When you learn the basics of nutrition, you give yourself tools you can apply to all of your unique and personal health goals. Unlock your health potential with the Ask the Scientists Introduction to Nutrition.
Welcome to the “Ask the Scientists Introduction to Nutrition” series! Together, we’ll navigate the landscape of nutrients and dietary principles to lay the foundation for a healthier, more vibrant you.
Nutrition is the key to health and wellness. A strong nutritional foundation:
Ensures basic dietary requirements are met
Builds up stores of important vitamins and minerals
Supports the immune system
Maintains brain health and cognitive function
Helps preserve heart and lung health
Supports the body’s defenses from free radicals and oxidative stress
Helps your body thrive, not just survive
Quality nutrition is one of the best ways to support long-term health. That’s exactly why Ask the Scientists was created. Ask the Scientists was created by a team of scientists from USANA Health Sciences to help extend the company’s core mission beyond the confines of a supplement bottle. We aim to improve quality of life. And we believe health and nutrition education are vital for those who want to achieve optimal wellness. In this guide, we give you the tools you need to make informed decisions that resonate with your personal health goals.
Whether you’re just starting your health and wellness journey or are looking to review the fundamentals, this comprehensive series is designed for all experience levels.
Why Learn Nutrition Basics from Ask the Scientists
There is a ton of nutrition information out there. It can be overwhelming to know where to start. This comprehensive, introductory series was designed to give you a one-stop nutrition resource that you can rely on. Study health and nutrition with us because:
Expertise You Can Trust: Our series is curated by a team of seasoned scientists and nutrition experts. Backed by over 30 years of experience in cutting-edge research and product development, our contributors bring you credible and up-to-date information to power your health decisions.
Holistic Approach to Wellness: This series takes a holistic approach, exploring the connections between nutrition, anatomy, chemistry, biology and more. You’ll gain a basic understanding of how each of these fundamentals contribute to health in the body.
Practical Insights for Healthy Living: As we explore the science of nutrition, we’ll regularly make connections to day-to-day life in the real world. This introductory guide is full of practical tips and strategies that make it simple to adopt healthy habits.
Embark on this educational journey with us and discover the empowering world of nutrition basics. Together, we’ll navigate the landscape of vitamins, minerals, and dietary principles to lay the foundation for a healthier, more vibrant you.
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1. The Impact of Diet on Health
When you hear the word, “diet”, you might think of calorie-restrictions and the eating fads of past years. But in the world of nutrition, your diet is simply the sum of food that you consume.
Your diet has a profound impact on your physical, mental, and even emotional well-being. The choices you make about the foods you eat significantly affect your health. These choices affect:
the nutrients your body receives
the energy levels you have
your weight
the health and function of each of your body systems
long-term health and aging
Unlike fad diets, a healthy eating pattern should feel natural, like something you can enjoy long-term. Consuming a healthy diet is associated with maintaining the health of virtually every part of your body. But the impact of your diet extends beyond just physical health. When you have healthy eating patterns, your relationship with food is positive, your brain functions optimally, and you feel emotionally and mentally capable of handling your day.
So what does a healthy diet look like? Dive into this series of articles to learn about various science-based eating patterns and their impacts on health.
The human body is one of the most complex organisms on the planet. It’s made up of billions of microscopic parts, all organized into cells, tissues, organs, and body systems that work together seamlessly for the benefit of the human organism.
Though you’re likely studying this series to improve your nutrition, learning about the human body will benefit many aspects of your life. The knowledge you gain from this module will help you:
Make healthier choices
Take appropriate action to maintain your health
Understand news and scientific developments about nutrition, supplements, and medications
Be a better parent, caregiver, spouse, or friend
A better understanding of life on earth
The cell is the basic building block of the body. We’ll start with some background about the different types of cells that make up the body. Then we’ll study each of the body systems to understand their role in the health and function of the body.
The food we eat is like fuel for the body. It contains various nutrients that are essential for life. Without these nutrients from your diet, your body can’t perform the basic functions that keep you going.
Nutrients provide energy, contribute to proteins and body structures, and regulate many biochemical processes. Nutrients can be divided into two broad categories:
Macronutrients
These nutrients make up most of our dietary intake because the body needs them in large quantities. The three types of macronutrients are fats (lipids), carbohydrates, and proteins. One of the main functions of macronutrients is energy production. Carbohydrates are the most efficient energy source, but any of the macronutrients can be converted into energy by the body when needed.
Water is also considered a macronutrient because you need so much of it, but it doesn’t have any calories or provide energy in the way the other macronutrients do.
Micronutrients are essential for carrying out various bodily functions, but you need them in much smaller amounts compared to the macronutrients. The two classes of micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. While these essential nutrients aren’t a direct energy source in the way macronutrients are, their role as cofactors, enzymes, and catalysts of biochemical processes in the cell makes them just as essential to energy production and life overall.
Calories are the units of energy derived from the food (macronutrients) we consume. This module explores the principles of thermodynamics, the laws about how energy is utilized, stored, and expended, in the context of the human body.
Discover the relationship between your diet and the metabolic processes in the body that transform your food into energy. This knowledge will help you approach weight management, your diet, and your overall health in an effective, scientific way.
The conventional wisdom for nutrition is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. Sounds simple enough, right? The reality however, tells a different story.
In North America, french fries are the top source of vegetables consumed. Fast food and junk food is becoming commonplace, not just in the west, but in countries across the globe. Despite our modern, technological society, various nutritional deficiencies persist in every corner of the world.
In nations where recommended dietary amounts of nutrients are established (RDA), they typically indicate the minimum amounts of nutrients necessary for survival, not the amounts needed for optimal health and wellness.
USANA understands that people don’t eat a perfect diet every single day. We’re only human after all. That’s where supplements come in. When you take a high-quality multivitamin, you’re giving yourself nutritional insurance that can fill any gaps in your day to day eating patterns. On top of providing a strong nutritional base, supplements can support your health in a variety of specific ways.
Explore the scientific research behind nutritional supplements here:
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Radiant, youthful-looking skin starts with a strong foundation
Revitalize your natural moisture barrier and experience visibly balanced skin with Celavive Postbiotic Skincare. Powered by the latest research on the skin, each product is packed with cutting-edge technology, bioactive ingredients, and vital nutrients to visibly balance your natural skin barrier and let healthy-looking, radiant skin shine through. Celavive Postbiotic Skincare is gluten-free, fragrance-free, contains no harsh chemicals or parabens, and has been dermatologically tested.
After using Celavive Postbiotic Skincare for as little as a few weeks, you’ll experience:
A visibly balanced and replenished beauty biome
Improved hydration and retention of moisture
Brighter, radiant-looking skin
Celavive Postbiotic Skincare is perfect for blemish-prone and dry skin. If your skin is sensitive or visibly problematic; if you find yourself regularly managing flare ups, breakouts, or redness—these products are for you. The Celavive Postbioitic Skincare regimen includes:
Calming Cleanser
A gentle, holistic cleanser that removes oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin without stripping moisture or the skin flora. Soothes and calms the skin for daily restoration.
Use twice daily (morning/night) as the first step in your skincare regimen.
Rescue Serum
Traditional serums tend to be harsh on sensitive or problematic skin. The Postbiotic Rescue Serum’s microbiome-friendly formula cleanses breakouts while soothing the skin. Target dry spots and experience less visible redness due to dry skin with the Postbiotic Rescue Serum.
Use twice daily or as needed after cleansing the skin with Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser.
Soothing Moisturizer
A lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer ideal for irritated or sensitive skin. The Soothing Moisturizer calms redness and irritation, while hydrating and balancing the natural skin barrier all at once.
Use twice daily (morning/night) after applying the Postbiotic Rescue Serum.
Barrier Balm
A luxurious layer of moisture that feels like a “second skin”. The cream is soft and bouncy to the touch and designed to lock-in an intense amount of hydration onto your natural barrier and revitalize the appearance of very dry or problematic skin.
Use daily or as needed at the end of your skincare regimen for extra hydration.
Clinical Results
The Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum and Soothing Moisturizer were studied in a 28-day clinical trial. Participants using Rescue Serum reported feeling improvements in the following areas:
More glowing skin
Even-looking and balanced complexion
Less blotchy looking
Less enlarged pores
Those using Soothing Moisturizer reported that their skin felt:
Softer
Plumper
More balanced
More youthful looking
Comparing Celavive Products
Cleansers
There are multiple cleansers under the Celavive line. Each with different strengths and benefits.
