New Product – Collagen Peptides

Why You Should Add Collagen Peptides to Your Healthy Living Plan

Market Listing – Pept Pure Grass Fed Brazilian Bovine Collagen

Do you want healthier, more supple skin? Are you interested in stronger bones and better- working joints? Try adding collagen peptides into your existing healthy diet. Consisting of three polypeptide chains, each specific enzyme in collagen has its own job. These include stimulating the skin, optimizing joint cartilage, and stimulating the osteoblasts in your bones. These aren’t the only health benefits, either.

Collagen Boosts Muscle Mass

Up to 10% of your muscle tissue is made from collagen. When your body isn’t making enough of the protein on its own, your muscles won’t be as strong or function as well as they could. Collagen supplements that are chemical-free and ethically sourced have shown to boost muscle mass in a variety of people, including those who have sarcopenia due to age. Collagen supplements are thought to promote the creation of muscle proteins as well, especially after exercise.

Collagen Makes Your Heart Healthier

According to some researchers, collagen provides health benefits for your heart as well. Collagen promotes strong arteries, and without enough of it, the blood vessels that pump to your heart may become too fragile to work effectively. When arteries become too narrow (a condition known as atherosclerosis), the result could be stroke or heart attack. One study showed a significant improvement in arteries when patients took 16 grams of collagen daily for half a year. Good cholesterol (HDL) also increased.

Collagen Offers Other Benefits

Beyond making your skin, body, and heart healthier, college provides a range of other benefits. Often, it stimulates hair and nail growth and prevents brittleness. Collagen may also improve your mood, help with the symptoms of leaky gut syndrome, and even aid in weight loss by boosting metabolism. However, it is important to note that these benefits have no scientific backing other than individual doctors or practitioners who back the claims so far. If you’re interested in trying collagen peptides to boost your health, try PeptPure today. The grass-fed, chemical-free supplement is made only of collagen, water, salt, and enzymes. Visit our marketplace and try it today to start feeling your best!

New Guarana Organic Powder

What Are the Benefits of New Guarana Organic Powder?

Market Listing – Guarana Organic Powder 100%

The guarana plant is native to Brazil, and much of the world’s guarana production takes place in this South American country. The plant’s berries feature a vibrant red shell that contains a single black seed. This seed contains roughly four times as much caffeine as a coffee bean and a significant number of antioxidants. In Brazil, guarana enjoys massive popularity both for medicinal purposes and as a source of caffeine for energy drinks.

What Are the Health Benefits of Guarana?

The numerous beneficial properties of guarana berries revolve around two main groups of natural compounds: stimulants and antioxidants. The stimulants present in guarana include theophylline, caffeine and theobromine, all of which aid in cell energy production.

  • Weight loss: By stimulating the metabolism to work faster, guarana increases the effects of exercise and ordinary fat burning alike.
  • Increased energy levels: Caffeine provides the stamina and energy needed to keep going all day long.
  • Improved mental focus: Since stimulants can pass through the blood-brain barrier, they have a positive effect on brain cells, delivering energy directly to the brain and improving memory and concentration.
  • Reduced soreness and fatigue: Caffeine provides noticeable relief from feelings of tiredness and sluggishness. It also reduces muscle pain and inflammation. This can help people to recover more quickly after intense workouts.
  • Better learning ability: Though more research is needed, some studies suggest that caffeine can improve learning skills and reasoning abilities.

Antioxidants are beneficial for preventing premature aging and UV-related damage. Guarana contains a number of antioxidants, including saponins, tannins, and catechins. These substances protect body organs.

  • Reduced LDL cholesterol levels
  • Prevention of heart and liver disease
  • Possible cancer protection

Create Incredible Guarana Products

At Infield Market, we source 100 percent sustainable, organic guarana that is certified by the USDA, Ecocert and Star-K.  This maximum-nutrient freeze dried powder comes entirely from organic guarana seeds grown in Brazil and the Philippines, and contains no additives. Whether you’re looking to market sachets and powdered blends of guarana seed extract, or produce natural energy beverages, check out our worldwide marketplace to obtain the finest guarana.

