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Green Tea for Good Health

Green tea has been used traditionally in China for thousands of years for its health-preserving and revitalizing power. Modern science has identified  powerful antioxidants in green tea called polyphenols. One group of polyphenols called catechins is particularly potent and highly effective at neutralizing free radicals at the cellular level.

Catechins support healthy cell function while providing antioxidant protection to critical cell structures such as DNA. Demonstrated to cause a thermogenic effect, catechins also enhance the body’s metabolic rate.

We are advised to drink at least 4 cups of green tea a day to get the minimal antioxidant protection against inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.  For most of us this is difficult to achieve.

Tegreen 97® from Pharmanex® is a proprietary, highly concentrated extract of the catechins found in green tea. As one of the most potent antioxidant supplements on the market, Tegreen has a 97% polyphenol content, 65% of which are catechins.

Each Tegreen capsule contains the catechin equivalent of approximately seven cups of green tea and is 99.5% caffeine free. Recent clinical studies show consuming 400 to 600 mg of catechins at one time will more effectively increase the level of catechins in the blood and increase the amount of time they stay in the body.

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Primary Benefits

  1. • Provides potent antioxidants to defend against  free radicals at the cellular level*
  2. • Supports healthy cell function and helps protect cell structures, including DNA*
  3. • Thermogenic effect increases the body’s metabolic  rate

Who Should Use This Product?

Any adult concerned about long-term cell health and their antioxidant status should take Tegreen. Individuals with a hectic, busy, or stressful lifestyle, or  those frequently exposed to pollution might also find benefits from Tegreen  supplementation.

Is this product safe?

Tegreen is safe at recommended dosages. Safety data indicates it is safe for consumers to take up to two capsules twice daily for up to three months for increased health benefits with no evidence of long-term or short-term toxicity of green tea extracts.

Pharmanex has been involved in multiple clinical studies in Asia evaluating the impact of Tegreen on health parameters. The majority of these studies used a dosage of 600 mg of Tegreen per day (200 mg green tea extract, taken three times daily). These studies showed benefits at this higher dosage without side effects.

This product is both Kosher and Vegetarian.

Key Scientific Studies

1. Pillai SP, Mitscher LA, Menon SR. Antimutagenic/Antioxidant activity of green tea components and related compounds. Journal of Environmental Pathology, 1999; 18:147–58.
2. Mitscher LA, Jung M, Wahlqvist ML, O’Brien RC. Chemoprotection: A review of the potential therapeutic antioxidant properties of green tea and its  constituents. Med Res Rev, 1997; 17:327–65.
3. Sartippour M., Heber D., Lu Q., Ma M., Go V.L., and Nguyen M. Green tea inhibits breast cancer growth and angiogenesis. Nut Cancer, 2001; 40:149–56.

NOTE: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant or nursing, or taking
a prescription medication, consult a physician before using this product.

What You Should Know About PectaSol-C

PectaSol-C is the most advanced and effective Modified Citrus Pectin supplement available. Clinically proven to promote healthy prostate function & mercury detoxification.

Extensive clinical and scientific research has shown that PectaSol-C can

  • Bind & Block Excess Galectin-3 Molecules
  • Promote Healthy Cell Growth & Proliferation
  • Support Healthy Immune Responses
  • Remove Heavy Metals

PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin

PectaSol-C Research

  • Peer-reviewed research over nearly two decades has shown a large array of benefits associated with the regular use of PectaSol-C. These include healthy cell growth, immune enhancement, safe and gentle heavy metal removal and detoxification, and the ability to bind and block the harmful effects of excess Galectin-3.

    Features & Benefits

    PectaSol® Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is designed to enhance immune function and maintain optimal health.* PectaSol® MCP has been clinically demonstrated to slow PSA doubling time in prostate cells.* It is known to promote normal cell growth by interfering with the binding properties of galectin proteins by preventing them from adhering to each other and the inner wall of blood vessels.*

  • PectaSol® MCP is a complex polysaccharide (long-chain carbohydrate) obtained from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits and valued for its galactosyl component. It is modified to be more easily absorbed into the bloodstream. All the research on modified citrus pectin specifies a molecular weight of 10,000 to 20,000 daltons. PectaSol-C® meets this specification. The unique galactosyl component of PectaSol-C® MCP has an affinity for the binding galectin-3 sites, limiting the binding of certain cells to each other or blood vessels.
  • Citrus pectin is also recognized for its ability to promote cardiovascular health.

