Superfruits may be your superfriends By Anne Jambora Inquirer Posted date: October 16, 2006 THEY are called superfruits. One is scientifically proven to have 70 times more lycopene than tomatoes and 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots. Another has 40 times more zeaxanthin than corn and 60 times more Vitamin C than oranges. Combined together, they make a potent drink to optimize body performance. Scientists behind Pharmanex, a line of nutritional supplementation distributed by Nu Skin Enterprises, know one does not have to look farther than nature for things to boost human health. The company’s philosophy is that the delicate combination of nature, wisdom and science can change people’s lives. For its new product, g3, Pharmanex combined four superfruits from Southeast Asia to Northern Europe to give consumers the ultimate nutritional drink. Tests indicate it can help rejuvenate cellular function, strengthen the antioxidant network, fortify antioxidant defense against cellular damage and address the common affects of aging by DNA protection. (Antioxidants are substances that help fight disease-causing oxygen free radicals.) The name g3 comes from the first letter of the product’s star superfruit, gac, and the number of other superfruits used—cili (chestnut rose), Chinese lycium (wolfberry) and sea buckthorn (Siberian pineapple). Gac, though less known worldwide, is prized by the Vietnamese for being able to promote longevity, vitality and health. Available only three months of the year, it is called the “fruit from heaven.” The seeds of the large, bright-red fruit are traditionally used for liver and spleen disorders, wounds, hemorrhoids, bruises, swelling, dry eyes and night blindness. Pharmanex scientists discovered gac to be especially high in beta-carotene and lycopene, a substance that has been found to lower the risk of prostate cancer and protect the eyes from age-related muscular degeneration and cataracts. Zeaxanthin in wolfberry has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 2,000 years for longevity, vision, wellness and headaches. Believed to protect the eye’s retina from sun damage, zeaxanthin is one of two carotenoids that the retina accumulates selectively. “Zeaxanthin actually travels through the microvessels behind the eyeballs,” said Vincent Cheng, director of business development-Southeast Asia, Nu Skin Singapore Pte. Ltd. Oxidation stress, known to increase with aging, is also addressed by zeaxanthin. Studies conducted by Pharmanex found that consumption of wolfberry dramatically decreased dizziness, fatigue, chest pains, sleep disorders and anorexia among the elderly. Chestnut rose, a wild plant found in southwest China, has many components with antioxidant activity. It is rich in Vitamin C and E, biotin, polyphenols, zinc, polysaccharides and strontium. Studies showed the fruit had restorative antioxidants, cardiovascular and mental benefits. It strengthened cells and aided in the conversion of sunlight into Vitamin D. The Siberian pineapple, native to China, Mongolia, Russia and Northern Europe, is found to increase energy levels, protect the skin against nerve damage, help prevent heart disease and strokes, aid in stabilizing blood pressure and strengthen overall vascular health. It contains powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidation stress in everyday situations such as exhaustive exercise, driving in heavy traffic, smoking, and weight-loss. Overall, studies have concluded that gac, wolfberry, chestnut rose and Siberian pineapple were highly nutritious fruits that, individually or in combination, can greatly enhance a healthy diet. According to studies, regular consumption of g3 improves the antioxidant defense of the body. “G3 is consistent with our 6S Quality Process, the basis of our pharmaceutical approach to product development. Our products are slightly expensive, but they come with the Pharmanex guarantee that what consumers get are of superior quality,” said Cheng. He said the 6S Quality Process consisted of: selection, getting the specific effect of a source; sourcing, independent evaluation of raw materials; structure, identifying active as well as any unsafe compounds; standardization, chemical fingerprinting to ensure that each capsule contained the same amount of active ingredients; safety, pharmaceutical-grade testing for presence of microbes, pesticides and heavy metals throughout the manufacturing process; and substantiation, product claims backed by documented proofs from pre-clinical and clinical studies instead of anecdotes. E-mail the author at ajambora@inquirer.com.ph

