triON Dietary Supplement

Each box Includes 15 packets of triON powdered dietary supplement. Contains Goji, Cocoa, Green tea, and many herbs including Yerba Mate, Siberian Ginseng, Stevia, Schizandra, Eucommia, Gotu kola, Licorice, and Reishi.

Ovation triON Nutritional Supplements - 1 box = 15 servings

Description/Prices

Ovation triON - 10 Packets OV458-3500 $45.00 Ovation triON - 1 Box (15 servings) - OV182-5200 $70.00 Ovation triON - 2 Boxes - OV183-9900 $135.00 Ovation triON - 3 Boxes - OV187-14500 $200.00 Ovation triON - 4 Boxes - OV226-19000 $260.00 Ovation triON - 6 Boxes - OV266-27500 $375.00 Ovation triON - 20 Boxes - OV227-87500 $1,300.00

60 vegan capsules
Item #: OV239-2700
Price: $36.00

3 Bottles Slendering
Item #: OV240-7995
Price: $99.95

"The Slendering
Non-Diet System allowed me to eat
what I wanted, I
didn't exercise and
I still lost 4 Pounds and 8.5 Inches in
just 10 Days."
- Shawna Teicheira -

The Slendering
NoN-Diet System can be summed up by saying, "Its SIMPLE!
I ate what I wanted!
I ATE LATE and
LOST WEIGHT and
I FEEL GREAT! Plus, I lost 6 Pounds of Body-Fat and 8 Pounds of weight in just 10 Days!
- Manuel Sequeira -

Slendering! is the first and only fat-loss product with OvatioN's TriFibrix, a proprietary blend, using exclusive Escortex Technology. Escortex is a process developed by Dr. Ted Brooks, a PhD in human nutrition.

Dr. Ted Brooks is the creator of numerous weight-loss regimens, formulas, and techniques. His newest technology, Escortex, utilizes nutritional fibers from three plants that are unique in their ability to "escort" fat molecules through the digetive system without being absorbed. It essentially, "escorts fat molecules' in a gelatin vehicle which prevents some of the fat calories from being digested. The end result is slow-steady-sure fat loss!

Every dieter dreams of a 'magic pill' for weight loss. Additionally, they would love it to work fast! Well, that's a pipe dream. Unfortunately, in the absence of excessive exercise, the human body does not lose weight rapidly in a healthy way. However, there IS a product that fulfills the description of 'a magic pill for Slow-Steady-Sure fat loss.' That product is Slendering!.

Slendering! delivers on its promise of fat loss that is
Slow-Steady-Sure.

The universal opinion of the medical establishment is that 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of fat loss per week is the healthiest rate of weight reduction, and, that is exactly what Slendering! delivers!

NeOpuntia is the trade name for fiber from the cactus Opuntia ficus-indica.

Item #: OV239-2700
Price: $36.00

tem # OV240-7995
Price: $99.95

Disclaimer: The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product and statement herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure and/or prevent any disease. Please consult with your healthcare professional before beginning this or another nutritional supplement program, exercise program, if you are diabetic, have any allergies or taking any medications. If allergic reaction occurs immediately consult your physician. You should not take this product if you are pregnant or lactating. Product is designed for those 18 years of age, any questions contact your health care professional.

Slender Sleep - 60 caplets
Item #: OV390-2700
Price: $36.00

Here are the results of the Slender-Sleep formula:

"I LOST 20.5 INCHES & 11 POUNDS!"
I have lost 20.5 inches and 11 pounds since January 6th, 2008. "ALL WITHOUT DIETING!" I am very pleased that I broke a 2 year weight plateau. This may not seem like a lot to some, but I have a hard time keeping my "Thyroid" stable, and I have occasional candida (Yeast). Plus, I have a Slow Metabolism.
I am VERY PLEASED my Body-Fat is just coming down gradually instead of yo-yoing. I have now dropped 7 Pounds of Body-Fat. My digestion has improved and Slendering! is the "BEST FIBER" I HAVE EVER USED! I'm excited about the new Slender-Sleep product that is coming out soon.
- Linda -

(1) The first night using Slender-Sleep formula helped me to fall asleep sooner when I Awakened
during the night. (2) The second night using Slender-Sleep gave me the best night's sleep I have had in a long time. My head hit the pillow around 10 p.m. and I don't remember anything until 7 a.m. and I had
unbounded energy all day. (3) The third and forth night were much the same as the first. (4) The fifth night gave me a wonderful repeat of the second night with a great night's sleep.

