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SOPA & PIPA & Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011.

2012-01-22T17:22:00.000-08:00

Question: What are SOPA & PIPA and why does this affect the you?
Answer: Simple explanation here: http://vimeo.com/m/31100268
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Jan 18th was a historic, unprecendented display of protest which turned the tide in less than 24 hours. Many large websites (such as Wikipedia, Reddit, The Oatmeal, and others (including all of my personal websites) went dark in protest of SOPA/PIPA.
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Jan 20th, PIPA was postponed indefinitely - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46072630/ns/technology_and_science-security/
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The irony of this is that the lawmakers who authored the bill - were BREAKING their own LAW!
http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/11747/sopa-author-lamar-smith-rtx-breaks-copyright-law-on-his-own-website
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AND they were PAID in advance to vote for the bill!
http://www.politicolnews.com/congressmen-who-received-money-for-sopa-vote/#ixzz1k5iXp8En
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However, the danger is far from over, as Lamar Smith has authored another bill, this time hiding it under the name “Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011.”
Read and learn: http://www.slashgear.com/sopa-sponsor-has-another-internet-bill-that-records-you-247-20210264/
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Stay vigilant! Protest the idiocracy!
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UNBELIEVABLE!
Sign Petition to investigate MPAA bribery after Chris Dodd publicly admited bribing politicians for SOPA:
https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/%21/petition/investigate-chris-dodd-and-mpaa-bribery-after-he-publicly-admited-bribing-politicans-pass/DffX0YQv

Theanine - news on this fabulous natural ingredient

2010-11-10T06:25:00.000-08:00

The Alliance For Natural Health recently wrote an article in response to the "New Scientist" Magazine's suggestion that ADHD, ADD, and Alzheimer's drugs may help the brain.
Please.
Ritalin can cause cancer, damage chromosomes in children, while Adderall can damage the liver.
Now,
luckily there are some NATURAL remedies that can help: Theanine!
and
Guess what? Theanine is an ingredient in Supplement-IT!

"... try theanine, one of the ingredients of green tea. This amino acid is known to have calming properties. Research has shown theanine to calm the brain by producing alpha waves. Theanine is also thought to increase GABA, the brain chemical that naturally controls anxiety. GABA can also be taken as a supplement but is poorly absorbed. Thorne Research has a form of GABA called Pharma Gaba Pro that seems to be much better absorbed and can be a life saver for someone suffering from anxiety."

Read more of this great article here.

To order Supplement-IT or learn more about Theanine in particular, go to our website: www.supplement-it.com

#fightbreastcancer TODAY

2010-09-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

Jason Sadler of IWYS.com
sent this message today.
"Today we are wearing shirts for Susan G. Komen for the Cure today and helping them try to break a Guinness World Record for the most widespread social network message in 24 Hours (#fightbreastcancer). I rarely ask a favor of you guys and would hope you'd be willing to join in today and spread #fightbreastcancer on Facebook (through a status, wall post, profile picture, video, etc), tweets, blog posts, YouTube videos, email lists and anything else.

Somewhere in the world a woman dies of breast cancer every 69 seconds. We can all pitch, FOR FREE, and help make a difference today with #fightbreastcancer. My family has survived multiple bouts with breast cancer and it would mean the world to us to have you help today.

Have a fantastic day and make sure you tell the people close to you that you love them."

We are reposting, because we want to help the Susan G Komen for the Cure today!

Altered Salmon?

2010-09-23T07:04:00.000-07:00

Is it fish or "Frakenfish" ? The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) will have to decide if they approve the sale of genetically altered salmon or not.

Read more about Salmon here.

What do you think? Should we eat genetically altered fish? or no? Leave your comments below. We want to hear from YOU!

Sincerely,
The staff at Supplement-IT

Dragon*Con Pics & Videos!

2010-09-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Supplement-IT goes to Dragon*Con!
Check out the action.
Video 1 Video 2

Also, don't forget to view Supplement-IT's Dragon*Con Photo album.

We had a blast at Dragon*Con. Those of you who were there, know what we are talking about. Hopefully we'll see more fans out there next year, and who knows? you might end up in one of our videos!

In honor of Dragon*Con 2010, we are offering a 50% off special on Supplement-IT through September 15th. Hurry, these prices won't last long!

Wikipedia bias against Natural Health Information?

2010-09-06T12:11:00.000-07:00

According to a recent bulletin from the Alliance for Natural Health, Wikipedia articles for pro-health freedom, natural health, and alternative medicine are being gutted, removed, or vandalized.

Read more about this unfortunate and terrible situation here.

Well, they cannot censor Supplement-IT's site. Read our Ingredient information anytime. Just click on an ingredient to read more about it, with links to various articles (not strictly Wikipedia articles).

Be an informed Supplement consumer!

Dragon*Con!!!

2010-09-01T11:13:00.001-07:00

Supplement-IT and the SMAZEN Enterprises Staff went to Dragon*Con 2010. We had a BLAST. We met lots of interesting people, vendors, and handed out lots of prizes, fliers, and pens.

Photos and YouTube Videos coming soon!

End of Summer Sale & Great News!

2010-08-25T07:12:00.000-07:00

BIG SALE!

Right now, you can get Supplement-IT for 50% off, during our end of summer sale!
Go to www.supplement-it.com to place your order today!

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NEWS:
Our manufacturer, Nutricap Labs has exciting news:

NUTRICAP LABS DOES IT AGAIN!

