For runners, researchers and anyone who reads the studies.
Every ingredient in our formula has published studies behind it. Here we walk Boston-area readers through what those studies found, what they did not, and why we chose these five plants.
A state that checks the evidence
Massachusetts is home to world-class hospitals and universities, and a lot of the people here want to see the evidence before they buy anything. It's also a state of runners. Boston Marathon training fills the Charles River paths, and everyone else walks more than most Americans, between the T, the hills and the winters.
If recovery after training is your focus, our supplement for muscle recovery guide covers what the research supports.
The ingredients and where the evidence stands
Boston has more researchers per block than almost anywhere, and Cambridge readers will want to know what the studies actually tested. The individual ingredients have been studied; the finished formula has not been tested as a whole, and we say so plainly. Judge the ingredient papers for yourself.
Keeping the routine through a New England year
Patriots Sundays, Cape Cod summers and the Boston Marathon in April mark the Massachusetts calendar. Runners training on Heartbreak Hill often take their capsules with dinner the night before a long run. Steam-heated Boston apartments get dry in winter, which is actually good for capsules; just keep them away from the radiator.
Marathon Monday and Cape Cod summers
Every April, the Boston Marathon runs from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, and the entire state seems to train for something. By summer, traffic backs up at the Sagamore Bridge as families head to the Cape, and western Massachusetts fills with hikers in the Berkshires. If you like to read the ingredient notes and check the studies before ordering, we welcome that, and we're happy to answer questions by email.
Shipping to Massachusetts
Orders reach Worcester, Springfield and the Cape by ground from Louisiana. Delivery is free from fifty dollars.
Questions from Massachusetts customers
Has River of Life itself been clinically tested?
No, and we'd rather say so plainly. Each of the five ingredients has been studied in published research, often at doses and in forms that differ between studies. River of Life as a finished product has not been tested in its own clinical trial. Our clinical research page lists the studies behind each ingredient.
I see a doctor at Mass General for several conditions. Should I check first?
Please do, especially if Mass General has you on anticoagulants or thyroid hormone. Our ashwagandha interactions page summarizes the research.
Can I see the studies before ordering?
Yes. Our clinical research page summarizes the published work on each ingredient, including where the evidence is still limited.
Massachusetts orders
Bay State customers can go monthly, every other month or buy once; all three are listed side by side. See plans for Massachusetts.
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Healthy inflammation support
Here's the secret: turmeric alone is good, but turmeric WITH black pepper? Game changer. Black pepper contains piperine, which supercharges turmeric absorption by 2,000%. Yeah, you read that right. Two thousand percent. Without black pepper, most of the turmeric just passes through your body. With it? Your body actually uses it. That's why every bottle combines these two powerhouses — because taking turmeric without black pepper is like buying a Ferrari with no gas.
Ashwagandha Roots
Ashwagandha roots are widely recognized as a powerful adaptogen, offering significant benefits for stress management by helping the body achieve homeostasis and promoting a sense of calm. This makes Ashwagandha an essential supplement for those seeking to enhance mental clarity, reduce cortisol levels, and support overall resilience against the demands of daily life.
Digestive aid
Used for millennia, Organic Ginger is an effective digestive aid that soothes the stomach and supports the gastrointestinal tract by alleviating nausea and indigestion.
Healthy inflammation support
Bromelain is a natural enzyme found in pineapple. It helps your body break down proteins and has been studied for easing swelling and supporting joint comfort, which makes it a natural partner to turmeric.
