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Dear Mark: Synthetic Peptides

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering one question from a reader. It’s all about synthetic peptides, small chains of amino acids with potentially huge effects on your health and physiological function. In most cases, these synthetic peptides are based on naturally-occurring compounds found in the human body. Scientists isolate the “active component” of the compound and whip it up in a lab by stringing together the right amino acids. Many of these peptides are available for purchase online, strictly “for research purposes.” But people are using them. Are these safe for humans? Are they effective? Mark, I would love if you did a write-up on BPC-157 and LL-37 with regards to gut health. I’m surprised with all your articles on collagen peptides you haven’t written once about “synthetic” peptides. Thanks! Sure. Let Me Cover PBC-157 First…. BPC-157 is a partial reconstruction of a string of 15 amino acids that’s already found in Body Protection Compound, a naturally occurr

5 Gifts I Love to Give

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Welcome to this special edition of the Friday 5 (on Thursday)! 😉 I just finished this post, so I figured I’d hit publish a little early! With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll likely see all sorts of gift guides pop up on your favorite blogs. I’ve created a number of these over the years, but I decided to switch things up and write just one with my ultimate favorite gifts to give for the holiday season . This round-up includes gifts that I give again and again to family and friends, and they’re ones that always well-received. I hope they give you some great ideas for your own gift giving this year! 1. Chatbooks You guys might remember me professing my love for  Chatbooks  in the past, and I’m even more in love now that we’re ready to print another year of memories. Their hardcover books are really beautiful, and Chatbooks makes it SO EASY to create them, especially if you have an Instagram account. I have a personal account for family photos that we turn into a Chat

Thai Crunch Mason Jar Salad

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This Thai crunch mason jar salad combines hearty noodles with crunchy vegetables and peanuts plus an amazing peanut dressing that you’ll want to eat on its own. Make this salad on prep day and enjoy it hot or cold when hunger calls.  Thai Crunch Mason Jar Salad This salad has been a favorite from Plenty all year long! I finally have the recipe to share. It has layers of noodles tossed in sesame oil (and seeds!) plus crunchy fresh vegetables, fresh cilantro and salted peanuts. It will keep in the fridge for a few days (especially if you go avocado-less or add that at the end). It can even be served hot as a stir-fry (again, hold the avo, cucumber, and cilantro if you do that as garnishes!). This recipe is designed around filling four big wide mouth mason jars, but you could easily make this in one big bowl as well. The Peanut Dressing Let me tell you – the secret is always in the sauce, but THIS sauce is just incredible. It’s a lot of peanut, a little sesame, and a little sweetne

Apple Cider Recipe

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This apple cider recipe is perfect for sipping around a campfire or holiday fireplace! Did you know apple cider is a scandalous beverage? While the earliest recordings of this fabulous liquid date… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2OuGtXP