Nutricap Labs is proud to announce that for the second year in a row,
the company has made the Inc. 500 | 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Thanks To Our Customers

We wouldn't have won this prestigious award for two years in a row without your continued support and patronage! For 2010, Nutricap Labs was ranked the 413th fastest-growing company in America, as well as the 39th fastest-growing private company in the tri-state area and the 27th fastest-growing company in the health industry.

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Reminder:
SEE YOU AT DRAGON*CON over Labor Day Weekend!
We'll have the Supplement-IT girls, prizes, photos, and more.
Come check it out!

VOTE FOR US!

2010-07-14T08:05:00.001-07:00

Discovering Start-Ups just reviewed Supplement-IT.

VOTE for us today!

Thank you in advance!
The Staff of Supplement-IT

Supp - Dragon*Con!

2010-07-08T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Supplement-IT Girls will be going to Dragon*Con this year!
Spot us there
and
Get your picture taken with the lovely ladies!
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Get Focused, Stay Healthy at Supplement-IT.com

News and Reviews

2010-06-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

Supplement-IT was just reviewed on ShrinkGeek.com!
Read the review by clicking ---> here.

Supplement-IT is now available for sale at Advanced Integrative Healthcare in Roswell, GA.
Here is a link to their website ---> AIH Link.

SMAZEN Enterprises LLC (the company which created Supplement-IT) was also mentioned on the Small Business Services Website this week.

Alliance for Natural Health just reported that the FTC does not get expanded powers over supplements!

AND

to top it all off with a big cherry, our manufacturer Nutricap Labs - has just won the Stevie Award for the 2010 Best Overall Company of the Year (up to 100 employees – all other industries) by the American Business Awards!!!

Enjoy!

Meeting Dr Weil !!!

2010-06-21T11:53:00.001-07:00

Our very own Cube Escapee got to meet Dr. Andrew Weil at the Nutrition & Health Conference 2010's Public Health Forum. Other speakers were Sanjay Gupta from CNN, and Dr. David A. Kessler. Tara Lemmey mediated the discussion.

Background on the featured speakers:
Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, is an integrative medicine pioneer, best-selling author, and internationally recognized thought leader, and founder/director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (AzCIM) at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson, AZ. He also holds the Jones/Lovell Endowed Chair in Integrative Rheumatology and is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. He has written several books, trained hundreds of health care providers, donates after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Weil Lifestyle, LLC products directly to the Weil Foundation (non-profit).

Sanjay Gupta, MD, is Emmy award winning chief medical correspondant for the Health, Medical & Wellness unit at CNN and practicing neurosurgeon. He anchors the weekend medical affairs program "Sanjay Gupta MD" and lead the network's medical reporting. Gupta was among the first to arrive in Haiti following the massive earthquake of Jan 2010, and continues to return to report from Haiti. He contributed to CNN's Peabody Award-winning coverage of Hurricane Katrina, and his "Charity Hospital" reporting for "Anderson Cooper 360" resulted in a 2006 News & Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Feature Story. In 2004, Gupta's coverage of the tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka contributed to CNN's 2005 Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Award. He launched "Fit Nation" (an anti-obesity initiative), and is a member of staff and faculty at Emory University School of Medicine, the associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital, a member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Neurosurgery and a certified Medical Investigator. He has also written two books Chasing Life and Cheating Death.

David A. Kessler, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He was Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs at UCSF from 2003-2007, and Dean of the University of Yale School of Medicine from 1997-2003. Dr. Kessler who served as Commissioner of the United States Food & Drug Administration from Nov.1990 -March1997, was appointed by President Bush and reappointed by President Clinton. He serves on the board of various organizations including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, where he is Chairman of the Board, the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, and Amherst College. He is known for his book "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" published April 2009.

Cube Escapee's NOTES

USA is ranked 37th in healthcare in the world. 37th!
Dr Weil mentioned (paraphrasing) he is glad we have the HealthCare Reform Bill, but it's about Health Insurance Reform, and in reality we need Health Care reform.
Dr Kessler says in the last 3-4 decades it used to be - age 10-40 we gained weight, but then tapered off until 60s, then decline. Now we seem to continue to gain weight past 40 into our 60s then decline. Diabetes is a huge issue now.
Fat, Sugar, and Salt are available 24/7, every corner, socially acceptable, and emotionally tied to us.
Dr Weil - We have a dysfunctional system, money is flowing into pharmaceuticals/politicians, etc. Change has to come from grass roots movement
Advertising is not restricted in regards to children and food ads
Dr Gupta - unhealthy food is also cheaper these days.
It feels like everything is stacked against us. Food is/was the first addiction. Food is more powerful than we realize. Too easy to "self-stimulate" with food.
One cannot walk down the street without seeing within 10 ft - bombardment of food cues or advertising.
Sodium is an issue also - we intake too much salt
Dr Weil - Obesity is becoming more and more serious. Eventually, it may become a matter of national security - as less and less folks can pass military exams due to obesity,
Dr Kessler says it has to do with stimuli. You give someone a handful of tobacco and say "go have fun" but that isn't enough
You package it, add sexy/cool/advertising, give it a package, design, etc. Then it becomes appealing.
Give someone a bag of sugar and say "go have fun" - so what?
but you add packaging, refinement, mouth feel, fat, salt, and guess what? You have chocolate!
People overeat due to stress, in private, they self-medicate.
People will tend to eat what is cheapest and most available.
can we make unhealthy food more expensive and less available?
When one grows developmentally, the avg. 2yr old can compensate, but by 4-5 yrs old, they cannot compensate and eat all day.
We could take cues from France and Italy. Quality of food is better, you can eat less and be satisified, not eating crap and wanting more.
Economics drive the food price/availability.
topic of ant-acid drugs: your stomach acid is the first defense against infection. Some drugs today will stop stomach acid growth, cause breeding ground for infections.
Along with obesity, Depression is growing, it is a disease of affluence. Much less of this sort of issue in (for example) Haiti.
Dr. Gupta - Environmental toxins are also an issue. There are 80,000 plus different toxins out there, but we've only studied 200 under the Toxic Safe Chemical Act!
Dr. Weil- public health versus private gain - usually private gain wins.
You have to be practical.
Drink purified water, grow own food, buy/shop organic (which is expensive, not always available), local produce, geotherm/in house crops, phase out plastic, do not keep poison's in house (aka: no exterminator visits)
Ingestion of supplements - does it enhance our lives? yes/no?
Dr. Weil - is in favor of dietary supplements, but not as substitute for food. We need certain micro-nutrients found in food. Supplements should be used for gaps in the diet.
He recommends Vitamin D and E, and Omega 3s.
He used to overdoes on Vitamin C but found it was not worth it (expensive Pee)
Dr Gupta says yes, but Vitamin E can be dangerous in too large of a dose.
Dr. Kessler discussed Nutrition Labels, what is helpful to know? It would be good to know the fat/sugar/salt content.
Dr. Weil says it would be great if we had the glycemic load listed on the labels - as certain carbs can raise blood sugar. High glycemic index means quick digestion - aka can trigger high blood sugar and weight gain.
Dr. Weil says it would be best to try to lower salt/sodium intake.
Dr. Weil says saturated fat is not as bad as we once thought, but still eat in moderation. He personally saves his "allowance of saturated fat" for cheese. not a license to eat anything you want.