Let’s compare Celavive Skin Cleansers:
Celavive Gentle Milk Cleanser
Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser
Celavive Creamy Foam Cleanser
Soap-free, non-foaming
Minimal soap
Soap-based, foaming
Extremely Gentle
Gentle cleanser
Exfoliating action
Dry and sensitive skin
All skin types (sensitive, blemish-prone)
Oily, combination skin
Very gently washes dirt away
Gently removes dirt, oils and impurities
Removes dead cells, dirt, and impurities
The Celavive Gentle Milk Cleanser — is a soap-free, non-foaming cleanser that restores soothing protective moisture while it gently washes away dirt and impurities. This cleanser works best for dry and sensitive skin types.
The Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser — minimal soap and a mild cleansing foam that removes dirt, oil and impurities without over-drying or stripping the skin. You’ll feel a slight cooling effect on the skin to soothe and calm. In terms of strength, the Calming Cleanser is right in the middle of the other two. It removes more oil than the Milk Cleanser, but its gentler than the Creamy Foam Cleanser. This cleanser works for all skin types, especially sensitive or blemish-prone skin.
The Celavive Creamy Foam Cleanser — is a soap-based cleanser that visibly balances oil as it cleanses. It also aids the skin’s natural exfoliation process as the rich foaming action removes dead cells from the top layer of the skin. This cleanser is best for oily or combination skin.
Serums
The Postbiotic Rescue Serum is specifically designed for visibly problematic skin. It’s gentle and holistic, working in symbiosis with the skin microbiome to support your natural barrier. If your skin is sensitive, but you want to improve the appearance of breakouts—this serum is for you.
The Celavive Vitalizing Serum is designed from an anti-aging perspective. It targets wrinkles, fine lines and texture of the skin.
These serums can be used interchangeably in your skincare routine depending on the needs of your skin at any given moment. Or you can stick with the one that meets your needs best.
Vitalizing Serum
Postbiotic Rescue Serum
Reduces visible fine lines and wrinkles
Cleanses breakouts for clearer-looking skin
Tighter, firmer skin
Soothes and reduce redness and irritation
Preserves youthful appearance and tone
Visibly balances your beauty biome for long-term benefits
Like we discussed earlier, the Celavive products are formulated from an anti-aging perspective. Moisturizers like the Replenishing Night Gel or the Protective Day Cream are designed to reduce visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. The Celavive Radiant Facial Oil is a super moisturizer that enhances the complexion and improves the appearance of discoloration and dark spots.
The Postbiotic Soothing Moisturizer is formulated for sensitive and visibly problematic skin. It supports a balanced looking beauty biome that naturally locks in moisture. Postbiotic technology and other active ingredients promote a clearer complexion and a radiant looking glow. The Postbiotic Barrier Balm is a super moisturizer also designed for sensitive and visibly problematic skin. Barrier Balm locks in an intense layer of moisture that works in symbiosis with the skin to hydrate and support dry or irritated skin.
Your Skin Microbiome: The Secret to Healthy Looking Skin
Dry skin. Visible fine lines. Redness. If you’re struggling with visibly problematic skin, you’re not alone. But did you know that these common skin issues can stem from an imbalanced skin microbiome? When there’s an imbalance between the good and bad bacteria on your skin, your natural skin barrier can’t function properly.
Environmental and physiological factors can disrupt the balance of your skin flora:
Age
Harsh products
Stress
Pollutants
Dry climate
When your skin microbiome is compromised, you’ll lose moisture from your skin and experience more redness, dryness, and premature aging.
Just like your gut flora, the skin microbiome is made up of millions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. But they’re more than just idle companions—they help your skin look and feel its best. And now there’s a microbiome-friendly choice for your skincare regimen.
Embrace your beauty biome—and enjoy a healthy-looking complexion—with Celavive Postbiotic Skincare.
What Are Postbiotics?
By now you’re almost certainly familiar with probiotics—good microorganisms that provide health benefits to the gut. Probiotic supplements and products filled the market after years of scientific research illuminated the role of the microbiome on health.
Postbiotics are a relatively new biotechnology emerging from the era of probiotics. They are non-living bacteria and metabolic byproducts from probiotic bacteria. These byproducts can include short-chain fatty acids, peptides, organic acids, enzymes, and more. They offer many of the same benefits as probiotics, but can be used in a larger variety of product applications.
Postbiotic Benefits for the Skin
The intestine isn’t the only place in the body where a diverse, and symbiotic microbiome exists.
Millions of microbes call your skin home. Don’t worry—most of them are harmless. Some, however, are vital to your skin’s health and appearance. This is your skin microbiome. Biologically speaking, the skin microbiome isn’t much different from your gut microbiome. It helps strengthen and protect the skin’s barrier while supporting its various functions. That’s why postbiotics have various benefits for the skin just like they do for the gut.
Recent studies in dermatology suggest that skin sensitivity may be higher when the skin microbiome is less robust and diverse. And in fact, studies of the skin microbiota in people with sensitive skin have shown less bacterial diversity. Although further research continues to be conducted, these findings may be related to the skin microbiome’s role in protecting the skin from invaders, threats, and moisture loss.
As part of a microbiome-friendly formula, postbiotics work in symbiosis with your skin to:
Promote moisturized, radiant-looking skin
Visibly balance and replenish the skin microbiota
Support the retention of moisture
Promote the growth of healthy skin bacteria
Support the immune barriers of the skin
Instead of stripping your skin of its beauty biome, support its appearance with skincare that embraces your natural skin flora.
Postbiotic Calming Cleanser: Soothe and Restore Your Skin Daily
Face it—your skin gets filthy throughout the day. Dead skin cells. Dirt. Oil. Dust. All that grime can dull your natural glow. That’s why cleansing the skin regularly is such an important step in your skincare routine. This gentle, daily skin cleanser is loaded with active ingredients, including postbiotics, to give your skin the ultimate, holistic cleanse that’s perfect for sensitive or blemish-prone skin.
Choose a skin cleanser that has it all:
Gentle cleansing foam removes oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin
Supports a visibly balanced skin microbiome
Doesn’t strip moisture or microbiota from the skin
Slight cooling effect that soothes and calms
Experience fresh, hydrated, and healthy-looking skin with the Postbiotic Calming Cleanser.
Postbiotic: Lactobacillus Ferment
The Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser includes Lactobacillus ferment, a postbiotic obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus arizonensis (one of the most popular strains of probiotic bacteria). Lactobacillus is known for its ability to acclimate to dry desert conditions. Which is why postbiotics from Lactobacillus are such powerful moisturizing agents. Lactobacillus ferment is included in this formula to target dry skin and restore hydration and luminosity.
Lactobacillus ferment supports the skin by:
Boosting production of proteins and lipids in the skin’s structure
Activates skin cell turnover and renewal
Preserves a balanced looking skin microbiome
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil is a popular ingredient in beauty and skincare products because of its numerous benefits. Its chemical composition is similar to the oils that your skin produces naturally, making it well absorbed and tolerated by your skin. Sweet almond oil moisturizes, nourishes, and soothes the skin. It may support a healthy-looking complexion, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and support normal skin elasticity. It’s especially popular in high end skin care and beauty techniques in Japan.
Olivol Botanical Blend
This unique blend of fruit extracts restores rejuvenating moisture to your skin. The Olivol Botanical Blend includes olive fruit extract, watermelon rind (Citrullus lanatus), lentil (Lens esculenta), and apple (Pyrus malus) fruit extracts. These ingredients have been clinically shown to rehydrate the skin for up to 24 hours after one application. You’ll notice increased moisture, visibly smoother skin, and reduced appearance of dry or flaky skin.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly used in skincare products for its ability to exfoliate and promote the shedding of dead skin cells. Through this mechanism, lactic acid helps soften and smooth the skin and improve its overall texture.
Usage
Wash your face with the Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser twice a day. Once in the morning, and once before bed.
When using the Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser, follow these general guidelines for best results:
Wash your hands
Before touching your face, ensure that your hands are clean to avoid transferring dirt or bacteria to your skin
Wet Your Face
Use lukewarm water to wet your face. If the water is too hot, it can strip your natural microbes and oils from the skin. If it’s too cold, it won’t effectively loosen the hold of oils and debris within the pores.
Apply Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser
Dispense a dime-sized amount of Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser onto your fingertips. Use gentle, circular motions to spread the cleanser over your face, jawline, neck, and behind the ears if needed. Lather the cleanser over your skin gently.
Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse the cleanser off your face with lukewarm water, making sure to remove all traces of residue.
Pat Dry
Pat your face dry with a clean towel and proceed with your usual skincare routine (moisturizer etc..).
Powered by postbiotic technology, this gentle, holistic serum works to support the skin barrier and rescue your youthful looking skin. When its working properly, your natural barrier can keep dry and problematic skin hydrated and more protected from irritants that cause blemishes. Visibly cleanse and soothe blemish-prone skin with this microbiome-friendly formula.
Traditional serums can be harsh. Especially on skin that’s already problematic or sensitive. This microbiome-friendly formula will soothe visible redness due to dry skin.
The Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum will:
Cleanse breakouts and improve the appearance of future breakouts
Visibly balance and replenish the skin’s delicate bacterial ecosystem for clearer-looking skin
Help detox and shrink the appearance of pores
Reduce and soothe redness and irritation from dry skin
Postbiotic: Saccharide Isomerate
A healthy-looking skin microbiome is essential for clear skin. Saccharide Isomerate is a marine postbiotic developed from bacterioplankton, which drifts in the ocean and supplies various organic compounds to all the higher levels of the aquatic food web.
Bacterioplankton is also 73% similar to the human microbiota. That’s why the postbiotics it produces are so beneficial for the moisture, health, and radiance of the skin.
Benefits of Saccharide Isomerate for the skin:
Promotes skin healing
Visibly balances the skin’s ecology
Helps to reduce redness, and overall sensitivity
Helps to homogenize skin complexion
This unique marine postbiotic offers a holistic way to rescue your skin and prevent breakouts, by supporting the natural health of the skin through a visibly balanced and healthy-looking microbiota.
This ingredient is produced from the pericarps of immature pomegranates (Punica granatum). Pomegranates contain a rich and bioactive mixture of polyphenols with various benefits for human health. One of these applications is in the skin, where Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract helps balance and revitalize the skin’s appearance.
Sourced from some of the world’s most premium orchards and cultivation practices in Tunisia, our Punica Granatum Pericarp is guaranteed for biological efficacy. This is a natural, active ingredient that helps improve the appearance of blemish-prone skin by:
Softening dry spots on the skin to support moisture retention
Reducing redness due to dry skin
Methyl Lactate
Methyl lactate is a chemical derivative of lactic acid and menthol. It’s used in skincare products for its minty scent and for its cooling properties. When applied to the skin it can cause a soothing, tingling sensation and a long-lasting feeling of freshness on the skin.
Epimedium sagitattum Extract contains a component called Grandiciin, which specifically helps improve the appearance of the beauty biome.
Epimedium sagitattum, otherwise known as horny goat weed, is an ancient Chinese remedy that was believed to have anti-microbial properties. As modern science studied these claims, researchers uncovered antioxidant and anti-microbial properties capable of limiting the growth of harmful C. acnes biofilms, and thereby making redness due to dry skin less visible. This ingredient combines the wisdom and history of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern scientific practices.
All of these features as a whole make E. sagitattum extract an exciting new ingredient for dry or problematic skin.
Olivol Botanical Blend
This unique blend of fruit extracts restores rejuvenating moisture to your skin. The Olivol Botanical Blend includes olive fruit extract, watermelon rind (Citrullus lanatus), lentil (Lens esculenta), and apple (Pyrus malus) fruit extracts. These ingredients have been clinically shown to rehydrate the skin for up to 24 hours after one application.
You’ll notice increased moisture, visibly smoother skin, and reduced appearance of dry or flaky skin.
Usage
The Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum is ideal for blemish-prone and sensitive skin types. Powered by postbiotic technology, this serum reduces breakouts and redness by holistically rebalancing your natural skin flora while targeting dry spots and redness. When you use the Postbiotic Rescue Serum you’ll improve your skin’s appearance, reduce breakouts and promote healing.
Here are some tips for using the Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum:
Prepare Your Skin
Use the Celavive Postbiotic Calming Cleanser to cleanse your face before applying the Rescue Serum.
Apply the Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum
You can begin with a patch test if you like
Apply a small amount of serum to a discreet area of your skin, like behind the ear
Wait a day or two and watch for any adverse reactions
With clean fingers, apply a few drops of serum to your face. Dap or pat onto the skin, focusing on acne-prone areas.
Repeat daily
Moisturize
Wait a few minutes for the serum to absorb into the skin and then apply the Celavive Postbiotic Soothing Moisturizer. This step is crucial because dehydration in the skin will exacerbate breakouts.
Monitor Your Skin’s Response
You will see gradual changes in the skin over a few weeks
Adjust as Needed
The Celavive Postbiotic Rescue Serum is a powerful ally in your skincare routine. But always tailor your usage to your skin’s changing needs
Redness and irritation can really dampen your glow. Hydrate and soothe problematic skin with postbiotic technology. The Celavive Posbtiotic Soothing Moisturizer is a lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer ideal for irritated, sensitive skin.
When your microbiome is healthy, it locks in moisture and acts as a protective barrier between your skin and environmental and physiological threats. The Celavive Postbiotic Soothing Moisturizer works in symbiosis with the microflora of the skin, supporting your natural barrier function for youthful-looking skin.
The Celavive Soothing Moisturizer supports the skin by:
Calming redness for a visibly balanced complexion
Gives the skin a radiant glow
Locks in hydration for skin renewal and repair
Postbiotic technology and other ingredients promote a clearer complexion
Postbiotic: Metschnilowia reukaufii Isolate
Metschnilowia reukaufii is a yeast that lives in the nectar of flowers. The postbiotic it produces through its fermentation is rich in biopeptides and other proteins that are beneficial for the skin. This particular postbiotic is isolated from the M. reukaufii yeast of the nectar of the porcelain flower, Hoya carnosa.
Floral nectar has a specific chemical and biological makeup, making it a challenging environment to live in. The bacterial communities that thrive in it are truly exceptional from a biological perspective. M. reukaufii’s has a powerful metabolism that gives it exceptional adaptation properties, which is why it’s possible for the yeast to thrive in the floral nectar at all. But M. reukaufii isn’t just a dependent companion of the plants it lives on, it’s a natural regulator of the ecosystem of the plant. Playing a role in its defense, development and regeneration.
Many of the roles and benefits of M. reukaufii can be applied to the skin microbiota. The postbiotic produced from this yeast may:
Supports the functional performance of the skin’s immune and mechanical barriers
Supports the regulation of the ecology of mature skin, by promoting diverse bacterial communities that are central to anti-aging
Improves the quality of the skin barrier and enhances radiance
Ophiopogon japonicas
Developed through innovative in vitro and in vivo models, Ophiopogon japonicus restores homeostasis in dry, red or irritated skin.
Ophiopogon japonicus is an active ingredient rich in fructosans. This broadleaf evergreen plant is native to Asia and has tuberous roots with genuine storage organs that help the plant survive periods of drought and winter.
This ingredient may support the skin by:
Supporting a visibly healthy skin barrier
Reducing skin sensitivity and hyperreactivity
Balancing the microbiota
Soothing redness or irritated skin
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil is a popular ingredient in beauty and skincare products because of its numerous benefits. Its chemical composition is similar to the oils that your skin produces naturally, making it well absorbed and tolerated by your skin. Sweet almond oil moisturizes, nourishes, and soothes the skin. It may support a healthy-looking complexion, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and support normal skin elasticity.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil comes from the Jojoba shrub which is native to Noth America. It is a liquid wax containing sterols, vitamins (especially Vitamin E), and antioxidants. Its composition is like human sebum, making it an effective skin moisturizer.
Olivol Botanical Blend
This unique blend of fruit extracts restores rejuvenating moisture to your skin. The Olivol Botanical Blend includes olive fruit extract, watermelon rind (Citrullus lanatus), lentil (Lens esculenta), and apple (Pyrus malus) fruit extracts. These ingredients have been clinically shown to rehydrate the skin for up to 24 hours after one application.
You’ll notice increased moisture, visibly smoother skin, and reduced appearance of dry or flaky skin.
Usage
Cleanse: Always start with a clean face
(Optional) Use a toner or serum
Moisturize: Dispense a small amount of moisturizer onto your fingertips. Rub it between your fingers or palms. Apply it to the face with gentle upward strokes. Focus on dryer areas but cover your entire face. Dab a small amount around the eyes.