New Organic Freeze Dried Avocado Pulp

Market Listing – Freeze Dried Avocado Pulp

With the popularity of low-carb diets such as Keto, and increasing emphasis given to sustainably-produced, organic fruits and vegetables for good health, manufacturers need to go straight to the source for fresh produce. At Infield Market, we’ve taken this step to make it easier for your company to create tasty, healthy products that consumers love and trust. Our new freeze dried avocado pulp allows product recipes to harness the maximum amount of beneficial phytonutrients while obtaining premium avocado in perfectly ripe condition.

Health Benefits of Avocado

Avocado is a popular superfood in healthy eating circles, and it’s no surprise why: the tasty fruit contains more potassium than bananas and huge amounts of folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E and several B vitamins. One of the most nutritious aspects of avocado pulp is its heart-healthy fatty acid content. Made up almost entirely of oleic acid, which is one of the stars of olive oil, the fatty acids in avocado lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation, in addition to supplying energy for people on a low-carb diet.

Our freeze-dried avocado pulp makes adding this amazingly nutritious food to product recipes and health formulations easy:

• Popular Hass avocado variety
• Certified non-GMO, USDA organic product
• Responsibly harvested and sustainably sourced

By checking all the boxes for a planet-friendly, safe and organic food product, we enable manufacturers to appeal to a broad variety of health-conscious consumers.

Freeze-Dried Avocado Pulp Product Possibilities

Its long history of Latin American flair makes avocado a natural addition to products inspired by the cuisine of Mexico and Central America, such as organic guacamole blends and dressings infused with cilantro and avocado. Its pleasant taste and thickness also lends itself nicely to healthy beverages. Finally, avocado’s through-the-roof nutrient count makes it a good source for organic supplement solutions.

• Natural foods
• Smoothies
• Guacamole sachets
• Powdered drink blends
• Supplement tablets

With freeze-dried avocado pulp, the possibilities for nutritious, flavorful and exotic products are virtually limitless. To get started ordering, create an Infield Market account right away.

Freeze Dried Coconut Water

The Health Drink Manufacturer’s Dream: New Freeze Dried Coconut Water

Market Listing – Freeze Dried Coconut Water

No longer limited to exotic destinations, coconut water has enjoyed increasing fame as a diet and exercise wonder. When used as a replacement for sugar-heavy sports drinks, coconut water is healthy, refreshing and energizing, helping the body stay cool on the hottest days.

The Exercise Phenomenon: Coconut Water Health Benefits

Coconut water is a significant natural source of essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium. When put together, these electrolytes help to replenish nutrients the body loses through sweating. Numerous fitness coaches and dietitians recommend organic coconut water for staying hydrated and healthy during and after exercise.

In addition, coconut water contains numerous other vitamins and nutrients designed to boost wellbeing, such as vitamin C and fiber. Many scientists think this age-old tropical delight may benefit health in several ways:

  • Reducing blood sugar and insulin levels
  • Improving triglyceride levels
  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Preventing formation of kidney stones

Best of all, coconut water is low in carbs and calories. This makes it acceptable for people with diabetes and an optimal choice for Keto diet adherents.

New Infield Market Freeze Dried Coconut Water

Our new freeze dried coconut water presentation assists manufacturers of natural and organic food products with numerous attractive benefits:

  • Optimal nutrient content
  • Desirable aroma
  • Perfect ripeness
  • No added sugar or flavoring agents
  • Certified organic, Kosher, non-GMO and sustainable
  • Harvested in the Philippines

With the ease of handling and reduced storage space required by our natural freeze dried coconut water, manufacturing time is reduced and efficiency improved. At the same time, your company doesn’t have to sacrifice any quality, flavor or nutritional content.

Enjoy Limitless Product Possibilities

Organic coconut water allows for endless varieties of health-conscious exercise or weight-loss drinks, in addition to natural sweeteners and deserts with the tempting taste of coconut but without artificial sugar.

