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🌿 Smart Relief Patches & Post-COVID Smell/Taste Recovery

🌿 Smart Relief Patches & Post-COVID Smell/Taste Recovery

Smart Relief Patches may help calm inflammation through CB2 receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Since lingering inflammation is thought to be a key reason why some people lose smell and taste after COVID-19, using the patches behind the ear may support recovery.

How to use: Cut one patch into four, place a quarter just behind your ear, wear for 8–24 hours, and replace daily. Keep a small essential oil bottle handy to test progress — if you can smell it, your taste will usually return as well.

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Vitamin B6 Concerns in the News — Why Our B-Complex Patch Is Safe

Vitamin B6 Concerns in the News — Why Our B-Complex Patch Is Safe

Following the ABC News report on high-dose vitamin B6 toxicity, the Patched Up Activated B-Complex Patch stands out for safety — delivering the active form of B6 (P5P) in a low, gradual 48-hour release, avoiding the dangerous spikes linked to nerve damage.

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Why We Use Iron Bisglycinate, Vitamin C & B12 in Our Iron Patches

Why We Use Iron Bisglycinate, Vitamin C & B12 in Our Iron Patches

Iron bisglycinate, vitamin C, and B12 — here’s why we combine them in our iron patches. Learn how each ingredient works to support healthy energy and red blood cells.

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What’s in a Name? Understanding the Different Forms of Nutrients in Your Supplements

What’s in a Name? Understanding the Different Forms of Nutrients in Your Supplements

Ever noticed second names like bisglycinate or chloride on supplement labels? They’re not just chemistry — they affect how well your body absorbs nutrients. In this guide, we break down the science behind the forms used in our patches and what to look for when reading any supplement label.

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Vitamin B12 as Methylcobalamin: What It Does and Why It Matters

Vitamin B12 as Methylcobalamin: What It Does and Why It Matters

Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of vitamin B12 — the one your body uses. It plays a critical role in energy production, brain health, mood regulation, detox pathways, and nerve repair. In this guide, we explain what it does, how it compares to other forms of B12 (such as cyanocobalamin), and why it’s essential for individuals with MTHFR variants. We also show you how to get it — including through transdermal patches.

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