InflammaCORE® Chocolate Mint by Ortho Molecular Products

This is a fit if you want an anti-inflammatory protein powder that also covers daily micronutrients and gut support. It suits elimination-diet phases, athletes with nagging joint soreness, or anyone tracking hs-CRP (a blood marker of systemic inflammation) who wants a food-like approach. The included vitamin D3 is a maintenance-level 2,000 IU; if your Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy is meaningfully low, you’ll usually need a higher repletion dose under clinician guidance, then step down.

Curcumin, ginger, skullcap flavonoids, quercetin, and green tea EGCG act on NF-kB (a cellular switch that turns on inflammatory genes), which explains modest drops in hs-CRP and improvements in joint comfort seen in responders over 4 to 12 weeks. L-glutamine fuels intestinal cells and can strengthen the gut barrier, while arabinogalactan is a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial microbes. MCTs provide easy-to-burn energy, and flax alpha-linolenic acid adds plant omega-3 precursors.

Mix two scoops with 8–10 oz of water or milk of choice once daily. Take with food, which also improves vitamin D3 absorption. If sensitive to green tea extracts, use earlier in the day. As a light meal, add extra calories from fruit, nut butter, or yogurt. Use daily for 4 to 12 weeks, then re-check hs-CRP and Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy to see if you’re on target.

If you take blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban) or daily aspirin/clopidogrel, ask your clinician first; turmeric, ginger, and EGCG can increase bleeding risk. History of gallstones or bile duct blockage, avoid turmeric-heavy blends. Prior liver issues with green tea extracts, take with food and stop if you notice dark urine or jaundice. Bee-product allergy, skip due to propolis. Pregnancy or breastfeeding, avoid concentrated herb blends unless cleared by your clinician.