Men's Essentials Kit

Men, support your body with the best herbs ancient tradition has to offer, plus a daily dose of diverse probiotics, in one effortless capsule per day.

The potent, quality herbs in this probiotic are deserving of a supplement of their own, but we’ve formulated them intentionally to make them the best they can be. This groundbreaking formulation combines the most sought-after herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda to support men’s health with diverse probiotic strains, designed to support you and your gut in a way that’s never been done before.

Ingredients

Triphala Fruit Extract (Amla Fruit Extract, Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit Extract, Belleric Myrobalan Fruit Extract)

Triphala, meaning “three fruits” in Sanskrit, is a sacred superfruit trio traditionally prized for it supporting benefits. Amalaki (Amla) is a traditional favorite, Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) is held high in Ayurveda and referred to as king-like, and Bibhitaki (Belleric myrobalan) is a traditionally used potent herb.

Fenugreek Seed Extract

Fenugreek is a treasured Ayurvedic bitter herb known for its cleansing properties, and is traditionally used for men’s health, including for generally supporting healthy testosterone levels in men.

Saccharomyces boulardii

This probiotic strain is the most abundant in the formula, but it’s not bacteria. Saccharomyces boulardii is a form of beneficial yeast that, generally speaking, survives passage through stomach acid to deliver benefits to the intestinal tract.

Bacillus coagulans

A soil-based spore-forming probiotic that reduces occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating and supports healthy digestive function, the body’s natural cleansing process, healthy gut integrity and healthy microbial balance†

Triphala Fruit Extract (Amla Fruit Extract, Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit Extract, Belleric Myrobalan Fruit Extract)

Triphala, meaning “three fruits” in Sanskrit, is a sacred superfruit trio traditionally prized for supporting digestion and its benefits for all 3 doshas. Amalaki (Amla) is traditionally used for strengthening the body’s immune system, Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) is held high in Ayurveda and referred to as “king-like,” and Bibhitaki (Belleric myrobalan) is a potent herb traditionally used for its whole-body benefits.

Fenugreek Seed Extract

Fenugreek is a treasured Ayurvedic bitter herb known for its cleansing properties, and is traditionally used for men’s health, including for generally supporting healthy testosterone levels in men.

There are 17 probiotic strains including the strains below:

Saccharomyces boulardii

This probiotic strain is the most abundant in the formula, but it’s not bacteria. Saccharomyces boulardii is a form of beneficial yeast that, generally speaking, survives passage through stomach acid to deliver benefits to the intestinal tract.

Bacillus coagulans

A soil-based spore-forming probiotic that reduces occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating and supports healthy digestive function, the body’s natural cleansing process, healthy gut integrity and healthy microbial balance†

Lactobacillus plantarum

A live probiotic strain clinically-studied to support healthy digestive function†

The other strains in this probiotic are listed below.

Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus helveticus, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus johnsonii, Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Fact: Most Americans don’t consume enough probiotics in their diet due to modern processed foods, soil depletion and more. I believe most people are in need of probiotic support.

Here’s why: Thanks to prescription antibiotics, high carbohydrate diets, fluoridated tap water, and high levels of stress, the good bacteria in our guts are often being diminished, and our bodies can't replace them at the rate required for optimal health.

In fact, I believe we need to avoid and reduce our consumption of these top 7 probiotic killers:

• Prescription antibiotics
• Excessive sugar intake
• Drinking tap water (chlorine and fluoride)
• GMO foods
• Eating too many whole grains (plus gluten)
• Emotional stress
• Exposure to toxins and pesticides

Meanwhile, “bad” bacteria can flourish while the “good” bacteria is killed off, leaving your system out of balance.

I believe the best way to approach this is to:

• Eliminate foods and toxins that feed “bad” bacteria.
• Start consuming probiotic-rich foods and supplements.

This product combines traditionally-used Indian herbs with probiotics for gut benefits.

The complete list of benefits for this product are below:

Ancient Probiotics Men’s Once Daily supports:

• Healthy digestive function†
• Healthy elimination†
• Reduction of occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating†
• Healthy elimination and the body’s natural cleansing process†
• Healthy gut integrity and healthy microbial balance†

The main difference between this and SBO Probiotic is that SBO Probiotic features primarily soil based, spore-forming organisms, and this probiotic features mostly live (non-spore forming) lactobacillus strains.

The strains in SBO populate differently in your gut than the live cultures in this probiotic, so this is a great option for adding additional strains to your probiotic routine if you’re already taking SBO.

