they cannot simply be rinsed off like traditional crops. This is why there are so many problems with spirulina contamination . Spirulina, Chlorella, And Klamath Lake Algae Contaminant Testing Algae supplements should be tested for the following: Heavy Metals Bacterial Contamination Fungal Contamination Microcystin Algae grown in open air outdoor ponds will need to be tested for further contaminants, such as pesticides, fungicides,herbicides, and other environmental pollutants. Unfortunately, most companies do not run the full gamut of tests needed to ensure that outdoor pond grown algae is free of contaminants. Heavy Metals In Chlorella And Spirulina Outdoor pond grown chlorella and spirulina can be high in heavy metals like lead and cadium because of pollution in the environment. Choose chlorella and spirulina that is grown indoors and given water from deep in the earth, not surface water. In addition, choose brands that test every batch for heavy metals. How Should Chlorella And Spirulina Be Dried? As with other foods, Algae should be dried at low temperatures using gentle methods. High heat spray-drying is the most common used for algae. Unfortunately, this leads to a change in the structure of the algae and a loss of nutritional value. Choose chlorella, spirulina, and blue green Klamath Lake algae supplements from companies that dry the algae themselves so you can verify that gentle drying methods are being used. Algae dried with traditional spray-drying has a lower nutritional value than other forms of drying like freeze-drying. Farm To Table Chlorella And Spirulina Supplements Unfortunately, most companies do not grow their spirulina and chlorella. They buy it from the middleman who often mixes a bunch of different sources together, so many companies have no real idea where their spirulina and chlorella are coming from. One of the most important steps, but not the only one, a person can take to ensure they are getting pure spirulina and chlorella products is to buy them from companies that harvest, grow, and produce their own algae products. We strive to get all of our chlorella, spirulina, and Klamath Lake blue algae directly from companies who harvest, grow, and manfacture their own products. It's an important part of our Farm-To-Bottle Project and one of the best ways to ensure you are getting the best spirulina and chlorella supplements. KLAMATH LAKE BLUE GREEN ALGAE Klamath Lake Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, AFA), comes directly from Klamath Lake, in Oregon. The upper part of the lake is tested daily from August to November. When the tests come back negative for other algae strains and only pure AFA is present, testing is increased to several times per day to monitor the conditions and prepare for harvest. Once the tests come back only showing pure AFA, the harvest begins. Algae is rinsed and filtered as it goes through the harvester. Samples are collected and sent on each load of AFA to an independent lab. Once the tests results come back and show it is free of contamiants, the algae is low temperature dried and prepared for packaging. After drying, additional samples are sent to an independent lab to ensure it is free of contaminants, such as microcystin. It's very important that the correct testing methods are used because many testing methods used on the this algae are innacurate. APOGEE SPIRULINA In Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the base of the Sangre De Cristo mountains, there is a small spirulina farm run by a very passionate man named Nicholas, who traveled to France to intern with a Maître Spirulinier (Master Spirulina Farmer) and learn the artisanal French method of spirulina cultivation. The French Artisan Method of Spirulina cultivation differs in several key ways from large-scale commercial spirulina farms: Smaller farms range from 100 square feet to ¼ acre. Spirulina is grown in a greenhouse which reduces water evaporation. This is critical in a high desert climate. The greenhouse also allows the Spirulina to remain at a constant high temperature during cold desert nights. This provides for an optimum growth rate during the summer months. Retaining a pure Spirulina culture which is a small greenhouse environment is free of dust and other contaminants, so the use of pesticides or herbicides is not necessary. Harvesting is done almost daily and is slowly dried in a solar oven to maintain the highest nutritional levels. The spirulina is pressed into what we like to call “spaghetti”. This results in a larger surface area. The Spirulina has a minimal nutritional loss, so a higher quality finished product is achieved. During the peak of the season, harvesting is done five days a week and the ponds are rested and rejuvenated over the weekend. The growing season is between April and October. Peak harvesting occurs in the hot summer months. The water source for this spirulina comes from a deep underground spring, not from surface water, in order to avoid contamination issues. These spirulina crunchies , as they are called, have a higher nutritional value than traditional spirulina powders and the taste is amazing. You can put them in smoothies or just eat them out of the bag. A great way to get some easy, extra nutrition into your diet. Algen Markt Spirulina Algen Markt Spirulina is grown in beautiful Greece using old-fashioned methods in greenhouses. This traditional way of growing small batches in spirulina results in spirulina that does not have a fishy taste and is gentle on the stomach. It is low-temperature dried and milled right on the farm. Cracked Cell Wall Chlorella One of the most common misconceptions about chlorella is that the cell walls have to be cracked in order to allow for digestion. This could not be further from the truth. If you look at the "studies" done that show that cracking the cell wall is needed, they are poorly done and almost