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Frequently Asked Questions Part 1LIFE enhancement Products
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 | 50-mg of 5-HTP - extracted from a natural seed source (Griffonia simplicifolia, originating from Africa). This 5-HTP is not synthesized nor a product of fermentation. |
| 10-mg St. John's Wort- supplying 30 mcg of the active ingredient hypercin. St. John's wort is a mild MAO inhibitor and may increase the serotonin enhancing effects of 5-HTP. St. John's Wort also has calming properties that have been traditionally used to help insomnia, anxiety and nervous tension. |
| 15- mg 5-Pyridoxal Phosphate, supplying 10-mg if Vitamin B-6. B-6 is a cofactor for serotonin production. |
| Inositol Hexanicotinate (a form of B-3) plays a role in the conversion to melatonin. |
| Calcium Citrate- has sedative characteristics. |
| Magnesium Hydroxide - has sedative characteristics. |
What does it do?
Studies suggest that 5-HTP increases the production of the neurotransmitter Serotonin. Both the amino acid Tryptophan and 5-HTP ( the next step in the metabolic chain of tryptophan) are precursors to serotonin. A deficiency of serotonin can be manifested in multiple ways including, depression, anxiety,migraines, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, sleeplessness and other behavioral disorders. Many of these problems are currently being treated with SSRI's (Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors- ie: Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) These work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the neurons and keeping them in the synapses (serotonin is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter meaning it counters or buffers excitatory activity, thus bringing on a calming effect, reducing anxiety, depression and facilitating sleep).
Studies have shown that higher levels of serotonin ( Which can be obtained from supplementing with 5-HTP) are associated with:
| Decreased Depression |
| Improved Sleep |
| Alleviation of Anxiety |
| Relief from and prevention of migraine headaches- due to serotonin's effect on smooth muscles in blood vessels. |
| Weight loss due to reduced carbohydrate cravings. |
How Long before I can feel the effects?
This can vary widely depending on the individual bio-chemistry of each person and the dietary goals that are being addressed.
Can I take this instead of my anti-depressant or any other medication?
Never replace or change your current medication without consulting your doctor or health care practitioner first. 5-HTP is a nutrient that increase production of the necessary neurotransmitter serotonin. It is not meant to substitute for your current medication. It can be used in conjunction with SSRIs to increase levels of serotonin.
Is it safe?
Yes, research has not shown any significant problems.
Is it legal?
Yes, it is legal. Tryptophan has a long history of use for treating depression, unfortunately due to a single bad batch in the 1980's by a Japanese Company that was experimenting with a new manufacturing procedure, the FDA has had a ban on Tryptophan. This ban does not however include 5-HTP which is the next step in serotonin metabolism.
Are there any side effects?
Adverse side effects are rare. Possible side effects of excess serotonin are vascular headaches, nasal congestion, mild stomach aches and more rarely, constipation.
Will it interfere with any medication that I am currently taking?
No, this is a naturally occurring substance, there is no adverse reactions from taking this with medications. It should not however, be taken with strong MAO inhibitors.
5-HTP is now available in pure form (without St. John's Wort and the four other cofactors found in 5-HTP SeroTonicTM
Note- for more on 5-HTP SeroTonicTM, and the results
of recent studies, read:
Introducing 5-HTP SeroTonicTM: Depression, Anxiety
& Sleep Breakthrough
AG60: 60 500-mg capsules
AG120 120 500-gm capsules
What does it do?
Acetyl glucosamine can help relieve (and even prevent) inflammation and pain in
joints. In many studies it has been shown to stop and even reverse the development of
arthritis and it probably helps to prevent arthritis in the first place.
How long before you feel benefit?
Approximately 2 weeks.
How does it work?
It increases cartilage production. It also increases production of synovial fluids,
reducing friction around joints and reversing damage.
How do we know it works?
In one clinical trial, the attending physicians, who did not know which patients were
receiving which treatment, preferred glucosamine over ibuprofen by a wide margin. Also,
many studies have shown that oral supplementation of glucosamine can have a positive
structural effect on osteoarthritis.
What is it?
It is an amino-sugar found naturally in cartilage; it is the principal molecule for
antioxidant activity in joint areas.
