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Here at The Feed, we know the importance of gut health. Not only can it impact your immune system, but it can also impact your ability to digest and absorb nutrients, to recover, and can even affect your mood.

Here are our 3 Hacks to improve your gut health:

Hack #1: Cycle your Probiotics

Lots of people start on probiotics and it works for them and then just as fast it seems to stop working. In speaking with ???????Dr. Sprouse, he recommends that the athletes under his care cycle their probiotics between different brands so they can ensure they are getting a good diversity of strains. He also recommends taking a break for a few weeks every month or so and starting up again.

Personally, I cycle between these 3 top quality probiotics each month and taking a 1 to 2-week break at the end of each month:

• Month 1: Sound Probiotics or Klean Athlete Probiotic
• Month 2: Thorne FloraSport 20B
• Month 3: Puori Synbiotics

There are multiple research studies on the effects of probiotics on athletes. Studies show that probiotics:

• Help athletes experience fewer upper respiratory tract infections and gut complaints
• Are vital in nutrient production and absorption
• Aid in the production of B-vitamins
• Enhance amino acid uptake in the gut

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Hack #2: Reduce Inflammation with L-Glutamine.

When training hard, the tissue in the gut can become damaged from strenuous exercise. L-glutamine the main amino acid used by the cells in the intestines and has been shown in research to help reduce inflammation, repair damaged cells, and heal the gut. It can also help boost muscle repair, so it's a win-win for athletes! The highest quality L-Glutamine I've found is Thorne L-Glutamine and at only $20 it is one of the most affordable supplements you will find that will have such a profound impact.

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Hack #3: Use Peptides from your gut to repair your gut

BPC-157 is a chain of Amino Acids known as a Peptide that signals your body to do certain things. While BPC-157 is most often associated with healing joints and connective tissue, it originates in human gastric juices and can be very helpful in gut healing.

In the gut, BPC 157 acts systemically in the digestive tract to combat leaky gut, IBS, and gastrointestinal cramps. It does this by helping maintain the mucosal lining of the GI Track and as an anti-inflammatory, it aids in the protection and healing of inflamed intestinal tissues.

We provide Dr. Seeds Body Protective Complex+ which is the only oral version available (otherwise BPC 157 is only available via an injection). Dr. Seeds BPC is not identical to BPC 157 as it has one additional Amino Acid that is removed during digestion.

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Here's to a Happy Tummy!

Matt
Founder
The Feed. 

Hi Elijah,

Do you want to feel 10 years younger for the Holidays?  Here is my most impactful daily hack that has significantly boosted my energy levels and something every athlete should be doing. 

There is a fascinating intersection between athletic performance and the world of biohacking. While Biohackers might have many different intentions (living longer, increasing focus, improving health) many of these same “hacks” can also increase your athletic performance and also help you feel at least a few years younger!

The expert I follow most closely in the area of anti-aging is Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard Medical School. I listen to all the podcasts that he is a guest on, and I would simplify his research and current thinking down to boosting your NAD+ levels is the single biggest thing you can do to reduce your cellular age.

Research shows that our NAD+ levels drop 90% from the time we are born until we are 90 years old.   This has a direct correlation to aging — every cell in our body requires NAD to create energy. As an athlete, this is even more important and there is evidence to suggest that boosting NAD+ will also help increase your endurance.

Here is my triple-play for boosting your NAD+ Levels.

It is a simple routine and has been the single most impactful supplement routine I've done over the past 2 years for increased energy in training and being more productive at work.

???????I've also put all 3 together with one bundle for easy access and a 10% discount. 

1) NMN Supplementation every day.

Dr. Sinclair views NMN as the most potent booster of NAD+ Levels, but until today it has been really hard to get it in a form that is bioavailable.

TODAY we are launching the purest and most bioavailable form of NMN on the market from Quicksilver called NAD + Gold. The Feed is the first to launch this product and I've been using it for the past 3 months while it was in development. I feel an immediate impact (even though the full benefits are from using it consistently over time). I feel both an energy boost as well as a slight neuro boost on my ability to stay focused.

????Get Quicksilver NAD+ Gold

2) Resveratrol for accelerating the benefits of NMN.

Resveratrol is an extract from the skin of foods like grapes, blueberries etc..You may recall the "hype" around this some time ago around red wine. But for it to be really effective you need to take it as a supplement and food sources just have too low a level to be effective. What is really interesting is that resveratrol works hand in hand with NMN.

David describes resveratrol and NMN as critical for the activation of sirtuin genes. Sirtuins play a key role in functions that help us to live longer – such as DNA repair.

He describes resveratrol as the “accelerator pedal” for the sirtuin genes (increasing their activation), and NMN as the fuel. Without “fuel”, resveratrol won’t work. The reason that resveratrol won’t work effectively without NMN, is that sirtuin activation requires youthful NAD levels, but by 50 years old, we have about half the level of NAD we had in our 20s.

The highest quality resveratrol supplement is Thorne Resveracel

???????Pro Tip: Dr. Sinclair's studies show that resveratrol absorption is 5x higher if you consume it with a little bit of fat. So some whole fat yogurt is an ideal complement to your morning routine.

????Get Thorne Resveracel

3) NR as the insurance policy NAD+ Booster.

Up until today's launch of NAD+ Gold, Using NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) was the go-to for boosting NAD+ Levels with a product called TruNiagen.

Dr. Sinclair is also a believer in NR, he just believes that NMN is more effective. But there is no downside in taking both NMN and NR as they are complementary approaches to increasing NAD+ Levels.

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How to take it?

• AM: Each morning take 2 pills Resveracel respectively, then take 2 to 3 Pumps of NAD+ Gold and hold it under your tongue for 60 seconds.
• PM: Take 1 Capsule of TruNiagen at Bedtime. 
• Give yourself 4 to 6 weeks to feel the full effects of elevating your NAD+ levels, although I'm confident you will feel benefits earlier.

My Experience

As I mentioned above, my experience has been profound. Focusing on boosting NAD+ levels is the single best thing I have done to have more energy, better focus, and to simply feel younger. In addition to increased daily energy levels, I've also noticed these 3 additional benefits:

• Eliminating Hangovers: I had a really hard time having a few glasses of wine or any alcohol and would always be getting a slight hangover, even-though my consumption was low. I noticed these slight hangovers completely disappeared after a few weeks of boosting my NAD+ levels.

• Pre-Workout Energy Levels: My afternoon energy slump (typically around 3 PM) is almost non-existent after boosting my NAD+ Levels. I've especially noticed that my ability to get to late afternoon or post-work training sessions has improved significantly.

• Appetite Suppressant when morning Fasting: I noticed that the Quicksilver NAD+ Gold is also a great appetite suppressant. Brandon at the office also noticed the same thing. So if you are intermittent fasting, this is a great supplement first thing in the morning to get read of hunger pains until lunchtime.

???????Bonus: To make it easier, I've put all 3 products in one bundle for you and you will save 10%.

Here's to feeling and living younger!

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

Today I'm going to share the top training devices that our Pro Athletes at The Feed are using. Since you already spending as much time as your schedule or body allows you to do your physical training during the week, these training devices will help give you a higher return on the time investment you are already making in your training.

1) Airofit Breath Training Device

This will be the hottest new training device in 2020. Today, we train our lungs as a by-product of our existing training. Airofit changes that and lets you train your lungs directly and improve your lung capacity and anaerobic capabilities. In just 4 weeks I have noticed a huge difference in my breathing, especially during intervals.

