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Joint discomfort, sore muscles, restless nights, and being overwhelmed by daily stress seem like separate challenges — but did you know your body naturally makes a nutrient that offers support for all of them?

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host and supplement expert Carl Pradelli takes a deep dive into PEA (palmitoylethanolamide)—a naturally occurring fatty compound your body uses to manage discomfort, stress, and support a healthy inflammation response.

Carl explains how PEA levels tend to decline with age (when we need PEA most), why most PEA supplements fall short, and how the best studied form of PEA, called Levagen+, overcomes absorption challenges and delivers results using the novel LipiSperse delivery technology. With over 14 published human studies, Levagen+ has been shown to support joint comfort, flexibility, muscle recovery, sleep quality, cognitive performance, immune health, and more.

This is why we made Levagen+ a cornerstone ingredient in TrueJoint FLX, NatureCity’s premium joint formula, which was designed to help you start feeling better within days — and help keep you mobile and active with better joint function over time.

If you want to support joint health, recover faster, sleep better, and support long-term resilience as you age, this episode is a must-listen.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

What PEA is and how your body naturally uses it

PEA production declines with age — so supplementation makes sense

Why Levagen®+ is the best PEA for supplements

1. Research-backed benefits for joint comfort and flexibility
2. How Levagen+ supports faster muscle recovery and performance
3. The role PEA plays in sleep quality, stress support, and cognition
4. Emerging research on immune, gut, metabolic, and menstrual support
5. Why NatureCity includes Levagen+ in its TrueJoint FLX formula

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Welcome & why PEA deserves attention

1:04 – What PEA is and where it comes from

1:51 – PEA levels decline with age

2:15 – The absorption problem with standard PEA supplements

2:38 – Why Levagen®+ is different

3:02 – LipiSperse® technology & absorption benefits

3:30 – Joint comfort, stiffness, and flexibility research

4:40 – Muscle recovery, soreness, and performance support

5:42 – Sleep quality, stress balance, and nervous system support

6:15 – Cognition, BDNF, and mental alertness findings

6:58 – Heart rate variability support & stress resilience

7:21 – Emerging research: menstrual comfort, gut & metabolic health

8:04 – Final thoughts & where to learn more

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Skin creams and serums can only do so much to keep your skin and hair looking their best. Support starts from within your body.

This is especially true when it comes to reinforcing your skin’s moisture barrier and protecting hair cuticles with ceramides.

In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host and supplement expert Carl Pradelli introduces Ceramosides®—a plant-based, gluten-free ceramide supplement that’s changing the way we support skin and hair health.

Carl explains how Ceramosides® works from within to help increase skin hydration and elasticity, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. More recently, Ceramosides®  has also been shown it can help create a healthier scalp environment that supports stronger, fuller-looking hair, and reduces normal hair loss. Backed by five published scientific studies and a new consumer trial with 95 men, this episode is a must-listen if you’re interested in aging more gracefully, reducing hair shedding, or optimizing your skincare routine.

You'll also find out why Ceramosides® is uniquely effective compared to other ceramide ingredients - and how it perfectly complements other researched ingredients like keratin and collagen in NatureCity’s new TrueNuGrow+ Hair & Skin Formula.

If you want to keep your skin and hair looking its best, or you’re just curious about how science-backed supplement ingredients can boost your natural glow—this episode is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• What ceramides are and how they help protect your skin and scalp
• How Ceramosides® complements collagen, keratin, and topical creams
• Why this ingredient can be a game-changer for both men and women
• What the recent studies reveal about skin hydration and appearance, hair loss and hair growth
• Why NatureCity uses this patented ingredient in its TrueNuGrow+ formula

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Explore the full True NewGrow Plus formula at https://www.naturecity.com

WELCOME TO THE NATURECITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Here you'll find expert-led insights into natural supplements and holistic health. Hosted by Carl Pradelli, NatureCity’s co-founder, our videos blend trusted science with practical advice to help you make informed wellness decisions.

Each episode dives deep into key ingredients, emerging research, and proven supplement stacks designed to support energy, beauty, digestion, and longevity.

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In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli sits down with Jodi-Ann Blackwood from BIONAP USA to discuss the award winning Red Orange Complex® from Sicily, Italy.  A blend of three Sicilian oranges, the Red Orange Complex® was recently named the 2025 NutraIngredients USA Ingredient of the Year in the Beauty from Within category, one of the hottest areas in the supplement world.

Tune in to discover what makes this Sicilian blood orange extract so powerful and why this blend is considered a breakthrough for skin health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Jodi-Ann and Carl break down the science, sustainability, and the incredible benefits of this antioxidant-rich ingredient.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why Sicily’s Mount Etna creates the perfect growing conditions for ultra-potent blood oranges.
• What makes Red Orange Complex® different from regular oranges and other extracts?
• Insights from 8 published studies, including how it can help:
• Skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle depth.
• Protect against environmental stressors and reduce oxidative stress.
• Reduce appearance of dark spots.
• Relieve menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Why just 100mg per day starts delivering results in as little as 2 weeks.
• What won the judges over and sealed the Ingredient of the Year award.

Red Orange Complex® is featured in NatureCity’s own TrueNuGrow+ Hair & Skin Formula.