How does Acetyl Glucosamine (AG) differ from Glucosamine Sulfate?
AG is just one form of glucosamine but there are good theoretical reasons for thinking
that the AG form is absorbed much better.
30 or 90 500-mg capsules
Dosage:
2-4 capsules per day in divided doses.
What is it?
Acetyl L-Carnitine is the acetylated ester of the naturally occurring amino acid,
L-Carnitine. It is found mostly in red meats, with some found in fish, poultry and milk
products.
What does it do?
ALC is stored mostly in the skeletal and heart muscles where it is needed to transform
fatty acids into energy for muscle function. It transports fatty acids into the cell and
across the mitochondrial membrane into the cellular energy factories (the mitochondria).
Here, the mitochondria oxidizes the fatty acids for fuel. As we age, carnitne levels drop,
leaving our cells with less energy with which to carry our their functions.
What are the benefits of supplementing with ALC?
| Enhances energy metabolism at the mitochondrial level (as mentioned above) | ||||||
| Increases the rate at which the liver oxidizes fats. | ||||||
| Protects against cardiovascular disease by reducing blood triglycerides and cholesterol levels through its increased fat utilization. | ||||||
| Enhances immune function | ||||||
| Increases attention span, learning and memory (by increasing cholinergic activity and brain cell energy levels). | ||||||
| Inhibits the formation of lipofuscin ("age spots" or fatty deposits in nerve cells which reduces cognitive function). | ||||||
| Helps to reduce fatigue | ||||||
| Increases athletic performance | ||||||
| Helps burn body fat through its utilization of fatty acids for energy. - Helps reduce the need for sleep | ||||||
| Improves mood | ||||||
| Preserves neural function- studies have shown ALC to have neuroprotective and neurotrophic (brain cell nourishing) properties during aging. | ||||||
| Nutrient | Amount
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Function | |||||
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| Beta carotene | 5,000 IU | 10,000 IU | 20,000 IU | Lipid-soluble antioxidant; relatively nontoxic; precursor for vitamin A | |||
| Vitamin A | 4,000 IU | 8,000 IU | 16,000 IU | Important antioxidant; cellular growth factor, especially for rapidly proliferating cell populations (e.g., skin, intestinal lining); stimulates acid metabolic balance | |||
| Vitamin B-1 (thiamine HCl) |
15 mg | 30 mg | 60 mg | Energy factor involved in the citric acid cycle, mitochondrial metabolism, and lipoic acid activity; important for resistance to oxidative stress; helps detoxify aldehyde; associated with good mental function | |||
| Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin) |
10 mg | 20 mg | 40 mg | Energy production; serves an antioxidant-related function | |||
| Vitamin B-3 (inositol hexanicotinate) |
120 mg | 240 mg | 480 mg | Important for energy production; cofactor in the mitochondrial energy cycle; associated with cognitive function/mental stability; stabilizes blood lipid levels; will not cause "flushing" | |||
| Vitamin B-3 (niacinamide) |
20 mg | 40 mg | 80 mg | A different form of B-3 to cover other activities not covered by inositol hexanicotinate | |||
| Vitamin B-5 (calcium pantothenate) |
125 mg | 250 mg | 500 mg | Improves brain function; cofactor for acetylcholine synthesis; helps to improve stamina | |||
| Vitamin B-6 (pyroxidine) |
18 mg | 36 mg | 72 mg | Probably the most plentiful vitamin cofactor in the body; involved in the activity of many brain neurotransmitters; involved in the production of cellular energy; methylation cycle | |||
| Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) |
300 mcg | 600 mcg | 1,200 mcg | Critical factor in the methylation cycle and in DNA stability; often deficient in older people; cognitive enhancing agent; promotes viral resistance | |||
| Biotin | 375 mcg | 750 mcg | 1,500 mcg | Important enzyme cofactor | |||
| Choline (bitartrate) |
100 mg | 200 mg | 400 mg | Involved in methylation reactions throughout the body; phospholipid membrane stability; precursors for acetylcholine | |||