  • Kombucha
  • Frozen popsicles
  • Low-calorie desserts
  • Coconut-infused dressings
  • Healthy curries
  • Tasty smoothies
  • Drink mixes
  • Fermentable Beverages

These ideas only scratch the surface of what health food manufacturers can create using this versatile tropical fruit juice. To discover other organic products available from our Infield Market for tantalizing flavor combinations, search the complete market.

iM Direct New Product – Acai 60 Mesh

IM Direct Introduces Freeze Dried Acai 60 Mesh, Our Newest Product

Acai berries have long been considered the quintessential power food, overflowing with antioxidants, calcium and natural fibers. Now you can have all the health benefits of these grape-like drupes at your convenience! Freeze-dried at the peak of ripeness to protect phytonutrient concentrations, they’re a perfect addition to any diet.

Packing a Punch

Though small in size, each acai berry contains a variety of health benefits. Abundant in antioxidants like anthocyanins, they promote both healthy aging and the reduction of free radicals to improve memory. They are also low in sugar while containing healthy fats like oleic acid along with vitamins and nutrients like:

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C (comparable to blueberries)
  • Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Copper
  • Zinc

Known to increase immuno-response and containing high levels of natural fiber, acai berries are an excellent supplement to a daily vitamin regimen.

Nature’s Own

Certified USDA organic and evaluated by Ecocert, these berries are non-GMO and environmentally sourced for ecological sustainability. Farmed in Brazil, they are freeze-dried in the USA via a proprietary process specially designed to conserve their nutritional and health benefits. The result is a 60 mesh that contains 100% acai pulp with zero additives while still retaining all of its health benefits.  A unique flavor profile with complex notes of chocolate, blackberry, raspberry and raisins. Rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, so this is as purple as it gets.

Many Ways to Enjoy

In its powdered form, freeze-dried acai can be used in a variety of ways including as a food additive for ice creams and yogurt. Combine with your favorite fruits for an interesting smoothie blend or use it as a base for instant drinks, teas and other mixed beverages. Alternatively, it can be taken in capsule or tablet form for a quick boost to your daily vitamin intake.

Infield Market prides itself on being the best B2B provider of freeze-dried acai and a wealth of other nutritional and dietary supplements. For more information on how we can help you live your healthiest life, contact us today.

ACAI 60 MESH – Link to Product

iM Direct New Product – Freeze Dried Acerola Organic Powder

 

This 10 kg bag of organic freeze dried acerola juice powder has 38-42% Vitamin C from Acerola Cherry. Acerola Cherry, also known as the Barbados cherry, is a source of several vitamins and nutrients. It has a vivid orange color that visually suggests its tropical origins. The freeze drying process helps this powder retain the nutrients found in fresh juice, creating a shelf-stable product without sacrificing its many nutritional advantages. The powder is additive-free, to better provide a concentrated flavor.

Uses for Acerola

The acerola powder has a variety of potential uses as a source of nutrients and sweet, tart and fruity flavor. The freeze dried powdered form allows more flexibility for this ingredient and makes it easy to use. Combine it with other foods, put it in sachets, combine with other powders into a blended product or use it to provide an exotic fruity flavor to instant drink formulas. The vitamins make it a useful component in health foods, in particular.

The low pH and brilliant colors are perfect for formulating beverages and excellent for brewing applications.

Nutritional Benefits

The acerola powder provides an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps with collagen production. It is also rich in vitamin A, which benefits skin, eyes and other parts of the body due to its fat solubility. The vitamin B contents boost energy and help the metabolism. Carotenoids benefit vision and bioflavonoids enhance the effects of vitamin C.

Certifications

This powder has certifications from trustworthy sources. It is Star K Kosher certified and USDA Organic. It is also Ecocert certified, which indicates that the powder is sustainably sourced and grown with environmentally friendly methods.

Specifications

  • Has a shelf life of 24 months
  • Package size of 10 kg
  • Orange in color
  • Low Heavy metals
  • Scientific name Malpighia Glabra
  • Originated in Brazil

Additional Organic Acerola Offerings: 

  • Acerola Juice Powder
  • Acerola Powder 17-20% Vitamin C
  • Acerola Organic Powder 30-34% Vitamin C

 

For more healthy, whole food ingredients, visit our market page. We have a variety of organic, environmentally friendly products available in bulk for manufacturers, ingredients providers and other commercial parties.