How it works: You use Airofit when you are at rest (like sitting on the couch) for 10 minutes a day. You put the Airofit Mouthpiece in your mouth and it controls how much air you can inhale and exhale and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Then the Airofit app (iOS and Android) walks you through breathing exercises where you can see your breathing, and even how hard you are breathing, in real-time. Seeing your breathing in real-time is the game-changer here and that feedback loop is what helps you make improvements so quickly. After each exercise, you get a score of how you did. Once you master a drill, then the app tells you to increase the difficulty level by twisting the knobs on the mouthpiece.

????Get a breath ahead of the competition, get Airofit now.

2) Kaatsu Blood Flow Restriction

This is the one piece of equipment that every serious athlete should invest in. When I say invest, it really is an investment, but the returns on the Kaatsu training are so incredible that it will be the best investment you make this year.

It is my most important training device I own and until know has really only been used by Pro Athletes as the device was $4K+, but today we have a brand new Kaatsu device at a fraction of the cost for individual athletes.

Kaatsu is a mini controller and bands that you place around your arms or legs (I'll use legs as an example). They inflate (like a blood pressure cuff) and restrict the blood flow out of your legs and as you train you are putting your body into a "metabolic crisis", like finishing the hardest hill climb or uphill sprint of your life. Your body then responds to this crisis by rapidly building lean muscle mass and releasing growth hormone to build strength and repair tissues.

What's great about Kaatsu is that it is a really quick workout, you have almost no risk of injury as you aren't lifting heavy weights to gain strength, and the next day recovery is very fast (much faster than if you had lifted heavy weights until failure).

How to use it: A Kaatsu Training session is 10 to 15 minutes. That's it. You can do bodyweight squats or use light weights. Place the Kaatsu bands on your leg at a pressure of 375 to 400 and start with a set of 30 squats, rest 30 seconds, then do 20 squats, rest 30 seconds, then do 15 squats, rest 30 seconds. Then do one final set of squats of as many as you can until failure (most likely you will get 15 to 20 squats until you can't do anymore).

You can also do it on the bike. I warm up for 15 minutes on the trainer. Put on the bands at a pressure of 375. I get back on the bike and do a 10 to 15-minute trainer session like a ramp test (where the wattage increases every 30 to 60 seconds) or a series of 1-minute intervals with 30 seconds rest in between. I do this until my cadence is so low (under 40) that I can no longer turn the pedals. It will take between 8 to 15 minutes. It will be like climbing the hardest climb of your life.

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3) Recovery Tools: Wave Tool and PSO-Rite

I use both of these tools 3 to 5 times per week:

I use the Wave Tool on the aches and pains I get in my Knee and Achilles. I like to apply a CBD Lotion with Arnica as the lubricant. Then I take the wave tool and "scrape" the areas of injury. I start with lighter and longer strokes and work my way to higher pressure and shorter strokes. What happens is that you trigger your body's healing response to that area. While it can be slightly uncomfortable at first, it will become more natural over time. I will only use the Wave tool every other day (never on back to back days) so that my body has time to fully heal before treatments.

I use PSO-Rite every day. It has been a game-changer for opening up my hips and relieving low back pains. All you have to do is lie on it for 2 minutes per side. Place one of the upright rounded ends on your Psoas on the left side and slowly lower your body weight on to it. Stay on it for 2 minutes. Then change to your right Psoas. If using one of the uprights at a time and it is too intense, then you can use both at the same time for a less intense feeling as your body weight is distributed across both uprights (so you place one upright on your left Psoas and the other on your right at the same time).

????Get Wave Tool

????Get Pso-Rite

Happy Training,
Matt

Founder
The Feed. 

Hi Elijah,

Do you want to have the energy of 10 years ago next year?  In December I attended the top anti-aging medical conference and this was what all the Doctor's were talking about.  Even if anti-aging isn't your thing, the same approach will also boost your athletic performance. 

The expert I follow most closely in the area of anti-aging is Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard Medical School. I listen to all the podcasts that he is a guest on, and I would simplify his research and current thinking down to boosting your NAD+ levels is the single biggest thing you can do to reduce your cellular age.

Research shows that our NAD+ levels drop 90% from the time we are born until we are 90 years old.   This has a direct correlation to aging — every cell in our body requires NAD to create energy. As an athlete, this is even more important and there is evidence to suggest that boosting NAD+ will also help increase your endurance.

Here is how to boost your NAD+ Levels every day.

It is a simple routine and has been the single most impactful supplement routine I've done over the past 2 years for increased energy in training and being more productive at work.

1) NMN Supplementation every day.

Dr. Sinclair views NMN as the most potent booster of NAD+ Levels, but until today it has been really hard to get it in a form that is bioavailable.

The hottest new product and the most bioavailable form of NMN on the market is from Quicksilver called NAD + Gold. The Feed is the first to launch this product and I've been using it for the past 3 months while it was in development. I feel an immediate impact (even though the full benefits are from using it consistently over time). I feel both an energy boost as well as a slight neuro boost on my ability to stay focused.

????Get Quicksilver NAD+ Gold

2) Resveratrol for accelerating the benefits of NMN.

Resveratrol is an extract from the skin of foods like grapes, blueberries etc..You may recall the "hype" around this some time ago around red wine. But for it to be really effective you need to take it as a supplement and food sources just have too low a level to be effective. What is really interesting is that resveratrol works hand in hand with NMN.

David describes resveratrol and NMN as critical for the activation of sirtuin genes. Sirtuins play a key role in functions that help us to live longer – such as DNA repair.

He describes resveratrol as the “accelerator pedal” for the sirtuin genes (increasing their activation), and NMN as the fuel. Without “fuel”, resveratrol won’t work. The reason that resveratrol won’t work effectively without NMN, is that sirtuin activation requires youthful NAD levels, but by 50 years old, we have about half the level of NAD we had in our 20s.

The highest quality resveratrol supplement is Thorne Resveracel

???????Pro Tip: Dr. Sinclair's studies show that resveratrol absorption is 5x higher if you consume it with a little bit of fat. So some whole fat yogurt is an ideal complement to your morning routine.

????Get Thorne Resveracel

How to take it?

• Each morning take 2 pills Resveracel respectively,
• Then take 2 to 3 Pumps of NAD+ Gold and hold it under your tongue for 60 seconds.
• Give yourself 4 to 6 weeks to feel the full effects of elevating your NAD+ levels, although I'm confident you will feel benefits earlier.

My Experience

As I mentioned above, my experience has been profound. Focusing on boosting NAD+ levels is the single best thing I have done to have more energy, better focus, and to simply feel younger. In addition to increased daily energy levels, I've also noticed these 3 additional benefits:

• Eliminating Hangovers: I had a really hard time having a few glasses of wine or any alcohol and would always be getting a slight hangover, even-though my consumption was low. I noticed these slight hangovers completely disappeared after a few weeks of boosting my NAD+ levels.

• Pre-Workout Energy Levels: My afternoon energy slump (typically around 3 PM) is almost non-existent after boosting my NAD+ Levels. I've especially noticed that my ability to get to late afternoon or post-work training sessions has improved significantly.

• Appetite Suppressant when morning Fasting: I noticed that the Quicksilver NAD+ Gold is also a great appetite suppressant. Brandon at the office also noticed the same thing. So if you are intermittent fasting, this is a great supplement first thing in the morning to get read of hunger pains until lunchtime.

