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Collagen Peptides with Amino Acids: A Powerful Combination for Health and Wellness By PureClean Performance Published: Oct 6, 2025 Updated: Oct 10, 2025 Collagen peptides have been studied for skin, joints, muscle and bone. Pairing collagen with a complete essential amino acid (EAA) profile can make the overall protein input more nutritionally complete—useful when you want connective-tissue support and robust muscle recovery. Understanding Collagen Peptides Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and a major component of skin, tendons and ligaments. Collagen peptides are smaller fragments produced by hydrolysis and are readily absorbed. What the Human Data Say...

Understanding L-Amino Acids vs D-Amino Acids: Essential Building Blocks of Life Amino acids are the fundamental components of proteins. Except for glycine, each exists as two non-superimposable mirror images (enantiomers): an L- form and a D- form. These mirror images can behave very differently in biology. The molecular mirror: what L and D actually mean L/D notation does not equal “levo/dextro” optical rotation. L and D are assigned by comparing a molecule’s configuration (in a Fischer projection) to that of reference D-/L-glyceraldehyde. Some L-amino acids rotate plane-polarized light to the right (+), and some D-amino acids rotate it to the...

The Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Multivitamins: Why Whole Foods Reign Supreme It’s tempting to reach for a “catch-all” multivitamin, especially when hunting for the best multivitamin for men over 50. Reality check: supplements can help, but they’re not a panacea—and synthetic, isolated nutrients can behave differently in the body than nutrients packaged by nature in food. The Synthetic Dilemma Many popular multis rely on lab-made (synthetic) nutrient forms. Molecules can be chemically identical yet differ in isomer mix, cofactor context, or dose. Evidence on “synthetic vs. natural” bioavailability varies by vitamin: for some (e.g., vitamin C), trials show similar uptake;...

Kayla Barnes-Lentz’s Longevity Protocol: A Woman’s Guide to Living to 150 Kayla Barnes-Lentz, age 33 and co-founder of LYV The Wellness Space, has developed a longevity protocol for women aimed at extending life far beyond current norms. She believes early, disciplined biohacking can shift the lifespan curve. Designing for Women’s Biology Recognizing that many longevity protocols are male-centered, she adapts protocols for women—e.g. doing cold plunges at 55 °F (13 °C) and timing them to the first half of her menstrual cycle to align with hormonal phases. Data-First Mornings She begins at ~5:00 am, accessing metrics from her smart scale...