Cocktail Party + Silent Auction for Journey Performing Arts Center

2010-05-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

Cocktail Party + Silent Auction for Journey Performing Arts Center

Friday, May 14th, 2010 8pm

Justin's

2200 Peachtree Rd. NW

Atlanta, GA 30309

Suggested donation, $20 or purchase of an auction item.

Supplement-IT is one of the auction items! Help support local Atlanta Arts!

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Alive Expo 2010

2010-05-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

6th Annual Alive! Expo Atlanta
The Natural Products and Green Living Event

Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C1
May 15 & 16, 2010
Saturday: 10am to 7pm
Sunday: 11am to 6pm

Advanced Discounted Tickets are on sale,
General Admission Tickets Green Gourmet Lounge VIP Tickets
$10 in advance / $12 at door $30 in advance / $35 at door

SAVE $5 OFF any ticket purchase with a donation of 2 or more non-perishable food items
Use Promo Code: AENEWS

Here is what you will be able to find at the Alive Expo show:

Natural Products — such as body care, vitamins and supplements
Organic Foods — local and national brands PLUS the on-site Publix GreenWise Pavilion
Green Living — information on Soy Spray Insulation, Chemical Free Carpet Cleaning, Energy Efficient Windows
Live Health Lectures — information on living a healthy lifestyle from industry experts
On-Stage Cooking Demonstrations — learn easy and delicious healthy recipes that you can cook at home!
Fitness & Yoga Demos — new and fun techniques on staying fit
On-Site Daycare — Atlanta Show only — here Mom and Dad can drop the little tykes off and go hang out at the cooking or lecture stage
Green Artist Market — a new addition in Atlanta & Seattle — hand made art and art made from recycled/reclaimed materials
Eco Fashion Show — a new addition in Atlanta & Seattle — check out new fashion designs made from recycled materials such as juice boxes and plastic bottles
Kids Eco Fitness Center — a new addition to Atlanta Expo Only — sponsored by the Ovie Mughelli Foundation — kids of ALL sizes will be able to run drills and toss footballs with Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta Falcons Fullback and a few of his football friends!!! Ovie Mughelli and the other players will be available on-site for autographs and photos!

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HUGE SALE - 50% off for 1 week only!

2010-05-05T11:18:00.000-07:00

Supp-IT is running a HUGE May special! For one week only, get 50% off using code "suppfifty" at supplement-it.com. Offer good until Midnight on May 8th. Eastern Time.

June 2010 GMP presentation - courtesy of Nutricap Labs

2010-05-05T09:18:00.000-07:00

Today we attended a webinar from Nutricap Labs (who coincidentally is our manufacturer) about the June 2010 GMPs. It was very informative, and makes us all the more confident that we have a wonderful and quality product in Supplement-IT.
I'm proud to report that Nutricap Labs is definitely GMP compliant, and their team is quite knowledgeable about the law and has ensured their facility is watching out for our health and safety in the Supplement world.

If you'd like more information on this topic, we are more than happy to help.

All the "Weil"

2010-04-22T10:14:00.001-07:00

Read what Dr. Andrew Weil has to say about our Supplement ingredients.

Quercetin
Theanine - also L-theanine in Tea
Rhodiola Rosea - also Rhodiola Rosea & the elderly
Lutein
Beta Glucan
Vitamin D
Vitamin E

SQL DBA Tipster - gives a shout-out to Supp-IT

2010-04-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks to SQL DBA Tipster for a lovely article about Supplement-IT on his blog.
To read more, click
HERE.

Thank you again!

Remember, you can get discounts on your purchases of Supplement-IT. This month's coupon code is "suppspring".

Supplement-IT news and happenings

2010-04-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

ShrinkGeek
We have some reviewers from ShrinkGeek reviewing Supplement-IT this month. Hooray! Shrink Geek is blog/site dedicated to geek health and losing weight (thus the "shrink" part of the name). Welcome ShrinkGeeks!