| DMAE (dimethyl- aminoethanol bitartrate) |
20 mg | 40 mg | 80 mg | Safely accelerates the synthesis and turnover of choline, from which your brain makes acetylcholine, an important memory molecule | |||
| Cysteine (anhydrous) |
100 mg | 200 mg | 400 mg | Antioxidants; aldehyde scavengers; precursors for glutathione; N-acetyl cysteinehas better antioxidant activity at the cellular level; cysteine is more active in the serum | |||
| N-acetyl cysteine | 50 mg | 100 mg | 200 mg | ||||
| Taurine | 375 mg | 750 mg | 1,500 mg | - - - - | |||
| Betaine (hydrochloride) |
50 mg | 100 mg | 200 mg | Methylation donor: contributes to DNA stability, liver detoxification, brain neurotransmitter production | |||
| Lipoic acid -d,l | 27.5 mg | 55 mg | 110 mg | Critical cofactor in citric acid cycle; sulfur antioxidant; promotes proper energy production | |||
| Coenzyme Q-10 | 16.5 mg | 33 mg | mg 66 | Energy production; electron transfer agent in oxidative phosphorylation | |||
| PABA (paraaminobenzoic acid) |
120 mg | 240 mg | 480 mg | Membrane stabilization | |||
| Inositol | 100 mg | 200 mg | 400 mg | Sugar used to make certain phospholipids | |||
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
970 mg | 1,940 mg | 3,880 mg | Water-soluble antioxidant, reducing agent; important cofactor for the maturation of collagen, cancer resistance, tissue strength, cardiovascular integrity, anti-wrinkling | |||
| Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) |
30 mg | 60 mg | 120 mg | Fat-soluble form of vitamin C; provides synergy with other fat-soluble antioxidants | |||
| Vitamin D-3 | 100 IU | 200 IU | 400 IU | Calcium metabolism; maintenance of calcium balance; builds strong bones | |||
| Vitamin E (d,l-atocopherol acetate) | 200 IU | 400 IU | 800 IU | Primary lipid-soluble antioxidant; membrane stability; protects polyunsaturated fatty acids against free radical activity; brain cell membrane stability; protects against heart disease and Alzheimer's disease; improves immune function | |||
| Folic acid | 400 mcg | 800 mcg | 1,600 mcg | Critical methylation transfer agent; promotes DNA stability, liver detoxification, neurotransmitter biosynthesis; prevents neural tube defects; reduces homocysteine levels, decreases risk of heart disease | |||
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg | 90 mcg | 180 mcg | Necessary for proper blood clotting | |||
| Hesperidin | 120 mg | 240 mg | 480 mg | Bioflavanoids; works with vitamin C for the maturation of collagen, promotion of vascular tissue strength; relatively active in pure form; low allergic potential | |||
| Quercetin | 50 mg | 100 mg | 200 mg | ||||
| Boron (calcium borate) |
1.5 mg | 3 mg | 6 mg | Stimulates steroid biosynthesis, bone strength | |||
| Calcium (calcium citrate) |
200 mg | 400 mg | 800 mg | Healthy bones, CNS, muscle, enzyme, cardiac function | |||
| Chromium (chromium aspartate) | 50 mcg | 100 mcg | 200 mcg | Regulation of blood sugar metabolism; production of glucose tolerance factor; weight loss | |||
| Chromium (chromium picolinate) |
25 mcg | 50 mcg | 100 mcg | ||||
| Chromium (chromium nicotinate amino acid chelate) |
25 mcg | 50 mcg | 100 mcg | ||||
| Copper (copper gluconate) |
1.25 mg | 2.5 mg | 5.0 mg | Antioxidant defense system; maturation of collagen; production of brain neurotransmitters; energy production | |||
| Iodine (potassium iodide) |
50 mcg | 100 mcg | 200 mcg | Production of thyroid hormone; regulation of energy production | |||
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) |
125 mg | 250 mg | 500 mg | Extensively used for many functions in the body, including those of the CNS; stabilizing effect on CNS activity, especially emotional function; very poorly stored in the body, so it's very easy to get into a negative magnesium balance; more heavily excreted with high protein diets; important to cardiovascular function, bone strength and integrity, energy production | |||
| Magnesium (magnesium aspartate) |
50 mg | 100 mg | 200 mg | ||||
| Magnesium (magnesium citrate) |
