Elisabeth's Health Blog: August 2011

WHY PROTANDIM?

Professor of Medicine at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science Chemistry from Rhodes College, Memphis
Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Photodoctorate Studies at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Member of Life Vantage's Science Advisory Board
Dr. Joe McCord has spent the last 40 years investigating the science of free radicals and aging. He has been awarded the prestigious Elliot Cressen Award for his work. Other winners of this award include Henry Ford, Orville Wright and Alexander Graham Bell

OXIDATIVE STRESS - Our bodies way of aging/rusting- BIOLOGICAL /CELLULAR RUSTING
AGING/RUSTING occurs resulting in our body's inability to battle the free radicals.
FREE RADICALS are caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, intense exercise, toxins in products we use, and toxins in the air. These free radicals damage our cells rendering them less effective in fighting disease. They cause Oxidative Stress and Oxidative Stress is linked to more than 200 diseases.
PROTANDIM: is made up of 5 natural Phytonutrients/potent botanicals:

Green Tea- Increases metabolism; burns fat
Tumeric- provides a healthy response to inflammation
Milk Thistle- supports liver health
Bacopa- Increases SOD (superoxide dismutase) and catalase (anti-aging enzyme's in our body)
Ashwagandha- used for centuries in India for numerous application

Dr McCord has spent forty years studying the antioxidant enzymes and their roles in normal physiology and in disease states and his research has lead to

the study of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase- can each eliminate an amazing one million free radicals per second without being used up. "due to their superior ability to eliminate free radicals, these enzymes can also slow the genes associated with aging, thereby re-setting the "inner age" of your cells to a more youthful level," says Dr. McCord.

Independent Universities/ Research Institutions: Numerous international universities and other research institutions have studied, or currrently are investigating, the health benefits of protandim.
The health topics currently under scientific investigation or in planning stages deal with the alleviation of oxidative stress linked to the following conditions:

Scientifically Proven
Superior Anti-aging Power - because it stimulates the production of your own antioxidant enzymes to the levels you had when you were 20, Protandim can deliver more antioxidant activity than conventional antioxiidant vitamins such as Vitamin C. Peer reviewed clinical studies demonstrate this superiority.
Health Immune Support: Due to its tremendous production of antioxidant enzymes, Protandim promotes a healthy immune system.
Cardiovascular Protection: Low oxidative stress levels are associated with a healthy cardiovascular system, a healthy brain, and improved overall wellness.
Anti-Aging Ability: Protandim is the only supplement in the world clinically proven to reduce cell aging by an average of 40 percent.
Increased Glutathione: A recent clinical study demonstrated that Protandim produces a 300 percent increase in glutathione, which is a key antioxidant and anti-aging compound.
One-of-a-kind: In simple terms, there is no other product like Protandim. It's unique formulation based on boosting antioxidant enzymes leads the market in fighting oxidative stress
Proprietary and Patented: Protandim is a proprietary formula owned by LifeVantage. The Company holds three patents associated with the product.
Leading Edge: The revolutionary formulation behind Protandim is a result of decades of research and work by Dr. Joe McCord.
All- Natural: Protandim's ingredients are all-natural (see above)

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