Alive Expo
Coming to Atlanta on Saturday & Sunday May 15 & 16th - Alive Expo - The Natural Products and Green Living Expo (the largest health and wellness consumer event in the Southeast). Check out their website for options for Consumers, Exhibitors, and Sponsors. Event will be at the Georgia World Congress Center Hall C1.

Cube Escapee discusses Happy Hour

2010-04-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

"If you are anything like me, you need Happy Hour at least once every few weeks to keep you sane. However, as we all know, Happy Hour can lead to the none-to-pleasant DUI for some unlucky person who imbibed too much, or tried to drive home too early.

On this note, I give you Web MD's "5 Tips to Avoid Overdoing It".

Also, if you are trying to give up Alcohol altogether, remember Supplement-IT can help give you the calming focus you need to stay sane in the workplace." - Cube Escapee

Stay up-to-date on Supplement News

2010-03-18T11:02:00.001-07:00

Alliance for Natural Health USA.
Join their newsletter list to get important news fast.

Sincerely,
SMAZEN Enterprises LLC - creators of Supplement-IT

Supplements safe - for now

2010-03-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

National Products Association press article.
"The NPA is pleased that industry champions Hatch and Harkin have reached an agreement with McCain and Dorgan on reasonable measures to strengthan the regulation of dietary supplements without opening up to DSHEA."

Alliance for Natural Health's Article.

Top O' The Mornin' To You!

2010-03-17T07:56:00.000-07:00

Do you feel Lucky?
In the month of March 2010 you can use coupon code "supplucky" at checkout on a single order of Supplement-IT to get 17% off!
Place your order now!

Additional FAQs

2010-03-15T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Question was: Why is the plastic safety seal is not perforated? Since its not perforated we have to cut it off. Its a very, very small issue.

Answer: Good question about the perforation. We didn't specify any special need for a perforated safety seal when the supplement was being manufactured, so I am guessing we got the "default" safety seal. That could be something we change on future bottles perhaps. Although, honestly, this is the first time someone has asked us about it.
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Observation from 1 user: He felt like his body temp went up almost immediately after taking Supplement-IT. It was not a complaint at all but he was curious if this has happened to others and what might be causing it.

Answer: Nobody has previously mentioned noticing any change in body temperature,
however one of our ingredients Citicoline's side effects include elevated body temperature - according to Dr. Ray Sahelian, but also our ingredients Rhodiola Rosea and Vitamin E are said to help regulate body temperature. Also, there is approximately 15 mg of Citicoline in 1 capsule of Supplement-IT so I am surprised that such a low dosage would have a noticeable effect on one's body temperature.

Supplement-IT encourages you to Drink Well, Do Good!

2010-02-16T14:57:00.000-08:00

Supplement-IT is all about being well and doing good! so we'd like to tell you about a wonderful charity event we are helping to promote.

On Wednesday, February 24, the local Atlanta TWITs Wine Club (TWIT = The Winos In Training) are holding a special wine tasting of three wonderful wines from a South African winemaker called M’Hudi. Cube Escapee has tasted two of those wines before and they are amazing!

The tasting will benefit ISAW, a non-profit organization founded by a friend and sommelier Stephen Satterfield. The ISAW Foundation is an advocate for using wine to improve the lives of historically disenfranchised Africans by partnering with black-owned and socially-conscious winemakers in South Africa as well as providing education and training to African farmers and winemakers.

The tasting will take place at the Emily Amy Gallery , a wonderful new space owned by another friend of the TWITs, Emily . So, you get to enjoy great wine AND fine art for a good cause!

For details, please see the invitation above. We ask that our guests consider making a $20 fully tax-deductible donation per person to reserve their spot and support ISAW. The organization will have to purchase the wine for our event in advance, so we’d like to know how many people will attend. In the invite, you will find details about how you can make your donation.

Please forward the invitation to all the Atlanta wine aficionados you know! We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Emily Amy Gallery on the 24^th! It will be fun and it will benefit a worthy cause!

Drink Well, Do Good!

If you’d like to find out more:

ISAW: http://www.isawfoundation.com

Drink Well, Do Good Tour: http://www.toastafrica.com/

Stephen talking about the 2010 ISAW fundraising tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vtTukgwo6Uc

Supplements In DANGER ?

2010-02-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

Update: Senator McCain Cosponsors a New Bill That Threatens Your Access to Supplements and Repeals Key Sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Read more ----->>> here.
Take action now!

2010-01-30T12:50:00.001-08:00

See what Dr. Andrew Weil has to say about Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and other geek related remedies. Kevin Rose (of Digg.com) interviews Dr. Weil.

The Supplement-IT Commercial!

2010-01-26T17:58:00.000-08:00

Livin' the Cube Escapee Life

2010-01-21T16:01:00.000-08:00

Yes, we can talk about Supplement-IT until we are blue in the face, but what does the lifestyle of a Supplement-IT fan look like? Let's explore:

Cube Escapee - our first customer and biggest fan - is an I.T. Professional by day, and escapes out of her cube and back into her life by night. Well, at least until her pager starts beeping...

Let's start at the beginning:
Cube used to be tired, stressed-out, irritable, cranky, and was gaining weight. She was starting to get migraines from the back tension and headaches. She was working long hours, and eating processed foods, drinking too much caffeine and alcohol, and not exercising. Cube began getting 4-5 sinus infections or colds each year. Her chiropractor bills, doctor visits, and prescriptions were draining her FSA and benefit accounts. She found she had to wear glasses due to the strain on her eyes. She blamed her bad habits and sicknesses on the stress of her job. Sure, the job wasn't easy, but it was only going to get worse. The economy was going downhill, and her team's headcount was being reduced. Time for a new solution.