    More recent research indicates that Modified Citrus Pectin may also play an important role as a safe and effective heavy metal chelator. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., Medical Director of Amitabha Medical Clinic in Sebastopol, CA conducted a pilot human clinical trial to determine if MCP is able to reduce the total body burden of mercury. The results demonstrated the MCP is capable of significantly decreasing the total body mercury burden in individuals after approximately four months. Their was a 69% mean average decrease in mercury burden, with the range of individual decreases being 38% to 75%. No significant side effects were noted

    Daily Support

    Only PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin provides such versatile protection for numerous targeted areas of health, offering a safe, effective and all-natural daily supplement for enhanced wellness and longevity. It has been recommended for those patients who have breast cancer as well.

Anti-Aging Technology – A Win for You

Nu Skin has a legacy of reaching the future first with cutting edge science, groundbreaking product launches, and strategic, forward-thinking partnerships. Every day, in every way, we’re committed to growth and scientific innovation—to a constant investment in your future.

In fact, our latest acquisition of LifeGen Technologies will open new doors every day. Previously a partner in innovation, LifeGen is now the newest addition to the Nu Skin family. We’ve already achieved incredible things together…and now our success is about to be amplified exponentially.

This acquisition represents our most powerful instrument of success yet and is a marriage that means faster innovation, revolutionary products, and limitless possibilities.

 LifeGen’s Anti-Aging Genetic Database

At the heart of it all is the LifeGen anti-aging database, the largest collection of anti-aging gene expression data of its kind. And it now belongs exclusively to Nu Skin—which means, exclusively to you. It is your personal access to the most cutting edge anti-aging solutions ever.

With more than 30 years of expertise in anti-aging genetics, this acquisition enables us to mine the database for vital aging-related genes. That means over half a billion genetic data points collected and analyzed and counting. This is only the beginning.

Patents

There are several patents associated with our science, ingredients, and products. While research and development continue, this groundbreaking research has already led to 16 patents or patents pending.

 Downloads

* ageLOC Science: The Genetics of Youth Compendium

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Pros of Probiotics – Digestive Health

So, so many of us take it for granted that our stomach is doing a good job of digesting the food we eat. Hmm..how can we tell?

Well, we could run and take a slew of blood tests to see what our vitamin and mineral and body’s antioxidant levels are. Or we can help our gut by eating a good selection of fermented foods, like yogurt, kefir, bread, cheese, miso, tempeh, vinegar and olives.

What are the health benefits

of probiotics?

Probiotics may seem new to the food and supplement industry, but they have been with us from our first breath. During a delivery through the birth canal, a newborn picks up bacteria from his/her mother. These good bacteria are not transmitted when a Cesarean section is performed and have been shown to be the reason why some infants born by Cesarean section have allergies, less than optimal immune systems, and lower levels of gut microflora.

Probiotics are believed to protect us in two ways. The first is the role that they play in our digestive tract. We know that our digestive tract needs a healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria, so what gets in the way of this? It looks like our lifestyle is both the problem and the solution. Poor food choices, emotional stress, lack of sleep, antibiotic overuse, other drugs, and environmental influences can all shift the balance in favor of the bad bacteria.

When the digestive tract is healthy, it filters out and eliminates things that can damage it, such as harmful bacteria, toxins, chemicals, and other waste products.

Self-dosing with bacteria isn’t as outlandish as it might seem. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit every normal, healthy bowel. These microorganisms generally don’t make us sick; most are helpful. Gut-dwelling bacteria keep pathogens (harmful microorganisms) in check, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function.

Probiotic therapy may also help people with Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Clinical trial results are mixed, but several small studies suggest that certain probiotics may help maintain remission of ulcerative colitis and prevent relapse of Crohn’s disease and the recurrence of pouchitis (a complication of surgery to treat ulcerative colitis). Because these disorders are so frustrating to treat, many people are giving probiotics a try before all the evidence is in for the particular strains they’re using.

Shopping for Probiotic Supplement

When shopping for probiotics you need to know which strains you’re buying and the reputation of the manufacturer.  It’s best to consult with a nutritionist or your doctor before you buy some.

A general maintenance live probiotic supplement is available from the company I represent here.  It’s safe and pure. It contains a potent probiotic bacteria culture of Lactobacillus fermentum PCC, that helps relieve symptoms associated with occasional gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, occasional bowel irregularity, diarrhea, and other common digestive discomforts.

I take probiotics with my breakfast and dinner.  As we age our digestion needs a little support.

As always, let your primary care provider know what you’re doing.

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Be Well.