I look forward to continuing this new and wonderful product again to help change my sleep pattern. Thank you, Dr. Ted, for giving us a sweet dream formula.
- Joanne R.-

Sleep is essential to healthy weight.

All natural Slender Sleep - Sleep is essential to healthy weight. Contains calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, and L-carnitine. GMO free. Serving size: 3 caplets.

Why Slender-Sleep?

CBS News (March 13, 2008) (The Science of Sleep) Weight-loss experts have a novel prescription for people who want to shed pounds: Get some sleep. A very large study has found a surprisingly strong link between the amount of shut-eye people get and their risk of becoming obese.

(CBS) This segment was originally broadcast on March 13, 2008. It was updated on June 12, 2008.
Science of Sleep - Part 1 Sleep deprivation can be linked to memory deprevation, delayed responses (13:01)	Science of Sleep - Part 2 Sleep deprivation can be linked to serious problems such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease (12:36)

Highlights from the videos:

• Sleep was restricted go 4 hours a night for 6 consecutive nights. The result: the participants in the study were already in a "pre-diabetic state."
• Lack of sleep also made the participants hungry, sleep deprivation appears to affect a hormone called leptin that signals your brain when you're full.
• The leptin levels dropped due to sleep deprivation, and the body therefore, felt it was "time to eat." Over-eating due to lack of sleep could be a contributing factor to obesity.
• After 4 night without REM sleep the participants were (1) hungrier, (2) less alert, (3) and their body was not able to metabolize sugar effectively - putting them at risk for Type II Diabetes.

Other Research:

According to: source: Scientists Finding Out What Losing Sleep Does to a Body, By Rob Stein, Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, October 9, 2005; Page A01

• The analysis of a nationally representative sample of nearly 10,000 adults found that those between the ages of 32 and 49 who sleep less than seven hours a night are significantly more likely to be obese.
• Lack of sleep disrupts every physiologic function in the body," said Eve Van Cauter of the University of Chicago. "We have nothing in our biology that allows us to adapt to this behavior.
• The newest study on obesity, from Columbia University, is just the latest to find that adults who sleep the least appear to be the most likely to gain weight and to become obese.
• Other researchers have found that even mild sleep deprivation quickly disrupts normal levels of the recently discovered hormones ghrelin and leptin, which regulate appetite. That fits with the theory that humans may be genetically wired to be awake at night only when they need to be searching for food or fending off danger -- circumstances when they would need to eat to have enough energy.
• "The modern equivalence to that situation today may unfortunately be often just a few steps to the refrigerator next door," Mignot wrote in his editorial.
• In addition, studies show sleep-deprived people tend to develop problems regulating their blood sugar, which may put them at increased risk for diabetes.

• Less than 4 hours of sleep a night were 73 percent more likely to be obese than those who got the recommended seven to nine hours of rest, scientists discovered.
• Those who averaged 5 hours of sleep had 50 percent greater risk.
• Those who got 6 hours had 23 percent more.

"Maybe there's a window of opportunity for helping people sleep more, and maybe that would help their weight," said Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Columbia University and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York. He and James Gangwisch, a Columbia epidemiologist, led the study and are presenting results this week at a meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity.

They used information on about 18,000 adults participating in the federal government's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, throughout the 1980s. The survey includes long-term follow-up information on health habits, and researchers adjusted it to take into account other things that affect the odds of obesity, like exercise habits, so that the effects of sleep could be isolated.

Sleep deprivation lowers leptin, a blood protein that suppresses appetite and seems to affect how the brain senses when the body has had enough food. Sleep deprivation also raises levels of grehlin, a substance that makes people want to eat. In addition, says The Early Show Medical Correspondent Dr. Emily Senay, "Lack of sleep can interfere with processing insulin, a metabolic process that helps regulate blood sugar."

Now You Know Why Slender-Sleep!

Slender-Sleep is another Non-Diet supplement designed by Ted Brooks, Ph.D., Nutrition. It is our Ovation Lifestyles’ goal to provide to the public a variety of natural food supplements that assist the body with body-fat and inch reduction, ALL WITHOUT DIETING. We encourage you to test it today and expect improved sleep within 24 hours.

