Question 1

What is collagen?

Accepted Answer

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body — especially type I — and is found throughout the body. As we age, natural collagen production declines, which can contribute to wrinkles, joint stiffness and reduced mobility. Collagen contains a whopping 19 different amino acids. Amino acids are the “building blocks of proteins,” and collagen includes a mix of both nonessential (also called conditional) and essential types.

Question 2

Why should I be supplementing with collagen?

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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 made from collagen. It literally holds you together, from the hairs on your head, to every inch of your skin, to your joint comfort and mobility. Collagen production naturally declines as we age, and it’s not being consumed in the standard modern diet. Supplementing can help support your body’s normal collagen production, so you can reap all the rewards of collagen.

Question 3

What is the complete list of superfoods in Women’s 40+ Multi?

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Bovine Liver An ancient nutritional powerhouse, liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Containing vitamins A, D, B12, B2, B3, B5, B6, omega-3s, iron, folate, zinc and more, this liver from pasture-raised New Zealand cattle is amazing. Organic Astragalus Root Extract T his adaptogenic perennial plant is also known as milkvetch root and Huang-qi and helps to promote a healthy response to stress, both mindset and physical. Organic Schisandra Berry Extract An adaptogenic berry utilized in traditional Chinese herbalism for thousands of years, schisandra berry is a prized ingredient. Bone Broth Our ancestors simmered bones, marrow, feet, skin, tendons and ligaments for days to create bone broth containing collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine. Our chicken bone broth comes from U.S. sources we trust, while our beef bone broth is derived from Europe. Organic Lycium Berry Extract Also known as “wolfberry fruit” or goji berries, lycium berry has been used in TCM since about 200 B.C. Its benefits even appeared in “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing,” an ancient book detailing the benefits and farming knowledge of the mythical Chinese emperor Shen Nong. Organic Chaste Tree Berry Extract This balancing herb is traditionally viewed as a female-friendly fruit and is generally used for female reproductive-system health support. Organic Licorice Root Extract An ancient adaptogen herb, licorice root has been used for thousands of years and dozens of purposes. In the Traditional Chinese Method, it’s used as a beneficial herb to support overall health. Organic Ginkgo Leaf Extract Also known as maidenhair, ginkgo biloba has been grown for thousands of years in China and used as a staple in traditional Chinese herbalism throughout history. Organic Reishi Mushroom Extract Known as the “King of Mushrooms,” the reishi mushroom is an edible type of beneficial fungus cherished for thousands of years. Also known as Ling Zhi in Chinese, TCM utilizes reishi traditionally and generally to support a healthy immune system. Wild Hake Roe One of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, fish eggs are high in phospholipids. Fish eggs are an excellent source of protein and essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. The Omega 3s are often higher in roe than the fish itself. Our wild hake roe is sourced in New Zealand.

Question 4

How is this different from Women’s Fermented Multi?

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Ancient Multi Women’s 40+ is specifically formulated for women in their 40s and beyond, using traditional Chinese herbalism and supporting superfood ingredients and “body-ready” vitamins and minerals. This line uses a combination of organic vitamins, fermented vitamins and minerals, enzyme-activated minerals, coenzymated vitamins, natural vitamin forms and specially selected ingredients to create bio-accessible nutrients designed for ease of absorption. This includes methylated or co-enzymatic B vitamins, brought to you in a more body-ready form to aid absorption. Women’s Fermented Multi isn’t specially formulated for women 40+ and does not feature the TCM-inspired superfood and super-herb blend.

Question 5

Why should I give my gut support?

Accepted Answer

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 diminished, and our bodies can't replace them at the rate required for optimal health. Many probiotics health benefits are gut- and digestion-related, so here are a few key reasons why gut health, in general, is so important to overall health: - Up to 80% of the immune system is housed in the gut. - Between 80% to 90% of the body's serotonin, often referred to as a feel good or happy chemical which acts as a neurotransmitter, is found in the gut. Serotonin is thought to have many effects on the body, including the areas of digestion, sleep, memory, behavior and more. - Every bodily cell, tissue and organ depend on proper nutrient absorption and assimilation of food through healthy digestion, and, generally speaking, probiotics can play a supporting role in that.