50 mg | 100 mg | 200 mg | ||||
| Manganese (manganese gluconate) |
4 mg | 8 mg | 16 mg | Important antioxidant for mitochondria; trace mineral in many enzymes | |||
| Molybdenum (molybdenum gluconate) |
40 mcg | 80 mcg | 160 mcg | Trace mineral | |||
| Vanadium (vanadyl sulfate) |
10 mcg | 20 mcg | 40 mcg | Trace mineral; glucose metabolism | |||
| Zinc (zinc gluconate) |
10 mg | 20 mg | 40 mg | Very widespread trace mineral; critical for immune function, growth factors; necessary for the health of skin and CNS; synergizes with vitamin A; primary antioxidant for sperm | |||
| Selenium (sodium selenate) |
100 mcg | 200 mcg | 400 mcg | Trace mineral antioxidant; helps regulate thyroid; component of glutathione peroxidase; protects against heart disease, cancer; nonallergenic form (no yeast) | |||
Life Enhancement Products is proud to offer BioEnhanceTM
CQ120x30 120 30-mg capsules - 30 day supply
Dosage:
120-mg per day (1 capsule, 4 times per day). We have seen studies that used from 30 to
390-mg per day. The dose often seems to be 90-mg per day but Ward Dean, MD takes 180-mg
per day himself just for the disease prevention and anti-aging effects. We think 120-mg
per day is a very safe and yet effective level.
What is it?
CoQ10 is a vital substance, found in every cell in the body, and necessary for making
ATP (the energy system of mitochondria.) Intracellular levels drop with age and so it is a
biomarker for age. The diseases most helped by CoQ10 are the diseases of aging, ie. heart
disease and cancer.
Slowing aging:
Emile Bliznakov, MD has demonstrated a 50% increase in life expectancy in mice treated
with CoQ10.
Heart disease:
Used widely in Japan for 25 years. Therapeutic benefits have been found in 75% of
patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). There has also been significant improvement
in patients with hypertension and angina pectoris. Subjectively, heart disease patients
felt less tired, not as short of breath, and capable of more activity.
Reduced lipid peroxidation:
Oxidation of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) is the real culprit in
atherosclerosis. CoQ10 is very effective at reducing oxidation of LDL in the body. While
antioxidants such as E, C, lycopene, and beta carotene have all been hailed for this same
ability, evidence suggests the CoQ10 is 100 times more potent in this regard.
Breast Cancer:
Data on this is limited but very encouraging. Three studies have been done in women
who already had breast cancer and there were several cases of remission and tumor
regression.
Athletic performance:
When CoQ10 is given to athletes, their total energy output, time to exhaustion,
maximum oxygen consumption, maximum heart rate, and performance are all significantly
increased.
Enhancing immunity:
CoQ10 enhances immunity in both immunosuppressed and normal animals, apparently by
improving the bacteria-killing ability of immune cells and also by raising antibody
levels. Other studies show that it increased CoQ10 levels in the thymus, protected immune
suppressed animals against opportunistic infections, and enhanced the level of
immunoglobulin.
Each bottle contains 100 grams of creatine monohydrate- one rounded teaspoon contains approximately 5 grams.
Dosages:
Dosages vary depending on the phase of use. There are two phases, the loading phase which increases tissue levels to a baseline and maintenance phase which helps keep you at the baseline. Take loading phase in divided servings throughout the day for a total of 7 days. Continue with the maintenance phase quantities thereafter.
| Loading dosage of Creatine | Maintenance dosage of Creatine | ||
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| Body weight Less than 155 lbs |
Range 12-16 grams |
Body weight Less than 155 lbs |
Range 4-8 grams |
The low side represents 1 hour training, two to three times per week. Mid range is 1 1/2 hours training three to four times per week. High range is two hours training five to six times per week. Intensity of effort ranges from low to high.
What is Creatine?