Here's to feeling and living younger!

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

Thank-you for an amazing 2019.

You have made The Feed into the business we dreamed it could be: A place where we can share our knowledge with 100Ks of athletes to help them get more enjoyment out of their training.

As a token of our thanks, we are providing you 20% off almost everything at The Feed today. (use code: 2020 - go here to apply code).

While the discount applies to almost everything, it does not apply to products already on sale, like the huge Clif Bar Sale that ends tonight and some specialty items like Ketones and some Gear items that we aren't able to discount.

Thank you for being a Feed Athlete. We look forward to helping you reach even greater goals in 2020.

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

The New Year is upon us and there is no better time to fix the small things that might be broken or overlooked in your training and nutrition strategy. The first response I have for every athlete when I'm asked the question "what they should I do better" is to be smarter about their hydration strategy.

Which is why I'm really excited to share our new rehydration product that I've been using for the past month, it is very low sugar and tastes so good that my entire family is stealing my supply. Keep reading for details.

Most of us are now pretty good at hydrating during our workout and are using properly formulated hydration drinks like Skratch, Tailwind, Fluid, or my current favorite for workout hydration: Untapped Lemon Tea MapleAid

But where almost all of us are failing ourselves is on proper pre and post hydration, and I would emphasis mostly post-workout rehydration. This is especially true when you are doing indoor workouts where you sweat more and don't realize how dehydrated you have become.

Rehydration is the #1 thing you should focus on for the first 2 weeks of the New Year.

The new product I'm obsessed with is SOS Hydration. We launched it back in early December and I've been hooked ever since. What I love the most is the sugar profile with only 3g of sugar, but still has enough sugar to be rapidly absorbed. Without going too deep into the science, when there is some sugar (glucose) in your hydration your body will absorb the hydration and electrolytes as much as 3x faster than without any glucose.

That said, I don't want to much sugar or unneeded calories when I'm not working out and SOS has only 3g of sugar per serving making it also Keto Certified and at only 10 Calories you can even use this during a "fasted" morning workout and not break your fast, perfect if you are intermittent fasting.

SOS is the first hydration drink to match the global standard set by the World Health Organization for oral rehydration and is as effective as an IV drip at rehydrating.

Oh, and it also tastes amazing (my wife and kids are hooked) and you can adjust how much flavor you want by adjusting how many scoops you put in your bottle. 

How to use it:

• Post-workout: I use 2 scoops in a 24 or 32 oz bottle.
• Indoor Workouts: If I'm riding or running indoors, look to try to get 48 oz of rehydration in you over the next 4 to 6 hours using SOS.
• Fasted Morning Workouts: You can use 1 scoop of SOS in a 21oz bottle and not break your fast.
• Short Recovery Workouts:  I'm also using SOS during light workouts that are short and are under 400 calories when I don't want the extra calories of a full workout hydration drink. 

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Stay tuned this week for all of my Top 5 hacks to improve your training and health in the New Year.

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

P.S. SOS Is also amazing for your post-New Year's Eve Recovery.

Hi Elijah,

Thank you for an amazing 2019. You have made The Feed into the business we dreamed it could be: A place where we can share our knowledge with 100Ks of athletes to help them get more enjoyment out of their training.

As a token of our thanks and to start your 2020 training off with a bang, we are providing you 20% off almost everything at The Feed today. (use code: 2020 - go here to apply code).

While the discount applies to almost everything, it does not apply to products already on sale, like the huge Clif Bar Sale that ends tonight and some specialty items like Ketones and some Gear items that we aren't able to discount.

Thank you for being a Feed Athlete. We look forward to helping you reach even greater goals in 2020.

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

I have 3 supplements that I use day in and day out that have become the foundation of my daily routine. While I will take additional supplements for specific reasons i.e. sleep, injury repair, travel, heavy training load, these 3 are the ones that I have stuck with over the long term and I feel everyone should consider using every day.

1) Thorne Multi-Vitamin Elite.

This is my daily insurance policy in case my regular diet doesn't get me all the vitamins and minerals I need. This is especially true when there is added stress on my body from training or travel.

I choose the Thorne Multi-Vitamin based on numerous recommendations from people I trust and what makes it truly unique is that you get an AM dose and a PM dose (each box has two bottles inside for AM and PM). Thorne has done the hard work for me of making sure I'm getting the right vitamins and minerals at the right time of day.

????Get Thorne Multi-Vitamin Elite

2) Quicksilver Glutathione.

Glutathione is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants you can take and especially important for athletes.

Within 10 minutes of doing an aerobic activity, the amount of glutathione in your muscle cells (the cells that you’re exercising) goes down by about 40%. This reduction is Glutathione doing it work to clean up the after-effects of the production of lactic acid.

When you are training and producing lactic acid, the cells that generate the lactic acid become inflamed. Glutathione, the master antioxidant, comes in to help reduce that inflammation. The harder you train and the more lactic acid you produce, the more Glutathione you need to clean up afterward.

Glutathione is very hard to absorb when taken orally. That is why I take the sublingual form from Quicksilver. I take 2 to 3 pumps and hold it under my tongue for 60 to 90 seconds each morning.

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Note: Quicksilver also has an enhanced version of Glutathione with Milk Thistle, Trimethylglycine, and B Vitamins to help you store and maintain higher levels of Glutathione. That version is available here.

3) Thorne Creatine.

Creatine is the most studied (and likely widely used) supplement in the world for athletes. It is completely safe, has great bioavailability (i.e. effective) and is easy to take. I use it to help my energy levels in training and especially my energy levels for rapid/explosive energy expenditures in short interval workouts. I recently listened to a podcast by Ben Greenfield and he discussed why he uses Creatine every day for energy:

"I think everybody would benefit from this due to its ability to not only promote lean body mass but also support cognitive function, support power output, and increase work capacity, support physical endurance, assist with maintaining hydration within the cells, a lot of benefits of this one, that would be creatine" - Ben Greenfield

I use the Thorne Creatine product and take 2.5g in the morning and 2.5g in the evening. In the morning I mix into my morning coffee or tea. You don't need to take more than 2.5g as your body simply can't absorb much more at one time.

????Get Thorne Creatine

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

Do you have trouble falling back to sleep?

Do you find yourself waking at 1 AM or 2 AM with your mind racing and struggle to get back to a night of deep sleep?

If that sounds like you, I have finally found a natural supplement that is putting me back to sleep, usually within 10 minutes.

For years I have struggled with waking up after a few hours of sleep and struggling to get back to sleep. I have tried everything from taking a spoonful of honey, blue-blocking glasses, deep breathing, and nothing worked reliably until now. This kind of disrupted sleep destroys my recovery and even after falling back to sleep, I wake up in the AM and don't feel rested.

I just discovered a product we already had at The Feed called LipoCalm. I have to admit, I didn't really know what it was for as the name is not very descriptive. It was suggested that I try it to fall back asleep. The results have blown me away and I have been sharing it with all my friends and family and they are all coming back to me with rave reviews. When I inevitably wake up at like 1 AM or 2 AM I take two to three pumps of LipoCalm under my tongue and I'm back to sleep within 10 minutes. The best part is that I don't wake up groggy or sleepy, I wake up feeling rested.