Cube started looking into vitamins and supplements, and other natural remedies. There had to be a way to survive this lifestyle, and still be healthy. She also started working out at her local gym in the mornings. She started drinking more water, and stretching when her neck started to get stiff. She took a veritable handful of supplement pills each day. Still, there was only caffeine to keep her awake during the long work hours and night time pages. And, she felt she was taking too many pills. There had to be a better way.

Suddenly, one day, she discovered Supplement-IT! This was the answer! Finally, a supplement made just for her unique challenges. It was also vegan and non-caffeinated, so she didn't need to have so much coffee. Also, since Supplement-IT had many needed vitamins in it, she could reduce her daily intake of pills to just Supplement-IT and her allergy pill. It was SO much more simplified and easy to remember to take 2 items each day, as opposed to 10.

Today, Cube still works those crazy hours, but now she takes Supplement-IT. Cube is more fit, less caffeinated, and she feels in control of her situation. Her mood is uplifted, and she has had less sinus infections or colds than before taking Supplement-IT. Her immune system has been boosted! She has energy without the jitters! Her eyes are less strained and she doesn't need her glasses as often.

Cube loves her new way of life, thanks to Supplement-IT!
She was such a huge fan, she became one of our Supplement-IT Girls. Check them out on YouTube here.

Limited time Coupon Code

2010-01-20T07:51:00.001-08:00

We LOVE our customers. That's why from now, until Valentine's Day, you can use coupon code "supplove" at checkout on a single order of Supplement-IT to get 20% off!
Place your order now!

Vitamin E questions and answers

2010-01-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

photo credit

Is our Vitamin E naturally made or not, and is it healthy to have it dosed so high?

Vitamin E can be derived naturally (from wheat, etc) or made synthetically. The Vitamin E in Supplement-IT is synthetically made.
Our ingredient is "Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)" This means our supplement is GLUTEN FREE, which is a selling point. yay!
To read more: http://altmedangel.com/vite.htm

Why do we have 100 IU or 333% Daily Value of Vitamin E in our supplement? or rather, is this a safe amount to consume?
Yes, this is fine. There is 100 IU of "Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)" in 2 capsules of Supplement-IT.
even if someone were to take 200 IU of "Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)" or 4 capsules of Supplement-IT per day, it would not harm them according to :
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamine.asp

"The FNB has established ULs for vitamin E based on the potential for hemorrhagic effects (see Table 3). The ULs apply to all forms of supplemental alpha-tocopherol, including the eight stereoisomers present in synthetic vitamin E. Doses of up to 1,000 mg/day (1,500 IU/day of the natural form or 1,100 IU/day of the synthetic form) in adults appear to be safe, although the data are limited and based on small groups of people taking at least 2,000 IU for a few weeks or months. Long-term intakes above the UL increase the risk of adverse health effects [6]. Vitamin E ULs for infants have not been established."

Supplement-IT Girls on YouTube!

2010-01-12T17:43:00.000-08:00

After a fun day of photo shoots and video editing,
we have our first Supplement-IT Girls YOU TUBE Video!
Photos from the shoot are also on our FaceBook Fan Page.

Enjoy!

Supplement-IT Girls YouTube Video

Feedback for Supplement-IT

2010-01-05T07:33:00.000-08:00

Overwhelmingly, all of our friends and customers who have tried Supplement-IT, say it works! They love it! It's the best thing since sliced bread. We also poll new users/customers with an anonymous survey, so we can take any feedback into account. We stress to our survey-takers that we want their candid and honest feedback for this amazing new product. Good or bad, we want to know what they think. We want to know what YOU think too! Feel free to drop us a line anytime. contact@supplement-it.com

However, there are some folks who haven't tried it yet, and these are the questions we seem to receive:
Is this really your supplement? or are you reselling it?
No folks, this is the REAL deal. The creators of Supplement-IT are two IT Professionals. We created it. Nobody else created Supplement-IT. It's ours. We made it for YOU! You can only buy Supplement-IT from our company (SMAZEN Enterprises LLC) or our website.

You guys aren't doctors, chemists, or scientists - why should I trust this product?
True we aren't doctors/chemists/scientists. We came up with the formula for this product by ourselves through a ton of research and brainstorming. However, we did work with industry chemists, nutritionists, and scientists to perfect the formula to ensure it was safe, had little, to no interactions, and was as natural/green-friendly as possible. We interviewed many, but selected a GMP certified neutraceutical manufacturer (Nutricap Labs) to make our formula into reality. THEN, once those bottles came in the mail, we tested on ourselves, individually, before releasing it to the public. We stand behind our product with a 30-day risk-free guarantee. You try it, you don't like it? Send it back. We'll refund you the cost of your 30 day supply PLUS shipping/handling.