entirely funded by companies selling cracked cell wall chlorella. The pH of stomach acid is 1.5 to 3.5, and the small intestine produces an enzyme called lysozyme. The combination of stomach acid and lysozyme is plenty for chlorella's cell wall to be broken without having to risk damaging the proteins, vitamins, and fatty acids or exposing them to oxidation that the methods of cracking the cell wall cause. Factors such as the drying process and the species (strain) of chlorella used have a greater impact on its digestibility. Algomed Chlorella Unlike chlorella which is grown in open airoutdoor ponds, Algomed Chlorella is grown entirely in glass tubes. Zero exposure to the outside environment allows for the production of super-pure and contaminant-free chlorella. The Algomed process: "To start with, our 'tubular aquariums' are filled with water. We source this from our own well, which is fed from an artesian aquifer more than 45 meters down. This is very pure water that is also nicely mineralized. Nutrients and an algae starter culture are then added and the algae begin to grow. The advantages of our 500-kilometer system of glass tubing are obvious. The algae get an optimal supply of sunlight because there are no “dark zones” like you get in the lower layers of a pond, and no contaminants from the outside can get into the culture. When the algae are ready to be harvested, they are separated from the water by centrifuging and then gently dried. They can be consumed immediately or processed further." Algomeds entire growning and manufacturing process takes place at their German facility. TRANSPARENCY IN CHLORELLA AND SPIRULINA SOURCING Knowing the full process from growing location to drying, testing, and manufacturing is essential to be able to know if you are getting a pure and high-quality algae supplement. We are proud to bring you a full range of fully transparent, Farm-To-Bottle, whole-food algae supplements . Transparency and traceability is not just a slogan for us. Our ultimate goal is for 100% of our supplements to be traceable back to the farm, boat, forest, and facility they came from, which is the only way to fully be able to vet products for quality issues and ensure they are ethically produced. How Should You Take Spirulina And Chlorella? Always talk to your doctor before starting any supplement. When starting spirulina and chlorella, always go slow. Start with just a small amount and then gradually increase to your desired dosage. If you take too much at once you can get loose stools or upset stomach. They are best taken with a full glass of water. They can be taken with or without food, depending on your tolerance. Always take chlorella at least two hours apart from medications and other supplements. 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Meet our herbalist, Josh, who is passionate about using farm-to-table whole-food supplements to help people achieve their health goals and make the world better MEET JOSH - ROOTED NUTRITIONS HERBALIST AND FOUNDER Josh is the founder of Rooted Nutrition. He resides in the beautiful Hudson Valley in upstate New York with his wife Liz, son Parker, stepdaughter Lily, Meg Meg the dog, and Kevin Mcatlister the cat. HOW ROOTED NUTRITION STARTED Josh has been active in the health and wellness industry for over twenty years. He started in a local health food store at seventeen and was blown away, even then, by how little is focused on ethics and quality control in the vitamin and supplement industry. Since then, he has become well known for his incredibly high standards and career-long research into ethics and quality control of supplements. JOSH'S HERBALIST EXPERIENCE Josh is a Herbalist. He has had the incredible fortune of spending time with a variety od different herbalists and healers in North and South America. These incredible experiences have given him an incredible depth of knowledge and perspective. There is simply no substitute for hands-on learning from these incredible people. Each year, he travels and visits with herbalists, healers, and farmers in the fields and forests to learn from new and amazing people! He believes there is always so much to learn and that the best way to do it is from people who live and breathe it daily. Josh believes it is important to address underlying causes, not just symptoms, and that makes all the difference in building real, lasting health. He has over a decade of behind-the-scenes experience working on all aspects of product quality, from raw material sourcing, to proper testing methods, product formulation, FDA compliance issues, and much more. This gives him quite an edge in determining which companies work to create products with true integrity within an industry that doesn’t require it. One of his passions is getting the chance to set the record straight on the all-too-common practice of deceptive claims and massive amounts of false advertising done by supplement companies. It is extremely easy for massive corporations to get away with not having proper quality control or making ridiculous claims for their products because there is nowhere for people to go and find accurate information. Josh’s goal is to provide people with a space where they can go and get unbiased, well-referenced, and accurate information without interference from those who care far more about profit than the health and well-being of the public. JOSH'S GOALS FOR ROOTED NUTRITION Josh's goal in founding Rooted Nutrition is to support the health of our clients while improving the lives of farmers and laborers worldwide by providing ethically produced, farm-to-table, whole-food supplements. Josh believes that ethics must be at the forefront of everything that is done. It does not matter how great a supplement's quality control or marketing is; it cannot be considered a great product if the people who produce it are exploited or the environment is harmed.