I want to know if it will also work for you. It is not expensive (only $35) and I'm giving the first 50 people $5 off to give it a try (Use code: LightsOut or click here).

????Try LipoCalm and save $5

Do you have trouble falling asleep?

If your issue is not waking up in the middle of the night, but instead is falling asleep, the try a variation of LipoCalm called CBD Synergies Sleep that is formulated for falling asleep. It combines a high-quality full-spectrum CBD with PharmaGaba the main active ingredient in LipoCalm, with sleep hormone Melatonin, and 5-HTP that produces serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter, that also helps support melatonin production.

Start with the recommended dosage of 4 pumps, which is only 8mg of CBD, but because it is sublingual and Liposomal encapsulated you probably need 50% less than you would with regular CBD Drops. I find I need more like 8 pumps and some folks I've heard are using 12 pumps.

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Now back to Lipocalm for falling back to sleep...

How does it work LipoCalm work?

The primary agreement is GABA which is an amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter, it's role is to block certain signals, such as those associated with stress, it is known to have a calming effect on the rain. It also contains Skullcap Herb, Passion Flower, and Chamomile Flower that all help put you into a state of calmness.

What's unique about LipoCalm is that it is encapsulated in a special Liposomal blend, meaning that it can be rapidly absorbed sublingually (under your tongue) which is why it is so effective and works so quickly versus an oral medication.

How to take LipoCalm?

Take 2 to 3 pumps under your tongue and hold it for 30 seconds. Most people are fine with the taste, but if you are sensitive to it, then be sure to lift your tongue and carefully pump it under your tongue. I suggest you sit up in bed to take it so it stays under your tongue. After 30 seconds swallow it and if you can avoid it sloshing around or hitting the top of your tongue that will help avoid the taste.

The Ultimate ????Sleep Hack

When I really want to nail my sleep, I combine CBD Synergies Sleep 30 minutes before bed, then have LipoCalm on my bedside table. I take 8 pumps of CBD Synergies Sleep 20 minutes before bed. If I wake up before morning, I take 2 to 3 pumps of LipoCalm (without getting out of bed) to fall back asleep.

Get the Ultimate ????Sleep Hack Pack:

????Get CBD Synergies Sleep Formula

????Get LipoCalm and save $5

Please let me know how it works for you! I'm on a mission to help people sleep better and I would really value your feedback.

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

Here is how I supercharge my morning coffee or tea to boost my recovery.

After you work out your muscle and whole body will have increased levels of inflammation. It's part of our natural recovery process and the body compensating from the stress the workout caused. That said, our bodies tend to overdo inflammation and it is the number one hindrance to being able to recover.

The most powerful natural anti-inflammatory is Curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric. Study shows it is as effective at reducing inflammation as injectable cortisone and blocks the same inflammatory process as ibuprofen but without all the damage to your gut.

I use curcumin almost every day to recovery and help when my knee or back is aching. My favorite approach is to take 2 capsules of Thorne Meriva or HumanN Turmeric and break open the capsules and pour it into my morning tea or coffee (my recipe is below)

The secret to getting the benefits of curcumin is getting it past your gut after you ingest it. On its own or when it is in food, it has very poor bioavailability. But if you mix with a small amount of fat (for example add a small bit of MCT to your coffee like HVMN MCT Powder) the absorption goes up exponentially.

A quick additional note about bioavailability. The Thorne Meriva is a special form of very potent curcumin that is already bound to a fat molecule giving it fantastic bioavailability.

My morning Super Charged Coffee or Tea:

• Take 1 Cup of Coffee or Tea (I personally love BoxCar Coffee)
• Add the contents of 2 Capsules of Thorne Meriva or HumanN Turmeric
• Add 1 Scoop of HVMN MCT Powder (I ?? Vanilla, but the Chocolate makes a great Mocha)
• Stir and feel your inflammation slip away.

????Pro Hack: I also add 1/2 scoop (2.5g) of Thorne Creatine to this recipe on most days. While this an anti-inflammatory, it is a phenomenal performance booster that every serious athlete should be using)

Enjoy

Matt

Hi Elijah,

If you are like me, you really really don't want to get ????sick this winter. But if you do, you also want to get over it as fast as possible. Here are our top immunity hacks that we are using to keep our family of Feed Athletes healthy.

1) ????Hydrate with Vitamins:

The first hack is to make sure your defenses are at full force and that means to constantly stay hydrated. But why not also boost your vitamin defenses at the same time? My favorite is Nuun Vitamins. I drink at least one 32 oz bottle of water + Nuun Vitamins per day. I use 2 tablets per bottle. (1 tablet is best for 16oz)

What I love is that the subtle flavor has me finishing the bottle 100% of the time. When it is just plain water, that seldom happens. Water is essential....however sometimes boring so I like to mix it up a bit. It is also only 2g of Sugar, as I want to avoid any unnecessary calories when it comes to hydration outside of my workout. My favorite is using the Ginger Lemonade version that has 40mg of Caffeine to also give me a mental boost.

????Get hydrated with Nuun Vitamins and save 10% Today.

2) ????My favorite European Hack to protect and heal your throat:

After years of racing in Europe, I was always amazed at the remedy's they had that we just didn't see in the U.S. My favorite was a spray that the local pharmacist would always give me when I had a sore throat coming on. I've since learned it was a Propolis spray to help take the natural microbial protection made by Bees (yes Honey Bees) and used for thousands of years by ancient Greeks and Romans.

Bees use propolis as a doormat for the entrance to their hives to help keep out unwanted germs or dirt, which is how this throat spray works! It helps prevent germs from getting in through your airway while also giving you an immune boost from over 300 beneficial vitamins, minerals, and compounds. Already have a scratchy throat? Ditch the sugary lozenges and use Beekeeper Natural's Propolis spray instead. Use 4 sprays twice per day, increase to 5x per day if you are feeling a skratchy throat or are traveling.

Also available in a Kids Version!

????Get Beekeepers Natural's Propolis Spray

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3) ????Boost your Vitamin C

Much of the old research from Vitamin C and the immune system leaves something to be desired. However, newer studies with larger doses show tremendous benefits taken prior to the onset of illness. Newer studies (See NIH Study) support 1,000 mg per day can shorten the duration and mitigate the severity of colds and also prevent colds from developing.

We have 2 excellent sources of Vitamin C:

As a Liquid: Quicksilver Liposomal Vitamin C for higher absorption. I like this version as it is primarily sublingual absorption (even though you still swallow it after holding it in your mouth for 30 seconds). Conventional oral pills can have slower absorption as your guts get saturated with Vitamin C at low levels and can't absorb any more.

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As a Tablet: VitalFit Vitamin C is a high-quality Vitamin C in pill form. If you don't like the taste of sublingual products like Quicksilver, then this is the Vitamin C for you. Each tablet is 1000mg of pure Vitamin C.

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Stay Healthy,

Matt
- Founder
The Feed. 

Hi,

Do you have trouble falling back to sleep?

Do you find yourself waking at 1 AM or 2 AM with your mind racing and struggle to get back to a night of deep sleep?

If that sounds like you, I have finally found a natural supplement that is putting me back to sleep, usually within 10 minutes.

For years I have struggled with waking up after a few hours of sleep and struggling to get back to sleep. I have tried everything from taking a spoonful of honey, blue-blocking glasses, deep breathing, and nothing worked reliably until now. This kind of disrupted sleep destroys my recovery and even after falling back to sleep, I wake up in the AM and don't feel rested.