Creatine is a nutrient that is made in our bodies from a combination of 3 different amino acids; arginine, glycine and methionine. Creatine is an essential component in providing our muscle cells with the energy that they need to move, especially those movements that require a quick release of energy or exertion. Most of the creatine is our bodies is found in the skeletal muscles Studies have shown that you can increase the amount of creatine in your muscles by ingesting creatine rich foods (mainly red meats) or through supplementation.
How does it work?
Creatine exists in 2 different forms in the body, as free chemically unbound creatine and as creatine phosphate. The creatine phosphate form is the active form in muscles. When muscles contract, the muscular fuel that is used for the contraction is a compound called ATP(adenosine triphosphate) ATP provides its energy by releasing one of its phosphate molecules. Once the phosphate molecule is released ATP now becomes ADP (adenosine diphosphate) Unfortunately our bodies do not have a large reserve of ATP, and in order to keep muscle cells energized, more ATP must be produced. Creatine phosphate carries out this role by donating its phosphate molecule to ADP enabling it to become ATP again, where it can be reused for fueling the muscles. This regeneration of ADP to ATP enables your muscles to work at peak levels for a longer period of time. Creatine has the ability to enhance the body's production of 2 key muscle proteins myosin and actin. These muscle proteins are essential to all muscle contractions.
What is the best way to take Creatine?
Creatine is an odorless, tasteless powder. It is best when mixed with a warm liquid (not caffeine, which may reduce the performance enhancing effects of the creatine) juice or a glucose based drink. The transport of creatine into the muscles involves insulin and the sugars in these drinks activate insulin release. Do not take it with soda pop or protein drinks The best time to take it is before and after your workouts. Creatine stays in the blood stream for 1-1/2 hours. This is the period of time that your muscles draw creatine from the blood vessels and store it in their cells. If you are dividing your daily dosage into two portions, take it before and after your workout. If you are dividing it into more servings (especially during the loading phase) take it before and after your workout and then divide the rest of the portions throughout the day.
What happens if I stop taking it?
Creatine can stay in the muscle cells for several weeks without supplementation so you don't have to worry if you miss a day or two. After several weeks creatine stores within the muscles go down and results will be lessened unless supplementation is reintroduced.
What are the benefits from Creatine supplementation?
 | Increased peak torque- your muscles will stay stronger longer |
| Creatine improves recovery time which will help with your training |
| Allows your muscles to store more energy |
| Creatine increases strength and power |
| Boosts protein synthesis and lean muscle mass |
| Reduced lactic acid concentrations |
Who will benefit from creatine supplementation?
Those who benefit most are athletes who are involved in sports that require quick explosive bursts of energy. Power lifters, sprinters, boxers, wrestlers and people involved in martial arts are some of those who are benefited most. Unfortunately there is no good scientific evidence that creatine would be beneficial for athletes who are involved in long distance sports such as marathon runners. Further studies need to be done to determine if there is any benefit of creatine supplementation for the elderly or the non athlete.
Is it safe?
Because Creatine is made up of amino acids it is perfectly safe. Some people have reported diarrhea or stomach upset at high dosages. This goes away when the dosage is reduced. If you have any medical problems you should consult your physician. This especially applies to those that have kidney disorders since the kidneys are responsible for eliminating the creatinine (breakdown product of creatine) from the body. Further studies need to be done on long term high dosage use.
The subject of over 4000 scientific studies. DHEA has been found to help satisfy appetite, enhance fat metabolism, and act as a thermogenic agent in laboratory animals.
D30x25 30 25-mg capsules
D60x10 60 10-mg capsules
D60x25 60 25-mg capsules
D60x50 60 50-mg capsules
D60x100 60 100-mg capsules
Dosage:
10 - 100 mg per day taken in the morning. Most people should take about 25 mg per day.
Each capsule also contains 10 mg ascorbyl palmitate.
According to the leading researchers on DHEA, most people over 25 years old can take 25 - 50 mg of DHEA per day. That is the amount, when absorbed orally, that will replace your DHEA levels bringing them back up the normal level for the average 25-year-old. We do not recommend using DHEA to achieve levels above the normal range for humans, but simply getting it up to the high end of the normal range.
What can DHEA do?
