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Athlete
Stress Formula
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daily packets of 7 capsules: $75.95
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About
Bradventures Athlete Stress Formula
The
component ingredients of Athlete Stress Formula were chosen to
focus specifically on the impact of endurance training and stressful
modern life on your health and energy levels:
- 1
CoEnzyme Q10 tablet – assists with heart function
and free radical protection by improving energy production and
recovery at the cellular level. With unique, patented fastmelt
technology, this tablet absorbs into your bloodstream in one
hour.
- 2
Fruit Tea Antioxidant capsules – helps neutralize
high levels of free radicals caused by endurance training with
extracts of white tea, blueberry and pomegranate – some
of the highest rated antioxidant agents known.
- 2
Mycoceutics 10-Mushroom Formula capsules – Ten
of the most beneficial medicinal mushrooms are combined in one
capsule to help increase your NK (Natural Killer) cell activity
by up to 300%. One of the most powerful immune system protectors
ever discovered.
- 1
Phosphatidylserine (“PS”) softgel –
PS helps moderate levels of cortisol (a catabolic stress hormone)
in the bloodstream, which spike in response to stressful events
like hard workouts. PS also improves brain function by increasing
cell membrane fluidity.
- 1
Vitamin C capsule – 1,000mg of 100% pure Vitamin
C. The ultimate antioxidant and immune supporter
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Coenzyme
Q10
Coenzyme Q 10 is a vitamin-like substance that resembles vitamin
E, but may be an even more powerful anti-oxidant. Coenzyme Q 10
levels decline with age – suggesting a benefit from supplementation.
Coenzyme Q 10 is a critical fuel used by every cell in the body
and especially in the heart muscle. Research has revealed that
the use of Coenzyme Q 10 benefits allergies, asthma, immune system,
and mental function.
This
tablet of pure, natural (not synthetic) Coenzyme Q10 has a patented
‘fastmelt’ technology designed to allow the ingredient
to dissolve immediately upon contact with saliva, facilitating
rapid absorption into your bloodstream. Clinical studies show
that this unique ‘fastmelt’ CoQ10 will enter your
bloodstream within one hour. No other CoQ10 product can claim
such dramatic results.
Don’t
be fooled by discount CoQ10 products. Many are made with less
potent, synthetic forms of the nutrient. No product on the market
can exceed the natural high potency and rapid absorption of the
fastmelt CoQ10 in Athlete Stress Formula
Technical Details About CoQ10
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Fruit
Tea Antioxidants
When your heart rate and energy expenditure are elevated for hours,
free radical production can wreak havoc on healthy cellular function
and recovery.
The
high levels of free radicals caused by endurance training can
be neutralized by this powerful blend of antioxidants, including
extracts of white tea, apple, pomegranate and blueberry. These
agents have an outstanding ORAC score (oxygen radical absorbance
capacity – how well they arrest free radical damage) that
is equivalent to 8-11 servings of high antioxidant fruits and
vegetables.
The
antioxidant power in these capsules comes primarily from the white
tea extract. This is similar to the highly touted green tea extract
but white tea is actually less processed and more effective.
Technical
Details About Fruit Tea Antioxidants
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Mycoceutics
10-Mushroom Formula
Ten of the most beneficial medicinal mushrooms are combined into
these powerful immune support capsules. Endurance athletes need
special immune support because of the fact that endurance training
compromises immune function. Taking the mushroom complex daily
will help strengthen your immune defenses naturally.
The
pure healing force of the mushroom lies in its mycelium. Mycelia
are the delicate life threads growing unseen in rainforest soil
and wood, culturing organic matter and delivering probiotic (supports
growth of healthy bacteria in your digestive system) nutrients
to all trees and plants. Mycelia make up a living internet, connecting
the ancient intelligence in the mushroom to all life on earth.
Technical
Details about Mycoceutics 10-Mushroom Formula
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Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine, or “PS” is one of the most powerful
anti-stress agents ever discovered. In over 20 well documented
scientific studies, PS has demonstrated two dramatic benefits
that are especially applicable for athletes:
- Helps
moderate levels of the catabolic stress hormone cortisol in
your bloodstream, helping you better absorb periods of heavy
stress without getting sick or exhausted.
- Improves
concentration levels and general brain function by increasing
membrane fluidity in brain cells. A completely natural alternative
to central nervous system stimulants
PS is a fat molecule (phospholipid) found in common foods, including
green leafy vegetables, fish and soy. PS is vital to the production
of numerous brain chemicals (70% of brain cell membranes are phosphatidylserine
- the highest concentration in your body) and the regulation of
all aspects of brain activity. PS also helps control and balance
the production and flow of stress hormones in the bloodstream.
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Vitamin
C
The Vitamin C capsule in Athlete Stress Formula contains 1,000mg
of 100% pure, corn free, hypoallergenic ascorbic acid (Vitamin
C). Vitamin C is the most well known and most supplemented vitamin
due to its proven and wide ranging health benefits. Vitamin C
supports healthy immune function and is an effective antioxidant,
helping to counteract the cell damage caused by aging and exposure
to free radicals.
Vitamin C may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and some
cancers, improve immune function, maintain healthy skin and blood
vessels, accelerate healing, reduce allergic reactions and lessen
the severity of the common cold.
Technical
Details about Vitamin C
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Brad's Note
When
I competed as a professional triathlete for nine years, I consumed
many performance supplements such as Cytomax energy drink and
protein/recovery formulas. I ate a healthy diet, slept a ton,
trained very hard, enjoyed a nice amount of success and never
had any serious injuries. I tried a few vitamin supplements here
and there but mainly I was concerned with eating healthy to get
all my nutrients and fueling my training and recovery with the
performance powders.