I just discovered a product we already had at The Feed called LipoCalm. I have to admit, I didn't really know what it was for as the name is not very descriptive. It was suggested that I try it to fall back asleep. The results have blown me away and I have been sharing it with all my friends and family and they are all coming back to me with rave reviews. When I inevitably wake up at like 1 AM or 2 AM I take two to three pumps of LipoCalm under my tongue and I'm back to sleep within 10 minutes. The best part is that I don't wake up groggy or sleepy, I wake up feeling rested.

I want to know if it will also work for you. It is not expensive (only $35) and I'm giving the first 50 people $5 off to give it a try (Use code: LightsOut or click here).

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Do you have trouble falling asleep?

If your issue is not waking up in the middle of the night, but instead is falling asleep, the try a variation of LipoCalm called CBD Synergies Sleep that is formulated for falling asleep. It combines a high-quality full-spectrum CBD with PharmaGaba the main active ingredient in LipoCalm, with sleep hormone Melatonin, and 5-HTP that produces serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter, that also helps support melatonin production.

Start with the recommended dosage of 4 pumps, which is only 8mg of CBD, but because it is sublingual and Liposomal encapsulated you probably need 50% less than you would with regular CBD Drops. I find I need more like 8 pumps and some folks I've heard are using 12 pumps.

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Now back to Lipocalm for falling back to sleep...

How does it work LipoCalm work?

The primary agreement is GABA which is an amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter, it's role is to block certain signals, such as those associated with stress, it is known to have a calming effect on the rain. It also contains Skullcap Herb, Passion Flower, and Chamomile Flower that all help put you into a state of calmness.

What's unique about LipoCalm is that it is encapsulated in a special Liposomal blend, meaning that it can be rapidly absorbed sublingually (under your tongue) which is why it is so effective and works so quickly versus an oral medication.

How to take LipoCalm?

Take 2 to 3 pumps under your tongue and hold it for 30 seconds. Most people are fine with the taste, but if you are sensitive to it, then be sure to lift your tongue and carefully pump it under your tongue. I suggest you sit up in bed to take it so it stays under your tongue. After 30 seconds swallow it and if you can avoid it sloshing around or hitting the top of your tongue that will help avoid the taste.

The Ultimate ????Sleep Hack

When I really want to nail my sleep, I combine CBD Synergies Sleep 30 minutes before bed, then have LipoCalm on my bedside table. I take 8 pumps of CBD Synergies Sleep 20 minutes before bed. If I wake up before morning, I take 2 to 3 pumps of LipoCalm (without getting out of bed) to fall back asleep.

Get the Ultimate ????Sleep Hack Pack:

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Please let me know how it works for you! I'm on a mission to help people sleep better and I would really value your feedback.

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

I'm sure you have come across lots of collagen products in the past year or two. While 90% of the focus of collagen is to have healthy glowing skin, there are also some remarkable benefits in recovery and injury prevention when you take collagen with Vitamin C.

????Our favorite brand of collagen, Vital Protein is 20% off this weekend (first time it has ever been on sale!)

Athletes of every level should strongly consider adding collagen to your diet. Our bodies can not produce enough collagen to meet the needs of even a moderate level of athletic training and the food we eat today is generally so processed that it has become a poor source of collagen.

How does collagen help me?

After every workout you have some element of tissue damage to your tendons and ligaments in the form of micro-tearing, this is normal, and in it will repair itself. But when you are training day in and day out, your body can't always keep up on repairing these micro-tears. As a result, you become more and more susceptible to a major tear and a much bigger injury.

By adding collagen to your daily diet, you help repair those micro tears much faster by giving your body the fuel it needs to heal: Collagen Peptides + Vitamin C.

There are so many kinds of Collagen, where do I start?

I'm also overwhelmed with the number of collagen choices, so here is my simple guide that I have figured out by researching every collagen product.
 

1) Start with the Original Collagen Peptides. This product has the three main pieces you need 10g of Collagen Peptides, Vitamin C (which is critical for absorbing the collagen), and Hyaluronic Acid that will further increase your bodies ability to absorb Collagen and will make your skin glow :-). It comes in unflavored and flavored options so can mix it into water, a smoothie, coffee or tea. I love to put it in my morning oatmeal.

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2) Supercharge your morning coffee or tea with Collagen Creamer. This is a tasty way to add more collagen to your daily routine. In addition to the Collagen Peptides, there is Coconut MCT Oil to provide a healthy source of energy fuel, especially if you are fasting in the morning.

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3) Prefer to take it as a ????? Get the Cartilage Collagen Pill. Made from Type II Collagen Peptides it is specifically focused on the kind of collagen most used in repairing and strengthening cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Be sure to also take a daily Vitamin C supplement with this or a multi-vitamin like Thorne Multi-Vitamin Elite.

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4) Get a purer (and powerful source) with Bone Broth Collagen and Beef Gelatin. Most of the medical research on collagen and bioavailability has used gelatin as the source of collagen and shown that it does increase the amount of circulating collagen related amino acids.

Two to three times a week, I will make a warm cup of Bone Broth for lunch or an afternoon snack and add in a scoop of Beef Gelatin to further increase the collagen levels. Bone Broth is the real, unadulterated source of collagen. Vital Proteins Bone Broth tastes great, comes in Chicken and Beef options, and is super easy to make. Plus it is fantastic if you are also Keto or low carb focused.

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P.S. Coach Kate swears by #5 ????

5) Want to make your skin glow and help your tendons and ligaments? Beauty Glow Collagen is made with marine-based collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics. They have also added your daily dose of vitamin C and biotin (for stronger nails). Hyaluronic acid has been shown to improve hydration of the skin which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and combat damage from spending hours training in the sun. It also helps speed up wound healing, relieve joint pain, and improve gut health.

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Finally, in terms of dosage, you should aim to add 15g of Collagen Peptides to your diet per day.

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

If you are like me, you really really don't want to get ????sick this winter. But if you do, you also want to get over it as fast as possible. Here are our top immunity hacks that we are using to keep our family of Feed Athletes healthy.

1) ????Hydrate with Vitamins:

The first hack is to make sure your defenses are at full force and that means to constantly stay hydrated. But why not also boost your vitamin defenses at the same time? My favorite is Nuun Vitamins. I drink at least one 32 oz bottle of water + Nuun Vitamins per day. I use 2 tablets per bottle. (1 tablet is best for 16oz)

What I love is that the subtle flavor has me finishing the bottle 100% of the time. When it is just plain water, that seldom happens. Water is essential....however sometimes boring so I like to mix it up a bit. It is also only 2g of Sugar, as I want to avoid any unnecessary calories when it comes to hydration outside of my workout. My favorite is using the Ginger Lemonade version that has 40mg of Caffeine to also give me a mental boost.

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2) ????My favorite European Hack to protect and heal your throat:

After years of racing in Europe, I was always amazed at the remedy's they had that we just didn't see in the U.S. My favorite was a spray that the local pharmacist would always give me when I had a sore throat coming on. I've since learned it was a Propolis spray to help take the natural microbial protection made by Bees (yes Honey Bees) and used for thousands of years by ancient Greeks and Romans.