Learn how collagen supplements are manufactured. Too many companies try to hide how their collagen is made and where it's from, we think you deserve to know. HOW IS COLLAGEN MADE? It's not what you think Many companies go to great lengths to hide how their collagen products are made and what they are made from. It's time you knew. WHAT IS COLLAGEN MADE FROM? Most people have never really stopped to think what their collagen is made from. We asked a number of people what they though and the vast majority said beef or fish. While this is technically correct, it really does not tell the full story. COLLAGEN FROM COW HIDES AND FISH SCALES The vast majority of collagen products are made from cowhide and fish scales. These are incredibly cheap for companies to buy, making it extremely profitable for them. Humans are not able to digest these materials, so they must be put through heavy processing and refining in order to break them down. HOW IS MOST COLLAGEN MADE? For food or nutritional purpose, collagen is broken down into gelatine which can be broken down further into hydrolyzed collagen. The processes involved in making hydrolyzed collagen are demineralization, extraction of collagen to gelatin, enzymatic hydrolysis to obtain hydrolyzed collagen, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, bleaching, evaporation, sterilization, and finally drying. This type of collagen contains only amino acids, and lacks the nutrients and beneficial compounds found in whole foods that are rich in collagen. WHOLE FOOD COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS Whole food collagen is made from parts of the animal that are actually edible, such as intestines, bone, bone marrow, scapula and trachea. These are foods that have been traditionally eaten for thousands of years. They have been prized for their nutrient density. Whole food collagen supplements will ideally be traceable back the farms they come from. HOW SHOULD COLLAGEN BE MADE? Making whole food collagen is a much simpler process. It is not acid washed, bleached, demineralized, or ion-exchanged,. It is not put through heavy processing. At low temperature, the materials such as trachea, scapula, and other collagen rich parts, are cleaned with enzymes, such as bromelain and proteases, in water, to remove the parts that are not needed and allow a higher level of beneficial compounds in the final product. Then the product is dried at low temperatures to remove moisture and preserve the heat sensitive, fragile compounds and nutrients. Then it is cryo-milled into a fine powder for encapsulation. Cryo-milling is much gentler than regular milling, to help protect the fragile compounds and nutrients from the heat damage that can happen with traditional milling. That's it! THE BEST COLLAGEN Heavily refined and processed ingredients can never duplicate the benefits of real whole foods. Whole foods nourish the body and build health over time. They are far more than just isolated compounds. A lab can never duplicate the complexity and synergy that occurs in whole foods. What does your body deserve? Knowing the full process of how things are made is incredibly important to be able make an informed decision, especially when it comes to your health. Whole Food Collagen Shop Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Bone Broth Protein - 250 grams Price $36.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Collagen - 160 caps Price $64.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Type Two Collagen - 160 caps Price $69.00 Add to Cart Quick View Our Favorite Calcium NXGEN Wholefoods Whole Bone Matrix - 150 caps Price $36.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Intestines with Tripe - 160 caps Price $45.00 Add to Cart Quick View Collagen Straight Up Bovine Collagen Peptides - 500 grams Price $62.95 Add to Cart Quick View Collagen Straight Up Marine Collagen Peptides - 500 grams Price $67.95 Add to Cart Quick View Thankfully Nourished Australian Beef Gelatin Price $34.95 Add to Cart Quick View Actinovo Liposomal Vegan Collagen Support - 250 ml Price $50.00 Add to Cart Go back to the Ethical Collagen Center

