What does Metagenics have for you?
It’s no secret, I’m a fan of Metagenics. This stellar brand isn’t afraid of transparency. There are no secrets! Metagenics prioritizes rigorous testing and transparency to patients and practitioners. You can use their lot number search feature to find out the testing information for the product that you hold in your hand. All of the ingredients in their supplements are tested and held to high standards so that you can get the high-quality supplements and formulas you need. In this blog, I’ll highlight a number of Metagenics formulas, in three categories: Gut Health, Bone Building, and Brain/Mental Health.
Gut Health
UltraInflamX Plus 360
UltraInflamX Plus 360 is considered a ‘medical food’. In order to be dubbed a medical food, it must be specially formulated and processed with specific patient needs in mind. UltraInflamX Plus 360 was formulated to provide strategic macro- and micronutrient support. With this supplement, Metagenics aims to cater to patients with compromised gut function resulting from things such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease. Nutrients are provided through a proprietary, vegan pea/rice protein base. This nutrition packed formula also features CurQfen, a clinically studied and patented curcumin blend. This blend has proven to increase free curcuminoids in plasma compared to standard curcumin extract. UltraInflamX Plus 360 is designed to enhance delivery for increased bioavailability and stability. There’s so much more to know about this incredible supplement, you can read more about it in our previous product spotlight – Healing Leaky Gut The Right Way: UltraInflamX. If this supplement interests you, you should also check out GI Sustain and Ultra GI Replenish! You can read a full review of these gut-healing supplements, here.
UltraInflamX Plus 360 Reviews
“Helpful. I have been ordering this monthly for a relative who had excruciating gut pain. They are no longer experiencing pain and their overall health & immunity has improved” - Catherine M.
“Love this product. In searching to heal IBS, my chiropractor suggested UltraInflamX Plus 360. Its made such a huge difference in how I feel and how my digestive system as a whole functions. I've use it for a over a year and I highly recommend it to those dealing with symptoms of IBS and "leaky gut" - Laura S.
“Muy buen producto. Lo compré para mi prima que tiene Crohn's y la ayuda mucho. Se siente menos cansada y mejor nutrida y tiene menos diarreas” - Diana F.
Zinlori 75
Keeping with Gut Health, the next supplement highlight is Zinlori 75. This supplement focuses on increasing gastric comfort through supporting the ecology and integrity of the stomach lining. Made with high potency Zinc-Carnosine, Zinlori 75 is formulated to provide relief to pesky stomach discomfort. Zinc-Carnosine is well researched and has shown success in these areas. We’d love to see some reviews come in for this supplement, give it a try and let us know what you think! Another supplement that is meant to support your gastrointestinal lining is Glutagenics by Metagenics! You can learn more about the benefits of Glutagenics in our previous blog – Metagenics Glutagenics for Gastrointestinal Support.
SPM Active
To wrap up my gut healing highlights section, let’s spend a minute with SPM Active. SPM stands for ‘Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators’. These are lipid mediators that come from poly-unsaturated fatty acids and are believed to help with the inflammation de-escalation process. Helping to de-escalate chronic and/or high levels of inflammation can lead to improved tissue health and immune response support. SPM Active supports healthy immune cell resolution-related activities. Overall, this supplement is meant to support your body’s natural capacity to respond to physical challenges and resolve the immune response. All of this is connected to the gut! I talked quite a bit about this connection in Immune System Support - What You Need To Know.
Bone Building
Bone Builder
This supplement is just what it sounds like – a bone builder! Bone Builder contains microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate which is composed of naturally occurring components of bone This formula is backed by more than 30 years of research. Calcium, phosphorus, and trace amounts of other minerals, bone growth factors, collagen, and other vital bone proteins provide bone health support. Support for your bone mineral density can be found in these tiny tablets! This supplement has been so popular that Metagenics made a number of spin-offs to provide specialized support and meet a variety of needs. These variants include: Bone Builder Active, Bone Builder Chewable, Bone Builder Extra Strength, Bone Builder Forte, Bone Builder Prime, Bone Builder Vegetarian, Bone Builder with Boron, and Bone Builder with Magnesium. Metagenics is always seeking solutions for you and your unique situation. Here are some reviews of Healthy Habits Living customers who have found Bone Builder to be a solution for them!
Bone Builder Reviews
“My doctor recommended this brand, I have been taking it for decades ~ expedient shipping and service!!” - toni s.
“Great product! Bone Builder was recommended by my holistic doctor to help increase bone density.” - Maria T.
“Awesome service and quality product. I've been using this brand for years, the quality is only surpassed by the helpful customer service and the speedy delivery! I thank you,” - toni s.
Bone Builder with Boron
While we’re on the Bone Builder train, I’m going to highlight just one of the variants – Bone Builder with Boron. This supplement has all of the strong benefits of Bone Builder, but adds Boron to the well-rounded formula. Boron helps to maintain a healthy calcium balance as it interacts with estrogen and vitamin D metabolism. Enhanced bone support is the name of the game.
Ostera
Ostera is considered a scientifically advanced formula, it contains RIAA, berberine, and vitamins D and K which serve as selective kinase response modulators. Essentially, they step in to nutritionally support healthy bone remodeling during the aging process. Through promoting healthy bone remodel biomarkers, Ostera supports bone quality and integrity. This formula has been clinically shown to be specifically helpful for postmenopausal women, beneficially influencing key markers of bone remodeling and offering more support and effectiveness than diet and exercise alone. Ostera is recommended to be used in tandem with Bone Builder for extra bone mineralization support. You might also read Metagenics Wellness Essentials: All Your Questions Answered, for a recommendation about foundational supplements for your overall health.
Brain/Mental health
Serenagen
Stress. Stress can lead to difficulty resting and feelings of anxiety and even disorientation. You may even feel overheated and flushed when stressed. The herbs in Serenagen’s formula have been used traditionally to address organs and systems involved in this stress response. Ideal for those who feel “stressed and wired”, this classic herbal stress management formula based in traditional Chinese medicine can help nourish and quiet your heart. I’ve talked more about the effects of stress in my Stress Awareness blog post, where I also feature Adreset, which supports your adrenal glands and HPA-axis to encourage a healthy stress response.
MyoCalm Plus
Sometimes our stress and mental health can seep into our muscles. When we hold onto these feelings, muscles become tight as they try to protect you. This tenseness can become pretty uncomfortable, and sometimes it perpetuates the stress cycle. Your mind might let go of the feelings, but the tenseness in your body reminds you and keeps you in that stressed place. MyoCalm Plus provides enhanced support for muscle relaxation. Bioavailable minerals and specialized herbs are designed to provide comprehensive support for neuromuscular relaxation - calming those muscles, and you, down.
Mag L-Threonate
Last, but certainly not least – Mag L-Threonate, a supplement designed to support your cognitive health. Magnesium binds to neurotransmitter receptors and is a co-factor for neuronal enzymes. This helps to keep your mind clear, and supports overall brain health. This isn’t just about memorizing facts for an upcoming test or trivia contest, it connects to performing everyday activities as well. There are many forms of magnesium for various help symptoms. Mag L-Threonate has proven to be the only form that crosses your blood-brain barrier and is used in your brain.
Conclusion
These are just three of many health concern areas that Metagenics supplements address. Metagenics is committed to researching and improving functional nutrition and really helping you feel better! I’d love to help you navigate all that this high-quality brand has to offer, if you’re interested, please schedule a consult with me, Carly Neubert BA, NC.