Bees use propolis as a doormat for the entrance to their hives to help keep out unwanted germs or dirt, which is how this throat spray works! It helps prevent germs from getting in through your airway while also giving you an immune boost from over 300 beneficial vitamins, minerals, and compounds. Already have a scratchy throat? Ditch the sugary lozenges and use Beekeeper Natural's Propolis spray instead. Use 4 sprays twice per day, increase to 5x per day if you are feeling a skratchy throat or are traveling.

Also available in a Kids Version!

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3) ????Boost your Vitamin C

Much of the old research from Vitamin C and the immune system leaves something to be desired. However, newer studies with larger doses show tremendous benefits taken prior to the onset of illness. Newer studies (See NIH Study) support 1,000 mg per day can shorten the duration and mitigate the severity of colds and also prevent colds from developing.

We have 2 excellent sources of Vitamin C:

As a Liquid: Quicksilver Liposomal Vitamin C for higher absorption. I like this version as it is primarily sublingual absorption (even though you still swallow it after holding it in your mouth for 30 seconds). Conventional oral pills can have slower absorption as your guts get saturated with Vitamin C at low levels and can't absorb any more.

????Get Quicksilver Vitamin C with RLA

As a Tablet: VitalFit Vitamin C is a high-quality Vitamin C in pill form. If you don't like the taste of sublingual products like Quicksilver, then this is the Vitamin C for you. Each tablet is 1000mg of pure Vitamin C.

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Stay Healthy,

Matt
- Founder
The Feed. 

Hi Elijah,

When it comes to getting the most out of your workouts, there are three fueling fundamentals to keep in mind: Hydration, Energy, and Recovery.

Having worked with over 100K Feed Athletes, I’ve learned a thing or two, (or three, as the case may be) about how to get great results in training and performance.

To get your training in the right direction, read on for my best tips for instant athletic improvement. These are the strategies I use in my daily routine and share with all our athletes for great success.

Tip #1: ???? Match your Hydration to your workout.

Most athletes use the same hydration day in and day out when they should be matching their hydration to the length and intensity of their workout.

Here is a handy cheat sheet so you know what hydration is best for each type of workout:

If your workout is less than 60 minutes:

Go low cal! Your goal is electrolytes, not extra calories. My favorite low-calorie hydration is Nuun Sport + Caffeine. It comes in a fun fizzy tablet, has only 1 gram of sugar and gives you the electrolytes you need plus an extra boost of caffeine (#bonus). Keto and low-carb friendly!

If you are sweating a lot, training inside (like a spin class), or it is really hot, then go with SOS Hydration which is packed with Electrolytes and only 2g of sugar, still Keto Certified (oh, and it tastes amazing).

If your workout is over 60 minutes, but low to medium intensity-

In this case, you still want to keep your calories in check but may want to throw in a few for fuel. My go-to is Skratch Hydration (Lemon-Lime is the most popular, but my favorite flavor is Passion Fruit). Still under 20g of sugar, its a delicious fruit-based powder mix and a pro fav.

If your workout is over 60 minutes and is medium to hard intensity-

Here is when you want maximum energy so you can maintain the quality of your training until the very end. Maurten is my sports drink mix of choice, as well as many of the world’s top athletes. Use Maurten 320 for maximum workout energy.

Tip #2: ?? Use Quick Energy Gels & Chew in your training (the right way)

The most common mistake I see is people lining up on the starting line and sucking down a Gel before a long workout. Please don’t do this ????

Once you start with quick energy (Gels or Chews), you have to keep using it every 20 to 30 minutes until you finish your workout or your energy levels will crash, and you will bonk.

My rule of thumb is to save gels and chews for the last hour or last 50% of my workout. I then start with chews (2 individual chews) every 15 to 20 minutes. If I need a boost, I will add in a Gel (Maurten Gel is ideal here). If I want some caffeine, I will use Clif Bloks with Caffeine or Maurten's New Caffeinated Gel.

The only exception to the 50% rule is on race day, if your event is less than 2 hours, you can pre-charge with a Gel on the start line and should go with Maurten's Caffeinated Gel. Take another non-caffeinated gel after 20 to 30 minutes, alternating between caffeinated and non-caffeinated.

Tip #3) ????How to recover like the pros.

The key to making training progress is to overload yourself, recover, then do it again. But the key to overloading is to recover between each hard session so you can go hard again. Your primary goal should be to reduce inflammation between sessions.

Here is my primary "recovery" routine.

1. ???? ???? Reduce Inflammation every morning with Tart Cherry. It is like nature's version of Advil. I take two pills every day to stay on top of inflammation. If you want to give your inflammation fighting superhero powers, add in a curcumin based supplement, my favorite is Thorne Meriva.

2. ???????Pressure points. Before bed, I take 10 minutes with the AcuMobility Ball on my calves and my quads. It will release tension in your muscles, quick-start overnight recovery, and help you sleep better. If you prefer to vibe the stress away, check out the Trigger Point Charge Vibe that is great for rolling our aching calves. If you want to take your recovery to the next level of self-massage luxury, check out the Pso-Rite. Your Psoas will ?? you for it. My other go-to favorite is the Wave tool for scrapping my sore muscles and tendons.

3. ???? CBD Drops and Lotion. While CBD might not be for everyone, it has become my number one recovery solution. I primarily use Floyd's Arnica + CBD Balm on my knees and back. It’s truly incredible how powerful plant-based medicine is for reducing inflammation and speeding recovery. Thank you Mother Nature!  If you prefer a tasty juice shot with CBD and pretty much everything you need for recovery, I'm completely hooked on IKOR Lab's Recovery Shot. In addition to CBD, it has Tart Cherry, Ashwagandha, Quercetin, Hyaluronic Acid, Magnesium, Turmeric, and Ginger Root! You will love the taste.

Use these tips and you will quickly start seeing improvements in your workouts and recovery.

If you have any questions, send us a quick email and one of our coaches or I will get right back to you.

Best,

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

A few years ago I was about to start a 130-mile ride down the coast of California as part of multi-day San Francisco to San Diego charity event. For many of the participants, this was a daunting athletic challenge. At the start, at 6 am I might add, I saw a number of people tear into and devour a Gel...This was the moment that I decided that I needed to start The Feed. That I could share my knowledge and help people with how to use performance nutrition, like Gels and Chews to their advantage, not their detriment.

The folks I saw devouring the Gel and Chews were going to be in for a rough day. They were now spiking their sugar levels and there was no way they could now consume enough chews and gels, aka Quick Energy, to sustain themselves for the next 8 hours of riding. The result I predicted (and came true) was that they had a significant energy crash after the first few hours and really struggled to finish the ride.

What they did wrong was timing their nutrition to their effort. It''s is not necessarily wrong to take a gel before a ride, if that event is short and intense and you can maintain these elevated sugar levels throughout your event (like a 1-hour race). But for most workouts, you don''t want to be downing a Gel at the start.

Here are my Three rules on using Quick Energy (aka Gels & Chews):

• Once you start using Quick Energy, you have to keep using it until your workout or event is over.
• For short events, you can start earlier and generally opt for a caffeinated option.
• For longer events, count back from the end of your workout. If you have Gels, and you need to use one every 3 minutes, then you can start 3 hours before the end of your workout. As a rule of thumb for long multi-hour events, wait until you are 50% through your workout before starting Quick Energy.

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Quick Energy is your friend and will help you finish your workers stronger. They will also let you push your self harder for longer and get an even better training effect, i.e. you will see more fitness gains post recovery from having pushed your limits harder than you could have without the addition of Quick Energy.

