To get the most from your curcumin supplement, make sure it’s made with BCM-95.  It also contains turmeric essential oil, which naturally enhances the absorption and bioavailability of curcumin by up to 7x (BCM-95 is also superior to curcumin with black pepper extract).  Plus, BCM-95 is backed by over 90 published scientific studies and research papers.

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, we reveal why curcumin is so valuable to your health, and some of the specific benefits you can experience with BCM-95 including for joint discomfort and mobility, mood and brain health, immune system function and more.

We’ve featured BCM-95 in TrueCurcumin for over 16 years, tune in to hear why!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The challenge with curcumin as a supplement

✔️ How BCM-95 curcumin boosts bioavailability up to 7x higher than regular curcumin

✔️ The role of curcumin in supporting a healthy inflammation response, improving joint health, mood and supporting overall immune function

✔️ The truth about black pepper extract vs. BCM-95 curcumin—which one is better?

✔️ How to track your joint health progress with simple tests

✔️ Why free curcumin levels in the blood is the measure of bioavailability

BCM-95 has been used in TrueCurcumin for over 16 years, with many happy users. If you’re looking to support your joints, improve mobility, boost cognitive function, and promote long-term health, this episode is for you!

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👉 Watch Part 1 here.

Curcumin is one of the most powerful natural compounds, known for its ability to support a healthy inflammation response, promote joint, brain and immune system health, and provide antioxidant benefits. But with so many curcumin supplement ingredients claiming to be the best, how do you choose the right one? 

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli breaks down the differences between curcumin and turmeric, explains why curcumin absorption and bioavailability is a challenge, and reveals why BCM-95 is the premium source for curcumin supplements.

✅ Curcumin vs. Turmeric – What’s the difference?

✅ Why absorption and bioavailability matter when choosing a curcumin supplement

✅ How traditional curcumin supplements fail to deliver effective results

✅ A concern with black pepper extract in curcumin supplements

✅ Why BCM-95 is superior for maximum absorption (700% better!)

✅ How BCM-95’s patented formula uses turmeric’s essential oil for better results

BCM-95 has been the subject of 90+ published research studies and is known for its high potency and purity. Unlike other curcumin products that rely on outside additives or black pepper extracts, BCM-95 uses a 100% natural turmeric-based approach to ensure better bioavailability, safety and effectiveness.

Curcumin isn’t just for joint health—it plays a vital role in supporting heart health, cognitive function, immune system strength, and overall wellness. However, regular curcumin supplements don’t absorb well in the body, meaning you’d have to take huge doses daily to get the full benefits. That’s why choosing the right curcumin supplement is crucial for optimal results.

📌 Check out our TrueCurcumin product page: NatureCity.com

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Welcome back to the NatureCity Podcast! Today, we're picking up where we left off with part two of our deep dive into L-Theanine—one of the best natural ways to help your mind relax, so you can focus better in the daytime, or sleep better at night.

If you missed part one, we talked about how L-Theanine helps stimulate alpha brain waves, helping your mind reach a calmer, yet alert state. In this episode, we’re discuss some of the research-backed benefits of Suntheanine, the premier form of L-Theanine. We review its benefits for mental clarity and focus, stress support, and sleep.  

Last, we share why we use Suntheanine in our TrueZs formula alongside two other powerful natural ingredients that we believe complement L-theanine. If you're looking for a simple, science-backed way to stay sharp and cope better with stress during the day, or fall asleep faster and sleep better at night, you won’t want to miss this one!