How the heck did you come up with this idea?
It's simple really. We work in Information Technology. We live the cubical life. We carry the pager/blackberry on our hip 24/7. We know what it's like to work an 8 hr day, come home, sit down to dinner, and "Beep-beep-beep" dial into work for another potential 4-6 hours. We HAD to stay focused, to concentrate, to stay awake and alert. Before now, there was only the option of Caffeinated drinks/pills/beverages. There weren't other options. It's not healthy to live that way. We wanted a healthier alternative for ourselves, and for others. We started with a list of wants - what effects should a supplement of this nature produce? Then we looked at ingredients. What ingredients could possibly give the effects that we wanted? We trimmed our ingredient list by cross-indexing for interactions, safety, known issues, and looked for natural ingredients whenever possible. Then we went to our scientist/chemist friends, and refined the formula further, and so on - until our manufacturers made it a reality for us. It's VEGAN too. We even went so far as to ensure that our ingredients will work WITH Caffeine - as most of you are already caffeinated by the time you get our product. If you want an alternative to the caffeine. If you want ingredients which may give you non-caffeinated energy, focus, concentration, boost to your immune system, nutrients you're missing from sunlight deprivation, support or your eyesight, then look no further, SUPPLEMENT-IT has those ingredients!

We'll write more later, but noodle on this for a bit. Until then, Thanks for listening.

Questions about Rhodiola Rosea - an ingredient in Supplement-IT

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Last week, a caller asked us about Rhodiola Rosea. This ingredient has been pretty big in the nutritional news lately, and thus we have had several calls on the product.

What is it?
Rhodiola Rosea is a plant, found in Europe, Asia, and Artic regions.

Why is it so special?
It has been documented to have effects as an endurance enhancer, mood lifter, and help prevent depression. "It can increase the body’s responses to a variety of physical, chemical and biological stressors. Researchers tout its usefulness in warding off depression, cancer and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. It can also be used to treat hypertension, irritability, headaches, fatigue and many other sleep disturbances. It may even be helpful in increasing thyroid function, improving memory and learning capabilities, regulating menstruation and infertility and even helping to protect one from environmental toxins." - Source Health.LearningInfo.org

Are there any interactions?
Currently, there are no known documented interactions with Rhodiola Rosea. However, it has been recommended that pregnant or breast-feeding mothers do not take it, as extensive studies in this area have not been finished. Also, because Rhodiola Rosea is a stimulant, it has been said that bi-polar or manic-depressive patients should not take it.

What are the side-effects, if any of using Rhodiola Rosea?
Currently, the only known side-effects are irritability and insomnia, but this has been seen only when a dosage of 1500mg are taken per day.
Even if you took 4 capsules of Supplement-IT per day, you wouldn't come close to that exorbant dosage of Rhodiola Rosea.

Tell me more about Supplement-IT and Rhodiola Rosea.
The form of Rhodiola Rosea used in Supplement-IT is a powder, not the liquid extract.
There are no documented interactions, but it is recommended that manic-depressive patients, or nursing/pregnant mothers, not take Rhodiola Rosea.
The amount of Rhodiola Rosea within Supplement-IT is low enough, that even if you took 4 capsules a day (twice the recommended serving), you should not have the side-effects mentioned above.

Try Supplement-IT today!

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year to our friends, family, and fans!

Here's wishing you a joyous, prosperous, and uplifting New Year!

Sincerely,
SMAZEN Enterprises LLC
creators of Supplement-IT

Become a fan on FaceBook! Supplement-IT Facebook Fan Page

LAUNCH PARTY this FRIDAY!

2009-12-14T17:37:00.000-08:00

Holiday Happy Hour
Solstice Café
Friday, December 18th
7pm-10pm

Drink Specials
Drawings for Complimentary Prizes *
Coupon Giveaway
Special Guest: The Supplement-IT Girls
*must be present to win

Drink Specials include $5 Margaritas and a surprise $5 special martini!
Promo video from Bob Dylan here.

Hosted by SMAZEN Enterprises LLC and the E.K. Morrell Group.

Save the Date!

2009-12-04T19:51:00.001-08:00

Supplement-IT's first Holiday Party will be on December 18th, 2009 at 7pm, Solstice Cafe Atlanta, GA.

SMAZEN Enterprises and E.K. Morrell Group invite you to our first Happy Hour event at Solstice Cafe in Grant Park. Drink specials will be available as we celebrate the launching of Supplement-IT and give away coupons for Erika's massage services. Put on your Christmas or Hanukkah bells and join us for some holiday cheer!

Cyber Monday Celebration with Coupon Code!

2009-12-04T19:48:00.000-08:00

You've heard of Cyber Monday? How about a Cyber week? Code cyber11 valid all week, gets you 15% off your purchase of Supplement-IT!

Personal Experience

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Cube Escapee, (one of the staff at SMAZEN Enterprises LLC, which created Supplement-IT) has been testing Supplement-IT for the last week. So far, she tell us she LOVES it.

To hear her tell it: "It's like having a nice glass of wine, but you get a calm-buzz, and you are focused, alert, and sharp minded, instead of the brain-fuzziness of alcohol. I was able to work quickly, calmly, and more efficiently while taking this supplement. It may be more of a mood lifter than originally thought, because I felt more upbeat and positive than usual. I also found that even after I had finished work, gone to sleep, and woke the next day, I was not tired. My mind has been so clear!"

There you have it.
Send us your Supplement-IT story here: testimony@supplement-it.com
We'd love to hear from you!

We are LIVE!

2009-11-06T08:25:00.000-08:00

Come one, come all, place your orders now.
The product has finally arrived, and we are ready to ship to our beloved customers now!

Place your orders here: http:/www.supplement-it.com/

Thank you all for your patience and loyalty!

The countdown begins

2009-11-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

At long awaited last, the first shipment of Supplement-IT product is on the way. Stay tuned for more details, and as always stay healthy!

Zazzle Store coming soon

2009-10-22T09:35:00.000-07:00

In the upcoming weeks, we'll be offering Supplement-IT schwag here!