IM Direct Launches Raw Caffeine, Our New Bulk Product

Introducing Raw Caffeine, Our New Bulk Product

Some people swear by their cup of morning coffee, partly for the ritual of it, but more likely for the stimulant effect; put simply, it wakes them up. What if you could harness the energy you get from that first cup of coffee in your newest food, beverage or nutritional formulation? You can, with raw caffeine! Raw caffeine can be sourced as pure anhydrous natural caffeine, a fine white powder, from green coffee as a nutritional supplement. It can also be found as CO2 extracted caffeine, sourced from arabica beans. Here are some of the benefits raw caffeine can give you.

Clean Energy

Raw caffeine powder is highly concentrated, so the smallest amount can yield big results. The CO2 extracted material is NOP and approved for use in organic formulation.

Competitive and Convenient

This material is manufactured at the decaffeination plant. While much of the worlds natural sources of caffeine is bought as a bi-product from these operations, our direct line is produced in house at the same plant, which makes our market position very competitive. Inventory is located at various ship points throughout the US.

Many Uses

Pure anhydrous natural caffeine powder is food-grade and can be a nutritional supplement for people in training or improving their overall health. You can formulate into energy drinks, protein shakes, smoothies, sodas, juices or even as an additive to skincare products to reduce puffiness and freshen tired skin. Our CO2 extracted natural caffeine is perfect for Organic formulations.  Infield Market is your B2B source for bulk raw caffeine as well as many other supplements that promote a healthy lifestyle. Contact us to learn more about what we offer.

IM Direct Launches Ingredient SaffSerene™ From Partner CK Nutraceuticals

Mood… it’s a touchy word, right? Primarily because it all depends on the mood you’re in at the moment. If someone says “You look like you’re in a bad mood…” it tends to put you in an even worse mood. On the other hand, if someone says “Well you look happy…” it tends to elevate your current state of mind.  We need more of that going around. We all experience the ebbs and flows of our feelings. Good, bad or indifferent, mood can be a temporary mindset triggered by something someone says, how you hear it, home life, sleep, personal and professional pressures.  Some feel mood shifts more drastically than others, and that can become long-term and, in many cases, chronic.  That last statement isn’t to be taken lightly or to overlook the reality of pressures that individuals feel or that we see our friends and loved ones experiencing. We all know someone who is down and, in my opinion, who would benefit from an empathetic approach.

Let’s look at a lighter side of Mood…. You know what puts me in a good mood? My Mom’s (potentially borrowed from Southern Living Magazine circa 1987 or 88) Shrimp Creole. This is a fine recipe, which is safely published /glued into “Save The Drama For Your Mama Cookbook” of which I have one of a few copies. You can guess the author. I’m sure some Creole folk would have their opinion, but if you would like the recipe here, it is directly from the cookbook. Or, if you need a more formal recipe with ALL the directions written out we have that too. Click here.

When you have mastered the Southern Stew, its final resting place is on a steaming bed of Saffron Rice, which you may also see with Paella, bouillabaisse, and dishes from all around the world. The color that comes from Saffron is a bright yellow and orange color due to the phytochemical compounds like carotenoids that break down into crocin and crocetin. Saffron has long been traded around the world as a very expensive and coveted spice. It is harvested from the stigmas of a specific flower, Crocus sativus. Those little red things sticking out of the purple flower in the picture below are the stigmas, and they are harvested by hand which is a tedious task and part of the reason it’s so expensive.

 

Yes, it must be the Saffron that really elevates my mood! Conveniently and obnoxiously, that leads us to a new ingredient for mood support with some intriguing science: SaffSerene ™.

What is SaffSerene?

 A natural ingredient for mood support, SaffSerene is a standardized saffron extract derived from stigmas of non-GMO saffron flowers.  The saffron extract contains 2% safranal, crocin, and picrocrocin as main actives. It promotes:

  • Healthy Mood: Clinically proven to help manage stress while supporting mood balance.*
  • Alleviates PMS Symptoms: Clinically research demonstrates a 50% reduction in the severity of mood-related PMS symptoms.
  • Naturally Derived: Premium-quality extract obtained from saffron flowers sourced from Turkey and Morocco.