Get detailed information on topics such as whole-food supplements, maca, cacao, prenatal vitamins, pregnancy, collagen, gut health, desiccated organs, and more! HEALTH AND WELLNESS KNOWLEDGE CENTER Comprehensive Health And Wellness Information Maca Center The Ethical Maca Center is the place to find out what it takes to make high-quality Maca products. From farming and processing to heavy metal testing, it's here. Learn More Ethical Cacao Center Learn all about farm-to-table cacao, from heavy metal contamination and slavery to all the forms: cacao powder, nibs, beans, butter, paste, and ceremonial cacao. Learn More Pregnancy Center This center supports all parts of a happy pregnancy, from prenatal to postnatal. It offers info on foods, breastfeeding, home birth, prenatal vitamins, and more. Learn More Gut Health Center Learn all about gut health, from nourishing foods, digestive enzymes, and aloe to igy, immunoglobulins, whole-food probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics. Learn More Collagen Supplements And Foods Learn how to choose ethically produced, farm-to-table, whole-food collagen and collagen peptide supplements. From how collagen is made to where it comes from. Learn More Nose To Tail Beef Organs These farm-to-table whole-food supplement brands represent everything a company should be. Who makes them and where they come from is more important than ever. Learn More Whole Food Supplement Brands We Love These farm-to-table whole-food supplement brands represent everything a company should be. Who makes them and where they come from is more important than ever. Learn More Who Owns Your Vitamins? Many people think that vitamin companies are mom-and-pop businesses. The truth is most supplement companies are owned by awful giant corporations like Nestle. Learn More Spirulina, Chlorella, And Klamath Lake Algae Learn how to choose the best clean, ethically sourced glass-tube-grown chlorella, greenhouse-grown spirulina, and Klamath Lake Blue Green Algae supplements. Learn More Health And Wellness Blog The inside scoop on the supplement industry and how to live a nourished life with articles on all aspects of health, from lifestyle to whole-food supplements. Learn More

Organic, whole-food probiotic supplements that work. Immunity Fuel is packed with prebiotics and natural postbiotics from lacto-fermentation, a true synbiotic. Immunity Fuel Probiotics Certified organic probiotic superfoods that really work. Ancient Traditions Meet Modern Science The past is the future of probiotics. Immunity Fuel is a whole-food probiotic created from organic fruits and vegetables using lacto-fermentation, an ancient method that turns ordinary foods into probiotic powerhouses. It contains fifteen species of live probiotics, whole food prebiotics, and probiotic-produced postbiotics, a true synbiotic. Certified Organic Probiotics free of synthetic herbicides and pesticides Non-GMO Probiotics many probiotics are made with gmo bacteria Organic Whole Food Prebiotics whole foods are the best prebiotics Potent Postbiotics postbiotics created from lacto-fermentation Fermented Probiotics fermented for three weeks A True Synbiotic prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics Multi Species Probiotic 15 species of beneficial probiotics Solar Dried - Not Freeze Dried prevents probiotic cell wall damage Not Centrifuged supplies intact probiotic colonies Billions Of Live Probiotics most probiotics contain dormant bacteria Protected From Stomach Acid prebiotic foods protect the probiotics Stress Tested survives the harsh gut environment Fifteen Species of Live Probiotics from Organic Fruits And Vegetables Lactobacillus Acidophilus Lactobacillus Casei Lactobacillus Helveticus Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Subsp. Bulgaricus Lactobacillus Kefiri Lactobacillus delbrueckii Subsp. Lactis Lactobacillus Fermentum Lactobacillus Brevis Lactobacillus Plantarum Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Lactobacillus Leichmannii Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bacillus Coagulans Saccharomyces Boulardii Saccharomyces Cerivisiae Organic Whole Food Ingredients Green Label - Gluten Free Spirulina, Soya Beans, Linseed, Chickpeas, Lentils, Brown Rice, Adzuki Beans, Alfalfa Grass, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Kernels, Mung Beans, Fresh Ginger, Agave, Molasses, Ionic minerals. Blue Label - Original Oats, Barley Flakes, Spirulina, Linseed, Chickpeas, Mung Beans, Alfalfa Grass, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Brown Rice, Pearl Barley, Rye, Maize, Millet, Wheat Grain, Buckwheat, Molasses, Liquid Malt, Ionic minerals. Purple Label - Black Currant Viberi Blackcurrant Powder (50%), Immunity Fuel Gluten Free Probiotic Powder (50%) (Spirulina, Soya Beans, Linseed, Chickpeas, Lentils, Brown Rice, Adzuki Beans, Alfalfa Grass, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Kernels, Mung Beans, Fresh Ginger, Agave, Molasses, Ionic minerals) Capsule versions are in a vegetable cellulose capsule. Immunity Fuel contains no fillers, binders, or excipients. Click the pdf button to see the product labels. How To Use Immunity Fuel Powders They can