Discover how aloe vera supports gut health—from soothing your stomach to helping enhance nutrient absorption.

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli breaks down the top 3 digestive and gut health benefits of Aloe vera – one of the most popular botanicals used in supplements. 

Find out how Aloe vera can help balance stomach acid, improves nutrient absorption, and supports prebiotic activity and intestinal health to help support your digestive health. 

Carl also shares research-backed insights and reveals why certain Aloe vera supplements may not work – and gives a sneak peek into what to look for in a quality aloe supplement. Perfect for health-conscious listeners eager to optimize their digestion and gut health naturally.

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Links:

Check out True Aloe: https://www.naturecity.com/products/truealoe-organic-aloe-vera

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In this episode, Carl Pradelli, CEO and Co-founder of NatureCity, discusses some little-known facts about vitamin E. For starters, vitamin E is not a single substance, there are eight compounds that make up the vitamin E family – and science is showing the form that makes up most of our vitamin E intake (and used in most supplements) may be much less powerful and beneficial than some of the others.

Carl also reveals why you’re shortchanging your health if you take synthetic vitamin E – and how to tell if your supplement is made with synthetic vitamin E.

You’ll also hear about some of the latest research discoveries with the combination known as “Super Vitamin E.” This combines the five most potent forms of vitamin E, and research indicates it may offer valuable health benefits not seen with just the “regular” vitamin E (which is called alpha- tocopherol), Carl summarizes some of these findings for the brain, liver and cardiovascular system – and tells you where to find the Super Vitamin E!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ Why synthetic Vitamin E supplements fall short

✅ The simple label trick to spot natural vs. synthetic Vitamin E

✅ Why tocotrienols may be up to 60x more powerful than regular Vitamin E

✅ How Super Vitamin E supports brain function, cardiovascular health, and liver protection

✅ The #1 vitamin E supplement you should consider: TrueE with EVNol SupraBio

Learn more about TrueE: https://www.naturecity.com/

Welcome to this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, where host and CEO Carl Pradelli dives deep into the latest scientific discoveries about Omega-3s and why these EPA and DHA fatty acids are so vital for your health. Backed by over 50 years of research, science continues to show the value of Omega-3s for cardiovascular health, bone strength, and longevity.

In this episode, Carl reviews three new groundbreaking studies on the EPA and DHA Omega-3s, covering how they may keep circulating vesicles in a heathy range (excess amounts can impede blood flow and lead to blood clots), support bone health (especially in postmenopausal women), and slow biological aging by positively impacting PhenoAge scores.

You’ll also learn what to look for in a high-quality fish oil supplement, including potency, purity, sustainability, and absorption. Carl explains why NatureCity’s TrueOmega-3supplement meets all these criteria and more—offering a highly bioavailable source of Omega-3s you can trust.

What You’ll Learn from This Episode:

✅ The latest study from the British Journal of Nutrition finds that fish oil supplements may reduce harmful levels of circulating vesicles that impact heart health.

✅ Research from the journal Frontiers in Nutrition shows Omega-3 intake is linked to better bone health bones, especially in adults under 60.

✅ New findings reveal that Omega-3s can slow biological aging by improving blood markers that calculate your PhenoAge.

✅ Why EPA might be more important than DHA for circulating vesicle control—but both are essential for good health.

✅ How NASA’s astronaut bone loss research helped kickstart Omega-3 bone health studies.

✅ What makes a premium fish oil supplement: potency (EPA/DHA content), purity, sustainability, and bioavailability.

👉 If you're serious about optimizing your heart, bone, and aging health with Omega-3s, don’t miss this episode.

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Looking for a natural way to boost alertness and sustain mental energy throughout the day without relying on caffeine? We are too!

In this special 100th episode of the NatureCity Podcast, co-founder and CEO Carl Pradelli takes you behind the science and findings with enXtra—a cutting-edge plant-based ingredient from Thai ginger, which is featured in the new TrueMind supplement.

This innovation is timely because increasing mental energy for better cognitive performance topped the charts in a recent survey of consumer health goals.

If you're struggling with mental fatigue, lack of focus, making too many mistakes or afternoon crashes, this episode will show you how to level up your productivity with the powerful enXtra plant extract – without resorting to more caffeine.

Carl breaks down the research behind enXtra, including how it stacked up in a head-to-head study versus caffeine, and shares how this caffeine-free focus supplement can improve alertness, attention, calmness, and accuracy for at least 5 hours — without the jitters or crashes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What enXtra (Alpinia galanga / Thai ginger) is and how it works

✅ How enXtra compared to caffeine in head-to-head scientific study

✅ Why TrueMind can help you stay energized and focused for 5+ hours

✅ How enXtra supports dopamine activity—your brain’s motivation molecule

✅ Personal User experience: What were the benefits?