SBO contains a fermented botanical blend of prebiotics, this one does not. Ancient Probiotics features Ayurvedic herbs to amplify the benefits, SBO does not feature these.

Ancient Probiotics Men’s Once Daily features 25 million CFUs* per serving, and SBO Probiotic contains 50 billion CFUs* per serving. But, the serving size of SBO Probiotic is two capsules per day, while the serving size of Men’s Once Daily is only one capsule per day.

Ancient Probiotics feature time-release capsules, which means the contents dissolve slower and steadier in your body. This is especially beneficial for the diverse probiotics in this blend making it to your digestive tract where they are most important. SBO Probiotic, while featuring survivable strains, does not feature time-release capsules.

This Ancient Probiotic has a serving size of just one capsule per day. Most of the others in the line, with the exception of Ultimate Once Daily and Women’s Once Daily, require you to take 2 to 3 capsules per day. The herbs in this probiotic (namely Fenugreek) were specifically selected for men.  

Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old ancient health tradition that focuses on systematic practices to bring the body into balance to achieve optimal wellness. The primary goal of Ayurveda? To help people live long, healthy and balanced lives. In fact, the very word Ayurveda roughly translates to the “science of life.”

Originating in India, Ayurveda takes individuality into account when considering holistic approaches to health. And today, many Ayurvedic methods, including using specific herbs, are growing in popularity and practiced by people of all different walks of life.

So what does it involve? Ayurvedic practitioners promote not only a healthy, balanced diet, but also lifestyle changes, stress relief and specific herbs that have withstood the test of time.

It varies! For most people I recommend a CFU count anywhere between 25 to 100 billion.

You do not need to refrigerate these, although it may help them last longer because of the high amount of live cultures.

Why collagen could be the most transformational substance in the world

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Up to 30% of all the protein in your body is collagen protein. Up to 70% of skin, hair, nails and nearly 100% of connective tissues are collagen. It literally holds you together: from the hairs on your head, to every inch of your skin, to your joint comfort and mobility. It even impacts the overall health of your gut, including gut integrity..

There’s a reason that collagen supplementation, in addition to an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, is being dubbed as the new essential in the wellness and beauty community. Many people’s collagen is breaking down at an accelerated rate… and it’s not being replaced in the standard modern diet.

Is collagen what’s missing in your diet more than Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Omega-3s and Probiotics? Did you even know you probably need to replenish it regularly?

Once you hit 25 Years of Age, Your Body Could Start Losing Collagen

As we age, our bodies’ natural production of collagen slows dramatically. Over 25? Your body is probably not replenishing collagen as quickly as you are losing it, since replenishment slows with age.

As your body slows its collagen production, you’ll typically end up with skin that “looks older” with less skin elasticity, vibrancy and hydration, creaky joints, or even gut disturbances. It could even mean thinner hair and brittle nails.

And none of us are exempt from this natural aging process.

Collagen is going to diminish with age. Period.

The typical woman can expect to lose about 1 to 2 percent of her body’s collagen every year starting in her mid-30s, and this rate generally only increases as she makes her way through her 40s, 50s and beyond.

There’s evidence that collagen production in sun-protected and well-maintained skin of older adults (over the age of 80) is up to 75 percent less than the production in the skin of young adults (under the age of 30).

Yes! You read that right. There’s up to 75% less collagen in elderly adults as compared to those in young adulthood. That’s a staggering number.

Have you ever met someone who was in their 20s, but you could have sworn she was 45? Or seen that rare 70-year old woman with the skin of someone in her 30s? It’s true, something like perceived age is partially due to genetics. But it’s not totally up to fate. It’s also up to a person’s diet, lifestyle and collagen stores.

And age is not the only thing that can slow down production and deplete collagen from your body. If you’re worried about the breakdown of your own collagen, take a look at the list below of 10 lifestyle factors that are considered “collagen killers”.

10 Surprising Collagen Killers

1. Poor sleep
2. Too much sugar in the diet
3. Injuries and joint degeneration
4. High cortisol from emotional stress
5. Sun overexposure
6. Diet low in antioxidants
7. Sitting all day and lack of activity
8. Bad gut health
9. Nutrient shortfalls of vitamin C and zinc
10. Free radicals

You can fight back against collagen loss through a few combined approaches:

• Limit your exposure to damaging UV rays and other environmental toxins
• Consume collagen-boosting foods
• Support and promote the skin’s health by supplementing with collagen

It would be nice if you could get all the collagen you need from food. But frankly, even the healthiest diets are quite low in collagen, because only a small number of foods have a significant amount of it.