Natural Supplements That Aid Weight
And FAT-Loss

Brown FAT Is Your Key To BURNING FAT - "THERMOGENICS"

Thermogenesis literally means "heat creation" and is the process by which the body burns excess calories in its brown adipose tissue (BAT). "Brown fat [BAT] is comprised of numerous fat-burning cells that contain large quantities of mitochondria, which actually give the fat its brown color," wrote Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S., author of Eat Fat, Lose Weight (Keats Publishing, 1999). "Researchers have discovered that thin people who have little trouble managing extra calories have activated mitochondria in their brown fat, while overweight individuals have dormant brown fat."

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BAT activity can decrease through behavioral and genetic factors, making the body ineffective at burning excess calories, which are then stored as white fat, according to Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D., author of Fat Management: The Thermogenic Factor (Victory Publications, 1994).

However, Mowrey continued, BAT activity can be restored through thermogenic dietary supplements. Magnesium alone is a part of almost 400 different chemical reactions that are part of the production of energy! It ensures calcium and potassium uptake. Magnesium supplement helps to ward off depression, dizziness, muscle weakness, muscle twitch, heart deficiencies and high blood pressure. In addition, Magnesium can help to maintain the pH balance. Magnesium protects the internal wall of arteries against the effects of unexpected blood pressure variations. Then it also takes part in bones growth and in carbon mineral metabolism.

"Some swelling of brown adipose tissue (BAT) mitochondria is observed insitu in acute magnesium deficiency possibly reflecting some modification of BAT thermogenesis" (1). - ALL SOURCES CITED AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.

Magnesium is the second most abundant and ubiquitous intracellular metal and it activates many steps in the cellular metabolic pathways (2). Mitochondria from liver, heart and skeletal muscle have been proposed as target cell constituents of magnesium deficiency in vivoleading to swelling and partial uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (3,4) and consequently to disturbances of energy metabolism (5). It is not established if these effects are the consequence of a direct action of magnesium deficiency on magnesium-dependent processes (6,7) or are secondary to alterations of mitochondrial membranes (8).

Several mitochondrial functions are magnesium-dependent. In addition to the well known magnesium activation of ATPase (9), recent studies have identified several magnesium-dependent ion transports (uniports or antiports) present in mitochondria of various tissues including BAT (10,11).

Slender Sleep 60 caplets
Item #: OV390-2700
Price: $36.00

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Slender Fiber Snacks
(60 Wafers) - 1 bottle
Item #: OV427-2995
Price: $37.50

Slender Fiber Snacks-
3 bottles
Item #: OV428-8900
Price: $110.00

"Amazing! Delicious and not chalky. Convenient and healthy. My 4 kids now have something that they like that tastes like junk food, but is really good for them." Shauna Teicheira

"I had a meeting with 5 friends to show them the new Slender Fiber Snacks. Not only did they love them, all 5 are joining as Customers and Distributors. This product is awesome! Anthony Luckey

Today's Hectic and Demanding World . . .

. . . how does one avoid becoming the victim of unhealthy, high-calorie, low-nutrition snacks?

It's hard. Virtually everyone, and we do mean everyone, has a continuing need to fill in those daily times between meals when we have a craving for something sweet, satisfying, and delicious. Before bedtime too!

That's why candy, pastry, and ice cream companies do so well, they are feeding our sweet tooth! It's true that by indulging we have that wonderful experience of taste and comfort, and even a temporary boost in energy, but at what cost? We are undermining our health as well as adding to the dreaded "bulging waistline."

Eat 1-3 wafers daily and watch what happens on your scale! We all know that fiber is important, and that we should be taking in more daily. But it's so hard! Plus, those "fiber things" aren't known for being very appetizing.

Yet, Slender Fiber Snacks are different. They actually ARE:

• Delicious - They really taste wonderful with a chocolate/coconut flavor, all natural of course.
• Convenient - They are easy to carry and have one anytime you have that "snack attack!"
• High in Soluble Fiber - They are rich in oligofructose . Oligofructose supports health in many ways.
• Made with healthy Ingredients - Oligofructose/inulin, calcium, xylitol, lecithin, and natural flavors.
  