Should I use Gels or Chews?

Both function the same way. It is personal preference which one you want to use. I tend to go with Chews as I can regulate my dosage more (and the used wrapper is less sticky).

How many Chews to take at once?

I like to use 2 individual chews at a time and take them every 15 minutes or so. This provides me even consumption of quick energy without every getting to big a spike.

How often do you take a Gel?

Your goal is even energy consumption. If you are doing are trying to do a fast two and half hour marathon you would be consuming a Gel every 15 minutes. But for us mere mortals, aim for a maximum of every 20 minutes (3 per hour) to every 30 minutes (2 per hour). I''ll admit that in slower, longer workouts I might push this to over 45 minutes per Gel, but if I go beyond that I can feel my energy levels dropping.

What are my favorite Gels?

The Gels that have saved me the most are Clif Shots Citrus and Strawberry (both are caffeinated). When it is colder outside, like one time riding the route of the Tour of Flanders in the rain and snow, a Clif Shot Double Expresso was a lifesaver. I''m also a big fan of the new Maurten Gels, especially their caffeinated Gels before short, intense workouts.

What are my favorite Chews?

I like all sorts of Chews and do try to mix them up between brands, but for a big important event, I''ll likely go with Clif Bloks. As much for the convenience of the package (the tall stick is easy to carry and get the chews out of).

On the caffeinated side, Black Cherry is a winner (and the most popular Chew we sell). I''m also partial to Tropical Punch. If it is hot outside, nothing bits the salty & sweet combine of Margarita Bloks. When you try the first one, you are like no-no-no. Then all of a sudden you are craving a second one. What''s really intriguing to me is that the margarita Bloks taste 10x better when you are hot, sweaty, and a bit dehydrated.

Let''s talk about Caffeine...

Caffeine is your friend. Many athletes are surprised to hear that caffeine doesn''t have the fall-off, or "bonking" type effect as simple sugars, so you don''t need to worry about maintaining caffeine nearly as much as Quick Energy. It reaches a peak level after 45 minutes from consumption and then is about 50% effective (half-life) at approximately 3 hours. The trick to caffeine is that you have to take much more of it than you probably assume (especially if you are a regular coffee drinker) in order to tap into the performance benefits. Start with 100mg at or before your workout. For short workouts, increase this to 200mg. For longer workouts, try to consume 300mg total in the first 2.5 hours.

But I''m trying to be low carb?

There are a time and a place for low carb or fasted training. It can be really beneficial for weight loss and improving your metabolic flexibility (i.e. the ability to use both fat and carbs as fuel sources). At the risk of stating the obvious, don''t use Quick Energy during a low carb or fasted workout. But, save low carb for your lower intensity workouts and don''t do these kinds of workouts exclusively. You need to also have some fast, intense training, and in these workouts use Quick Energy to the maximum training benefits.

Today is the best day of the year to stock up on Clif Bloks and Gel Shots.

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The Feed is the best place to buy Gels and Chews. We are really the only online store that has almost every product available in single servings. So you aren''t forced into buying a box of 12 or 18 and then find out you are sick of the flavor before you are halfway through the box. At The Feed, you get just what you need and can mix and match flavors and even the brands of Gels and Chews so you have more variety.

Plus when you have more variety or something new to eat, you look forward to trying it and are more likely to keep fueling more consistently during your workouts.

Have a great workout

- Matt
Founder
The Feed.

Hi Elijah,

First and foremost we wish everyone in our Feed Community safety and health and are washing your hands as frequently as we are.?

Like you, we are really concerned about Covid-19 and want to do everything we can to protect ourselves, and in the event, anyone gets infected that we are able to minimize the impact and recover quickly.

We have been getting an overwhelming number of questions from The Feed Community about what they can to help boost their immunity and?what supplements should they be taking, So over the past 10 days, the team at The Feed and myself, have been?on a mission to learn everything we can about what supplements (if any) that are being recommended to help with Covid-19. We have?read over 100 different medical and scientific articles, reviewed published treatment procedures from all the countries we could find, and spoken with our team of medical advisors, including?Dr. Kevin Sprouse.

We have distilled all the research into a single Immunity+ Pack that has the top supplements being commonly recommended for supplementation to help boost your immunity levels and to help minimize the impact if you do get infected.

I want to be clear that you don''t think the Immunity+ Pack is going to make you invincible. It will not.?But if you want to do everything you can, then?check out the Immunity+ Pack?for yourself and your family.?

Here are the top recommendations we discovered:

1. Take more Vitamin D. It appears to be helpful in upper respiratory infections. In addition, most of us, and especially athletes, are deficient in Vitamin D. Make sure you have a high-quality Vitamin D3 mixed with Vitamin K for the maximum benefit,? like what we have picked for you from Thorne.

2. Boost your Vitamin C Levels. The advice on Vitamin C ranges from high dosages being used in China and South Korea to more regular dosages being recommended by experts. Everyone seems to agree that it isn''t going to hurt you and it certainly has some potential to help you. We have picked Puori''s brand new Vitamin C3 effervescent drink with also includes Zinc.

3. Stay Hydrated. We all tend to live in an under-hydrated state and that weakens our immune system. Especially if you are training inside and sweating a lot, you need extra hydration. We like SOS Hydration that was created by Dr. Blanca Mayo of the Mayo Clinic. In studies, SOS has shown to be as effective as an IV Drip for mild to moderate dehydration. Plus it has only 2g of sugar and it tastes great (my kids love it).

4. Take a Multi-Vitamin as an Insurance Policy. You never know where you might be deficient in a certain vitamin or mineral, rather than worrying about it, take Thorne''s Multi-Vitamin Elite. We believe in this product and have provided to all the employees at The Feed to keep them healthy. Multi-Vitamin Elite comes with two bottles, one for the AM and one for the PM. This twice a day dosage means you get the right amount of vitamins that your body can actually absorb in the morning and at night.?

5. Propolis Spray. This is a favorite of ours and Propolis came up in a lot in our research. Made by Honeybees, propolis is what Bee''s use around the opening of their hive to protect against any bacteria entering their hive. Packed with over 300 nutrients, it is a great tasting throat spray that everyone that uses it, loves.

Finally, we have added two more of our favorites into the Immunity+ Pack.? They are Nuun Immunity for its?natural remedy ingredients?that came up frequently in our research, such as Elderberry and Echinacea; and?QuintEssential which is seawater extracted from a?deep-sea Plankton Bloom the is then cold sterilized, what we love is the natural healing qualities of the 78 trace minerals that it provides us. For over 100 years Quinton water has been used around the world as a natural remedy for all sorts of illnesses.

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Stay Healthy

Matt

Founder

The Feed.

Have you tried the latest goodies from Honey Stinger?? Here are my top 3 favorites:

1) Cracker Bar with Protein is ?? and my afternoon guilty pleasure.
2) New Honey Stinger Performance Chews in Stingerita Lime Flavor is?incredible
3) Bag of Mini Waffles, you had me at "mini waffle"...

They are all 25% off along with everything from Honey Stinger.?

Here are ALL THE DEALS currently available:

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???Save $60 on Airofit and start training your lungs
??????Save up to $150 on a Theragun + $20 Feed Credit
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?????All Swiss RX Products are 20% off.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Matt
?