Other structure/ function claims include:

  • Helps support healthy mood balance.*
  • Helps support positive mental outlook.*
  • Helps support healthy eating habits.*
  • Natural appetite suppressant.*
  • Helps support nervous system health.*
  • Helps support stressful lifestyle.*
  • Helps support healthy stress levels.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Why SaffSerene?

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, “one in 12 U.S. adults report having depression.” Even more shocking, “8 percent of adults older than 20 reported having depression during a given two-week period.” And, “of that total, the prevalence of depression among women was almost double that seen in men.” That’s an ALARMING amount of the population that experience anxiety and depression in its many forms.

While there is a growing trend to self-medicate and change lifestyle to counteract these experiences, medication is the go-to for many as a treatment option. The problem with medication? Many drugs subdue the underlying issues rather than fixing the problem. On top of that, most medications come with side effects.

SaffSerene offers an alternative natural source of plant-based ingredients and lifestyle regimes. Clinical studies have shown a low 15 mg 2x daily dose of SaffSerene™ to be effective in promoting healthy psychological function, safely and effectively.

IM Direct Launches Deep Ocean Minerals™ from Partner CK Nutraceuticals

Consumer demand is ever evolving and it has become essential for us to co-evolve. We’ve recently touched on topics such as hydration and anti-aging, both front runners of consumer demand in our industry, and that’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of Deep Ocean Minerals™ from CK Nutraceuticals, an IM Direct Partner.

 

 

 

What is Deep Ocean Minerals™?

A mineral-derived raw material innovation, Deep Ocean Minerals™ (DOM) is precisely as it sounds. A standardized science-based natural mineral concentrate manufactured from geographically protected ocean water that is harvested at a minimum of 600 meters below sea level. A patented and environmentally friendly extraction system is used to draw from the site allowing direct access to the deep ocean water which is free of any contaminants or impurities while keeping surrounding sea life safe.

 

Why Ocean Water?

These clinically studied mineral concentrates from deep ocean water promise to deliver the purest combination of synergistic minerals and trace elements optimal for overall health. A Nutraingredients-USA article on DOM helps to discuss the ocean water idea further, “the deep ocean mineral concept is anchored in paleobiology, which suggests that life on earth originates from the deep oceans (deeper than 0.5 km) and that our transition from sea to land led to compromised nutritive complexity. Photosynthetic organisms living at the surface may deplete certain biogenic components from the water, but these can still be found in the deep ocean water where the sunlight cannot reach.” So, what does this mean for us? That the consumption of these nutrients aids in replenishing the human body to full physical capacity.

How Deep Ocean Minerals™ Works

Deep Ocean Minerals™ mimic the body’s natural mineral composition of chloride, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. In one study scientists reported that consumption of DOM before, during, and after exhaustive cycling was associated with increased cerebral hemoglobin levels in both young and middle-aged men, compared with placebo. However, the response was documented as more significant in the middle-aged men. This shows great promise in “developing supplements to increase the cerebral hemodynamic response against a physical challenge and during post-exercise recovery for middle-aged men.” Another study concluded that deep ocean mineral water “was more effective in inducing recovery of aerobic capacity and leg muscle power compared with plain water following prolonged dehydrating aerobic running exercise.” Overall, the consumption of this ingredient innovation has shown benefits to:

  1. Maintain Equilibrium Balance– Because the mineral composition is similar to our body’s when in equilibrium, DOM helps in maintaining optimum cellular fluid levels to keep our pH in check.
  2. Boosts Endurance– Clinical studies support improvements to sports performance and muscle recovery.
  3. Improved Vitality– A variety of scientific studies and research demonstrates the benefits of magnesium as well as how optimal hydration can impact overall vitality and aging.

 

 

In general, we all tend to overlook the fundamental and core components that contribute to what we are really trying to achieve – youthful skin, flexibility, better endurance, desired weight loss. To be operating optimally, we need to work on achieving a balanced system stemming from proper hydration that entails a balance of electrolytes, minerals and other essential elements like DOM provides.