Aids Body Fat Reduction:

• Only 7 calories in each wafer
• High in fiber at 2.5 grams per wafer (A total of 25 grams daily is recommended)
• Suppresses your appetite
• Gives a sense of fullness
• Cuts sugar cravings
• Helps to balance blood sugar
• Fights Snack Attacks!
• Ideal between meals
• Great between dinner and bedtime
• Use as a healthy dessert
  

Promotes Intestinal Health:

• Provides necessary fiber
• Supports prebiotic health
• Feeds friendly bacteria
• Works against yeast overgrowth
• Fights tumor growth
• Promotes healthy pH balance
  

Supports BoneHealth:

• Oligofructose can support calcium and magnesium absorption
• Daily consumption of Oligofructose may increase bone strength within 6 weeks
• Contributes to Cardio health
• Oligofructose helps to lower cholesterol and can inhibit plaque formation as much as 35%
• Lecithin supports cardiovascular health
  

Diabetic Friendly:

• Only 7 calories per wafer
• Low-glycemic value
• Balances blood sugar
• Sweetened with xylitol

Safely Sweetened Xylitol:

• Safe for all diabetics and hypoglycemia
• Contains zero net-effective carbs
• Tooth friendly and helps fight decay
• Supports bone strength
• Anti-bacteria and anti-yeast overgrowth

Slender Fiber Snacks (60 Wafers) - 1 bottle
Item #: OV427-2995
Price: $37.50

Slender Fiber Snacks - 3 bottles
Item #: OV428-8900
Price: $110.00

Rogers Energy NOW
1 jar chews
30 chews per jar
Item #: OV429-1995
Price: $29.95

Rogers Energy NOW

Roger Drummer's formula for quick energy. A taffy-like, lemon-lime chew individually wrapped and shipped in a jar of 30 chews.

How Roger's Energy Now Chews Work

This product works by stimulating natural brain neurotransmitters, which essentially tell the body how it is to feel. We achieve this by using expensive, power-house nutrients that are designed to create real brain energy.

• L-Tyrosine - An amino acid that improves cognitive function by increasing dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for the power of your brain and helps with various cravings, especially for sweets. It's useful during stress, fatigue, sleep deprivation and prolonged periods of overworking and mental fatigue.
• Taurine - This amino acid reduces oxidative stress in the brain, a condition that's been linked to the development of senile plaque. Taurine also calms the nervous system allowing for a simultaneous feeling of alertness and peace.
• L-Theanine - A specific amino acid which is enjoyed by most people as it is one of the most impactful nutrients in tea. It works as a counter-stimulant to caffeine and is responsible for the relaxing, yet alert, feeling that comes from drinking black or green tea. This amino acid directly stimulates the production of alpha brain waves, creating a state of relaxation and mental alertness.
• DMAE - Originally sold as a prescription for ADD, later was replaced by drugs with major side-effects. DMAE works to open neural pathways in the brain. After crossing the blood-brain barrier, it converts easily into choline, the main building block for acetylcholine (Ach), a key neurotransmitter. Ach is responsible for the speed by which you can recognize and process information. All of the higher thinking functions such as comprehension of language, creativity, intelligence and attention span are associated with Ach. It has a direct affect on your enthusiasm and intuition. As we age, our ability to transport choline across the blood-brain barrier decreases. DMAE can be an important nutrient for feeding our brain.
• Quercetin - A very potent anti-inflammatory antioxidant. It is a bioflavonoid and, along with Vitamin C, can strengthen the capillaries in the brain.
• Brown Rice Syrup - Most products of this nature are made only using sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup, both of which are antagonists to good health. Brown rice syrup is much more expensive as a medium for nutrients, and is MUCH more health supporting.
• Vitamins - Many vitamins contribute to brain energy. These are included to work synergistically with the other nutrients to deliver a true sharpness in mental acuity and creativity. They include Vitamin C, Niacin, B-6, and Pantothenic acid.
• Schizandra - This herb fights stress and is a valuable support nutrient for increasing metabolism. It is beneficial for liver health and increases mental acuity.
• Goji - This herb is valued and renowned globally as an anti-oxidant and is said to increase liver support and sexual vitality.
• Caffeine - Yes, Roger's Energy Now does contain caffeine. However, it is important to recognize that all caffeines are NOT the same. Most people are familiar with the caffeine in coffee, which can produce the jitters when consuming too much. That is due to the caffeine losing its balanced nature. In its natural state, coffee has alkaline elements that naturally buffer the acidic caffeine. However, when brewed, many of these buffers are lost. That's why the longer coffee sits, the more bitter (acidic) it becomes. The caffeine in Roger's Energy Now is different than most caffeines. First, it is naturally sourced from green tea and other teas; secondly; it is microencapsulated to offset bitterness; and thirdly, it is naturally balanced. This delivery technology provides a fast, steady, and prolonged energy effect.