Hi Elijah,

For years I have finished my workout and mixed up a recovery shake packed with carbs and protein. Little did I know that I was missing the whole point of recovery, managing post-workout inflammation.? Even worse, many of the dairy-based proteins (Whey & Casein) may have even been causing even more inflammation to occur.

When I was first introduced to the Swiss RX Total Recovery shake, it reminded me of the day I first tried Maurten and said to myself "Wow, this is going to be game-changing".?

It is one of those head-slapping moments of "why hasn''t someone already thought of this" when I learned about the Total Recovery shake (now available) and how the shake was designed from the ground up to manage post-workout inflammation to accelerate recovery.?

Sure it includes just the right amount of carbs and protein to refuel you, but that is just the start of the story. Total Recovery is a complete post-workout protocol for managing post-workout inflammation so you can recover faster the next day.

I want every Feed athlete to try the Total Recovery shake, so today I''m?able to offer it at 20% off you to try it for the first time.? Use code: TotalRecovery

Swiss RX''s formula is totally unique:

• It refuels you with a brown rice protein as it is less inflammatory for most athletes.
• It combines Turmeric, Quercetin, and Bee Propolis to directly reduce inflammation
• It repairs post-workout gut damage, which also helps reduce systemic inflammation
• It supports healthy immune functions to also help control overreactive inflammation.

The best part is that the shakes taste great. I was blown away. All three flavors were ?? on point. Swiss RX Total Recovery comes in 3 delicious flavors: Strawberry ??, Vanilla Chai ??, and Chocolate Mint ??.? It is also vegetarian and organic.?

This formula comes at a cost due to the spare-no-expense Swiss RX takes to the ingredients. Yet the cost per serving is still about that of fancy venti Starbucks Coffee. More importantly, it goes way beyond all other protein shakes in terms of optimizing recovery and attacking inflammation, making it well worth the investment for every serious athlete.

Hate taking pills? I don''t want you thinking of the shake as a supplement, but if you were only going to do one thing per day as an athlete to help your performance (and your health) a Total Recovery shake?would be my first choice over any individual supplement and a strong daily regiment for improving recovery, gut health, and keeping your immune system healthy.

Want to supercharge your recovery shake?

I''ve upgraded my daily Total Recovery shake even further.? My recipe?is two scoops of Total Recovery, one scoop of Swiss RX Collagen, and two capsules of Swiss RX Gut Health?(open up the capsules and pour in the contents).?Both of these additions are tasteless. The Collagen will help you heal the healing of soft tissue stress and injuries from your workout. Gut Health is a powerful Immunoglobulin that will help clear out any toxins, bacteria, or viruses in your gut. Combined you have an amazing daily regiment all in a tasty shake.

Make to make it even tastier?

Add 5 whole strawberries ?? to the Strawberry Shake and blend.

Add a scoop of Almond Butter ?? to the Vanilla Chai or Swiss Chocolate

So, if you''re ready to be blown away like I was then click ?? here to get your hands on the world''s best recovery shake right now!

Get your recovery game to 100.?

- Matt

Founder
The Feed

P.S. If you''ve been itching to try SwissRX supplements but just haven''t made the leap yet, Total Recovery is a perfect starting place to see what all the hype''s about! Remember, it''s more than just a protein shake, it''s literally a full protocol that includes all you need to keep inflammation in check, regulate your digestion, boost your immune system, as well as refuel with carbs and protein, all that in just one yummy drink a day. Did I mention it''s 100% organic?

P.S.S. I just received this from Dr. Kevin Sprouse after having used Total Recovery for the past week

"I'm always looking for a good recovery product for my athletes, and it seems like I can never quite find that perfect option. Some have too few carbohydrates, while others have too much. The same can be said of protein content. Because of this, I tend to recommend a concoction of multiple products.this protein mix, that glutamine, and a pinch of your favorite carbohydrate.

SwissRX Total Recovery is the product that ticks all the boxes when it comes to effective, daily recovery options. This product has an excellent mix of macronutrients, in addition to some very thoughtful supplementary contributions, all of which will serve to help athletes recover and prepare for the following day's training or competition.

• 14g of carbohydrate. Sufficient to begin replacing glycogen after most workouts. Can be supplemented with additional carbs after very long or intense workouts, if more is needed, but won't overwhelm after those workouts when fewer carbs are required.
• 19g of protein, with a broad amino acid contribution, will serve to limit muscle breakdown and begin the process of repairing and rebuilding.
• 2.5g of L-glutamine which is included to support gut health (often stressed during hard workouts) and possibly to help decrease muscle soreness after intense training.
• Glycine to combat mental fatigue and help promote restful sleep.
• Quercetin to decrease the oxidative stress response and possibly improve immune function.
• Many other beneficial components including Ginger, Green Tea Extract, Skullcap, and Propolis."

It only makes sense, especially now, to stay as healthy and prepared as possible.

None of us want to get sick with the flu or worse, so why not do everything you can to keep your immune system strong and in top condition?

Thankfully, there are lots of smart ways you can boost your immune system and stay healthy.

To make it easy, we''ve compiled a list of the most important items to stock up on.

To be clear, we aren''t saying the following recommendations will prevent you from catching the flu or the novel coronavirus.

But there is evidence that when it comes to the flu, (Covid-19 is too new to know what works, but since we''re focused on strengthening your immune system, we can assume these tips work on all viral infections), there are a number of things you can do to put you and your loved ones in optimal condition to avoid infection altogether. Even if you do get sick, these methods will make sure you are in the best possible position to fight any infection.

1. Hydration Is Your Salvation

Since most of us (especially athletes) are in a state of chronic mild dehydration, now is the time to be vigilant about your hydration. It''s the #1 thing you can do to stay healthy.

Dehydration leads to a ton of health problems and weakens your immune system. In the off-chance you do get sick, staying hydrated is absolutely vital for recovery.

When it comes to staying hydrated, you don''t want extra calories or sugar, but you do want a robust number of electrolytes.

My approach is to mix these two different hydration products to supercharge my immune system and cellular health:

SOS Hydration: Developed by a Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Blanca Lizaolo, as a rapid oral rehydration solution, it''s a premium hydration product that is used not only by elite athletes all over the world but also by medical and military establishments. It has only 2 grams of sugar, is rich in electrolytes, and tastes amazing.

QuintEssential: This nutrient-rich, raw marine fluid was developed in the early 19th Century by famed French physiologist Rene Quinton. It''s harvested from the depths of plankton-rich ocean blooms deep in the Atlantic Ocean and then cold-sterilized to retain its healing properties. It contains 78 essential minerals and trace elements that support cellular health.

I absolutely love that it''s such a rich source of completely natural nutrients that have been used for healing for over a century. As you can imagine it tastes a bit salty if you drink it straight from the packet, but mix it with 32 oz of SOS Hydration and it goes down easy! It''s definitely a premium product, so I only use 1 per day. But if I get sick, I''m going to be using 2 or 3 per day.?

Tip: I love this new Camelbak Chute bottle to carry around with me. I mix 2 scoops of SOS Hydration and 1x QuintEssential with 32 oz of water. Drink at least two 32 oz bottles per day and your hydration needs will be covered.? What I love about this bottle is?the drinking spout is fully covered when the top is one.

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2. Supplements Are Your Insurance Policy

Our perspective on supplements when it comes to the flu is that they are an insurance policy. We may or may not need them, and they may only be moderately effective, but in the current state of the world, I want to do everything possible to give myself an advantage, don''t you?