Deep Ocean Minerals™ Macro-Mineral Profile

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredient Applications

With delivery forms in both liquid and powder, Deep Ocean Minerals™ is guaranteed to offer multiple direct applications including softgels, tablets, capsules, stick packs, gummies, beverage powders, meal replacement powders, greens powders, sports formulations, RTD beverages, functional foods and more. With this new category emerging in sports, and health and wellness nutrition, now is the time to invest.

For more information on Deep Ocean Minerals™ and our IM Direct partner, you can contact one of our ingredient experts by emailing us at info@infieldmarket.appliedpath.com or calling us at 888.285.6120.

 

COMING SOON!

SaffSerene™ is a standardized saffron extract from stigmas containing 2% safranal, crocin, and picrocrocin. It promotes healthy psychological function, supporting emotional health and mood balance as demonstrated in multiple published studies.* SaffSerene™ is derived from non-GMO saffron flowers from Turkey and Morocco. The saffron extract contains 2% safranal, crocin, and picrocrocin as main actives. Clinical studies have shown a low 15 mg 2x daily dose of SaffSerene™ to be effective in promoting healthy psychological function, safely and effectively.*

Formulate your own hydration – Hydration is key to virtually every bodily function, and unfortunately, we are all suffering from various levels of dehydration, but we may not realize it. We aren’t consuming enough water or electrolytes ensuring, at minimum, mild dehydration. It’s easy enough to get a glass of water and getting a glass of electrolytes should be just as easy. You can formulate your own hydration with our certified organic hydration blends including:

Are you at Station Dehydration

Hi all, Tim here. I wanted to take the reins and get a little more candid about this month’s topic, dehydration.

In my head, I’m still 28, but in real life, I’m …well… we’ll just go with tickling the top of the hill. After a recent workout with a friend of mine, I noticed she was downing a quenchable looking liquid from a mason jar (so you know it was legit). Anyway, I asked her what she was drinking, and she told me it was cucumber and watermelon juice. Of course, I thought to myself, after all she has been involved with some pretty big juice companies – even before they were big – like when they were still making juice in their garage. Now juice is not the point here, but let me continue. She went on to tell me that sometimes she just needs something other than water and she is working on hydrating better because whether we know it or not we all suffer from some sort of chronic dehydration for one reason or another. CHRONIC DEHYDRATION, that stuck with me.

How Dry Are You?

Sometimes you’re dehydrated, and you just know it. You can feel it in your body, literally. Other times you don’t realize it until you’re thirsty and by that point, it’s too late because you’re already quite dehydrated. Have you thought about how much water you’ve had today? Alternatively, what you’ve consumed in terms of food and beverage? You can get some alternative forms of water through diet though usually not enough to fully hydrate you.. Does your day sound something like this?

Breakfast –coffee, coffee, shake or bar, coffee, coffee

Maybe you drink a glass of water between breakfast and lunch, but maybe not.

Lunch – Iced tea, diet coke… Sandwich, burger, salad…

Afternoon caffeine or maybe you have water between lunch and dinner, but again most are not.

Dinner – Iced tea, water, diet coke, wine, beer… food

Did you get a workout in today? If you sweat like the average person, you lose .8 to 1.4 liters, or 27-43 ounces, of sweat per hour of exercise. Think of it this way, in just one hour of workout you could lose about one Big Gulp (30oz) from 7-Eleven. Yes, I went there. Not to mention, we are born with 2-4 million sweat glands, so we are primed for sweating. I mean we’re just talking about diet and exercise here, but many factors can cause dehydration:

  • Stress
  • Hormones
  • Travel
  • Work
  • Illness
  • Weather

The list goes on.

So back to my story, I took the recommendation of my workout buddy and got to work hydrating. While holding my insistently curious 15-month-old daughter, I juiced cucumbers and watermelon that night. Full disclosure: holding a toddler is not recommended when juicing, but what can I say I’m a sucker for the “dadda” chants. Anyway, I thought about the sugar intake, but knew that the fresh fruit benefits outweigh the bad. I’ve stuck with it for a few months now. Not really making any other changes to my diet, and guess what? It works. I notice the difference. My energy is up, my sleep is better, and I have more flexibility… I could go on. All these things I’m noticing are considered anecdotal, but thirst is real. Sometimes it’s even hidden as hunger.