Rogers Energy NOW - 1 jar chews
Item #: OV429-1995
Price: $29.95

Goji Berries (Wikipedia)

The Goji plant yields long oval shaped red berries and bright trumpet shaped flowers. The berries are harvested when ripe and then usually dried. Goji has long had the reputation of enhancing longevity.

Goji berries are an important part of the Chinese philosophy of health. This herb works to support the immune system, eyesight, liver function, circulation, and sexual vitality. The berries contain polysaccharides and carotenoids, Polysaccharides have antioxidant properties with the interaction of fatty acids. The carotenoids found in these berries, zeaxanthin, support the function of the retina in the eyes.

Goji has also been used to support normal blood pressure, fertility, kidney function, and normal cholesterol levels. Goji, blackberry, and raspberry are part of triON’s tri-berry goodness. Goji is just one more reason to take triON every day.

Studies:

1. Effect of the Lycium barbarum polysaccharideson age-related oxidative stress in aged mice.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17224253?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. "may induce immune responses and possess potential therapeutic efficacy in cancer"- A polysaccharide-protein complex from Lycium barbarum upregulates cytokine expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12826241?dopt=Abstract

3. Study on the composition of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and its effects on the growth of weanling mice
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12561548

Yerba Mate (Wikipedia)

Yerba Mate is a shrub to the holly plant. It has been used for centuries as a tonic tea. It contains xanthenes like those contained in cocoa and acts as a stimulant to the nervous system, but without the negative effects of beverages like coffee. In Chinese herbology, it is also considered to have a calming effect.

Studies:

1. Plants popularly used for loosing weight purposes in Porto Alegre, South Brazil.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16963210?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effect of Ilex extracts and isolated compounds on peroxidase secretion of rat submandibulary glands.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17141390?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Cardioprotective effects of Ilex paraguariensis extract: evidence for a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15869828?dopt=AbstractPlus

Schizandra (Wikipedia)

Schizandra is related to the family of the Magnoliaceae plants. This is significant because these plants are engineered with the most primitive characteristics found in the plant kingdom. This means that these plants “understand” the intricate and basic structures because they are part of them.

It has been known to grow in just about any type of soil. The berries have been given the name wu wei zi in Chinese which means “five flavor fruit”. These berries adhere to the five basic flavors of sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy. In Chinese herbal medicine, these five flavors correspond to different functions in the body. For example, sweet flavors would indicate the ability to tonify the body. triON contains schizandra as an herb that tonifies, acts as an astringent, nourishes, detoxifies, and strengthens.

Studies:
1. Protective effect of a phenolic-rich fraction from Schisandra chinensis against H2O2-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17331350?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Influence of mannan oligosaccharide, Ligustrum lucidum and Schisandra chinensis on parameters of antioxidative and immunological status of broilers. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17236706?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Rubrisandrins A and B, lignans and related anti-HIV compounds from Schisandra rubriflora
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17190445?dopt=AbstractPlus

Cocoa Extract (Wikipedia)

Cocoa comes from the cacao tree and was once considered the food of the gods. The seeds of the cocoa plant are dried and turned into a powder or liquid.

Many of the commercial products containing cocoa are often watered down with sugar or other additives. The cocoa used for herbal nutrition is quite different. Cocoa, a great energy food contains flavonoids which support a healthy cardiovascular system. Cocoa also appears to support natural circulation which in turn benefits healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Cocoa also contains natural antioxidants. It has also been revered for it’s Phenylethylamine (PEA), which our bodies also create in the brain when we are in love.

Studies:

1. Effect of cocoa and tea intake on blood pressure: a meta-analysis.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17420419?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. A diet rich in dietary fiber from cocoa improves lipid profile and reduces malondialdehyde in hypercholesterolemic rats. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17367998?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Dietary supplementation with cacao liquor proanthocyanidins prevents elevation of blood glucose levels in diabetic obese mice. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17350804?dopt=AbstractPlus

Gynostemma (Wikipedia)

Gynostemma means “twisted vine orchid” and is related to the cucumber plant. This native plant of China is prized as an adaptogenic and strong antioxidant. Gynostemma is most often taken as a tea. This herb is also used in Chinese herbology to support the body in response to stress.