If you’re looking to make dietary changes that can help your body boost its own collagen production, consider the 5 below.

The Top 5 Collagen Boosters

Chicken Bone Broth (preferably simmered for 48 hours with bones, along with tendons and ligaments for the most collagen)

1. Chicken Bone Broth (preferably simmered for 48 hours with bones, along with tendons and ligaments for the most collagen)
2. Adaptogenic herbs including Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Ginseng and Fo-Ti
3. Vitamin C-rich foods including kiwi, citrus, camu camu, broccoli, bell peppers and kale.
4. Sulfur-rich foods including garlic, onions, egg yolks and cruciferous vegetables
5. Antioxidant-rich herbs, spices and foods including turmeric, rosemary, green tea, acai and goji berries.
   

All of the above are great collagen boosters, but none of them compare to the greatest collagen booster in the world, which is collagen itself that comes from sources including chicken broth, beef broth, wild fish broth and eggshell membranes.

That’s why I believe that supplementing with a multi collagen protein is a must when it comes to healthy, smooth skin and overall body health.

Finally, an Easy Way to Boost Your Collagen

My wife Chelsea and I used to drive over an hour to pick up ingredients to make our bone broth weekly to get the collagen boost our bodies craved. But after all the time and effort of making it, we would run out after just a few days. I knew I needed to get collagen EVERY DAY, not just days when I was lucky enough to have time to simmer bone broth.

My clients who were looking to boost their health also knew they needed to get collagen every day, but were running into the time- and labor-intensive obstacle of simmering bone broth every day.

That’s why I came up with the solution of making a multi-source collagen in the most simple form possible: a tasteless, dissolvable powder. Now I take it daily, as do thousands of others who have discovered the power of incorporating it into their lives.

Ingredients

Not All Collagen Products are Created Equal

Choosing the right collagen supplement for you doesn’t need to be complicated. Multi Collagen Protein stands in a league of its own.

What sets Multi Collagen Protein apart:

• 5 types of collagen instead of 1 or 2. Unlike many supplements, our collagen features 5 different types of collagen to support different body parts and functions through the collagen receptors found in your body. You’ll find types I, II, III, V and X in our proprietary Multi Collagen Protein blend.
• All Collagen. No Filler. 
• Pure taste. This nearly tasteless, dissolvable powder can be added to virtually anything. 
• Scrupulous sourcing. The 4 food sources in our collagen are sourced from the places that make sense. Eggshell membrane from USDA certified hatcheries. Pasture-raised beef from South American cattle. MSC certified wild-caught fish (pollock) from the US. And chicken bone broth from US chickens. 
• Clean, minimal ingredients. Check our label. You’ll only find 4 total ingredients, all from real food sources raised without antibiotics or hormones. Everything is non-GMO. Our supply chain is clean from start to finish. 
• Study-supported benefits. We don’t make claims that our product will fix all of your problems. But we stand by the benefits you’ll find called out on our bottle for your skin, gut and joint support.† Since collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and naturally diminishes with age, we believe adding it back in makes a big difference. 
• Hydrolyzed collagen. What does hydrolyzed mean? Basically, it means that protein chains are broken down into single amino acids so they can typically be better digested and absorbed by your body. 
• Try it risk free. Buy with confidence when purchasing exclusively from Ancient Nutrition. If you're not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will happily refund your order within 60 days of purchase. It's that simple!

Why do 5 types of collagen matter?

Generally speaking, different types of collagen support different functions and body parts. Here’s what each one you’ll find in Multi Collagen Protein can do for you.

Hydrolyzed Bovine Hide Collagen Peptides

The hydrolyzed bovine hide collagen peptides in Multi Collagen Protein are pasture-raised, cruelty free, hormone free and allergy free (gluten, dairy, tree nuts, egg, soy, peanuts, crustaceans, etc.)

They can:

• Support healthy skin elasticity†   
• Support healthy skin hydration (in combination with other ingredients)†
• Support healthy skin†
• Support a healthy gut†
• Support healthy joint function†

Chicken Collagen Type II from chicken bone broth collagen concentrate can:

• Support joint-health with benefits reported as early as 3 weeks†  
• Support key areas of joint health, including joint comfort, flexibility and physical function†
• Support healthy joint function†

Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Peptides from wild pollock can:

• Support healthy skin elasticity†
• Support healthy skin hydration (in combination with other ingredients)†

Eggshell Membrane Collagen can:

• Support knee comfort and flexibility†
• Support joint comfort, both rapidly and continuously†
• Support healthy joint flexibility†
• Support comfortable range of motion†
• Support healthy joint recovery after exercise as well as healthy flexibility†
• Support comfort immediately following exercise†

You get the picture. Your body has more potential to benefit when consuming these many types of collagen, as opposed to consuming just one type or two types.

