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Do Net Carbs Work? Beet Juice vs. Beet Chews, Amino Acids & Creatine Last updated: September 2025 Welcome back to the Ask Dr. Cohen series. In this session, I’ll cover net carbs, beet chews versus beet powder, creatine in the MLP Formulary, and Fundaminos questions. These are real questions from our community, answered directly and practically. Do Net Carbs Really Work? Many protein bars advertise “low net carbs” by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols. The truth: it’s complicated. While fiber slows absorption, individual responses vary widely. A bar labeled “3 net carbs” may still spike blood sugar in some people....

Beet Chews, Amino Acids and Fasting, and the MLP Formulary Explained Last updated: September 2025 Welcome back to the Ask Dr. Cohen series. In this edition, I’ll answer three common questions: how Beet’Ums compare to beet juice powder for nitric oxide, whether amino acids break a fast, and what the MLP Formulary is — and how it relates to the Root Cause Protocol. Do Beet’Ums Equal Beet Juice Powder for Nitric Oxide? Beet chews and beet juice powder are not identical in their nitrate profiles. PureClean Beet powder delivers more total nitrates per 10g serving, while Beet’Ums contain a concentrated...

  Can You Drink Amino Acids With Milk? FUNDAMINOS and More Last updated: September 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #8. In this edition we answer questions about FUNDAMINOS, beet juice powders, amino acid formulations, and share a remarkable MLP Formulary success story. If you’d like your question featured next time, submit it through our question form. Can I Drink FUNDAMINOS Amino Acids With Milk? Yes, you can mix FUNDAMINOS with milk, but it’s not the most efficient way to absorb amino acids quickly. For better uptake, it’s ideal to combine it with low-fat, low-protein liquids such...

  By PureClean Performance • Last updated September 8, 2025 A customer asked whether the small amount of Panax ginseng in FundAminos is appropriate for a parent with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. The safest course is to review with the patient’s nephrologist before continued use. Nonetheless, Panax Gisneg is a beneficial herb studied for many years. Context: Essential Amino Acids, Ginseng, and CKD FundAminos is an essential amino acid blend designed for efficient amino availability. Some formulas include a small amount of Panax ginseng. Ginseng is widely used and generally well tolerated in healthy adults; however, data specific to...