Studies:

1. Anti-hyperlipidemic and hypoglycemic effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in the Zucker fatty rat.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17207412?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Phytopreventative effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum against acute Indomethacin-induced gastrointestinal and renal toxicity in rats. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17380554?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. The add-on effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16708768?dopt=AbstractPlus

Rhodiola (Wikipedia)

Rhodiola is a hardy herb that thrives in cold climates. This adaptogenic herb supports healthy levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. The strain of Rhodiola in triON is Rhodiola Rosea. We chose this strain as it contains more nutrients than many other strains.

Studies:

1. Protective effects of salidroside on hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17349619?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of salidroside from the Chinese medicinal plant Rhodiola sachalinensis. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17292596?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Adaptogenic and central nervous system effects of single doses of 3% rosavin and 1% salidroside Rhodiola rosea L. extract in mice. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17072830?dopt=AbstractPlus

4. Antioxidative effects of Cinnamomi cassiae and Rhodiola rosea extracts in liver of diabetic mice.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16971752?dopt=AbstractPlus

Eluthero (Wikipedia) aka Siberian Ginseng

Eluthero can be found growing in mountain forests of China and Japan. This hardy plant can even thrive in poor soil conditions. This adaptogenic herb is used to support a healthy balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. A balance between these systems ensures a positive recovery from stress.

Studies:

1. Pre-exposure to a novel nutritional mixture containing a series of phytochemicals prevents acetaminophen-induced programmed and unprogrammed cell deaths by enhancing BCL-XL expression and minimizing oxidative stress in the liver. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16902808

Gotu Kola (Wikipedia)

Gotu Kola is related to the carrot plant. This herb is an important herb in both the Chinese and Ayurvedic philosophy of wellness. Gotu Kola contains protein substances called Bacoside A and B which support a healthy release of nitric oxide. This relaxes the circulatory system and supports the nourishment of brain cells.

Studies:

1. Adriamycin induced myocardial failure in rats: protective role of Centella asiatica.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16786185?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Changes in brain biogenic amines and haem biosynthesis and their response to combined administration of succimers and Centella asiatica in lead poisoned rats.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16597373?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Centella asiatica treatment during postnatal period enhances learning and memory in mice.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16214185?dopt=AbstractPlus

Reishi (Wikipedia)

Reishi means “herb of spiritual potency” in Chinese. It is considered one of the oldest and most widely known herbal mushrooms. It supports a healthy immune system and healthy blood pressure levels. It contains a substance called ganoderic acid which supports healthy liver function.

Studies:

1. Comparative studies of various ganoderma species and their different parts with regard to their antitumor and immunomodulating activities in vitro.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17034284?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Ganoderic acid T from Ganoderma lucidum mycelia induces mitochondria mediated apoptosis in lung cancer cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17007887?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Anti-hepatitis B activities of ganoderic acid from Ganoderma lucidum.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16786250?dopt=AbstractPlus

Fo-ti (Wikipedia)

Fo-ti is also known as Chinese knotweed and is considered a rejuvenating herb in Chinese herbology. It is also used to support healthy kidney function, balance yin, and support the immune system. The roots contain a large amount of a phospholipid called lecithin which is a component of cell membranes and is also found in the protective sheath of the human brain.

Studies:

1. Estrogen bioactivity in fo-ti and other herbs used for their estrogen-like effects as determined by a recombinant cell bioassay. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12970265?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15384148?dopt=AbstractPlus

Astragalus (Wikipedia)

The Astragalus plant belongs to the legume family. In Chinese herbology this tonic herb tea is used to support a healthy immune system, metabolism, digestion, replenish Qi, and for wound healing. It contains a substance called TA-65 which supports anti-aging.

Studies:

1. Colds and influenza: a review of diagnosis and conventional, botanical, and nutritional considerations.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17397266?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effects of Astragalus membranaceus in promoting T-helper cell type 1 polarization and interferon-gamma production by up-regulating T-bet expression in patients with asthma.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17361521?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. The immunotherapeutic effects of Astragalus polysaccharide in type 1 diabetic mice.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17329840?dopt=AbstractPlus

Mormordica (Wikipedia)

Mormordica, or bitter melon is related to the cucumber plant. In Chinese herbology this herb is considered a bitter or cold herb, used to support a healthy immune system, and to cleanse the blood. Mormordica contains a protein called momordin which have a strong immune function and charantins which are insulin like peptides.