Over 4000 articles in the scientific literature strongly suggest that DHEA may help
to: Increase your energy level, enhance sex drive, decrease body fat, reduce stress and
reduce ill effects of stress, enhance memory function, extend lifespan, improve immune
function.
What is DHEA?
DHEA (de-hydro-epi-andro-sterone) is a hormone naturally produced by your adrenal
glands. It is normally the most abundant adrenal hormone in the body but with age (or
certain disease conditions) the levels drop.
How is supplementary DHEA made?
Although small amounts of DHEA can be found in raw adrenal gland, it is normally made
by synthesis using diosgenin (an extract from wild Mexican yam) as a starting material.
The wild yam contains a substance similar to DHEA and in a laboratory setting can be
converted into DHEA.
Why not just take wild yam?
Although you can make wild yam into DHEA in a laboratory there is no scientific
evidence that your body can do the same. Wild yam is not a natural precursor to DHEA.
What about purity?
High quality DHEA is made in modern pharmaceutical laboratories and usually has a
purity of 94 - 99%. At Life Enhancement Products, we have an independent lab analyze every
batch that comes in and we reject anything that is not over 98%. Plus, we do an HPLC
analysis to find out what the remaining 1-2% is and to make sure it is only innocuous
material. (It won't do you much good to know your DHEA is 99% if the other 1% is something
toxic.) We take this stuff ourselves for life extension purposes and we're sure not going
to put anything but the best in our own bodies.
Is it legal, is it a drug?
Although there are many rumors, DHEA has never been classified or approved by the FDA
as a drug and it has never been a controlled or illegal substance. There is also some
confusion as to whether or not it is an anabolic steroid -- it is definitely not. Since
your body makes DHEA from food, it is classified as a nutritional supplement. It is
normally present in the human body and is very safe when used properly at physiologic
levels.
How does DHEA drop with age?
DHEA is found in the human body at very high levels up to about 25 years of age. After
that, levels drop steadily until, at 60 years old, the level is very low. Lower levels of
DHEA are associated with many of the diseases associated with aging and people with
naturally higher levels are found to have lower incidence of some of these diseases
(cancer, for example.)
What can I expect to feel?
Most people feel a substantial increase in energy level and well being after a week or
two. However, some people don't feel anything at all. If you don't have a noticeable
subjective response don't assume it isn't working, you may still be getting the other
benefits such as immune enhancement and long term preventive effects.
Do I need a blood test?
DHEA is so safe that you really don't have to bother with the blood test. However, it
can be a fascinating way of being in touch with your body. If you do the blood tests we
recommend that you test before you start taking DHEA and then, again, after a few weeks of
using just 25 mg per day. Then, keep taking additional DHEA until your blood tests show
that you're in the high-normal range. Your physician should be able to interpret these
results.
LIFE enhancement Products offers a DHEA Test Kit which is easy
to use, non-invasive and highly accurate.
What about fat loss?
There is a good theoretical basis for thinking DHEA may help to block synthesis of fat
in the body, leading to lower overall body fat. Also, we have received numerous anecdotal
reports from people who say they got significant fat loss using DHEA.
Why are bodybuilders using it?
Probably because of the fat loss effects since DHEA has only a slight muscle building
effect. The fat loss effect can lead to a leaner, more "cut" appearance.
I heard it can cause hair growth?
In rare cases for women it can slightly increase testosterone levels leading to some
new hair growth in unwanted places (such as the face). It does not seem to do this in men.
This effect in women is rare and it is reversible. If you get this effect and find it
unacceptable, stop taking DHEA and try pregnenolone instead. Pregnenolone can indirectly
increase your DHEA level without this side effect.
Does it "shut down" your adrenal glands?
A lot of doctors have expressed concern that, since DHEA is an adrenal hormone, taking
it may shut down your adrenal gland's natural production of DHEA. This is the case with
many other adrenal substances such as cortisone so there is a theoretical basis for
concern. However, in practice, this has not been a problem with DHEA.
Is DHEA absorbed well?
