Due to a variety of factors, about 50% of people over 60 are at risk of social isolation and 33% of them report feeling lonely [1]. Isolation and loneliness are psychological stressors that can cause both mental and physical health consequences. Humans are inherently social beings … Read the rest
Author: Laura Lewis, MS
Which Supplements for Relaxation are Right For Me?
In this day and age, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol or comfort food, leave us feeling worse, perpetuating negative feelings. Perhaps it’s time to choose a healthier support. Why not reach for something that works now, and supports … Read the rest
How Stress Affects Your Health
Stress can elicit numerous, complex effects on both the body and mind. Answering the question of how stress affects your health, however, is multilayered.
One difficulty with studying the science of stress is that stress is subjective. Activities or events that feel stressful to one person … Read the rest
What are the Benefits of Elderberry Extract?
Elderberry Quality: Can an Herb be Too Popular?
Elderberry skyrocketed to the top of the herbal market over the last couple of years. As a result it is now a recognizable feature in numerous new products. This rapid increase in the popularity of an herb can … Read the rest
Supplement Storage Ideas
How to make the most of your high-quality products
As a Metabolic Maintenance customer, you have purchased a high-quality supplement. To maintain the quality and efficacy of your supplement, we’d love to offer some supplement storage ideas.
We take care in crafting high potency vitamins with … Read the rest
What’s an Immune Boost?
First off, What’s an “Immune Boost”? We live in the era of the hive mind, and recently, an important conversation is centering around using the word “boost” in relation to immune system supplements. While we are excited to talk about our Acute Immune Boost supplement and … Read the rest
What to Do with Leftover Watermelon
Watermelon Slushie
Watermelon is arguably one of summer’s greatest gifts. They’re sweet (without being highly caloric), hydrating, and high in hunger-satiating fiber. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. The only drawback to watermelons, really, is that they are so BIG! It … Read the rest
Supplements for Aging
Wisdom, perspective, and grace are all gifts that come with age. However, many of us would prefer not to look or feel like we’re getting older. Incorporating certain nutritional supplements into your daily regimen may help support smoother, glowing skin, more comfort for movement, and sustained … Read the rest
Vitamin C Benefits for Skin
Skin Health: One of the Lesser Known Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is best known for its role in the immune system. A potent antioxidant that supports healthy inflammatory response, vitamin C supports the immune system by regulating white blood … Read the rest
Try Our New Elderberry and Ashwagandha Multivitamin: Balanced Response
Based on demand, Metabolic Maintenance® recently unveiled two brand new stress-support products: an adaptogen-based relaxation and sleep aid, called Ashwagandha Plus, and an Elderberry and Ashwagandha multivitamin formula, called Balanced ResponseTM.
Both formulas contain Shoden® brand Ashwagandha extract, which provides the most … Read the rest