Allow the moisturizer to fully absorb before applying any makeup or sunscreen
Postbiotic Barrier Balm: Hydrate Your Skin’s Natural Barrier
Experience a luxurious layer of moisture that feels like a “second skin” with Postbiotic Barrier Balm. This cream is soft and bouncy to the touch, but once applied, it locks in an intense amount of hydration. Its microbiome-friendly formula and postbiotic-rich hydrating barrier helps to revitalize and balance your skin’s appearance. Making it the perfect choice for very dry or visibly problematic skin.
After a few weeks of using the Postbiotic Barrier Balm you’ll notice less visible fine lines, hydration, an even-looking appearance in skin tone, and more.
Experience the full benefits of Celavive Postbiotic Barrier Balm:
Locks in an intense layer of moisture against the skin
Visibly balances the skin’s appearance with microbiome-friendly postbiotics
Replenish your skin’s moisture barrier
You’ll see clear, luminous skin with the power of postbiotics!
No fragrances, parabens, gluten, or pore-clogging ingredients
Moisture is the key to glowing skin. Moisturized skin stays flexible and helps your skin appear plump and youthful. Microbiome-friendly postbiotics help your skin hold that moisture in. That’s why Lactobacillus ferment is a key ingredient in Postbiotic Barrier Balm.
Postbiotic: Lactobacillus Ferment
When probiotics first appeared in supplements, Lactobacilli received considerable attention for its live strain benefits. New research now points to the benefits of the metabolites Lactobacilli produces during fermentation. In fact, some scientists described Lactobacilli as a biochemical factory that produces many beneficial molecules—like the makeup of Lactobacillus ferment.
Lactobacillus ferment has many postbiotic benefits for dry skin:
Preserves the visible balance of skin tone
Visibly hydrates dry and dull-looking skin
Supports your radiant complexion
Lactobacillus is known for its ability to easily adapt and acclimate to extreme conditions of dryness.
Noteworthy Ingredients
The powerful emollient and “super-moisturizer” Cupuacu butter joins forces with Lactobacillus ferment and the Celavive Olivol Botanical Blend to supply intense hydration. Together, these ingredients restore the appearance of elasticity to help make the skin look supple and smooth. Borage oil is also a little-known secret that can keep your skin visibly looking healthy. Not only does it add more moisture to the mix, but it also provides direct relief for very dry skin.
The 5 Ceramide included in this formula also hydrates the look of the moisture barrier. Ceramides are fatty molecules (lipids) that occur naturally in the skin, but they can also be applied topically to help support appearance of the skin barrier’s hydration and visible strength.
Celavive Postbiotic Barrier Balm drenches your skin in nourishing Cupuacu butter, Olivol Botanical Blend, and Borage oil to hydrate your skin. While the postbiotic Lactobacillus ferment is microbiome-friendly for long-lasting hydration and radiance.
Apply it as a morning beauty treatment for extremely dry or sensitive areas. And use it as an all-over nightly regimen to enjoy clearer, more luminous-looking skin.
Usage
Use morning and night to protect the skin’s moisture barrier. Apply daily to a clean face and neck or other dry skin. Follow with SPF for daytime use.
Probiotics are live strains of beneficial bacteria. Postbiotics are the non-viable metabolites that probiotic bacteria produce during fermentation.
Can I use the Celavive Postbiotic Skincare with other Celavive products?
Yes. All of the Celavive products can be combines to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and other visible signs of aging.
Is Celavive Postbiotic Skincare safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Postbiotics, just like probiotics, do not pose any safety concerns for pregnant and lactating women. However, it is always best to talk to your medical provider before using any new products.
Can I use the Celavive Postbiotic Skincare anywhere on my body?
If you have ever considered a weight loss program, you know how daunting the idea can be. The process seems never-ending and full of big lifestyle changes. The results would surely be amazing—a transformed body, better cardio health. The list goes on. But the journey to get there might feel impossible.
The research behind weight loss tells a different story. Even when you are just getting started, you are already improving your health. Clinical improvements in several markers of cardiovascular health start as early as the first 5% of body weight lost. So, taking the first steps on your weight management journey can do wonders for your health.
Scientists at the University of Memphis published a new clinical study evaluating USANA’s Active Nutrition Jumpstart Program. This one-week nutrition program includes high quality meal replacement shakes as well as select supplements that can help facilitate weight loss. The program is designed to provide adequate nutritional support during a low-calorie feeding period. You can think of the Jumpstart program as a “reset’ for your diet and a way to start practicing healthier habits.
Results of USANA Jumpstart Program Study:
Total of 26 participants completed the study
Subjects experienced weight loss and improvements in other body measurements during the study
There were clinically significant improvements in several internal health measures
Participants reported perceived improvements in their self-esteem, energy, motivation, and even physical appearance
The dietary program was well tolerated
No significant increase in hunger was reported
Study Design
Losing several pounds in the first week of a weight loss program can be extremely motivating for dieters. To support people in accomplishing their weight management goals, USANA developed the Active Nutrition Jumpstart Program. The program is composed of three meal-replacement shakes, three to four servings of fruits and vegetables, a probiotic supplement, a metabolism supplement, and two vitamin packs each day. It’s a nutrient-dense and fiber rich meal plan.
The study set out to determine the impact of the USANA Active Nutrition Jumpstart Program on weight loss and other measures of health in men and women interested in managing their weight. Twenty-six men and women participated in a seven-day clinical study. They were all instructed to continue their usual activity patterns (not increase their activity) so that the study would measure the impact of the Jumpstart program on its own. In total, participants consumed about 1000 calories per day.
The participant’s weight and body composition were measured on Day 1 and Day 8 of the study, as well as health markers like heart rate, blood pressure, and fasting levels of lipids and glucose. Their subjective moods and feelings of hunger were also documented.
Results and Conclusion
The data showed that the USANA Active Nutrition Jumpstart program resulted in weight loss and statistically significant improvements in several external body measurements and internal health measures.
Subjects reported feeling better about their physical appearance, and improvements in self-esteem, energy, and motivation. They also reported no change throughout the study in irritability, focus, hunger, endurance, and strength. Which is great considering they were on a restrictive diet.
These findings suggest that the USANA Active Nutrition Jumpstart Program, a low calorie nutrient dense and primarily liquid diet, is effective for short-term weight loss. There were positive changes in both weight and body composition. With additional benefits for internal (biochemical) measures of health. On top of those results, participants felt better emotionally and psychologically after the study. These benefits could have compound effects for people that pursue a long-term diet or weight-loss program.
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We hear about cardiovascular health all the time. And for good reason. Your cardiovascular system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and more to all the cells, tissues, and organs of the body. Supporting the health of this central body system is vital for longevity.
Scientists at USANA partnered with researchers at Boston University to find out if there was a way to support cardiovascular health by protecting against oxidative stress in the blood vessels. Their hypothesis was that two powerful antioxidants, epicatechin (found in Grape Seed Extract) and Vitamin C, could support blood flow and provide antioxidant protection. In this study, the results showed that when taken together, these two ingredients did support markers of cardiovascular health.
Summary of Study Findings
42 participants
The treatment included 450mg of Grape Seed Extract and 1500mg of Vitamin C daily for four weeks.
Blood samples and vascular tests were conducted two and four hours after day-1 treatment and again two and four hours after treatment on the last day.
Treatment significantly increased antioxidant levels, serum vitamin C, and plasma epicatechin at all time points.
Acute treatment helped optimize blood flow in the peripheral blood vessels (capillaries and arterials)
The scientists concluded that GSE and Vitamin C have a complementary relationship in supporting vascular health. Together, these ingredients support antioxidant protection, help maintain the function of the blood vessels, and optimize blood flow.
The design and hypothesis of this study were based on the root of cardiovascular health, according to scientific literature. Like with all the other body systems, health starts in the cell. One of the biggest threats to a healthy cell is something called oxidative stress. This kind of stress is caused by reactive molecules called free radicals, which your body produces constantly. They’re the byproducts of being alive. When the body can’t detoxify these reactive molecules quickly enough, they accumulate in the cell and cause damage. This can happen to all cells, including those that make up your blood vessels.
The Cells Behind Your Cardiovascular Health
There is a layer of cells on the inside of your blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) called the endothelium. In fact, this continuous layer of cells is one of the largest organ systems in the body.
These cells are crucial to cardiovascular health. Their job is to keep your blood vessels open (or dilated), which keeps your blood pressure normal and your heart happy. Flexible blood vessels are a critical factor in maintaining the health of the heart and the whole cardiovascular system.
