Science that reflects nature's wisdom
In peer-reviewed studies, ION* has been shown to defend against tight junction damage from glyphosate and gluten, strengthening gut membrane integrity in as little as 16 minutes.
The ION* suite is founded on the principle of letting the intelligence of nature lead the way. Just as importantly, science is a process we hold sacred. Astute observation allows us the opportunity to learn the intricacies of nature.
We rely on rigorous testing with evidence gathered from the natural world to understand how we are interconnected. While nature holds the answers, it is inherent upon us to shed light on her wisdom.
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Our InnovativeBlend
ION* Gut Support is comprised of two simple but effective ingredients: humic extract and purified water.
Our humic extract is sourced from ancient soil (roughly 60 million years old) and contains a blend of bacterial metabolites and less than 1% of a variety of trace minerals, which combines to create fulvate.
Unlike fulvic acid, fulvate has not been acidified and exists naturally. Oxygen atoms in fulvate molecules are partnered with metal ions forming metal bridges between molecules that allow electron transfer both within and across molecules, helping to facilitate the communication aspect of ION*, what is referred to as redox signaling.
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Antioxidant
Donates electrons to free radicals and upregulates natural glutathione production in the body.
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Chelator
Chelates to waste found within cells and removes them, providing a gentle cellular detox.
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Carrier
Binds to essential nutrients and transports them into the cells that need them.
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Communicator
Transmits messages via redox signaling, cell to cell, and cell to bacteria.
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Our core benefits
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Toxin ProtectionYour body’s barriers know what to let in (nutrients) and what to ward off (toxins). But the barriers must be strong. ION* strengthens all your body’s barriers (gut and skin) at a cellular level by reinforcing tight junction integrity.
ION* is shown to lower:
- Zonulin levels by 12%
- Glyphosate levels by 23%
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Immune FunctionResearch indicates that 70% or more of the body’s pathogen-fighting white blood cells reside in the gut. By keeping your gut strong, ION* displaces pathogens before your immune system is exposed to their damaging effects.
ION* is shown to:
- Decrease inflammation and lower IL-6 (an inflammatory marker) by 17%
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Microbiome SupportYour microbiome needs a healthy, hospitable environment to thrive. Think of your skin, gut lining, and nasal passages as terrains - upon which the health of your microbiome depends. This is where ION* comes in. By supporting terrain (cellular integrity), ION* facilitates microbiome health at its literal foundation.
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Nutrient AbsorptionToxins and depleted soils have led to lower levels of nutrients in our food, and chemicals used in conventional agriculture can cause leaky gut, meaning the nutrients that are present are having a hard time reaching our cells. ION* not only reinforces the gut membrane even in the presence of toxins, but it also binds to nutrients and delivers them where they are needed most - the cells.
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Collagen ProductionThe benefits of healthy collagen formation go far deeper than skin deep, helping with everything from muscle strength to joint pain to heart health. ION* has been scientifically shown to support lysine production - one of the fundamental precursors of collagen formation.
Clinical trials show that ION* increases:
- Lysine production by 114%
- Glutathione levels by 53%
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Our skin science goes a few steps further
While much of the foundational science for ION* applies to our Skin Support product, there are other mechanisms at play here as well.
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Reformulated for a new terrain
ION* Skin Support is specially formulated to work with keratinocytes, the primary cells forming your skin barrier.
TEER is the means by which we measure cellular integrity. We see a significant increase for skin cells when utilizing our specially formulated Skin Support.
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Balance your relationship with the sun
Exposure to the sun results in the formation of reactive oxygen species (or ROS) on your skin. And too much exposure to intense UV results in cell damage. While ROS can be beneficial, whether they signal to cells (normal messaging) or damage them depends on a delicate balance. This is the strength of ION* - it helps to naturally stabilize ROS production associated with sun exposure.
ION* Skin Support works to naturally balance production of reactive oxygen species in response to UVB.
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Beyond balance, antioxidants are key
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant made by your body and found in almost every cell. It is critical to preventing damage and resultant disease caused by reactive oxygen species. Glutathione helps to:
- Neutralize free radicals
- Boost immune function
- Detoxify the body
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Want to dig deeper? Our studies can provide even more insight.
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Clinical Trials
Immune FunctionOur immune system’s function is to identify and eradicate pathogens, and that process begins at our body’s barriers to the outside world. Research indicates that 70% or more of the body’s pathogen-fighting white blood cells reside in the gut. By helping to keep our body’s barriers strong, ION* displaces pathogens before the immune system is exposed to their damaging effects.
Lysine ProductionCollagen is most associated with improving elasticity, supporting hydration, and reducing signs of aging in the skin. However, the benefits of healthy collagen formation go far deeper, helping with everything from muscle strength to joint pain to heart health. ION* has been scientifically shown to support lysine production – one of the fundamental precursors of collagen formation.
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Peer Reviewed
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White Papers
Blood Brain Barrier ResponseExplores the connection between the microbiome and the gut and blood-brain barrier systems, as well as the improved effect that ION* has on the blood-brain barrier.
Pet SupportShows the positive impact that ION* Gut Support For Pets has on barrier integrity across six species.
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