Studies:

1. Binding of 4-methylumbelliferyl beta-D-galactopyranoside to Momordica charantia lectin: fluorescence-quenching studies. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7215338?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. An oxytocic extractive from a West African cucurbit. Studies on west African medicinal plants.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5074053?dopt=AbstractPlus

Eucommia (Wikipedia)

Eucommia is a prized herb in Chinese herbology. This herb is used to tonify yang, treat back ailments, and support healthy knee function. This small herb tree is extinct in the wild and must be specially cultivated for its bark.

Studies:

1. Eucommia ulmoides oliver leaf extract increases endogenous antioxidant activity in type 2 diabetic mice.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17201632?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. The effects of eucommia ulmoides oliv on catching action of diabetic rats and myelinated nerve fibers in penile tissues. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16755883?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Protective effects of aucubin isolated from Eucommia ulmoides against UVB-induced oxidative stress in human skin fibroblasts. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15997107?dopt=AbstractPlus

Green Tea (Wikipedia)

Green Tea originated in China and was later adopted by the Japanese. It is considered to be a true tea and is prized for its ECGC. These plant antioxidant polyphenols supports a healthy immune system and healthy digestion. Green tea also contains Vitamins C and E.

In a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , it was found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), plus also had a significant effect on fat oxidation. While some of the effects were originally theorized to be due to the caffeine content of green tea, the researchers discovered that the tea actually has properties that go beyond those that would be explained by the caffeine. The same amount of caffeine as was in the green tea, administered alone, failed to change energy expenditure in other studies. This led researchers to believe that there is some interaction going on with the active ingredients of green tea that promotes increased metabolism and fat oxidation.

The researchers indicated that their findings have substantial implications for weight control. A 4% overall increase in 24-hour energy expenditure was attributed to the green tea extract, however, the research found that the extra expenditure took place during the daytime. This led them to conclude that, since thermogenesis (the body's own rate of burning calories) contributes 8-10% of daily energy expenditure in a typical subject, that this 4% overall increase in energy expenditure due to the green tea actually translated to a 35-43% increase in daytime thermogenesis.

Studies:

1. Antioxidant activity of various teas against free radicals and LDL oxidation
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16296404?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Tea and lycopene protect against prostate cancer
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17392149?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Breast Cancer Prevention by Green Tea Catechins and Black Tea Theaflavins in the C3(1) SV40 T,t Antigen Transgenic Mouse Model Is Accompanied by Increased Apoptosis and a Decrease in Oxidative DNA Adducts
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17407311?dopt=AbstractPlus

Anemarrhena (Enclyclopedia of Alternative Medicine)

Anemarrhena grows in the northern parts of China and is related to the lily plant. In Chinese herbology this plant is a cold, bitter, or yin tonic. It supports healthy lung function and a healthy immune system.

Studies:

1. The apoptotic effect of sarsasapogenin from Anemarrhena asphodeloides on HepG2 human hepatoma cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17400003?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effects of Anemarrhena asphodeloides on focal ischemic brain injury induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17202656?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Fritillaria cirrhosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Lee-Mo-Tang and Cyclosporine a Inhibit Ovalbumin-Induced Eosinophil Accumulation and Th2-Mediated Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in a Murine Model of Asthma.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17309526?dopt=AbstractPlus

Stevia (Wikipedia)

Stevia is related to the sunflower and is commonly known as “sweetleaf”. It is used to support a healthy pancreas. The pancreas is responsible for insulin regulation and malfunction of this organ can lead to diabetes. Stevia also supports a healthy immune system by having strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Studies:

1. The Diterpene Glycoside, Rebaudioside A, Does not Improve Glycemic Control or Affect Blood Pressure After Eight Weeks Treatment in the Goto-Kakizaki Rat.
Source: http://biblioteca.universia.net/html_bura/ficha/params/id/20830153.html

2. Stevioside counteracts the glyburide-induced desensitization of the pancreatic beta-cell function in mice: studies in vitro. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17142143?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Activities of Stevioside and Its Metabolite Steviol on THP-1 Cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16448183?dopt=AbstractPlus

Polygala (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia-2)

Polygala is “yuan zhi” in Chinese and is used as an expectorant. The roots are dried in the sun and described as a bitter herb. According to Chinese herbology, Polygala supports the kidneys, healthy sleep patterns, healthy vision, healthy mental clarity, and healthy mental outlook.

