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Keto Coffee, Amino Acids, and Superfood Powders By Dr. Rick Cohen • Last updated: September 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #5. Today we cover keto coffee, amino acids, and superfood powders—three tools that can support energy, fasting, and performance. These questions are based on what readers most often ask about our UnBeetABrew™, FundAminos, and ChocoBerry Blast products. Is UnBeetABrew better than regular coffee? UnBeetABrew combines organic freeze-dried coffee granules, beet powder, and medicinal mushrooms. Unlike standard coffee, it delivers natural nitrates, antioxidants, and adaptogens for smoother energy and cardiovascular benefits. Its formulation was inspired by traditional...

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...