STANDARDIZED HERBS

STANDARDIZED HERBS are derived from the plant kingdom and are the oldest natural form of traditional medicine. The herbs in this product may help enhance memory and concentration, circulation and improve immune function*

GINKO BILOBA (In “Essential” & “Ultimate”) (Extract containing: 24% flavonoglycosides, 6% triterpenes in Ultimate formula), and (leaf powder in Essential formula): Ginko biloba is an ancient plant used for centuries because of its positive effects on the body.* Ginko is used to improve short term memory, concentration, mental efficiency and clarity, sociability and mood.* The release of conclusive, double blind, clinical tests have affirmed its effectiveness in: dilation and normalization of blood vessels and blood flow.* Improved circulation of oxygen, improved nerve cell functioning and nerve message transmission.* It increases cortical metabolism, reduces clumping of platelets (which appear to trigger allergic inflammation and asthma), and is a powerful antioxidant for scavenging free radicals in the body.*

GREEN TEA EXTRACT (In “Ultimate”) (25% polyphenols): Is made from the leaves of camellia sinesis, an evergreen plant that contains beneficial polyphenols. It acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the liver, pancreas, breasts, lungs, esophagus, and skin.* It inhibits the production of platelets which form blockages of the coronary arteries.* It lowers blood sugars.* Animals who maintain moderate blood sugar levels tend to live longer.* Green tea and its active components enhance the immune system.*

GOTU KOLA (In “Ultimate”) (10% asiaticosides): Shown to have positive effects in skin. It enhances blood circulation to the surface of the skin, and may improve skin texture and complexion. Also stimulates circulatory system, bringing blood to all parts of the body and stabilizing the cells that make up the walls of the blood vessels.* This herb acts on the nervous system by inducing a state of relaxation.* This helps combat stress. It has also been shown to improve the immune function.*

GARLIC (In “Essential”) (Deodorized): It is known that garlic contains chemical constituents with antibiotic, lipid-lowering, and detoxification effects in the body. Garlic also has important cardiovascular benefits, including lowering blood pressure levels, thinning the blood, and reducing platelet aggregations that cause blood clots. It has been shown to strengthen the immune system by increasing natural killer cells' activity.

CURCUMIN® C3 COMPLEX TUMERIC EXTRACT (In “Ultimate”) (98% curcuminoids): Curcuminoids are very powerful phytonutrients and antioxidants.* They help keep blood flowing evenly through the liver which allows better detoxification of the entire organ. They have also been shown to have wonderful anti-inflammatory action.* Tumeric has antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic effects in the body.* Vital organs are reinvigorated with the strengthening properties of curcuminoids.* They help keep us young and healthy.*

SIBERIAN GINSENG (In “Ultimate”) ; Siberian ginseng is known as an adaptagen. It is useful for improving the resistance to stress. It has also been used to increase physical stamina and mental agility.* It may also reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels.*

CAYENNE PEPPER (In “Essential” & “Ultimate”) (40,000 H.U.) : Cayenne pepper has been shown to reduce sensitivity to pain.* It has liberal amounts of vitamins, especially the B complex, and it has more vitamin C than an orange.* This herb has beneficial effects on the blood's fat content by reducing the levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Cayenne has the ability to stimulate the circulatory system and can be used to ease the symptoms of varicose veins. It can help breathing, because it stimulates the release of adrenaline that opens up airways.* It protects the heart from excessive cholesterol and also stimulates digestion.*

ALOE VERA (200:1)(In “Ultimate”): Aloe vera sap and rind portions of the leaf contain healing components such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory compounds, minerals, and beneficial fatty acids.* It contains anthraquinones, which reduce the growth rate of urinary calcium crystals that contribute to the formation of kidney stones.* It has been used to help reduce inflammation of the stomach, and even to treat food allergies, and skin problems.* It speeds wound healing, and can be used as a laxative.*

RHODIOLA ROSEA (also known as Golden Root) is a Russian herb known for its superior adaptagenic properties. It has been widely used by Russian athletes and cosmonauts to increase energy. It is cardio-protective, normalizing the heart rate immediately after exercise. It improves the nervous system and mental functions such as memory, by increasing blood-supply to the muscles and brain, and it also increases protein synthesis. It has also been shown to have anti-depressive and anti-stress activity higher than that of St. John’s Wort, Ginko biloba and Panax ginseng. Furthermore, Rhodiola is five times less toxic than Panax Ginseng. It is emphasized that Rhodiola rosea extracts have rejuvenative properties due to their ability to raise the efficiency of the intracell DNA repair mechanisms.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.