Studies:

1. Cerebral protective and cognition-improving effects of sinapic acid in rodents.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17329848?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Antidepressant principles of the roots of Polygala tenuifolia.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16989524?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Antiinflammatory activity of Polygala japonica extract.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16814958?dopt=AbstractPlus

Licorice (Wikipedia)

Licorice is a legume related to beans. This herbaceous perennial thrives in the sun and fertile soil. This sweet root is an important part of the Chinese and Ayurvedic philosophy of wellness. It is used as an expectorant, adaptogen, to support a healthy immune system, and to balance the axis between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands.

Studies:

1. Simultaneous quantification of multiple licorice flavonoids in rat plasma.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17291779?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effects of carbon source and nitrogen source on callus growth and flavonoid content in Glycyrrhiza uralensis
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17285982?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Toxicity attenuation and efficacy potentiation effect of liquorice on treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with tripterygium wilfordii. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17205826?dopt=AbstractPlus

Club Moss (Wikipedia)

The Club moss plant is primitive in structure and contains spores. Club Moss supports healthy brain functions related to memory and aging. It is also noted in Chinese herbology to support healthy muscle function. The substance huperzine A aids the body’s ability to break down acetylcholine and supports healthy brain cognition

Studies:

1. The psychopharmacology of huperzine A: an alkaloid with cognitive enhancing and neuroprotective properties of interest in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12895686?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effects of Huperzine used as pre-treatment against soman-induced seizures.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11307848?dopt=AbstractPlus

Choline is an organic compound classified as a water-soluble essential nutrient (and usually grouped within the Vitamin B complex) is found in the lipids that make up cell membranes and in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. (Wikipedia)

Studies:

1. Prenatal choline deficiency increases choline transporter expression in the septum and hippocampus during postnatal development and in adulthood in rats. source: http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=20073227567

source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11756524?ordinalpos=17&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_Results
Panel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

2. Choline deficiency in mice and humans is associated with increased plasma homocysteine concentration after a methionine load
source: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/81/2/440

source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15699233?dopt=Abstract

DMAE (Dimethylethanolamine) is an antioxidant and a precursor of the neurotransmitter Acetycholine. (Wikipedia)

Studies

1. The in vitro metabolism of desglymidodrine, an active metabolite of prodrug midodrine by human liver microsomes.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15537169?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Report on three aliphatic dimethylarsinoyl compounds as common minor constituents in marine samples. An investigation using high-performance liquid chromatography/inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15593252?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. The antiwrinkle effect of topical concentrated 2-dimethylaminoethanol involves a vacuolar cytopathology.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17300230?dopt=AbstractPlus

D-Ribose is a component of RNA and is related to deoxyribose, a component of DNA. (Wikipedia)

Studies:

1. Vertical excitation energies for ribose and deoxyribose nucleosides.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17342705?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Abscisic acid is an endogenous cytokine in human granulocytes with cyclic ADP-ribose as second messenger.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17389374?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. The involvement of ATP produced via (ADP-Ribose)n in the maintenance of DNA replication apparatus during DNA repair.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17329836?dopt=AbstractPlus

Inositol is part of the B complex group. (Wikipedia)

Studies:

1. Immunomodulating effect of inositol hexaphosphate against Aeromonas hydrophila-endotoxin.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17412285?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Effect of inositol hexakisphosphate kinase 2 on TAK1 and NF-kappa B activation.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17379600?dopt=AbstractPlus

Tyrosine plays a role in the synthesis of proteins. (Wikipedia)

Studies

1. Spleen tyrosine kinase (L) suppresses breast cancer development by downregulating the expression of cyclin D1, ID1, B-myb and Fra1.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17418011?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Flavonoids inhibit the platelet TxA(2) signalling pathway and antagonize TxA(2) receptors (TP) in platelets and smooth muscle cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17425630?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibition reduces degeneration of dopaminergic substantia nigra neurons and projections in 6-OHDA treated adult rats. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17329836?dopt=AbstractPlus

Taurine plays a role in neurotransmission. (Wikipedia)

Studies:

1. Natural approaches to epilepsy. source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17397265?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. UV-induced DNA damage and protective effects of antioxidants on DNA damage in human lens epithelial cells studied with comet assay
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17386139?dopt=AbstractPlus

3. Taurine as a marker for foetal wellbeing? source: http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?doi=10.1159/000097445

Glycine plays a role in protein sythesis and is a component of collagen. (Wikipedia)

Studies

1. Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17409501?dopt=AbstractPlus

2. Behavioral effects of orally administered glycine in socially housed monkeys chronically treated with phencyclidine.
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17409501?dopt=AbstractPlus