To understand how the endothelial cells accomplish this, we need to zoom in even more. Down to the chemical level.
Scientists don’t know the exact mechanism behind endothelial function, but they know it’s related to Nitric Oxide (NO). If you’re familiar with the fitness industry, you’ve probably heard of NO. Pre-workout products that claim to increase blood flow and improve performance all aim to increase NO levels. NO is also produced in the body, by your endothelial cells. They activate NO to keep the blood vessels open. So, it makes sense that scientists say supporting NO production is crucial for proper endothelial function.
You might be wondering, why would NO activity slow down? Let’s circle back to oxidative stress. Research has shown that when oxidative stress builds up in the endothelial cells, it reduces the production and function of NO.
To summarize. Cardiovascular health is supported by endothelial function. Healthy endothelial cells require NO to do their job. The loss of NO can be linked to the accumulation of free radicals in the cells.
We also know that antioxidant levels determine how well your body can neutralize free radicals. This suggests that supporting the body’s antioxidant potential could be a way to support cardiovascular health.
That’s exactly what USANA scientists wanted to test. They proposed that vitamin C and grapeseed extract would support antioxidant levels in the blood, which would help maintain the health of the endothelium.
Vascular Health Study
The researchers conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to see if this combination of antioxidants could help optimize markers of vascular health.
A variety of antioxidants have been studied in the past for their cardioprotective properties. But the scientists chose these two based on their cardioprotective potential.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Did you know that Vitamin C is an antioxidant? One of the most powerful in fact. Many of Vitamin C’s most well-known health benefits come from its antioxidant properties. Research also suggests that Vitamin C supports the dilation of blood vessels.
Grape Seed Extract (GSE)
The seeds of grapes contain many beneficial flavonoids, like epicatechin. This flavonoid is known for its antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits.
42 patients were involved in the study. Half the group was given the treatment (Vitamin C and GSE supplement), while the other half received the placebo. After 4 weeks, the groups switched and were given the opposite treatment for another 4 weeks.
Results
The study produced important findings. Overall, the researchers concluded that this specific combination of GSE and Vitamin C helped support antioxidant levels and endothelial function. Specifically, it supported the function of the endothelium in the smaller blood vessels (capillaries and arterials).
They also found that antioxidant reserves in the body increased with the treatment. Vitamin C and epicatechin levels in the bloodstream also increased following treatment.
Altogether, the results suggest that GSE and Vitamin C complement each other in supporting markers of cardiovascular health.
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Peak physical health isn’t possible without a good digestive system. And good digestive well-being begins with a healthy gut. It requires a diverse combination of bacteria, that includes plenty of beneficial species.
Eating enough dietary fiber is one way to sustain digestive health and support your microbial community. The two main types are insoluble and soluble fiber.
Soluble fibers mix well with water and take on a gel-like consistency that smoothly moves through your gut. Soluble fiber helps slow digestion and supports detoxification by helping your body remove impurities. Foods rich in soluble fiber also may aid in maintenance of normal blood lipid and glucose levels already in a normal range.
Insoluble fiber adds weight and bulk to food. It helps the food move through the digestive tract more efficiently, so you can digest comfortably and with regularity.
Unfortunately, 9 out of 10 adults fall short of the recommended 25-35 grams of fiber daily.
The average adult only eats about 16 grams of dietary fiber a day. Well short of the recommended 25 to 35 grams per day. It’s hard for your digestive system to operate at full strength with only half the fiber it needs every day.
The basic characteristics of fiber go a long way in explaining its documented health benefits. But recent research has shown that fiber’s actions are not limited to classic functions of soluble and insoluble fiber.
Certain types of fiber also have a beneficial effect on your microbiome. They can support the growth and maintenance of beneficial microbes like bifidobacteria. These bacteria provide health benefits beyond supporting digestion.
Fibergy Active Study
In a recent clinical study, USANA scientists aimed to determine if a prebiotic fiber food (Fibergy Active) would have a measurable impact on gut microbial health. The study measured the impact of the fiber product on the subject’s microbial community, it’s effect on metabolic health, and general markers of health.
Summary of USANA Fibergy Active Study:
Fibergy Active had a meaningful effect on the gut environment in generally healthy adults with diets habitually low in dietary fiber intake. This is valid to the general population since most people don’t consume enough fiber.
Eating Fibergy Active supported the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria (known as a bifidogenic effect).
Bifidobacteria support gut health through the digestion of fibers, production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), and synthesis of vitamins.
Fibergy Active was associated with changes in bacterial genes linked with SCFA production. This could support SCFA production. (Fecal concentrations of SCFAs were unchanged, but these could be utilized in the digestive tract.)
SCFAs play an important role in gut homeostasis. They support gut health through the maintenance of intestinal barrier function, mucus production, and protection against inflammation. There is also some evidence that SCFA may play a role in the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
Fibergy Active was associated with higher plasma levels of indoleproprionate (IPA). Studies show that IPA plays a crucial role in supporting mucosal barrier function.
Fibergy Active is a low dose, easy to consume, fiber product that has a bifidogenic effect.
Fibergy Active was well tolerated by all participants with no reports of abdominal discomfort throughout the study. It was easily incorporated into their daily routine.
Study Design
The study was conducted at Ragle Human Nutrition Center, University of California, Davis. It included 20 healthy adult men and women aged 18-45 years. Subjects had typical fiber intakes of less than 15 grams/day and were of average weight (BMI ranged from 23-32 kg/m2).
The study excluded anyone with chronic intestinal diseases such as Crohn’s, IBS, celiac, ulcerative colitis, or any other inflammatory bowel disease. Also excluded were those using any antibiotic or other prebiotic or probiotic products within the previous six months. Exclusion criteria also included pregnancy, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, anemia, recent illness, recent surgery, significant recent changes in body weight, and the use of several relevant over the counter and pharmaceutical medications.
The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over design. The study participants were given either the prebiotic fiber food (USANA Fibergy Active) or a matching placebo to take for four weeks. This was followed by a four-week washout period during which they maintained their normal diet and lifestyle. Then each participant was given the opposite treatment for the final four weeks.
Every two weeks, study visits were performed to collect data about the participants. Health questionnaires and measurements such as blood pressure were collected during the intervention to track the subject’s general health status.
Whole blood samples were collected after a 12-hour overnight fast at the beginning and end of each intervention arm. A lipid panel consisting of total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides were measured or calculated. Other measurements of metabolites were also analyzed from plasma.
Stool samples were taken by participants and metagenomic (DNA) sequencing was performed for analysis. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) were extracted and analyzed from the fecal samples.
Study Results
There were no observed changes in health profiles and measurements between prebiotic and placebo groups, nor were there any significant changes in nutrient intakes throughout the study.
After calculating microbial diversity—Fibergy Active was found to support one type of bacteria, Actinobacteria. Within the group of bacteria that make up Actinobacteria, there are many species of bifidobacteria. 11 groups (genera) significantly changed with the consumption of the fiber product. The genera Bifidobacterium, Anaerostipes, and Hungatella increased while eight other genera decreased.
Certain bifidobacterial species are known for their ability to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) such as acetate and butyrate. SCFAs help nourish healthy bacteria, support microbial diversity, regulate healthy pH, and support the integrity of the mucosal barrier.
The gut microbial genome (DNA of the gut bacteria) was also analyzed. Out of 2,718 genes in the analysis, 163 genes changed with the prebiotic treatment. Fibergy Active supported genes involved in starch and sugar metabolism. Specifically, a gene associated with fructose metabolism.
Metabolites were also measured. A metabolite is an intermediate or end product of cellular metabolism. These small molecules have various functions including energy conversion, structure, cell signaling, effects on enzymes, and co-factor activity.
Indoleproprionate (IPA) is one of the metabolites that was significantly increased. Evidence on the health effects of IPA is continually growing. Current research indicates that IPA plays an important role in supporting mucosal integrity and barrier function.
Conclusion
In this study a prebiotic fiber food was utilized to determine its effects on the human microbial community. The goal was to determine if a low dose prebiotic fiber food would have a measurable impact on gut microbial composition and human plasma metabolites.
Consuming the prebiotic food for 4 weeks led to various changes in specific bifidobacterial species as hypothesized. The results of this study confirm the benefit of a diverse, prebiotic dietary fiber blend in adults who do not typically consume the recommended amount of dietary fiber. Even small, easy to incorporate changes in dietary intake can support the gut environment and microbial metabolism.