Zazzle is our store of choice

for our Supplement-IT fans and loyal customers.

Add us to your network on Linked In!

2009-10-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

Connect to us on Linked In!
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For more info on our product click on Supplement-IT

Twitter

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Google Checkout coming soon!

2009-10-01T07:06:00.000-07:00

Coming soon, we will have Google Checkout Enabled on our Supplement-IT site!
This has several perks for our users:
-Google Checkout is PCI compliant.
-Google Checkout works well with Google Adwords
-Google Checkout is reliable and emails both buyer/seller when actions have been taken regarding a sale or order. You are always informed of what is going on.

Look for this new feature on our site, coming soon!

FAQs

2009-09-10T08:25:00.000-07:00

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages while taking Supplement-IT?
A1. We designed the formula for Supplement-IT with this in mind, as most IT Professionals who work long hours, will often be drinking some sort of caffeinated beverage. Theanine (one of the ingredients in Supplement-IT) effects can be enhanced when taken with caffeine.

Q2. Is Supplement-IT compliant with FDA guidelines?
A2. Our nutraceutical manufacturer is GMP certified. A GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified manufacturer is one that has exceeded a specific set of standards laid out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Q3. Is Supplement-IT addictive?
A3. No. None of the ingredients in Supplement-IT are addictive substances.

Q4. Does Supplement-IT contain dangerous stimulants?
A4. No. Supplement-IT does not contain any form of ephedrine, yohimbine, ephedra, ma huang, or other dangerous stimulants.

Q5. Is Supplement-IT Vegan friendly?

A5. Yes. In fact, our vegan supplements are certified by the Vegan Society.

Q6. Does Supplement-IT contain any allergens?

A6. Supplement-IT's manufacturer is a GMP-certified non allergenic manufacturer, whose products do not use any exigients that are commonly known allergens.

Q7. What do you mean I can try it risk free?
A7. Try Supplement-IT for 30 days. If you don't like it, we will give you a full-refund including shipping and handling.

Vitamin D and Vitamin E

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Vitamin D & E

Vitamin D & E

Supplement-IT contains Vitamin D and E, to aid IT workers who are deprived of sunlight. Vitamin D is produced in skin exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D affects the immune system by promoting anti-tumor activity and immunomodulatory functions. Vitamin D is recommended for individuals with limited sun exposure and/or people with darker skin. It also promotes calcium absorption and is needed for bone growth. Research suggests Vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer, and auto-immune diseases.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which has antioxidant properties and has ability to neutralize free radicals. Vitamin E may provide decreased risk of heart attack or death from heart disease. Vitamin D may also help to prevent cataracts.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Vitamin D and E with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Vitamin D and E elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Vitamin D Informational Links:

Wikipedia | Mayo Clinic | Office of Dietary Supplements | MedicineNet |

Vitamin E Informational Links:

Wikipedia | Mayo Clinic | Office of Dietary Supplements | OSU research |

Ingredient Information - Rhodiola Rosea

2009-08-19T10:19:00.000-07:00

Rhodiola Rosea

What is Rhodiola Rosea?

Supplement-IT has Rhodiola Rosea (also known as Golden Root), to help fight stress, anxiety, and depression to lighten your mood. Rhodiola Rosea is a plant which grows in cooler regions of the world. Rhodiola Rosea may improve physical and mental performance and reduce fatigue. Athletic performance may be enhanced for endurance. Some studies say Rhodiola Rosea may have anti-aging properties. It also stimulates the immune system by increasing the body’s resistance to toxins and improving T-cell immunity. Clinical studies in Bulgaria showed that taking Rhodiola Rosea while exercising resulted in a breakdown of stored fat – meaning it may help fight obesity. It was even used by the Soviets in the Olympics to increase speed and endurance.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Rhodiola Rosea with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Rhodiola Rosea elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Rhodiola Rosea Informational Links:

Plants profile | Medicine Plants |

Ingredient Information - Lutein

2009-08-17T05:22:00.000-07:00

Lutein

What is Lutein?

Supplement-IT has Lutein, a naturally occurring carotenoid found in spinach, kale, other green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, and animal fats Lutein may provide better eyesight, as it may protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light damage. Taking Lutein may lower the risk of elderly blindness and/or cataracts. It is an important antioxidant that may also help maintain skin-health by increasing hydration, elasticity, and skin lipid content.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Lutein with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Lutein elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Lutein Informational Links:

Ingredient Information - Citicoline

2009-08-11T06:33:00.001-07:00

Citicoline

What is Citicoline?

Supplement-IT has Citicoline which may assist with concentration, energy, optimal neural function, cognition, and healthy brain aging. Its been nicknamed “food for the brain.”

Several studies have shown Citicoline may help improve performance and memory, promote visual functions, and prevent neural structural damage.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Citicoline with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Citicoline elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Citicoline is an important ingredient in other well-known products such as 5-hour Energy.

Citicoline Informational Links:

Ingredient Information - Beta-Glucan

2009-08-05T14:22:00.000-07:00

Beta-Glucan

What is Yeast Beta-Glucan?

Supplement-IT has Beta-Glucan - an immune system's best friend. Beta-Glucans are found in plants, baker’s yeast, some mushrooms, fungi, and bacteria, as well as the bran of cereal grains.

Yeast derived Beta-Glucan is a scientifically proven BDM (or biological defense modifier), which can modulate the immune response. It has been recommended for cancer patients during chemotherapy.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Beta-Glucan with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Beta-Glucan elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Beta-Glucan Informational Links:

Ingredient Information - Theanine (or L-theanine)

2009-08-01T08:48:00.000-07:00

Theanine

What is Theanine?

