FORMULATOR’S CORNER
This is where we go down the rabbit hole and talk about research and experiments with food, plants, and ingredients. The place where new ideas are sprouted, and new formulas and products are created. Tigger Montague, our founder and formulator, shares her insights and scientific research on health, nutrition, ingredients, and formulas. These articles are the basis of our products and our philosophies.
From the Inside Out: Health Begins With Food (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, I focused on pets’ health and wellness from the outside in, emphasizing just ...
From the Outside In: Our Backyard Ecosystems (Part 1)
From day to day and season to season, my backyard never fails to amaze me. Sometimes there is more drama ...
I’m a Raving Fan of Kaneka Ubiquinol®
As a formulator, I work with many types of raw materials, and I certainly have my favorites: Holy basil ...
Dealing With Tariffs
The health and wellbeing of horses and dogs has been BioStar’s top priority since I started the company in 2007 ...
Does My Horse Need CoQ10?
Back in the 1990’s, I was hearing a lot of chatter about Coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ10, being beneficial ...
Behind the Scenes at COTA
The Challenge of the Americas (COTA) is an annual charity event that raises money for breast cancer research through the ...
Ingredient Sourcing: Why It Matters
The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that connected Asia, Europe, and North Africa from the second century to ...
When We De-Stress, Our Horses and Dogs Can Heal
We live in a very trying time with stress coming at us from all angles. Add a sick beloved horse ...
Does My Horse Need a Detox?
When you hear the word ‘detox,’ you might immediately think of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. However, detox can also be ...
The Power of Precision: Screening BioStar Ingredient Prospects
One of my jobs as a formulator is to seek out clinically studied ingredients –- both well-known and new to ...
Weathering the Winter: Foods to Support the Immune System
Wintertime is upon us — as is a very active flu season. Fortunately, there are specific foods that will provide ...
Help Your Horse Stay Warm This Winter With Nutritional Support
Winter is the time when we horse owners bundle up like Nanook of the North just to feed and hack ...