✅ How enXtra can improve accuracy and mental clarity within 30 minutes

✅ Avoiding the caffeine crash

✅ How Carl uses enXtra + caffeine strategically for peak focus

✅ Research found enXtra doesn’t affect sleep, blood pressure, or heart rate—even at double the dose

✅ What makes TrueMind ideal for busy professionals, and adults of all ages

TrueMind is now available at https://naturecity.com

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Struggling with mental fatigue, inability to focus, or low afternoon energy? In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, co-founder Carl Pradelli introduces a powerful new supplement that’s changing the game for clean, sustained mental clarity and performance: TrueMind.

Designed for professionals, young adults and others seeking to boost daytime focus, attention, mental energy, productivity, and stress resilience—without caffeine—the ingredients in TrueMind start working in as little as 30 minutes, with the effects lasting up to 5 hours, to help you stay sharp and productive all day long.

Whether you're battling midday brain fog, overwhelmed and constantly interrupted at work, or just want to reduce your caffeine dependency and sleep issues, this episode gives you the science, the story, and the solution.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why TrueMind is the best supplement for focus and cognitive performance

✅ How it provides natural energy without caffeine or crashes

✅ Carl’s personal 6-month experience testing the formula

✅ The real reason you can’t stay focused in today’s workplace—and how TrueMind helps

✅ The problem with relying on caffeine for productivity

✅ How TrueMind promotes long-lasting mental performance and fewer mistakes

Why Try TrueMind?

Helps you think clearer, stay calm, and get more done.

No caffeine, no jitters, no late-day crashes.

Backed by real published scientific research.

Supports adults of any age facing modern distractions or need age-related cognitive support.

TrueMind is now available at https://naturecity.com

Questions? Contact us anytime. And don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to stay up-to-date on future episodes!

Stress and elevated cortisol may be silently and slowly hurting your bone health. A new study indicates Sensoril ashwagandha may offer help.

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli explores groundbreaking new research on Sensoril — a powerful extract from the ashwagandha plant, and a natural adaptogen that helps bring the body back into balance. 

Sensoril is best known for helping the body better cope with stress and managing cortisol levels.  This new study with post-menopausal women indicates Sensoril can help support bone health and healthy bone formation, and ease certain post-menopausal symptoms.

Carl also shares how NatureCity was the first supplement company to include cortisol support in a bone health supplement many years ago – with the inspiration for TrueOsteo+ stemming from the challenges his own family faced with bone loss. 

If you’re looking for natural bone health support, want help protecting against stress-related bone loss in the fast-paced modern 21st century world, or are curious about adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, this episode is packed with essential takeaways and insights.

✅ Sensoril Ashwagandha helps maintain healthy cortisol levels, a crucial factor for supporting bone health.

✅ New research confirms Sensoril can support markers of healthy bone formation, bone turnover and help with menopause-related symptoms.

✅ TrueOsteo+ was created to address numerous bone health challenges, including elevated cortisol levels, using a science-backed, plant-based formula.

Visit https://naturecity.com or find TrueOsteo+ on Amazon.

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Can cranberry supplements really help reduce recurring UTIs? Yet another study with the Pacran cranberry powder says yes!

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host and CEO Carl Pradelli breaks down the results of a new published research study showing the powerful effects of the Pacran whole cranberry powder in supporting urinary tract health — especially for women prone to recurring UTIs.

If you’ve been told to drink cranberry juice for urinary tract health support, this episode explains why that advice may not be ideal. But Pacran, a potent, whole fruit cranberry supplement, is a science-backed alternative that can work without the added sugar and calories of cranberry juice.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What the latest research reveals about Pacran’s role in reducing recurrent UTIs by over 50%

✅ How Pacran compares to traditional cranberry juice and isolated PACs (proanthocyanidins)

✅ The science behind whole-fruit cranberry supplements vs. extracts

✅ Why Pacran is not only effective but also more sustainable and environmentally friendly

✅ How both women and men can benefit from daily cranberry supplementation for urinary tract health

✅ Introduction to AloeCran — NatureCity’s sugar-free drink mix with 500mg of Pacran + aloe vera and prebiotic fiber

Recurring urinary tract problems can be disruptive and painful. This episode explains why the whole cranberry approach may be your best bet for long-term support — if you use a science backed ingredient.

Want to Try Pacran for Yourself?

Check out AloeCran by NatureCity – packed with clinically-researched 500mg of Pacran + gut-friendly ingredients:

Visit: https://www.naturecity.com

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