There is also a lot of talk about the "bioavailablity" of DHEA. It is true
that oral DHEA alone may not all be absorbed through the gut. We add 25 mg of ascorbyl
palmitate (fat soluble vitamin C) for this reason. The ascorbyl palmitate helps your
intestines absorb fatty materials such as DHEA. It is also advisable to take your DHEA
with a meal. We believe the bioavailablity concerns to be a bit alarmist. There are over
4000 scientific studies on DHEA and, in most, it was given orally with drinking water.
Also, in practice, you can take DHEA and get a blood test and watch your blood levels go
up. Obviously, that's not going to happen unless you are absorbing it.
Single hormone test kit and 2 Hormone Test Kit
What is it?
The Aeron Lifecycles Saliva test kit measures levels of specific hormones(estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and melatonin) It also measures levels of total estrogens and progestins that might be produced within the body due to foods that contain phytoestrogens and phytoprogestins as well as dietary supplements or medications.
Why should you test your hormone levels?
Saliva testing provides a means to establish whether or not your hormone levels are within the expected normal range. It provides you with a simple and non-invasive way to monitor changes of hormone levels associated with aging and intervention(ie; supplementation, diet, herbal etc.)
Are there any advantages to saliva testing over blood testing of hormones?
Saliva testing measures the amount of biologically active free hormone levels and is comparable to the free hormone levels in the blood. Blood and urine tests measure total levels of these hormones. Levels of free hormones, the portion of hormone that is available ( not bound to protein carriers) to tissues in the body, are generally considered biologically more important than total hormone levels.
Timing of the saliva tests can be precisely controlled and hormone levels can be determined at optimum times which is difficult to do when arrangement must be made for a blood test.
| It is non-invasive, simple, painless and can be done in the privacy of your home. |
| Allows for multiple collections |
| Hormones are stable in saliva at room temperature for weeks |
| Less expensive than a blood test. |
How often should I get my hormones tested ?
Testing can be done periodically to assess changes in your hormonal levels. It is best to test before starting on supplementation or intervention to determine your baseline level. Further testing can be done awhile later to measure changes that have occurred from supplementation.
What will my test report look like?
The Aeron Lifecycles saliva test report is a graphic summary of an individual's test results. If additional testing is performed, results will include previous results allowing the monitoring of hormonal change over time. Normal ranges for each hormone are stated on the back of the report form.
How long will it take to get my results back?
It generally takes 3-7 days to receive test results. If your results are low and you start supplementation you can retest after 2-4 weeks. If your levels then go above the range that you are seeking you will need to cut your supplementation down. Remember, you only want to bring your levels up to the upper end of youthful levels. You want keep your supplementation within a physiological range.
Other important things to know about the saliva test kit:
It is important to follow the instructions for the collection of saliva exactly. Failing to do so can make a significant difference in your test results. Do not brush your teeth or use dental floss before collecting saliva, one drop of blood can alter the results dramatically.
120 125-mg capsules - 1 to 4 month supply
Dosage: take 1 - 4 capsules per day
We recommend starting with one capsule and working your way up to 4 per day. It may take 2 weeks before the effects are felt.
Is it DMAE or DMAE Bitartrate?
Each capsule contains 340-mg of DMAE Bitartrate (the salt form of DMAE). The
Bitartrate salt contains 35% active DMAE. Thus, each capsule contains 125-mg of active
DMAE. Most other companies label their product with the amount of DMAE Bitartrate. So, if
you want to compare, you need multiply their figure by .35. For instance: If their label
says 125-mg of DMAE Bitartrate, it really only has 45-mg DMAE in it.
What is it?
DMAE is really one of the classic Smart Nutrients. It was discussed in the original
Smart Drugs & Nutrients book. DMAE is an ingredient in some foods including anchovies.
What does it do?
Enhances "vigilance" (roughly translated, this means it makes you more alert and responsive to your environment and increases "presence of mind".)
| Elevates mood and learning. |
| Improves memory. |
| Increases intelligence. |
| Extends the lifespan of laboratory animals. |
| Increase physical energy. |
| Provides a mild, safe tonic effect. |
| Makes it easier for most people to get to sleep. |
| Enhances lucid dreams |
| Decreases fatigue in the day while providing for sounder sleep at night. |
| Reduces the need for sleep. |
| Treatment for hyperactivity in children. |
| Antiaging effects. |
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