Primary active components of the Fibergy Active formula used in the study:
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are the first ingredient in USANA Fibergy Active. FOS are soluble fiber in linear chains of fructose molecules. FOS occur naturally in many plants and foods such as asparagus, onions, garlic, and artichokes among others. They are a source of natural sweetness. They are a low-glycemic soluble fiber, which helps maintain healthy blood-sugar already within the normal range. Their primary function is to act as a prebiotic, or fuel and nourishment for the gut microbial community.
Inulin, not to be confused with insulin, is another very effective soluble prebiotic fiber that has important functions in Fibergy Active. Inulin in the diet helps promote and maintain biodiversity in your gut. Inulin feeds the bacteria in the gut through a process known as fermentation. During fermentation of inulin, gut bacteria secrete enzymes that further digest the fiber into short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). These SCFA support the growth of health supporting bacteria like bifidobacterial and lactobacilli in the intestines.
Sugarcane fiber is insoluble fiber included in Fibergy Active. It‘s a component of many fiber products because it supports regularity, which allows you to digest comfortably.
Apple, blueberry, and raspberry fruit powders contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that synergize with fiber to optimize your digestion.
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Imagine a fire breaks out at a local restaurant. Maybe one of the line cooks forgot to turn the burner off before closing for the night. The smoke detector gets activated. The alarm starts blaring and, in a few seconds, the sprinkler system turns on and puts out the fire.
MHS uses the scientific understanding of homeostasis response systems to trigger a stress response, without the actual stress, therefore building resilience from the cells up, optimizing your health, and maintaining balance.
There are many types of MHS interventions for a variety of health needs.
MHS supports health through preventative countermeasures for people with lifestyle, environmental, or genetic health risks.
More research can be done to expand the applications of MHS.
Over the years, scientists have learned a lot about the different response mechanisms of homeostasis. One of the key actors in any homeostasis response is called the “sensor.” These are cellular proteins that act like a smoke detector. When they sense an imbalance, the sensors send out a signal to other cells or proteins that can respond to the trouble.
These various responses do much more than putting out fires. They’re powerful enough to support each body system, build resilience to stress, and optimize health in many ways. But when a homeostasis response is triggered, it means a stressor is likely causing damage. Think back to the example you read above—a fire damages a building even if the sprinkler system puts the fire out.
The MHS model targets the sensor of a given homeostasis pathway and triggers a physiological response without the actual stress to the body. Initiating homeostasis responses in this way allows people to gain all the health benefits from this physiological network, without taking on any of the damage from actual stressors. MHS utilizes the body’s natural system of homeostasis to build resilience to stress, and help the body maintain balance.
History of Homeostasis Research
Science’s understanding of how homeostasis works has completely evolved over the last 100 years. The idea was first described by Walter Cannon in 1932 as, “equilibrating responses to environmental stimuli.”
Later, researchers began to identify some of the internal and environmental stressors that initiate homeostasis responses.
Internal stressors:
Toxins
Nutritional deficiencies
Environmental stressors:
Injury
UV radiation
Changes in temperature
Today, much more is known about the “equilibrating responses” responsible for bringing you back to balance when stressors (like those above) arise. Scientists also know what these responses look like all the way down to the cellular and molecular level. Autophagy, antioxidant defense, and DNA damage response (DDR) are just a few examples of the homeostasis responses that are now well documented in scientific literature.
This newfound understanding of our internal physiology provides a unique opportunity. USANA Scientist, and an author of the new study, Dr. Jeremy Tian, says we now understand enough about these mechanisms to be able to manipulate homeostasis ourselves in order to enhance human health.
Modern science has identified a host of compounds, natural ingredients, behaviors, foods, phytocompounds, and other interventions that trigger the responsive processes of homeostasis. All these options (and many more yet to be discovered) are the basis of MHS. These interventions act like a substitute for real stressors. They trigger the sensor of a given homeostasis response safely.
Instead of a military fort preparing for war during an incoming invasion, MHS is like the base commander telling his soldiers to strengthen their defenses and prepare even though the fort isn’t being attacked or sustaining damage.
Synergy Between Eastern and Western Approaches to Health
There are a variety of approaches to health and medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pharmaceutical drugs, and holistic medicine are just a few examples. Each of these models have their own theory about how to maintain the balance of biological systems and support homeostasis.
The pharmacological approach, for example, uses a medicine to target a single molecule that produces a desired effect. TCM stems from a very different philosophy. Balance between yin and yang is seen as a core quality of the universe and everything in it. Qi is the vital energy that maintains that balance, and “Qi tonics” help restore harmony between yin and yang when a deficiency of Qi makes the body vulnerable to illness and disease.
As it turns out, the philosophy behind TCM is consistent with the Second Thermodynamic Law. It’s also consistent with the concept of homeostasis, and there is quite a bit of overlap between TCM and the MHS model. This synergy between Eastern and Western health approaches gives MHS some key advantages.
One of the biggest is that it is preventative in nature. The MHS approach is all about building resilience to lower your risk for health concerns.
Another advantage is that it works within the body’s natural system of balance. Some pharmaceutical drugs are so overwhelming at the cellular level that they take your body out of balance in one way or another. That’s what side effects are. But MHS doesn’t rely on a drug to produce powerful benefits for your health. It utilizes your body’s natural physiology. MHS initiates the process, but your cells take it from there. This approach builds up healthy resilience with fewer side effects.
USANA Health Sciences on the Frontline of Research
The researchers identified dozens of examples of MHS interventions for a variety of health concerns. But more research would strengthen this model. There are many more interventions that could be explored. And many homeostasis responses have yet to be discovered.
As scientists learn more, the opportunities for optimizing health and building resilience through homeostasis will only grow. Research like this is deeply needed to pave the way for more holistic, balanced solutions for health.
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Unwrap a Snack That Works as Hard as You
Snacks can make or break your health-friendly eating routine, especially if you have a demanding schedule. You need a snack that will enhance your diet with quality nutrition instead of leaving you reeling after a short-lived sugar rush.
That’s why USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars are designed to equip even the busiest adults with the nutritional support needed to meet individual health, beauty, and fitness goals. Your life is full of responsibilities and activities. It’s important that your nutritional habits don’t take a backseat to the tasks you need to complete during the day.
Take control of your snacking by unwrapping a Collagen Protein Bar. These protein-packed powerhouses are Active Nutrition’s answer for providing clean, sustainable energy when you need it most. And you won’t have to worry about sugar crashes. With a Collagen Protein Bar, you can refuel without fear of a slump later.
Fueling yourself smartly between meals is just the beginning. There’s a lot more to love about USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars.
They provide both fiber and protein (7 grams of fiber or more and 15 grams of protein per serving).
They support healthy weight with balanced macronutrients and a manageable calorie count per serving.
They help maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails.
They support normal muscle synthesis and recovery.
Throw a bar in your backpack, purse, or glove box so this nutritious snack option is always within reach. Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars are packed with the energy-sustaining protein and fiber you need to bust through your to-tackle list. And they’re a snack that will help keep you on the road to achieving your wellness goals—no matter whether it’s weight management, supporting your skincare regimen, or maintaining healthy muscles.
Stay Focused and Alert with the Help of USANA Collagen Protein Bars
So take a snack break with USANA Collagen Protein Bars—then get up, get moving, and conquer your to-do list.
These snack bars are well-suited for your afternoon pick-me-up. That means you’ll feel a sustained release of energy after snacking.
Productivity is difficult to manage when you’re feeling tired. You need a quick snack that’s built with hard-working, task-oriented adults in mind. But you’ll be one step closer to completing your long list of tasks and appointments when you power your afternoons (or mornings) with a USANA Collagen Protein Bar.
USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars are Macronutrient Bargains
When health-friendly eating is on your mind, you want to ensure every bite of food is working well for your body and your goals. Empty calories are easy to acquire, but provide little in the way of nutrition. So it’s important that your food choices are nutrient dense and calorie smart. These kinds of foods keep you moving toward your health and fitness goals.
Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars do just that. They’re quite literally packed with protein—15 grams to be exact. These delicious bars also boast 7 grams of fiber or more to support your digestion and overall wellness. But with less than 170 total calories per bar, you can easily fit these bars into your daily calorie budget.
Other snack bars skimp on the protein and opt for added sugar instead. Not the case with Collagen Protein Bars. Only 6 grams of sugar or less are added to the bars, keeping your daily added sugar intake to a minimum, while maximizing flavor. Since Collagen Protein Bars provide a completely delicious and nutritious snack—without excessive sugar—you can indulge while staying true to your fitness goals.