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Superfruits may be your superfriends By Anne Jambora Inquirer Posted date: October 16, 2006 THEY are called superfruits. One is scientifically proven to have 70 times more lycopene than tomatoes and 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots. Another has 40 times more zeaxanthin than corn and 60 times more Vitamin C than oranges. Combined together, they make a potent drink to optimize body performance. Scientists behind Pharmanex, a line of nutritional supplementation distributed by Nu Skin Enterprises, know one does not have to look farther than nature for things to boost human health. The company’s philosophy is that the delicate combination of nature, wisdom and science can change people’s lives. For its new product, g3, Pharmanex combined four superfruits from Southeast Asia to Northern Europe to give consumers the ultimate nutritional drink. Tests indicate it can help rejuvenate cellular function, strengthen the antioxidant network, fortify antioxidant defense against cellular damage and address the common affects of aging by DNA protection. (Antioxidants are substances that help fight disease-causing oxygen free radicals.) The name g3 comes from the first letter of the product’s star superfruit, gac, and the number of other superfruits used—cili (chestnut rose), Chinese lycium (wolfberry) and sea buckthorn (Siberian pineapple). Gac, though less known worldwide, is prized by the Vietnamese for being able to promote longevity, vitality and health. Available only three months of the year, it is called the “fruit from heaven.” The seeds of the large, bright-red fruit are traditionally used for liver and spleen disorders, wounds, hemorrhoids, bruises, swelling, dry eyes and night blindness. Pharmanex scientists discovered gac to be especially high in beta-carotene and lycopene, a substance that has been found to lower the risk of prostate cancer and protect the eyes from age-related muscular degeneration and cataracts. Zeaxanthin in wolfberry has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 2,000 years for longevity, vision, wellness and headaches. Believed to protect the eye’s retina from sun damage, zeaxanthin is one of two carotenoids that the retina accumulates selectively. “Zeaxanthin actually travels through the microvessels behind the eyeballs,” said Vincent Cheng, director of business development-Southeast Asia, Nu Skin Singapore Pte. Ltd. Oxidation stress, known to increase with aging, is also addressed by zeaxanthin. Studies conducted by Pharmanex found that consumption of wolfberry dramatically decreased dizziness, fatigue, chest pains, sleep disorders and anorexia among the elderly. Chestnut rose, a wild plant found in southwest China, has many components with antioxidant activity. It is rich in Vitamin C and E, biotin, polyphenols, zinc, polysaccharides and strontium. Studies showed the fruit had restorative antioxidants, cardiovascular and mental benefits. It strengthened cells and aided in the conversion of sunlight into Vitamin D. The Siberian pineapple, native to China, Mongolia, Russia and Northern Europe, is found to increase energy levels, protect the skin against nerve damage, help prevent heart disease and strokes, aid in stabilizing blood pressure and strengthen overall vascular health. It contains powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidation stress in everyday situations such as exhaustive exercise, driving in heavy traffic, smoking, and weight-loss. Overall, studies have concluded that gac, wolfberry, chestnut rose and Siberian pineapple were highly nutritious fruits that, individually or in combination, can greatly enhance a healthy diet. According to studies, regular consumption of g3 improves the antioxidant defense of the body. “G3 is consistent with our 6S Quality Process, the basis of our pharmaceutical approach to product development. Our products are slightly expensive, but they come with the Pharmanex guarantee that what consumers get are of superior quality,” said Cheng. He said the 6S Quality Process consisted of: selection, getting the specific effect of a source; sourcing, independent evaluation of raw materials; structure, identifying active as well as any unsafe compounds; standardization, chemical fingerprinting to ensure that each capsule contained the same amount of active ingredients; safety, pharmaceutical-grade testing for presence of microbes, pesticides and heavy metals throughout the manufacturing process; and substantiation, product claims backed by documented proofs from pre-clinical and clinical studies instead of anecdotes. E-mail the author at ajambora@inquirer.com.ph

