Moving Past Bone Metabolism: The Master Hormone

For decades, Vitamin D was known mainly for helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and prevent conditions like rickets.
But research has shown that Vitamin D3’s role goes far beyond bone health. Vitamin D receptors—the parts of cells that respond to Vitamin D—are found throughout nearly every major organ, tissue, and immune cell in the body. This means Vitamin D may play a part in many different functions that help keep the body working properly.

1. Frontline Immune System Defense & Inflammation Regulation

Vitamin D plays an important role in supporting the immune system. It helps immune cells produce natural protective substances that defend the body against certain bacteria and viruses, including those that affect the respiratory system.
At the same time, Vitamin D helps regulate the body’s inflammatory response. This balance may help protect healthy tissue and support normal lung and immune function.

2. Fostering a Thriving Gut Microbiome

Emerging research suggests that Vitamin D may also support a healthy gut microbiome—the community of bacteria living in the digestive system. Maintaining healthy Vitamin D levels, often described as around 30–50 ng/mL, may encourage a more diverse balance of beneficial bacteria and help strengthen the gut’s protective barrier.
These helpful bacteria also assist in producing important B vitamins, which the body uses for energy, healthy nerve function, and tissue repair.

💡 THE SLEEP & BRAIN STEM CONNECTION

“Neurological research shows Vitamin D receptors are densely concentrated in the brain stem nuclei that govern sleep architecture. Vitamin D directly upregulates choline acetyltransferase—the enzyme responsible for synthesizing acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that powers the parasympathetic nervous system and enables deep, restorative REM sleep cycles.”

3. Restorative REM Sleep & Brain Chemistry

Vitamin D levels often drop during the darker winter months or when people spend long periods indoors. Research has found a possible connection between low Vitamin D and poorer sleep, including lighter or interrupted sleep and feeling tired in the morning.
Scientists are still studying exactly how Vitamin D affects sleep, so it’s too strong to say that it directly causes 3 a.m. awakenings or “locks” the brain into REM sleep. However, maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level may support the body’s normal sleep and overall well-being.

Elevate Your Full-Body Wellness with Good Rāz

From supporting your immune system and gut health to promoting overall wellness, Vitamin D3 plays an important role in helping your body function at its best.
Good Rāz taste-free, water-soluble drops make getting your daily Vitamin D3 simple—no pills to swallow and no messy oils. Just add the drops to your favorite food or drink and enjoy an easy daily boost of sunshine-inspired support.

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For most of human history, people spent much of their time outdoors, allowing sunlight to help their bodies naturally produce Vitamin D3—an important nutrient involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body.

Modern life, however, has moved indoors. With desk jobs, air conditioning, computers, and smartphones, studies show that the average American now spends nearly 90% of the day inside.

This shift has contributed to widespread low Vitamin D levels. Public health data suggests that up to 70% of Americans—and more than 1 billion people worldwide—have deficient or inadequate Vitamin D levels. And sitting beside a sunny window isn’t enough: window glass blocks the UVB rays the body needs to produce Vitamin D.

💡 CLOSING THE DEFICIENCY GAP

“While photoprotection and sunscreen (SPF 15+) are crucial for preventing skin damage and premature aging, sunscreen blocks up to 99% of cutaneous Vitamin D synthesis. Good Rāz provides the perfect bioavailable sunshine alternative—delivering 2,000 IU of pure D3 per two drops without UV exposure.”

Who Is Most Affected by the Sunshine Gap?

• Office Workers & Students: Spending 8+ hours inside climate-controlled buildings during peak daylight hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
• Modesty-Conscious Communities & Observant Populations: Individuals who wear full-coverage clothing, long sleeves, or head coverings for religious or cultural reasons receive minimal skin exposure year-round.
• Northern Latitudes & Winter Months: From October through April, solar angles in northern regions prevent sufficient UVB rays from reaching the Earth’s surface.
• Darker Skin Tones: Higher melanin concentrations in darker skin act as a natural solar filter, requiring up to 3 to 5 times longer sun exposure to synthesize equivalent Vitamin D3 amounts.

Soak in the Good Every Day with Good Rāz

Because natural dietary sources of Vitamin D3 (such as fatty fish or egg yolks) provide only minimal amounts, daily supplementation is essential. Good Rāz makes replenishing your ‘sunshine vitamin’ effortless. Just two drops added to your morning coffee, tea, water, or yogurt deliver 2,000 IU of clean, water-soluble Vitamin D3. It’s a simple, joyful ritual that helps your entire family ‘Soak in the Good’ every single day.

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Vitamin D3 is one of the most commonly recommended supplements—but there’s a catch: it naturally mixes with fat, not water. Since the digestive system is mostly water-based, the body can’t absorb regular Vitamin D3 right away.