Collagen Protein Supports Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Collagen is popular because there are so many reasons to recommend it—including several beauty-based benefits. Your connective tissue (especially skin) relies on collagen for elasticity and bounce—that’s how it supports healthy skin. Collagen also helps maintain healthy hair and nails. With its wide-ranging impacts, it’s no surprise collagen is one of the body’s most abundant proteins.
Think of USANA Collagen Protein Bars as dietary helpers for your skincare regimen. The collagen in these bars can help optimize your skin’s stores of this indispensable protein—showing that beauty really does come from within.
Collagen proteins can also help support beautifully healthy and strong hair and nails. You work so hard to take care of your body with a health-friendly diet and exercise, so let that healthy beauty shine through in your hair and nails, too.
Since collagen is flexible, durable, and tough, it’s everything healthy skin, hair, and nails need. Using USANA Collagen Protein Bars to supply this important protein can help your skin, hair, and nails look and feel strong. And that can help you look in the mirror and see your health radiated back at you.
Optimize Muscle Build and Recovery with Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars
You read the word “protein” and your mind leaps to muscles. The two are connected for a very good biological reason—muscles are simply strands and bundles of connected proteins.
When you open an Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bar, you’re unwrapping 10 grams of excellent plant protein and 5 grams of high-quality collagen. That’s the kind of high-protein snack that helps your body optimize healthy muscle creation and maintenance.
And you don’t have to be a body builder to need support for healthy muscle synthesis and recovery. Everyone from weekend warriors to weeknight strollers can use USANA Collagen Protein Bars to help fuel and maintain the muscles that keep your active lifestyle in motion.
Bite into the Many Benefits of USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars
Nobody’s schedule of daily tasks and activities is exactly the same. Neither are their goals. But USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bars are formulated to provide a bevy of benefits to support you through your day and forward on your health journey.
A USANA Collagen Protein Bar can help provide the sustained energy you need to push through a sluggish, sleepy afternoon. You’ll also enjoy a tasty treat packed with fiber and high-quality protein without busting your daily calorie count. And the power of collagen helps you support healthy skin, hair, nails, and muscles at the same time.
That’s a lot for one snack to accomplish. But your USANA Active Nutrition Collagen Protein Bar is built to work as hard as you do.
Q: What is the source of the collagen in USANA Collagen Protein Bars?
A: Five of the 15 grams of protein in USANA Collagen Protein Bars come from hydrolyzed bovine collagen. The remaining 10 grams are sourced from high-quality, plant-based proteins (soy, brown rice, and carob).
Q: Are Collagen Protein Bars vegetarian/vegan?
A: No. Since a portion of each bar’s protein comes from bovine sources, it is neither vegan nor vegetarian.
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Your Healthy Complexion Shines with USANA Advanced Collagen
Your beauty rituals might vary throughout your life. But one constant you should always aim for is a healthy, vibrant complexion. Healthy skin is beautiful and is a strong start to any beauty regimen. You can visibly brighten, tighten, and smooth your skin with the support of collagen peptides found in USANA Advanced Collagen.*
This multifaceted skin-health supplement supports your inner health—so your outer beauty can shine. You can begin your beauty routine everyday with the nutrient power of Advanced Collagen. This powerful skin-health optimizer is formulated with high-quality collagen peptides—and other skin-supporting ingredients—that put your complexion first. You’ll experience the benefits of ingredients like:*
Biotin for healthy-looking nails and hair*
Hyaluronic acid to maintain skin’s youthful bounce and texture
Vitamin C for free-radical neutralization support*
And it’s never been easier or more delicious to add beneficial science-backed skin care to your daily routine. Advanced Collagen is delightfully flavored with pomegranate and citrus. So you can enjoy skin-supporting nutrition in a refreshing and luxurious moment of self-care. Advanced Collagen has the following beauty and skin-health benefits to offer:*
Skin-aging support*
Maintenance of skin elasticity*
Moisture support for well-hydrated, healthy skin*
Firms, lifts, and tightens the appearance of skin*
Supports the neutralization of oxidative stress*
Build your skincare regimen on a strong foundation, with nutrition that works below the surface to support healthy skin. Read on to learn about the skin-health benefits of collagen and see why you should add Advanced Collagen to your beauty routine.*
Bring Out Your Inner Beauty with Type I and III Collagen Peptides
A glance in the mirror is often enough to help you identify where your skin health is thriving. You can also learn where your skin needs more support. Even though the analysis you’re doing is on the outside, the solution could start on the inside.*
Drinking a collagen supplement can help you meet your skin health goals. And you’ll see the benefits reflected back at you after incorporating Advanced Collagen into your beauty routine.*
That’s because fine lines and wrinkles are no match for the beauty-boosting benefits that collagen has to offer. Advanced Collagen supports skin health and helps combat the visible signs of aging. Collagen peptides maintain the elasticity of your skin, supporting your skin’s natural smoothness and bounce.*
Collagen also supports moisture retention and can help combat loose and lackluster skin. A firm, youthful complexion is well within your reach when you have the support of collagen peptides in your diet.*
That’s why USANA Advanced Collagen drink mix relies on types I and III collagen peptides. Collagen peptides (or protein chains) create strong connective tissues and give your skin its shape. They’re also responsible for your skin’s elasticity, or stretchiness.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, but its natural production declines over time. This often leads to your skin showing visible signs of aging (something you might notice in the mirror). That’s why it’s important to stock up on the protein that can support the appearance of youthful skin. Bask confidently in your fresh-faced glow with USANA’s skin-support supplement—Advanced Collagen.*
Natural Beauty Blossoms Thanks to Advanced Collagen’s Potent Ingredients
Your skin isn’t the only facet of beauty supported by Advanced Collagen. You can illuminate the glow of your inner beauty with the key ingredients that make Advanced Collagen a perfect addition to your luxury skincare experience. Known beauty-boosting nutrients like biotin, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C all play supporting roles in the Advanced Collagen drink formula. When they come together these key ingredients create a supplement that boasts many skin-health benefits.*
Biotin
Beauty isn’t just about skin. Your nails and hair can be strengthened with the support of biotin. Vitamin B7 (biotin) is included in the Advanced Collagen drink formula for added nail and hair support.*
Biotin’s purpose in Advanced Collagen is to support healthy skin hydration levels. Finger- and toenails originate in the deep layers of your skin. Your nails need access to ample hydration to appear smooth and strong and grow quickly.*
And biotin doesn’t only maintain healthy nails. This B vitamin also supports the appearance of full, shiny, healthy-looking hair. Biotin can help optimize hair volume and maintain healthy hair texture, length, and strength.*
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your body and acts as a cushion or lubricant between tissues and joints. This cushioning quality makes hyaluronic acid an important component of any skincare routine. USANA Advanced Collagen capitalizes on the power of this bouncy biological compound by including it in this potent formulation.*
Hyaluronic acid works alongside collagen’s stretchy support to deliver additional cushioning power to your complexion. Together, they support healthy skin aging and work to maintain your skin’s smooth and youthful appearance.
Vitamin C
Antioxidants are essential to any luxury skincare experience. USANA Advanced Collagen includes important antioxidants like vitamin C so your skin can reap the benefits.*
Free radicals and environmental damage are at the root of many skin-health concerns. When you supplement your skincare routine with antioxidants like vitamin C, you are supporting the neutralization of oxidative stress.*
Damage from free radicals can accrue over time and show up in your skin as fine lines and wrinkles. With the help of vitamin C and the collagen support from Advanced Collagen, you can restore and maintain your youthful radiance and glow.*
USANA Advanced Collagen—Create Beauty from Within
Your skin is your way of showcasing the beauty within you. Treat your complexion to a luxury skin-health optimizer by mixing up a daily USANA Advanced Collagen drink. You’ll look beautiful and feel confident with the support of high-quality nutrition that helps your skin radiate health and beauty.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Realizing your healthy lifestyle goals is difficult, especially taking those first few steps. Healthy eating is a challenge for everybody. Enlist some help from the USANA Active Nutrition program kits to set you squarely on the right path to good—but hard-to-form—eating habits.
USANA curated three beginner-friendly kits to help you start on the road to excellent health. The Active Nutrition Jumpstart, Maintain, and Digestive Health Boost kits are easy to follow. They’re seven- and 28- day programs formulated for your success, so you can develop better eating habits with the support to make new habits stick.