Imagine what the benefits of proper hydration are internally? What is chronic dehydration doing to our insides? Let’s take a quick look from head to toe.

Brain Drain

Did you know that the brain is made of 60% water?  Also, it’s one of the most important things to keep hydrated because it sends signals to the rest of your body for basic movement and processes. Once dehydrated there is fatigue, delayed reaction time, memory loss, coordination issues, headaches, fogginess, dizziness, and confusion. Then there is dry eye, eyestrain, and many other cognitive problems.

Matters of the Heart

When it comes to the heart things get pretty serious. Your heart rate increases by trying to overcompensate for the lower volume of blood running through your vessels. So even though your heart rate is increased, the amount of blood your heart is circulating is smaller which means your heart is running less efficiently than it would if it was hydrated – it’s not pumping as much blood as it could to help the body run at full steam. Finally, your body is retaining more sodium in the bloodstream. High sodium in the blood causes smaller blood vessels to close putting more pressure on the main blood vessels causing your blood pressure to rise.

The Main Frame

On the inside, dehydration leaves you prone to muscle cramps and intense pain. Think of it like this, your body is like a machine without lubricants – rusty and stiff, not running smoothly. Your muscles are like beef jerky and less like a fresh juicy cut of steak. On the outside, your skin is dull, flaky and itchy. Your lips are chapped, and your hair is lifeless and split. While these things mentioned above are just a fraction of what dehydration causes it’s important to know that it runs the full gambit on your body from a mild headache to full on vomiting, kidney stones, and even hypothermia. Dehydration is no joke, even at the milder stages actions should be taken immediately to get your body back on track.

Replenish This

So how do you get yourself straightened out? Well, depending on the severity of symptoms anything from water and a snack with sodium to sports drinks or fresh fruit juice could be the answer. These beverages are stocked with electrolytes – all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and things your body needs to recover properly. Why are electrolytes so important? Well, a recent Medical News Today article I read says it best, “an electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. They are essential for  a number of bodily functions.”

 

The piece goes on to say that “many of the automatic processes in the body rely on a small electric current to function and electrolytes provide this charge.” In short, electrolytes regulate many things in the body from nerve and muscle function to hydration, blood acidity and pressure, and the regeneration of damaged tissues. Muscles and neurons rely on movement of electrolytes all around cells for proper function. This report also shares a great example of how these electrolytes work to help a muscle function saying, “a muscle needs calcium, sodium, and potassium to contract. When these substances become imbalanced, it can lead to either muscle weakness or excessive contraction.” Thinking about that and bringing it back to exercise fatigue drives it home and makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?

 

Formulate YOUR Hydration Own Hydration!

Hydration is key to virtually every bodily function and what I’ve discussed above are some pretty valid points in understanding how we all are suffering a various level of dehydration. We aren’t consuming enough water or electrolytes ensuring mild dehydration, and on top of that regular exertion on our body is compounding and guaranteeing a state of chronic dehydration. Getting a glass of water is easy enough, but why not get a glass of electrolytes just as easily? You can formulate your own hydration and that’s why we are so excited to announce the launch of our Super Fruit Line at Infield Market – all organic freeze-dried products:

And, one we’ve really been blown away with, Deep Ocean Minerals™. Deep Ocean Minerals™ is a mineral-derived raw material innovation manufactured from deep ocean water using a sustainable-patented process, which features a synergistic profile of over 70 essential minerals and trace elements. Deep Ocean Minerals™ are drawn from water from a minimum of 600 meters below sea level in a geographically protected location off the east coast of Taiwan. There are no sunlight or pathogens just seawater rich naturally occurring minerals that are essential to the body and are comparable to the ion profile in human blood. Several studies and published clinical research has proven that DOM provides accelerated recovery, energy and rejuvenation of the human body upon receiving the mineral-rich ocean water before, during and after physical activity.