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Superfruits may be your superfriends By Anne Jambora Inquirer Posted date: October 16, 2006 THEY are called superfruits. One is scientifically proven to have 70 times more lycopene than tomatoes and 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots. Another has 40 times more zeaxanthin than corn and 60 times more Vitamin C than oranges. Combined together, they make a potent drink to optimize body performance. Scientists behind Pharmanex, a line of nutritional supplementation distributed by Nu Skin Enterprises, know one does not have to look farther than nature for things to boost human health. The company’s philosophy is that the delicate combination of nature, wisdom and science can change people’s lives. For its new product, g3, Pharmanex combined four superfruits from Southeast Asia to Northern Europe to give consumers the ultimate nutritional drink. Tests indicate it can help rejuvenate cellular function, strengthen the antioxidant network, fortify antioxidant defense against cellular damage and address the common affects of aging by DNA protection. (Antioxidants are substances that help fight disease-causing oxygen free radicals.) The name g3 comes from the first letter of the product’s star superfruit, gac, and the number of other superfruits used—cili (chestnut rose), Chinese lycium (wolfberry) and sea buckthorn (Siberian pineapple). Gac, though less known worldwide, is prized by the Vietnamese for being able to promote longevity, vitality and health. Available only three months of the year, it is called the “fruit from heaven.” The seeds of the large, bright-red fruit are traditionally used for liver and spleen disorders, wounds, hemorrhoids, bruises, swelling, dry eyes and night blindness. Pharmanex scientists discovered gac to be especially high in beta-carotene and lycopene, a substance that has been found to lower the risk of prostate cancer and protect the eyes from age-related muscular degeneration and cataracts. Zeaxanthin in wolfberry has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 2,000 years for longevity, vision, wellness and headaches. Believed to protect the eye’s retina from sun damage, zeaxanthin is one of two carotenoids that the retina accumulates selectively. “Zeaxanthin actually travels through the microvessels behind the eyeballs,” said Vincent Cheng, director of business development-Southeast Asia, Nu Skin Singapore Pte. Ltd. Oxidation stress, known to increase with aging, is also addressed by zeaxanthin. Studies conducted by Pharmanex found that consumption of wolfberry dramatically decreased dizziness, fatigue, chest pains, sleep disorders and anorexia among the elderly. Chestnut rose, a wild plant found in southwest China, has many components with antioxidant activity. It is rich in Vitamin C and E, biotin, polyphenols, zinc, polysaccharides and strontium. Studies showed the fruit had restorative antioxidants, cardiovascular and mental benefits. It strengthened cells and aided in the conversion of sunlight into Vitamin D. The Siberian pineapple, native to China, Mongolia, Russia and Northern Europe, is found to increase energy levels, protect the skin against nerve damage, help prevent heart disease and strokes, aid in stabilizing blood pressure and strengthen overall vascular health. It contains powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidation stress in everyday situations such as exhaustive exercise, driving in heavy traffic, smoking, and weight-loss. Overall, studies have concluded that gac, wolfberry, chestnut rose and Siberian pineapple were highly nutritious fruits that, individually or in combination, can greatly enhance a healthy diet. According to studies, regular consumption of g3 improves the antioxidant defense of the body. “G3 is consistent with our 6S Quality Process, the basis of our pharmaceutical approach to product development. Our products are slightly expensive, but they come with the Pharmanex guarantee that what consumers get are of superior quality,” said Cheng. He said the 6S Quality Process consisted of: selection, getting the specific effect of a source; sourcing, independent evaluation of raw materials; structure, identifying active as well as any unsafe compounds; standardization, chemical fingerprinting to ensure that each capsule contained the same amount of active ingredients; safety, pharmaceutical-grade testing for presence of microbes, pesticides and heavy metals throughout the manufacturing process; and substantiation, product claims backed by documented proofs from pre-clinical and clinical studies instead of anecdotes. E-mail the author at ajambora@inquirer.com.ph