Give your dreams of optimal health the helping hand they need. You can find support and long-term success with the Active Nutrition kit that best fits your goals.
Active Nutrition Jumpstart Kit
Take a strong first step on your journey to a healthy lifestyle with Active Nutrition Jumpstart. Built with beginners in mind, this program offers the benefits of wholesome nutrition, as well as digestive and metabolism support, so you can set yourself up for success.
Jumpstart is all about forming new, healthy habits—specifically better eating skills. You need support as you realign your eating with healthy, nutritious food-and-drink options. The Jumpstart kit contains products from the Active Nutrition line that will help you on your way to where you want to be.
Plus, the Active Nutrition Jumpstart program is paired with USANA CellSentials. Maintaining cellular health is the root of your overall wellness. Jumpstart keeps that in mind. You can support your journey toward healthy eating with the CellSentials supplements included with the Jumpstart kit.*
Anyone looking to better their eating and develop healthy behaviors surrounding food can use Jumpstart as a launching pad for success. You may even experience noticeable changes in weight and energy as the result of your healthy eating during the weeklong Jumpstart. Take the plunge and build better food habits with the USANA Active Nutrition Jumpstart kit.
Program Overview:
Seven-day program aimed at resetting your diet and developing healthy eating habits.
Nutrimeal Active shakes for three nutrient-focused meals.
Support in the form of healthy snack options.
Probiotics and metabolism/energy support supplements are included to help jumpstart your weight-management efforts.*
Products Included:
Nutrimeal Active Meal Replacement Shake
USANA CellSentials
USANA Probiotic
USANA Metabolism+
Active Nutrition Maintain Kit
Continue your journey to a healthy weight by building on the foundation laid during Active Nutrition Jumpstart. The Maintain program is a natural transition following the amazing first steps you’ve already taken. Active Nutrition Maintain is designed to help fortify your newly developed healthy-eating practices. This can help you sustain long-term weight-management success with positive lifestyle changes.
The guidance and direction of Active Nutrition Maintain is designed to push you to power through any post-Jumpstart slumps. By following the recommended eating and supplementation schedule, you can transition into your new normal—a diet grounded in whole foods that support your weight-management goals.
With Maintain, you have the opportunity to incorporate your favorite fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins into daily meals. And you’ll still have the support of a daily Nutrimeal Active shake to help you meet your nutrition goals.
Sustain your healthy habits and your weight with the Active Nutrition Maintain kit. This four-week-long program will help cement your healthy-eating habits and skills, so you can set yourself up for successful weight management in the future.
Program Overview:
28-day regimen designed to strengthen healthy habits.
Includes delicious, daily Nutrimeal Active shakes.
Focuses on long-term weight management by reinforcing healthy eating habits.
Optimized with USANA CellSentials, USANA Probiotic, and USANA Metabolism+ supplements for lasting success.
Products Included:
Nutrimeal Active Meal Replacement Shake
USANA Metabolism+
USANA Fibergy Active
Active Nutrition Transform Kit
Transform your lackluster nutritional habits and commit yourself to eating well with the help of Active Nutrition Transform Kit. A shift from your current diet to one featuring whole foods and complete nutrition can be transformative for your overall wellness. With Active Nutrition Transform, you’ll have the support you need to see changes in your energy levels, optimal diet quality, and even help maintaining your healthy weight.*
The Transform Kit is designed to assist you through 28 days of high-quality nutrition and supplementation to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. USANA Metabolism+ and Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix are included in this weight-management program. These supplements work to optimize your metabolism and hydration throughout the Transform program so you can reap the maximum benefits of your hard work.*
Weight management is also a key component of Transform. The nutrition built into this program—plus the whole food meals you prepare on your own—can support and maintain a healthy weight. Transform focuses on whole body wellness with weight maintenance and management being just one of the many benefits this program offers.*
Program Overview:
28-day plan of transformative daily nutrition to support your body as you work to achieve healthy weight and diet goals.*
Twice-daily Nutrimeal Active meal replacement shakes for a simple solution to support quality nutrition.
A focus on optimizing metabolism and hydration with nutritional supplements to help you reach your wellness ambitions.*
Products Included:
Nutrimeal Active Meal Replacement Shake
USANA Metabolism+
USANA Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix
Which Active Nutrition Kit is Right for Me?
Start by identifying your primary goal. Is it to reset your eating habits? Maintain a healthy weight? Or do you want to optimize your gut health?
Your answer will guide you to the right kit. And each program is poised to help you achieve your health-and-fitness aims—with tools to help you strengthen healthy behaviors and develop new, beneficial habits. Step into a happier you and activate your healthy lifestyle with the help of an Active Nutrition program kit.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Pump Up Your Health with USANA Iron
Endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and expectant mothers all rely on iron to drive their bodies through the day. Iron is an important mineral in your diet, and iron supplementation benefits your whole body. That’s because it plays a leading role in the health of your blood and energy production. With USANA Iron, you can maintain your energy and stamina through the tasks you have to complete and the fun activities you enjoy.*
Here’s how you can optimize your health with the help of iron:*
Support healthy blood oxygen levels*
Maintain energy production in cells*
Provide nutritional support for a healthy pregnancy*
Iron is a multi-faceted power mineral. You can find iron all around you. The steel bridge you drive across and the cast-iron pan you cook with are all rooted in this super-strength mineral. See how USANA Iron can strengthen and support your health—and learn the ways iron works in your body.
Blood Oxygen and Iron
Triathletes and endurance-sports enthusiasts know the power of iron. Long periods of intense exercise require lots of oxygen to maintain peak performance. Iron ensures that oxygen is readily available throughout your body. This works because iron acts as an oxygen carrier in the blood.
Iron is so important to blood that you can literally see its impact. That bright-red blood coursing through your body is red for a reason. It’s iron that gives your blood that crimson color. But iron’s role in your blood isn’t just cosmetic.
Your blood is full of a specialized protein called hemoglobin. In fact, about 96% of the dry weight of a red blood cell is hemoglobin. Oxygen can bind to this protein and travel in the blood.
Hemoglobin proteins are built with four iron ions. Each one can bind to an oxygen molecule. So a single hemoglobin protein can carry four oxygen molecules.
Hitching a ride on a hemoglobin protein is how oxygen travels from your lungs to the rest of your body. As you pump your legs down a bike path or sprint toward the finish line, hemoglobin is there to take oxygen where it’s needed most.
USANA Iron can help maintain the iron stores in your red blood cells. By creating many available oxygen-binding opportunities, iron can help optimize your blood oxygen content. So you can take on the next triathlon—or conquer your chores—with the oxygen you need to succeed.*
USANA Iron Helps Maintain Cellular Energy Production*
The energy you need to tackle weekend adventures and household projects doesn’t appear out of thin air. It’s produced by the cells in your body with the help of that powerful mineral—iron.
Your muscles and mind need cellular energy to bring out the weekend warrior in you. And the USANA Iron supplement is a great way to stock up on this important mineral.
When your cellular energy stores are full, you can produce all the power you need to enjoy an active and productive weekend. You can thank iron for cranking the pump that generates ATP. USANA Iron can help support muscle energy and maintain your drive to work through the week and to play hard on the weekend.*
Healthy Pregnancies Need Support from Iron
Women are amazing, and their toughness is on full display during pregnancy. During gestation, women’s bodies supply their growing baby with all the nutrition the fetus needs to develop. That includes increasing their own maternal blood supply by nearly 50% during those nine months.
With more blood pumping, iron is a necessity. Pregnant women require nearly twice the iron they need pre-pregnancy (about 27 milligrams each day) to supply oxygen to themselves and their growing baby. An iron supplement can be a significant source of the vital mineral and helps support healthy pregnancy and fetal development.*
If you’ve been pregnant, you know how much work goes into carrying a growing baby. Iron supplementation can help you keep up your stamina during pregnancy by supporting healthy oxygen transport throughout your body. Meeting your daily recommended intake can help maintain the energy you need to have a happy, healthy pregnancy.*
Fit USANA Iron into Your Healthy Lifestyle
Whether you’re competing in a local triathlon, running weekend errands, or housing a growing baby, iron is your partner in the work you do. Keeping your blood saturated with oxygen and supporting cellular energy production will help you feel primed and ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.*
USANA Iron can help provide the benefits that may optimize your athletic and around-the-house performance. Try adding USANA Iron to your healthy diet and lifestyle habits to see how the mighty mineral can power you through your day.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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