3MICROBEADS
Defending Delicate Nutrients: Microbeads' Protective Shield Against Environmental Degradation*
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Essentials
- Microbead technology is revolutionizing how nutrients are delivered in the body by protecting sensitive compounds from harsh environmental factors that are susceptible to breakdown, thereby facilitating precise release where needed.*
- External and internal elements such as light, oxygen, and moisture can degrade neuro-nutrients, but microbeads encapsulate and preserve their integrity, strengthening their effectiveness.*
Well, here's the scoop on microbead—it is a breakthrough technology for shielding sensitive nutrients from certain environmental factors.*
Now, imagine this: you take your favorite nootropic. But instead of getting zapped by stomach acid or breaking down too early, those nutrients stay protected until they're exactly where they need to be in your body.* Nice concept, right? Here's how it works:
Certain external & internal factors can degrade or alter neuro-nutrients, compromising their effectiveness.*
Let's face it. Most of us take nootropics to support various functions of our three brains (head, heart, gut).
But for many of these nootropics to actually work, they often need to include nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidants, and various vitamins or minerals. We like to call them 'nutrients.' Because it's what they do. They can feed and nourish your brain.
→ Take Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids—two nutrients with studied benefits for brain health.1,2,3 Yet, they can easily get unbalanced in the modern diet, leading to potential inflammation and cognitive issues.*4,5
→ Similarly, amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are necessary for neurotransmitter synthesis.6 But they can compete for transporters to your brain network.*
→ Antioxidants, B vitamins, and minerals (like Copper, Iron, and Zinc) can play an important role in protecting against radical damage (which can harm brain cells), producing new neurotransmitters, and developing brain cells.*7,8,9
However, many of these nutrients can be susceptible to breakdown or other interactions—which may alter their bioavailability and effectiveness. Light, oxygen, moisture, pH level... all these factors may affect nutrients' integrity and properties.*
Microbead may address these challenges by encapsulating the nutrients in a protective layer. It can support their stability and help them reach the target site in your body without being prematurely broken down.*
This technology can be even more impactful when considering the potential nutrient absorption challenges typically associated with aging and certain health conditions (like the MTHFR mutation) that can affect digestion and how your body uses these nutrients.*
The essential takeaway.
Why did we opt for microbead technology for our nootropics? Simple. Because we believe it's the best method for nutrient delivery and absorption. And our HCF® advanced nootropics are a statement to that.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The contents of this website do not constitute advice and are provided for informational purposes only. See our full medical disclaimer
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Conor Sheehy PharmD, BCPS, CACP
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Dr. Sheehy earned a BS in Molecular Biology from the University of Idaho and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Washington. He is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and a Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP). As a member of the American Medical Writers Association, the College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacists (CPNP), and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), his focus has been on innovative dosage deliverability strategies that primarily benefit individuals facing mental health challenges.