be mixed into any cold food or beverage. Capsules They can be taken with or without food. Immunity fuel can be taken at any time of the day. It's best to start slowly and gradually increase the dosage. We recommend starting with 1/2 a teaspoon or one capsule for ten days and then increasing to one teaspoon or two capsules or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. If you are a sensitive individual, you can start with a much lower amount and gradually increase. Immunity fuel is safe for children. The black currant flavor is a great choice for them. It's great in yogurt or kefir. Do you want more in-depth information about what makes Immunity Fuel so different from any other probiotic on the market? Click the button below! Learn More Immunity Fuel Probiotics Shop Use code fuel to save 10% off your first order! Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood Black Currant - 150 grams Price $79.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - 60 caps Price $59.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - 150 grams Price $69.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - GF - 60 caps Price $59.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - GF - 150 grams Price $69.95 Add to Cart

It can be hard to know what whole-food supplements to take for gut health. We cover it all from digestive enzymes to probiotics, IGY, colostrum, and much more! GUT HEALTH CENTER What should I take? WHAT SHOULD I TAKE FOR GUT HEALTH? Get the answers you need It can be hard to figure out what you should take to get your gut garden onto a better path. It's time to get easy answers to your burning questions. WHAT SHOULD I TAKE? Sometimes you just want to know what supplement to take. This page will make it easy to get our favorite recommendations for gut health products. If you have a health issue always remember to speak with your doctor before taking any supplements. PREBIOTIC While there is a lot of prebiotics out there, our favorite is ethically produced cacao . Cacao is rich in fiber and polyphenols that feed your good bacteria. The benefits don't stop there, it also helps to support heart health and is rich in magnesium. Cacao also helps to calm the mind and relax the body. Unlike prebiotics, such as inulin and fos, cacao does not cause gas and bloating. PROBIOTIC While there are a lot of different probiotics, this one is our favorite general health probiotic . Immunity Fuel is a true whole food fermented supplement containing prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. The three-week fermentation process creates a probiotic supplement unlike any other. DIGESTIVE ENZYME Digestive enzymes are great to help support healthy digestion. Our favorite product contains much more potent levels of enzymes than your typical digestive enzyme, to help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. SLUGGISH DIGESTION If your digestion feels a bit sluggish, digestive bitters are a great way to help move things along. Do not use digestive bitters if you have acid reflux or take acid reflux medication. ALOE Aloe is the swiss army knife of gut health supplements. Getting one that is properly processed and free of adulteration and harmful preservatives is not easy to do. Our farm-to-bottle aloe is a great way to soothe and support your gut. Check out our blog, All About Aloe , to learn more. GUT AND DIGESTION Think of this as a whole-food multivitamin for your gut. These foods help to nourish and support your gut and supply it with valuable nutrients in their most absorbable and bioavailable forms. Gut and Digestion is the perfect way to feed your gut. WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO TAKE ONE THING? If you were to say, I just want to take one thing for my gut health, what should I take? We would say Immunity Fuel Blackcurrant . This incredible synbiotic (prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic) also features a high dose of black currant powder. This potent antioxidant-rich fruit is more important than ever in today's world, to help protect our bodies from the onslaught of oxidative stress they are subjected to every day. Your gut plays an essential role in keeping your whole body healthy. 