When someone takes a traditional pill, capsule, or oil, the body must first break it down and use bile from the liver to package the Vitamin D into tiny droplets that can travel through the intestines and be absorbed. Think of it like trying to mix oil and water—the body has to do extra work to bring them together.

For people with slower digestion or trouble absorbing fats, this process may not work as efficiently. As a result, some of the Vitamin D may pass through the body without ever being absorbed.

💡 CLINICAL ABSORPTION METRICS

“Clinical research published in Spandidos Publications (2024) demonstrated that advanced water-dispersible/food-derived Vitamin D3 formulations achieved significantly higher total absorption (AUC 156.2 ± 54.6 vs. 70.7 ± 31.3) over 72 hours compared to conventional solid tablets, while maintaining elevated plasma concentrations longer.”

The Vitacyclix® Breakthrough: True Water Compatibility

To help solve this problem, MORRE-TEC Industries uses a special process that helps Vitamin D3 mix more easily with water.

Instead of making the body do all the work of breaking down and preparing Vitamin D3 for absorption, Good Rāz drops come ready to go. The Vitamin D3 is already separated into tiny droplets, allowing it to mix easily with the digestive system and making it easier for the body to absorb..

Why Water-Soluble Liquid Beats Pills Every Time

1. Rapid, Direct Absorption: Liquid drops bypass the stomach dissolution phase, entering the bloodstream faster and more predictably.
2. Gentle on Sensitive Stomachs: Free from heavy binders, fillers, or thick carrier oils that cause bloating, nausea, or digestive distress.
3. Uniform Dosing Assurance: In solid pills or crude oil blends, active ingredients can settle unevenly. Good Rāz pre-dispersed liquid ensures every single drop delivers an exact, consistent 1,000 IU dose.
4. Versatile Application: Easily added to morning coffee, water, smoothies, or juices without altering taste, clouding the liquid, or leaving oily rings.

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For millions of parents, the morning routine begins with an avoidable conflict: convincing a child to take their daily vitamins. Whether a child resists the chalky texture of chewable tablets, chokes on hard pills, or turns up their nose at artificial fruit flavorings, getting essential nutrients into growing bodies can quickly become one of the most stressful parts of the day.

To bypass this resistance, the supplement industry turned en masse to gummy vitamins. While gummies taste like candy and initial consumer adoption was high, they introduced a whole new set of parental concerns. Gummies pack added sugars and sticky corn syrup that adhere to young teeth, promoting dental cavities. Worse, they teach children to view dietary supplements as sweet treats—creating safety hazards and daily candy demands. Furthermore, traditional liquid vitamin D alternatives rely on messy, sticky oils that leak from dropper bottles and leave an unpalatable oily film on top of beverages.

💡 THE GOOD RĀZ PHILOSOPHY

“Parents aren’t shopping for vitamin D—they’re shopping for an easier morning routine. Good Rāz Kids shifts the paradigm: instead of asking children to accept a new taste, the vitamin adapts seamlessly to the child’s existing habits.”

Good Rāz entered the market with a radically simple philosophy: the simplest, cleanest way to eliminate daily vitamin resistance is to make the vitamin virtually disappear. Powered by MORRE-TEC’s proprietary Vitacyclix® water-soluble technology, Good Rāz Vitamin D3 Drops convert Vitamin D3 into a fully water-dispersible, colorless, and completely taste-free liquid formulation.

Parents can simply add two drops directly into milk, orange juice, yogurt, oatmeal, applesauce, or a morning water bottle. Because the formula contains no oils, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or sweeteners, it mixes in instantly without stirring, leaving no residue, floating rings, or altered texture. It is truly the vitamin children simply do not notice.

Thoughtful Formulation & Family Values

Crafted by MORRE-TEC Industries—a family-owned business operating out of Union, New Jersey since 1987—Good Rāz reflects a deep commitment to clean ingredients and safety. Every compact 0.17 fl oz (5 mL) bottle includes a mess-free dropper designed for precise daily dosing. The formula is Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, and Kosher Pareve certified, providing complete peace of mind for parents who value transparency and thoughtful ingredient choices.

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Learn about our latest products.

• Vitacyclix solubilized Vitamins
• Minerals
• Probiotics & Prebiotics
• Plant-Based Protein
• Freeze-dried Fruit pieces/powder
• Fiber (AX, reduction of sugar and fat, viscosity)

Come see our key ingredients and finished products.

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Call: 908-688-9009

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Learn about our latest products.

• Vitacyclix solubilized Vitamins
• Minerals
• Probiotics & Prebiotics
• Plant-Based Protein
• Freeze-dried Fruit pieces/powder
• Fiber

Come see our key ingredients and finished products.

