Metabolic Maintenance Blog

  • Gratitude Practice: A Simple Habit Can Transform Your Health

    Gratitude Practice: A Simple Habit Can Transform Your Health

    Reading Time: 3 minutes As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to what we are thankful for. The people we love, the experiences that have shaped us, and the small joys that brighten our days. While gratitude is often associated with this holiday, cultivating a daily gratitude practice can have measurable effects on…

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  • Choosing a Methylated Multivitamin That Fits Your Needs

    Choosing a Methylated Multivitamin That Fits Your Needs

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Finding the right multivitamin can be a game changer for your overall health, but with so many options, it can be tough to know which one is best suited to your specific needs. At Metabolic Maintenance®, we offer a variety of high-quality multivitamins, all designed with bioavailability and effectiveness in mind.…

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  • Better Together? Combining Vitamin D3 with K2

    Better Together? Combining Vitamin D3 with K2

    Reading Time: 4 minutes We often use this platform to list the benefits of individual nutrients. However, sometimes it’s important to talk specifically about those that work better together and how they interact. Vitamin D and Vitamin K2 are one such dynamic duo when it comes to cardiovascular and bone health.  While each vitamin can…

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  • GLP-1 Agonist Side Effects: Muscle Loss and How to Combat It

    GLP-1 Agonist Side Effects: Muscle Loss and How to Combat It

    Reading Time: 4 minutes The Rising Popularity of GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Management In recent years, GLP-1 agonists have gained considerable attention as a promising tool for weight management and improving metabolic health. These pharmaceuticals, originally developed to manage metabolic issues, have shown significant benefits in helping patients reach and maintain a healthy weight by…

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  • Healthy Halloween Treats: Tropical “Candy Corn” Smoothies

    Healthy Halloween Treats: Tropical “Candy Corn” Smoothies

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Love them or hate them, candy corn is a Halloween icon. These beautiful, layered smoothies are reminiscent of the traditional treat in appearance only. But, they are sweet and delicious and offer important nutritional value with none of the high-fructose corn syrup or processed nonsense. Start your holiday with these healthy…

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  • Lifestyle Tips and Supplements for Breast Health

    Lifestyle Tips and Supplements for Breast Health

    Reading Time: 3 minutes October is the month in which we are encouraged to “think pink”. As such, we wanted to take a moment to provide our two cents on the elements within our power when it comes to being proactive about breast health. Breast health is an essential aspect of overall well-being for women…

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  • Bone Health Supplements for Women

    Bone Health Supplements for Women

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Choose Rebuild® by Metabolic Maintenance®? Starting around age 35, women begin to gradually lose bone [1]. This loss becomes markedly faster during and after menopause and maintaining bone health becomes increasingly crucial [1]. Estrogen, a hormone that protects bones, decreases significantly during menopause. This reduction leads to an increase in…

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  • Foundational Training

    Foundational Training

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Exercise Tips for Building Foundational Strength In the realm of fitness, the importance of building a solid foundation cannot be overstated. Foundational training is the bedrock upon which all other forms of physical movement are built. It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, enjoy occasional physical activity, or have difficulties with…

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  • Amino Acids for Energy: The Building Blocks of Power and Cognition

    Amino Acids for Energy: The Building Blocks of Power and Cognition

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Feeling energized is a game changer. Whether in the gym, the office, or powering through home projects, our energy level can make or break efficiency and satisfaction. But where can you go for sustainable, natural energy? Caffeine and sugar have their perks, but they come with major drawbacks. Amino acids for…

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  • Supplements for Strength

    Supplements for Strength

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Building Foundational Strength with Nutrition We are not talking about bodybuilding, we’re talking about foundational strength. Foundational strength, or general physical preparedness (GPP), is the physical skill set needed to capably and comfortably complete the functional movements of everyday life. It’s the foundation for all fitness aspects, including power, endurance, speed,…

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  • What are Excipients? 

    What are Excipients? 

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Excipients are inactive and non-nutritive additives used in most supplements and medications. They may be added to improve stability, enhance taste or appearance, or facilitate manufacturing processes. While excipients make processing and storage of supplements easier, there are potential health risks that come with their use.  Why Metabolic Maintenance® DOES NOT…

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  • Eight Ways to Use Mood Support Supplements to Enhance Brain Biochemistry

    Eight Ways to Use Mood Support Supplements to Enhance Brain Biochemistry

    Reading Time: 7 minutes Written by Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS  Over the last few years, practitioners of all types have noted the rise in people seeking broader support for mental wellness. Whether increased energy, balanced mood or focused attention are the goals, targeted nutrition and botanical medicine can be utilized to nourish the nervous system. Diet…

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