Ben Vinton is the founder of Iso-Alpha, a nootropic brand focused on brain health. With an MBA and a background at Amazon retail, Ben moved into the health and wellness space about four years ago as a nutrition coach. He then started his own supplement brand, leading to the creation of Iso-Alpha one year ago.
A father of six, including three stepchildren, Ben lives in Utah, where he enjoys the outdoors and staying fit. His work with experts like Dr. Eric Khurts ensures Iso-Alpha remains at the cutting edge of science. Ben is passionate about spreading education on the potential benefits of Iso-Alpha, dedicated to enhancing mental performance and overall wellness.
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From Ben:
Lastly I dove into one of the antimicrobial studies with Matured Hops Bitter Acids and wanted to provide some additional notes as I didn't have a clear answer for you on the show:
Antimicrobial Properties of Trans-Isohumulones (Trans-Ishoumulones are a specific type of isomerized alpha acids, modified further to enhance stability and are part of the Isohumulone complex in Iso-Alpha)
Research indicates that trans-isohumulones, compounds derived from hops, exhibit significant antibacterial activity. These compounds work by:
Mechanism of Action
The effectiveness of trans-isohumulones is influenced by environmental factors such as pH levels and the presence of specific ions:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:14 ISO Alpha: An Extract from Hops
09:21 The Benefits of ISO Alpha
14:31 The Subtle and Calming Effects of ISO Alpha
20:53 Studies on ISO Alpha
28:29 Introduction to Iso-Alpha and its Benefits
37:14 Iso-Alpha and Gut Health
46:50 Stimulating Brown Fat with Iso-Alpha
53:28 Conclusion and Future Research on Iso-Alpha
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