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Protein is critical to maintaining good health and providing our bodies with the necessary fuel to function in our day-to-day lives. It’s responsible for the formation and preservation of every cell in our system, and not getting enough can lead to weakness and vulnerability to edema, skin, nail, and hair issues, fragile bones, loss of muscle, increased appetite, infection, and reduced metabolism. Over 10,000 types of protein are prevalent in our skin, hair, muscles, bones, and tissues at one ti …

In a world filled with so many choices, and advertisements crowding up social media, it can be difficult to decide where to spend your money and which products are actually worth the gamble. At JBN we’d like to take the guesswork out of the equation. JBN is a family-run business that prides itself on its high-quality supplements and dedication to transparency - Truth in Labeling isn’t just a slogan, it’s the JBN way. We partner with Eurofins - one of the most distinguished analytical testing fac …

When Covid hit in the US it changed life as we know it. I began entirely working from home and was forced to deal with tragedy and unexpected life changes that have altered my day-to-day in ways that I never imagined - the loss of a loved one, another close family member developing a life-long disease less than week later, and staying home in order to avoid contracting the virus to protect those close to me with underlying conditions and weakened immune systems.That said, during that time my exe …

New to the weight lifting game? Haven’t even started? Never even considered it?! Weight lifting can be rewarding in many ways - it’s not limited to bulking up, though you can do that if you so desire. Lifting weights contributes to weight loss, strengthens your muscles, increases your stamina, improves heart health, raises metabolism, and makes you stronger. So why wouldn’t you want to incorporate lifting weights into your workout routine?Here are some tips for setting your new weightlifting goa …

Making the perfect smoothie may be a matter of opinion, depending on your health and fitness goals, but one key fact is that the ingredients you use make all the difference. If your smoothie is loaded with sugar, artificial flavors, ice cream, simple syrup, etc., then you’re basically making a shake and missing out on the benefits that can be reaped from these easy-to-make, quick-to-ingest, nutrient-rich drinks. Don’t load up your smoothies with unnecessary sugary substances to add flavor - cons …