👉 If you’re passionate about natural wellness, healthy aging, and looking your best, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode of NatureCity, Carl Pradelli discusses how to enhance energy and improve workout performance without relying on stimulants. Carl suggests opting for a quality stimulant-free formula that promotes natural energy, such as the TrueNOx supplement that quickly helps increase nitric oxide and provides extra ATP for increased cellular energy. Carl emphasizes why he’s not a fan of taking high doses of caffeine in pre-workout formulas (200-300 milligrams), as they can lead to crashes and other unwanted effects. He compares the short-term burst of energy from caffeine to a pendulum swing, requiring a lot of energy to recover from. 

Plus, these stimulant-free ingredients can help you recover faster for your next workout and support goals like increasing lean muscle and strength.

Listen to this episode of the NatureCity Podcast to discover more about the benefits of non stimulant pre-workout powder. 

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On this episode of Nature City, we delve into the fascinating topic of CoQ10, which your body needs to produce cellular energy. Your heart, muscles and other organs use cellular energy to function. Think of CoQ10 as like part of the fuel that powers a car – in your body CoQ10 is particularly important to support to the heart's pumping of blood. 

Your body needs adequate CoQ10 available to function its best (it’s found in every cell), but CoQ10 levels typically peak when we’re in our 20s and steadily decline as we age. That’s why taking a quality CoQ10 supplement makes sense for most of us. However, most supplements do not contain the type of CoQ10 that our bodies actually use.

In this episode, you’ll hear what to look for in a CoQ10 supplement, including a few details many supplements miss. 

We combine all of these features into TrueCoQ10, which you can find here at NatureCity.com.

To stay updated on future episodes, make sure to subscribe to the Nature City YouTube channel. And if podcasts are more your style, you can find our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other streaming services.

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In this episode, NatureCity host Carl Pradelli sits down with Dr. Christopher Bailey, the Director of Scientific Affairs at Gencor. Dr. Bailey breaks down Gencor’s exciting new ingredient for prostate and urinary health supplements. It’s named AGEprost, and it’s from a botanical called Ageratum Conyzoides (more commonly known as “billy goat weed”).  

Dr Bailey describes how the ingredient was initially being used to help with hair health, and subsequent research found the benefits for prostate and urinary health were even more impressive - particularly for helping with both daytime and nightime urination frequency.

Dr. Bailey shares his insights into research Gencor has conducted with AGEprost, which includes safety testing, “gold standard” research on efficacy and studies to determine how it works in the body to support prostate and urinary health. 

Tune in to this episode of NatureCity as we explore the fascinating world of prostate and urinary health and discover the story behind Gencor's innovative ingredient, AGEprost.

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On this episode of Nature City, Host Carl Pradelli talks about the amazing benefits of Pomegranate. From supporting hair density to aiding in weight management by promoting satiety and reducing snacking, Pomegranate extract proves to be a game-changer. It also enhances sports nutrition by increasing endurance during physical activity and promoting faster recovery for subsequent workouts.

Carl discusses the journey of pomegranates from the coastal regions of Spain, where sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices are employed. He also shares more insight into this unique class of polyphenols called pemicollagen and how they contribute to incredibly powerful health benefits.

Join us on this episode of The Nature City Podcast as we explore TruBerry 7, Nature City’s powerful supplement, the power of pomegranate, and the incredible benefits it brings to our well-being.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode of Nature City, Carl Pradelli explores the importance of fiber in our diet, the challenges of meeting the recommended daily intake.

Fiber supplements are a good idea, but for many people these supplements cause unwanted effects, such as bloating and gas. Carl shares how a specific brand of fiber, named Non-GMO Fibersol-2, overcomes this concern, while helping you stay regular with healthy bowel movements.

Plus, this fiber can deliver other benefits of fiber such as acting as a prebiotic for gut health, and helping you maintain healthy triglyceride levels for heart health.

Don't miss out on this informative episode of the NatureCity podcast, available on our YouTube channel and wherever else you get your podcast.

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David Foreman is known as the “Herbal Pharmacist due to

his extensive knowledge about the plant world and how it can help us live

better and age better. David is also a real pharmacist in the traditional

sense, with nearly 20 years of practicing experience in the field.

David also serves as an advisor to our favorite brand of

saffron for supplements named Affron, which is the subject of today's

discussion.

For thousands of years, saffron has been a prized spice

for use in cooking. It’s really only in the last 15 years that published

scientific research has supported its use in supplements for vision health,

mood and cognitive support, and helping with sleep quality.  Give it a listen as David breaks it all down!

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In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, Host Carl

Pradelli chats with his good friend and Aloe Vera expert Jeff Barrie.

Jeff Barrie has been working with Aloe Vera for last 40

years and remains as passionate about how Aloe vera can help our health and

wellness as when he started his journey. He recently retired from Aloe Corp,

one of the world's most trusted suppliers of Aloe Vera.

Jeff also serves on the board of directors of the

International Aloe Sciences Council, or the IASC, an independent watchdog

organization whose mission is ensuring consumers are protected and can find

high-quality Aloe Vera products.

Tune in to hear Jeff discuss his favorite benefits of the

Aloe vera plant - including digestive, skin and metabolic health.  Jeff also explains why you need to be wary of

adulterated or impure Aloe vera that's in the marketplace and how to find

reliable, trustworthy Aloe vera supplements and products.