Supplement-IT contains Theanine, (also known as L-theanine) an amino acid found in green tea or black tea, which can produce a calming effect, improve your mood, while also increasing your focus and cerebral functions. It has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress, possibly producing feelings of relaxation. When taken with caffeine, theanine may improve mood and cognition. However, Theanine does not have tranquilizing effects that other calming agents have, and should not make you groggy or drowsy. Theanine may lower blood pressure, and benefit cancer patients.

Research has shown that Theanine may stimulate alpha waves in the brain. Alpha waves are present when one is awake, relaxed, and effortlessly alert. It also can have an effect on neurotransmitters in the brain, resulting in improved learning ability and memory retention.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Theanine with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Theanine elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Theanine is an important ingredient in other well-known products such as Gatorade Tiger Focus – endorsed by Tiger Woods.

Theanine Informational Links:

Ingredient Information - Quercetin

2009-07-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

Quercetin

What is Quercetin?

Supplement-IT contains Quercetin, an antioxidant that supports mental alertness, concentration, work performance, and attention to detail. Quercetin is derived from plants and can be found in citrus fruit, buckwheat, onions, blueberries, grapes, apples, etc. It can also be found in red wine. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals (or damaging particles, which can harm cell membranes, DNA, cell death, etc) in the body.

Research has shown that Quercetin may aid in cancer prevention, including prostate cancer. It may also help protect against heart disease and damage caused by (bad) LDL cholesterol. It’s antihistamine benefits may also help to relieve allergy and asthma symptoms. Quercetin may also reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and tiredness. Other studies have shown its anti-inflammatory properties which may help to reduce pain from arthritis.

Supplement-IT is the first supplement to combine Quercetin with so many other ingredients. Yes, you could buy a dietary supplement with Quercetin elsewhere on the web, but could miss out on the other ingredients contained in Supplement-IT.

Quercetin is an important ingredient in other well-known products such as FRS Beverage – endorsed by Lance Armstrong.

Quercetin Informational Links:

NEW SITE IS UP!

2009-07-27T18:01:00.000-07:00

We've been working hard all month to get our new website together.
Check it out here: http://www.supplement-it.com/

Enjoy!

Reasons Why

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Why should you try Supplement-IT?

Simple.

- No other multi-supplement combines all of these important ingredients into a single pill.
- We save you the time of researching and finding all these supplement ingredients individually.
- We save you the money you would spend in purchasing all these supplements or ingredients individually.

Supplement-IT is the first product to cater to the specific needs of the IT professional and office worker. Enhancing your focus, mental clarity, stamina, and immune system is exactly what you need to help you exceed the expectations of corporate life.

Marketing Info

2009-06-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

Posting this to ask for feedback on the marketing. Does this look right to you? do you have any suggestions how it could be improved upon?

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Supplement-IT, the first dietary supplement created for IT Professionals by IT Professionals!

Do you work long hours?

Are you on-call 24 by 7 ?

Do you face daily outages or system failures?

Are you called upon to perform extensive troubleshooting?

Does your 8 hour day often turn into a 18 hour night?

Then Supplement-IT is for you. Supplement-IT , created for IT Professionals by IT Professionals. Supplement-IT may enhance: energy, mental clarity, calm, stamina, endurance, focus, and even boost your immune system.

1am outage? 8am conference call? No problem! It's the server, It's the network, It's Supplement-IT to the rescue!
Compliance got you down? Try Supplement-IT! Supplement-IT, Making YOU High Availability!

Supplement-IT was created by two Information Technology Professionals who lived your daily grind. They know first-hand the effects of sleep deprivation, relentless pages, never-ending bridge calls, and the cubical life. We've been there, we know your pain, and we can help.

Having trouble staying focused? Supplement-IT contains Quercetin, an antioxidant that supports mental alertness, concentration, work performance, and attention to detail.
Need to calm down? We included Theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, which can produce a calming effect, improve your mood, while also increasing your focus and cerebral functions.
Weakened Immune System? Cubicals within office walls are not always well ventilated causing airborne germs & viruses to be passed quickly from worker to worker. Your immune system Needs to be as sharp as your mind. Supplement-IT has Beta-Glucan - an immune system's best friend.

Always reading small print? Staring at those harshly bright computer monitors, reading print smaller than atomic particles, while under-pressure to solve those outages immediately... Supplement-IT has Citicoline to assist with concentration, and Lutein for better eye focus.

Stress rising? Getting tense? Supplement-IT has Rhodiola Rosea, to help fight stress, anxiety, and depression to lighten your mood.

Lack of sunlight? IT Professionals most often indoors are away from sunlight, depriving the body of needed nutrients. Supplement-IT contains Vitamin D and E, to help you get the nutrients you are missing.

A 30-day supply of Supplement-IT can be yours for only $59.99! **BUY NOW**
Supplement-IT developers partnered with accredited manufacturers, chemists, and intense quality testing, to perfect this unique formula. Our product meets strict FDA guidelines and we even use it ourselves.

Try a 30-day supply of Supplement-IT risk-free. If you don't like it, return it for a full refund (including shipping & handling)...

We take an enormous pride in our product, and hope to enhance lives along the way.
We look forward to doing business with you. Thank you!

Welcome!

2009-06-20T12:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog!
This is a blog for our founders and clients to update/discuss the new health supplement, Supplement-IT!
Feel free to leave comments here, or ask questions. We will reply or post answers as we are able.

Thank you so much for visiting our blog!