How to Use

Want to start enjoying the benefits of Multi Collagen Protein?

Here are a few ways to use it:

• Include one serving in your morning smoothie.
• Add to baking dishes, muffins, bars or pancakes to increase protein intake.
• Replace other supplements, like whey protein powder, with this.
• Create a chia coconut collagen pudding.
• Take one serving of collagen pre- or post-workout.

Heads up, guys! This is especially for you—a Men’s Multi Made from Whole Foods, Organic Herbs and Fermented Vitamins.

Here’s a positive trend when it comes to guys and their health: In recent years, and in 2017 specifically, there’s been more emphasis on men’s health.

However, a few years back, a national survey reported that nearly 70 percent of men find it easier to care for their cars than they do for their own health. If that’s you, then it’s time to start your nutritional engine—and keep it revving!

You see, I believe it’s never too late to start focusing on your health, and one way to “cover your bases” nutritionally is to consider taking a quality multivitamin and mineral supplements.

Well, guys, look no further.

I’ve formulated a multivitamin and mineral supplement in real food, fermented form, and here’s some of what’s in it for you:

Men’s Fermented Multi Offers:

• Nutrients from Real Food and Fermented Herbs
• Vitamin D3
• A specially formulated Organic Men’s Botanical Blend
• 70 mcg of fermented folic acid
• Chromium
• Selenium
• Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin—a highly absorbable, active, natural form of B12—like the B12 in the body). Vitamin B12 is known as the “memory vitamin,” and is water-soluble, so it needs to be replenished.
• Along with vitamin B12, other B vitamins (B Complex) to support healthy energy levels.†
• Ashwagandha Root & Leaf Extract (10% withanolides):
• Supports a healthy response to stress†
• Supports healthy energy levels†
• Supports restful sleep†
• Supports healthy physical energy levels†
• Supports a positive outlook†
• Supports healthy mobility†
• Supports healthy joint function†
• Supports healthy cortisol and DHEA balance†
• Supports focus and a healthy memory†
  

Why a “Fermented” Multi?

Fermentation is an ancient process used to break down food into more absorbable components. During the fermentation process, microorganisms use aerobic and anaerobic metabolism to convert food compounds into powerful metabolites. Here are some key benefits of fermentation:

• Fermentation pre-digests nutrients and beneficial compounds into more accessible and bioavailable forms.
• During fermentation, key vitamins are increased, particularly B vitamins.
• In some instances, fermentation can actually make certain foods more edible and more digestible, such as roots, leaves, nuts, tubers, seeds and grains.
• Fermentation can increase the presence of probiotics in the food.

Ingredients

Here’s a snapshot of some of the vitamins and minerals in my Men’s Fermented Multivitamin Capsules, including vitamin D3, vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, iodine, zinc and selenium. 

Guys, Here’s Why Men’s Fermented Multi May Be a Great Place to Start When Focusing on Your Health

In a perfect world (and no dietary off-roading), our diets should provide all the nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, we require daily. For many Americans, however, the diet consumed isn’t nutritionally adequate.

For example, nearly two-thirds of the standard U.S. diet is made up of unhealthy fats and refined sugars with low or no nutrient density—providing calories but not the amounts of vitamins and minerals needed, including vitamins A, B Complex, C, D, E and the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc. For men in particular, many come up short on vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin B12, potassium and iodine.

So, if you’re among those who would say two-thirds of their diet is less than stellar nutritionally, then the remaining one-third of the average diet must somehow compensate for what is lacking. The fact is that the rest of the diet is probably not from nutrient-dense food either and cannot possibly fully meet a person’s nutrient needs.

One great way to get more vitamins and minerals into your diet is to include nutrient-dense, real foods. Unlike our standard American diet, nutrient-dense foods can deliver a vitamin-packed and mineral-packed wallop.

As an added step, you can add daily multivitamin capsules to help support adequate nutrient intake.

So, here’s what I believe is a good start for focusing on your health: begin with a quality men’s multivitamin. Whether you’re interested in bodybuilding, or just want to enjoy the everyday benefits of closing nutritional gaps, the right multivitamin may be an essential step on your path to success.

If you’re game, go ahead and give my Men’s Fermented Multi a try. It’s Non GMO, is made from real food and fermented herbs, and is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of men.