Question 6

What's the best time to take probiotics?

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To help support absorption and colonization in the gut, we recommend taking probiotic capsules (or gummies) on an empty stomach, either when you first wake up or right before bed (roughly 2–3 hours after your last meal).

Question 7

What are the differences between SBO Probiotics, SBO Once Daily Probiotics, Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics and SBO Probiotics Trinity?

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SBO Probiotics and SBO Probiotics Once Daily All of our SBO Probiotics formulas contain strains of soil-based organisms or SBOs, which are incredibly resilient and effective probiotics. Both SBO Probiotics Once Daily and SBO Probiotics are designed to support digestive health†, plus provide additional benefits beyond the gut. The formulas include time-tested, carefully chosen botanicals that have been traditionally used to support everything from mental clarity to gut health.† Our SBO Probiotics products (including Gut Restore†, Ultimate, Men’s and Women’s) contain a higher amount of Saccharomyces boulardii than the Once Daily products. Saccharomyces boulardii is a beneficial, tropical species of yeast ingredient that works as a probiotic to help support overall gut health and function.† It’s one of the few yeasts that survives best at the human body temperature, which helps it survive and thrive in the microbiome. SBO Probiotics Ultimate also contains the highest colony-forming unit (CFU) count of all our probiotics products, at 50 billion CFUs* per serving. The SBO Probiotics Once Daily products each contain 25 billion CFUs*. Each product offers targeted support for specific areas in addition to digestive health: they focus on mental clarity†, vaginal health†, healthy immune system support†, men’s health and women’s health. Our SBO Probiotics also include the strain Bacillus clausii, which is not in the Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics line. SBO Probiotics also have more herbs and nutrients in their formulas. That’s because Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics only have a 5% allowance of non-Regenerative Organic Certified® material. We had to be very selective with our ingredients to meet the Regenerative Organic Certified® requirements, so we chose to focus on including powerful myceliated mushroom ingredients from our founder-owned farms. Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics Our Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics are the first-ever triple certified line of products that are: Non-GMO, Certified Organic and Regenerative Organic Certified®. This certification goes beyond organic status to demand the highest standards in history for soil, animals and people. The Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics contain 95% of ingredients (excludes capsule and probiotic cultures) grown under the guidance of our founders on their Regenerative Organic Certified® farms as well as ingredients from other Regenerative Organic Certified® farms. It also means that 95% of the ingredients are produced on one or more of the farms located in Tennessee or Missouri as well as other Regenerative Organic Certified® farms. The remaining 5% are inactive ingredients, like the ingredients for the capsules. In addition, every single Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics formula has beneficial mushroom mycelium ingredients. Mushrooms are typically a great way to ferment these ingredients and are a source of prebiotics and postbiotics. While our SBO Probiotics lines only include SBO probiotics, our ROC™ Probiotics formulas also include lactic acid bacteria (LAB) cultures. These formulas combine a variety of 10 diverse probiotics strains. Soil-based organisms are generally more survivable than live cultures, which is why there are 10 strains of probiotics, including a yeast that functions as a probiotic and LAB probiotics in our Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics as well as SBOs. Our SBO Probiotics have three strains and one beneficial yeast. Regenerative Organic Certified® Probiotics varieties feature anywhere between 25 billion and 50 billion CFU1 per serving. SBO Probiotics Trinity SBO Probiotics Trinity also contains almost entirely SBO probiotic strains. In addition, it contains Lactobacillus LB fermentate, a proprietary, clinically studied blend of postbiotics and parabiotics. Postbiotics are produced through the fermentation process carried out by beneficial probiotic bacteria, and recent research shows that postbiotics can be just as beneficial when it comes to supporting your gut. It offers 20 billion CFUs* probiotics and 20 billion parabiotics. SBO Probiotics Trinity also includes a Prebiotic Blend composed of an Ayurvedic superfood fruit trio called the triphala blend, which is an herbal combination used for thousands of years to support overall gut and digestive health. It consists of three Indian fruits: amaliki or amla berry (known for its cooling effect), bibhitaki (used to help maintain balance within the body) and haritaki (known for its heating nature). 1At Expiration Date under recommended storage conditions. *at time of manufacture

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