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Learn about the different types of collagens, Types one, two, three, four, and five, as well as refined versus whole-food collagen supplements and peptides. DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLAGEN Each Collagen Type Has A Different Benefit Collagen comes in many types and forms. These different versions have many different effects and uses. DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLAGENS There are at least sixteen types of collagen in the body. We are going to focus on the major ones, types 1-5. Each one has different benefits. It's important to choose the right colalgen to match the benefits you are looking for. TYPE ONE COLLAGEN Type one accounts for about 90% of our bodies collagen. Type one collagen is tightly packed and it helps to provide structure to skin, bones, tendons, some cartilage, connective tissues, and teeth. It's the best form of collagen for skin health. NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Collagen Capsules are a great source of whole food type one collagen. TYPE TWO COLLAGEN Type two is primarily found in elastic cartilage, that cushions and supports your joints. It's the best type of collagen for joint and immune health. It is more loosely packed than type one collagen. NXGEN Wholefoods Type Two Collagen capsules are a great source of whole food type two collagen. TYPE THREE COLLAGEN Type three collagen supports the structure of your organs, ateries, and muscles. NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Collagen capsules are a great source of whole food type three collagen. TYPE FOUR COLLAGEN Type four collagen is found in the layers of your skin and helps to support filtration in the body. NXGEN Wholefoods Bone Broth Powder is rich in type four collagen. TYPE FIVE COLLAGEN Type five collagen is produced in small amounts in including connective tissue, endothial, and epithelial linings. It's the best form of collagen for gut health. NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Intestines With Tripe is a great choice for a whole food type five collagen supplement. COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENT TYPES While there are various types of collagen products on the market, they largely fall into two categories, refined and unrefined or whole food. COLLAGEN PEPTIDES The vast majority of collagen products, often sold as collagen peptides, are heavily refined. Most of beneficial compounds have been stripped away. All that remains, in most collagen products, is a white powder, containing various, isolated amino acids. These refined collagen powders are not a complete protein. Occasionally companies will add back in a few isolated compounds, however this can never replicate a whole food. This refined substance is nothing like a whole food. WHOLE FOOD COLLAGEN Unrefined, also known as whole food, collagen contains far more than just a few isolated amino acids. Whole food collagen supplements, depending on the type, may also contain, in their naturally occurring forms: Glycosaminoglycans Proteoglycans Chondroitin Sulfate Hyaluronic Acid Micronutrients Macronutrients Enzymes Much More! Each of these compounds have their own unique benefits. Why would you want to miss out on them? WHOLE FOOD COLLAGEN VERSUS COLLAGEN PEPTIDE SUPPLEMENTS Think of refined vs unrefined collagen, as white bread vs whole wheat bread. While there are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in white bread, we know it really does not supply any real nutrition because most of the good stuff was removed when the flour was refined. Often white bread will have vitamins added, but that certainly does not make it any healthier or more nutritious. Well the same thing applies to collagen. Heavily refined collagen, consisting of just a few amino isolated amino acids, simply cannot nourish the body like unrefined collagen does. Adding a few isolated compounds, will never turn it back into an unrefined collagen, in the same way that adding vitamins back to white bread will turn it back into whole wheat bread. As with food, whole food supplements will always be more beneficial than heavily refined ones, which have been stripped of many of their beneficial compounds and cofacters. Whole Food Collagen Shop Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Bone Broth Protein - 250 grams Price $36.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Collagen - 160 caps Price $64.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Type Two Collagen - 160 caps Price $69.00 Add to Cart Quick View Our Favorite Calcium NXGEN Wholefoods Whole Bone Matrix - 150 caps Price $36.00 Add to Cart Quick View NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Intestines with Tripe - 160 caps Price $45.00 Add to Cart Quick View Collagen Straight Up Bovine Collagen Peptides - 500 grams Price $62.95 Add to Cart Quick View Collagen Straight Up Marine Collagen Peptides - 500 grams Price $67.95 Add to Cart Quick View Thankfully Nourished Australian Beef Gelatin Price $34.95 Add to Cart Go back to the Ethical Collagen Center