✔️ How L-Theanine supports cognitive performance and stress relief 

✔️ The best dosage for optimal results (200mg of Suntheanine) 

✔️ How Suntheanine helps promote relaxation without drowsiness 

✔️ Why L-Theanine can enhance focus, reaction time and accuracy in everyday tasks 

✔️ The role of L-Theanine in better sleep and reducing nighttime disturbances 

✔️ Why TrueZs combines Suntheanine with Ashwagandha and Saffron for the ultimate sleep support

👉 Watch Part 1 here

👉 TrueZs Sleep Support Formula: here

👉 More on Suntheanine Research: here

Looking for a natural way to relax your mind so you can focus and sleep better? 🌿 In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli discusses the rising popularity of L-Theanine, an amino acid known for its calming properties. It’s one of the key nutrients in green tea, and when taken as a supplement it helps to promote alpha brain wave activity, which helps put the mind in a more relaxed and alert state.  It can be used for stress support and mental clarity during the day, and help you fall asleep faster and sleep better at night. Tune in to discover the form of L-Theanine that’s head and shoulders above the rest, and most likely to give you the best bang for your supplement buck!

✔️ What is L-Theanine? Natural sources like green tea & mushrooms

✔️ L-Theanine benefits: Stress support, improved focus & better sleep

✔️ How L-Theanine works: Enhancing alpha brain wave & GABA production

✔️ Why Suntheanine® is the best L-Theanine supplement (backed by hundreds of research studies!)

✔️ How to take L-Theanine for best results & what to avoid

L-Theanine is unique because it can be taken during the day for focus and better cognitive performance, or at night to support restful sleep. It’s important to choose a supplement made with a high-quality L-theanine, like Suntheanine. We also reveal how to maximize its benefits while avoiding common mistakes.

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we’ll discuss the key benefits from scientific research with Suntheanine, the premier form of L-Theanine, and how we incorporate it into NatureCity’s premium supplement line.

🔥 Want to try a premium L-Theanine supplement? Visit NatureCity.com for more information!

Have you tried those Aloe vera drinks sold in stores? Sounds like a great way to get the health benefits of the Aloe vera plant, right?

You might be surprised to learn that many of these Aloe vera drinks are packed with added sugar, neutralizing any potential health benefits.

In this episode, Carl Pradelli, CEO of NatureCity, breaks down why many of these drinks are actually just sugar water with a dash of aloe vera— and how this sugar likely offsets the digestion, skin and metabolic health properties of Aloe vera.

Better, you’ll hear what you should be drinking instead!  Tune if you’re paying closer attention to nutrition labels and looking for drinks with low sugar or natural sweeteners.

✅ The truth about many Aloe vera drinks and their high sugar content

✅ How excess sugar impacts gut health, digestion, and blood sugar metabolism

✅ The real benefits of Aloe vera for digestive health, skin, and metabolic health

✅ Sugar-free Aloe vera drinks are a much better option – and can still taste good

✅ How AloeCran combines organic aloe vera, dietary fiber, and cranberry for a healthier alternative

Instead of consuming high-sugar aloe drinks, NatureCity’s AloeCran drink mix is a sugar-free blend of organic Aloe vera, dietary fiber, and whole cranberry powder—designed to support digestive health, urinary tract function, and metabolic wellness.  It’s delicious and nutritious!

👉 Try AloeCran today! Available at NatureCity.com

💬 Have you tried Aloe vera drinks? Have you checked the sugar content? Let us know!

Can a simple fiber from potatoes help transform your metabolic health? In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, CEO and co-founder Carl Pradelli dives into groundbreaking research on Solnul, a powerful resistant starch dietary fiber derived from Canadian potatoes. 

This is Part 2 of our Solnul series, where we break down the latest scientific findings showing how the benefits of just 3.5 grams of Solnul per day can go “beyond the gut”.  In particular, you’ll discover how Solnul can support metabolic function (key for weight management, blood sugar metabolism, and heart health), help protect collagen (which may help skin appearance), as well as provide prebiotic activity in the gut, support healthy intestinal barrier function and healthy bowel movements. 

Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://bit.ly/40EeE4b

What You’ll Learn from This Episode:

✅ How Solnul helps regulate free fatty acids—an early marker of metabolic dysfunction

✅ The link between friendly gut bacteria (Akkermansia) and improved metabolic health

✅ How Solnul may protect healthy collagen from degrading

✅ The role of Solnul in supporting a healthy gut barrier (helping protect against “leaky gut”)

✅ How Solnul may help promote regular and healthy bowel movements

✅ Why Solnul is sustainable & eco-friendly, utilizing upcycled resistant potato starch

Want to try Solnul for yourself? It’s a key ingredient in TrueDYB Digest Your Best, our premium digestive support formula. Learn more at NatureCity.com

In this episode,  you’ll discover a new benefit of the powerful prebiotic fiber called Solnul, which comes from potatoes. A recent study indicates Solnul can help improve metabolic health – which is key for weight management, blood sugar and heart health.

Even more fascinating, Solnul was found to have a positive impact on the earliest indicator of declining metabolic function.  

Join Carl Pradelli on the NatureCity Podcast as he shares the details into this groundbreaking research that suggests Solnul may even benefit healthy adults who aren’t otherwise showing a change in metabolic health and help support your health goals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Understand why resistant starch, which works as a dietary fiber in the body, is different from regular starch.
• Why aren’t we getting nearly as much resistant starch as our ancestors?
• The importance of healthy metabolic function for weight management and burning fat.
• Why free fatty acid levels are believed to be the earliest indicator of declining metabolic function.
• How Solnul improved this marker of metabolic function in just 28 days, even in healthy adults.

Mentioned in This Episode:

TrueDYB: NatureCity’s digestion super formula featuring Solnul, inulin, and PreforPro. Find it exclusively at NatureCity.com.

Welcome to this week’s episode of the NatureCity Podcast! Hosted by Carl Pradelli, CEO and co-founder of NatureCity, this episode explores what to seek in probiotic ingredients and find the right blend of nutrients - usually one is not enough to optimize gut health and wellness.  

A prebiotic is a non-digestible ingredient that stimulates the growth of good probiotic bacteria, helping them flourish and improve health – but not all prebiotics are created equal – some can cause unwanted effects.

In this episode, Carl breaks down:

• What prebiotics are and how they differ from probiotics.
• The three key criteria for choosing the right prebiotic blend.
• How a new generation of prebiotics, like PreforPro, can help take gut health to the next level..
• The need for prebiotic support to promote Akkermansia, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium microorganisms for gut and metabolic health.
• The unique prebiotic and digestive benefits of NatureCity’s digestion super formula, TrueDYB.

If you’ve ever wondered what to look for in a prebiotic supplement or how prebiotics can improve your gut health, this episode is for you.

Be sure to listen until the end, as Carl reveals how TrueDYB combines prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics and herbal support to create a truly comprehensive digestive health supplement.

Mentioned in This Episode:

TrueDYB: NatureCity’s digestion super formula featuring Solnul, inulin, and PreforPro. Find it exclusively at NatureCity.com.

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, Carl Pradelli reveals the latest scientific findings with Shoden®, a high-potency ashwagandha extract, which is quickly becoming known for its wide-ranging health benefits.

Carl describes how the research found that Shoden® can help the body cope with stress, support healthy cortisol levels, improve sleep quality, and for men, promote increased testosterone levels. 

He explains what makes Shoden® unique compared to other ashwagandha extracts, and why its effectiveness at smaller doses sets it apart in the supplement industry.

Carl also discusses how Shoden® is featured in NatureCity’s TrueZs formula, which combines L-theanine, saffron, and Shoden® ashwagandha into a convenient, flexible product for stress and sleep support.

Whether you're interested in improving your sleep, managing stress, or boosting testosterone levels, this episode offers actionable insights and helpful guidance.

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In this week’s episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host and co-founder Carl Pradelli reveals the many skin health benefits of supplementing with astaxanthin – one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature.

Carl explores the science behind how astaxanthin can help skin look more youthful, promote skin hydration and smoother skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots, and improve skin elasticity and texture.

Among the many ways astaxanhin works is by supporting collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin formation and protecting the skin from oxidative stress.

The 6mg of AstaReal astaxantin found in every TrueAsta soft gel is an ideal way to capture the benefits of astaxanthin in a supplement.

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