Frequently Asked Questions

Redbird Research Foundation is a San Antonio–based nonprofit wellness hub dedicated to advancing human and environmental health by combining ancient botanical wisdom, environmental restoration, and modern AI-driven health technologies. Our work bridges nature, science, and innovation to create sustainable, purpose-driven healing for people and the planet.

Our research and wellness hub is located within Denman Estate Park, near the Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

View our location on Google Maps: 7735 Mockingbird Lane, San Antonio, TX 78229

We focus on a multidisciplinary approach that includes:

- Botanical Research & Plant Preservation

- AI-Supported Diabetes & Metabolic Monitoring

- Water Purification using wtr. Texas Technology

- Environmental Restoration & Living Soil Cultivation

- Holistic Health Programs & Future Wellness Facilities

Our mission is to explore and develop environmental and human health applications, with a focus on preserving rare and endangered plants traditionally used by indigenous communities, while advancing scientific practices that support wellness and ecological regeneration.

Support can be provided through:

- Donations and sponsorships

- Participation in community programs

- Advocacy and partnerships with like-minded organizations

- Sharing information about our work and mission

Yes. One of our flagship initiatives is an industry-first integrated system designed to support individuals living with Type 2 diabetes through holistic care, combining plant-based therapeutic research and advanced AI monitoring tools.

Our environmental stewardship efforts focus on:

- Reviving native ecosystems and strengthening landscapes.

- Cultivating living soils that sustain plant health and biodiversity.

- Purifying natural water systems to improve ecological resilience.

Yes — you can engage through community outreach, educational events, volunteering, and support for research initiatives that align with our mission of integrative health and environmental regeneration.

You can reach Redbird Research Foundation through the contact page on our website, or sign up for updates and newsletters to stay informed about upcoming initiatives.

support@redbirdresearchfoundation.org

Any Lab Test Now is a direct-access laboratory testing provider that offers affordable, physician-authorized diagnostic testing without requiring traditional insurance or lengthy clinical referrals.

www.anylabtestnow.com

Any Lab Test Now provides access to clinical laboratory testing that supports Redbird’s research and wellness initiatives, including:

- Blood glucose and A1C monitoring

- Metabolic panels

- Inflammatory markers

- Hormone testing

- Preventative health screenings

Data-driven health monitoring is critical to evidence-based research. Laboratory testing allows the foundation to track biomarkers, evaluate metabolic outcomes, and support individualized prevention strategies, particularly for type 2 diabetes risk reduction.

No — Any Lab Test Now offers direct-access testing, allowing individuals to obtain lab work at transparent pricing without requiring insurance billing.

wtr. Texas is a Texas-based water technology company specializing in advanced water purification systems designed to remove contaminants such as nitrates, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and biological pollutants after which it is returned to water as Nature intended. 

wtr. is sourced from PFAS-free artesian water and finished with isotonic mineral oxide technology. It’s designed to optimize hydration and nutrient absorption that supports cellular hydration, performance, and recovery through a specific mineral profile and electrochemical properties.

www.wtrtexas.com

Isotonic means the mineral concentration and electrochemical balance is formulated to be closer to the body’s natural fluids, which can support efficient absorption and fluid balance.

Mineral oxides (can include magnesium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, calcium, potassium, chloride, iron, and sulfur—varying by formula) are used in controlled amounts to support electrolyte balance and the body’s normal biochemical processes.

ORP stands for oxidation-reduction potential—a measurement (in millivolts, mV) that reflects a liquid’s tendency to participate in oxidation/reduction reactions (electron transfer). A strong positive ORP means that wtr. is an electron vacuum. It readily pulls electrons from pathogens, hence killing them, and contaminants, whereby they are more easily broken down and made non-toxic.

wtr. is bottled at a stable +700 mV ORP, verified with an ORP meter. In practical terms, ORP is one way to quantify the water’s electrochemical environment, which can relate to how the water behaves in the presence of minerals and oxygen species and the energy carried by water to aid in nutrient absorption.

Hydration isn’t only about water volume—it also involves electrolytes and mineral balance. Minerals help regulate:

• Fluid movement across cell membranes
• Nerve signaling and muscle function
• Energy metabolism and recovery

wtr.’s formulas are designed to support these systems through controlled energized mineral oxide composition.

Access to clean, contaminant-free water is foundational to both human health and environmental restoration. Through its proprietary purification and treatment technology that aids in directing the body back to metabolic balance and sense of wellness, wtr. Texas supports Redbird’s research initiatives in:

- Metabolic and diabetes research

- Community health and prevention programs

- Living soil regeneration

- Botanical cultivation

Emerging research links environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals to metabolic dysfunction. Reducing exposure to contaminants through water adjusted to biological needs, supports broader preventative health strategies and long-term metabolic resilience.