Contact us to schedule a meeting:

Email: rjonas@morretec.com         Call: 908-398-1711

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MORRE-TEC Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabine Cima-Fortune as our new Quality Assurance Manager. Ms. Cima-Fortune brings over 20 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance within the food processing and distribution industry. She has a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing comprehensive quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including local, state, FDA, and GFSI standards. Ms. Cima-Fortune is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified professional.

Ms. Cima-Fortune is a highly motivated and results-oriented leader with expertise in risk assessment, process development, and auditing. Her strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, combined with her collaborative approach, make her a valuable addition to the MORRE-TEC team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Montclair State University and possesses key certifications including HACCP, PCQI, SQF Practitioner, and GMP.

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LOS ANGELES – June 11, 2024 – The 2024 Mindful Awards Program, an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer-packaged goods, today announced that Good Rāz, the latest brand by MORRE-TEC Industries, a family run company with 30+ years of experience in health and wellness, has been selected as the winner of the “Vitamin Product of the Year” award.

Good Rāz Vitamin D3 Drops is water-soluble vitamin D that can be added to any beverage to make them healthier for consumers. The take-anywhere, add-to-anything, taste-nothing vitamin D3 Drops is quicker absorbing than pill or oil-based options. The proprietary water-soluble D3 is also easier to take.

Good Rāz Vitamin D3 Drops can be added to any drink and food such as water, coffee, tea, cereal, yogurt, or even wine. Simply drop in two drops as no stirring is necessary. The taste is
undetectable when added yet provides all of the benefits of vitamin D3. Each drop of Good Rāz = 1,000 IU of vitamin D3. Good Rāz does not include any of the eight major food allergens and are both gluten-free and Kosher.

Water-soluble D3 absorbs quickly in the body allowing it to provide maximum benefits. These include Immune Support, positive mood helping consumers to feel more energized – especially helpful during the darker months of winter, and bone health as Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphate absorption, which helps build and maintain strong bones.

“Good Rāz Vitamin D3 Drops help you effortlessly get your daily dose of vitamin D3. 70% of Americans have a vitamin D insufficiency, with 28.9% deficient in the essential nutrient. Our modern bodies have a tough time creating enough vitamin D3 naturally. since the majority of us spend so much time inside living and working,” said Travis Grant, Managing Director, Mindful Awards. “We’re pleased to award Good Rāz ‘Vitamin Product of the Year’ for an incredibly convenient healthful product that helps make sure we get our fair share of Vitamin D – with or without the sun. It truly is a ‘Little Bottle of Sunshine!’”

The mission of the Mindful Awards program is to honor conscious CPG companies and products that offer transparency to consumers, pay workers fair wages, ensure sustainable business practices, use recycled or recyclable materials, and create healthier products using natural or organic ingredients. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from companies all over the world. All nominations are evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the consumer-packaged goods industry.

“The Good Rāz mission is to bring you that wonderful feeling of warm summer memories and soaking up carefree, sun-filled days. And with an urgent need to keep our communities stronger and healthier than ever, we’re thrilled to share our vitamin D3 with the world in a new way,” said Len Glass, founder, Good Rāz. “We’re so thankful to the Mindful Awards and we’ll continue making sure that everyone gets their daily dose of D without the unfortunate taste of messy oil-based supplements or hard-to-swallow pills!”

About Mindful Awards
The Mindful Awards organization is devoted to honoring mindful companies in the consumer-packaged goods industry that are setting the foundation for our future. Mindful Awards are devoted to providing a forum for public recognition around the achievements in categories Food, Beverage, Snacks, Supplements, Home, and Personal Care. Our mission is to bring awareness to the benefits of mindfulness and its impact on society as a whole. We believe that through mindfulness, we can create a more compassionate and sustainable world. For more information visit MindfulAwards.com.

About Good Rāz™
Good Rāz (pronounced “Good Rays”) water-soluble Vitamin D3 Drops are a one-of-a-kind, quick absorbing, taste-free supplement that can be easily added to your favorite foods and beverages. Just add two drops of take-anywhere, add-to-anything, taste-nothing, Good Rāz in your morning coffee, water, tea, cereal, or yogurt for 2,000 IU vitamin D3 to help support immune health, a positive mood, bone and heart health, and more.*

Created by MORRE-TEC Industries, a family-run company with 30+ years of experience in health and wellness, Good Rāz was inspired by a small resort called Sun-Ray where the family spent many summers making warm memories and soaking up carefree, sun-filled days. Today, Good Rāz’s mission is to bring you that same wonderful feeling with each and every drop of its Vitamin D3 supplement. For more information, please visit www.goodraz.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook.

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