I
started using Phosphatidylserine in 1996, curious about the purported
benefits of moderating the stress response of exercise. By that
time, I was through with my professional triathlon career and
training for a 50-mile ultramarathon run. I had an extremely well-developed
skeptical attitude about performance enhancing agents, thanks
to the endless stream of pitchmen approaching athletes on the
circuit touting the next great thing to improve performance by
leaps and bounds.
Outrageous
claims turn me off because I feel they disrespect the hard work
that lies at the core of success in endurance sports. On the other
hand, what endurance athletes do to their bodies is definitely
pushing the limits of human function and achievement. Because
of this, it makes sense to focus on optimizing your diet, lifestyle
elements that support health, performance and recovery and also
safe, proven-effective performance supplements.
The
phosphatidylserine product surprised me because I noticed a sincere
difference in my post-stress state of mind and body when using
this product. My typical pattern was I would get pumped up for
long hard workouts, and perform well, wired on adrenalin. Then
I would experience a ‘fried’ state afterwards. When
taking substantial quantities of PS before, during and after these
long workouts or hard periods of training, I felt calmer and mentally
fresher waking up the next morning or two mornings later. I have
been a regular user of PS since 1986.
I
have been using immune-support mushrooms only since late 2003,
but again with fantastic results. After a couple of distressing
winters where my children and I caught numerous colds and struggled
for too long with the after effects, my wife and I used mushrooms
heavily in the 2003-2004 cold season and enjoyed much better immune
function. Both frequency and recovery time from minor illness
was cut by perhaps 2/3. Mushroom formulas have been lauded recently
by respected natural health expert Dr. Andrew Weil and in Newsweek
magazine feature story.
In
pondering the idea of preparing a convenient daily packet for
endurance athletes, the addition of Fruit Tea antioxidants, Vitamin
C and CoQ10 to the PS and mushrooms made for what I believe is
the perfect Athlete Stress Formula. Endurance training works the
cardiovascular system harder than anything and CoQ10 supports
that system particularly well. The Vitamin C and Fruit Tea Antioxidants
will give you a leg up on that constant battle against the free
radicals produced by intense training, particularly in urban areas
with marginal air quality.
I understand that making the commitment of trust and budget to
daily use of this product is not a trivial matter. I encourage
you to do what I have done with other products in the past: give
the product a fair shot and see if it really works for you. Try
Bradventures Athlete Stress Formula every day for a month, then
go off the product for a month and assess the difference.
If
you are an active endurance athlete or even a casual athlete trying
to squeeze regular exercise into a hectic lifestyle, I am certain
this product will make a substantial and noticeable difference
in your health, energy levels and peak functioning.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
I’ve
noticed other products – multivitamins, ‘stress’
formulas, or individual ingredient products that are similar to
those in ASF, some even for a substantially lower price. How is
the Bradventures ASF product different?
Like
food and other consumer products, supplements vary dramatically
in quality. The component ingredients of Bradventures’ Athlete
Stress Formula are the safest, highest quality, highest potency
available anywhere in the world.
Furthermore,
the ingredients in Bradventures Athlete Stress Formula directly
address the dangers of endurance training – the only product
on the market with a formulation designed specifically for this
purpose.
Is
ASF a good value for it's price?
The
retail price for the compilation of component ingredients in Athlete
Stress Formula is $104.99, making your $75.95 price a 28% discount
off retail. While $75.95 may seem like a substantial committment
for a monthly supply, it is important to understand the distinction
between ASF and the many supplement products on the market that
cost substantially less.
You
are consuming the absolute highest quality source of the component
nutrients in this product. The product is assured to be fresh,
safe and potent, with all raw materials easily tracked to their
origin. While you may be able to find bargain products on the
shelves of discount warehouses or random internet sites, caution
would be advised when it comes to bargain hunting for consumable
products.
Putting
something to your body that is not completely certified, safe
and from a trusted source is risky and potentially even hazardous
to your health. Considering that the FDA has minimal regulation
of the supplement industry, you are essentially on your own when
it comes to looking out for your health and the quality of the
products you consume. If you would like further details and assurances
of ASF's product quality standards, please call 530-888-9911 or
email.
For
around $2.50/day, you will give your body the specialized nutrients
you need to pursue peak performance. Save the bargain shopping
for clothes or previously viewed DVD's!
How
can I be completely assured that this product is safe to consume?
Bradventures ASF is produced in a manufacturing environment that
is able to trace the exact origin of every single raw material
in the product. This completely computerized, bar coded manufacturing
process is similar to the quality control guidelines required
by FDA law for pharmaceutical companies.
The
manufacturer of Bradventures’ ASF is the only ISO-certified
(International Standards Organization for manufacturing accreditation)
nutritional supplement manufacturer in the United States. You
can consume this product with complete confidence that you are
getting the absolute highest quality, safest and most effective
ingredients on the market.
How
can I be assured of the dosage and potency of the ingredients
in ASF?
Our
manufacturer tests every single raw material and receives a Certificate
of Analysis from an independent, internationally certified laboratory
for chemical potency (meets or exceeds label amounts) physical
analysis (dosage weight, consistency and appearance) and microbiological
purity (products are quarantined and tested for 5 days to ensure
freedom from contaminants like bacteria, yeast, mold, fertilizers,
pesticides, herbicides and foreign agents).
Since
the FDA has minimal regulation of nutritional supplements, these
quality assurances should matter more to you than finding the
lowest price. Discount products may have inferior raw materials
and/or processing methods, making them at best difficult to digest
and assimilate. At worst, some products can even be considered
toxic and dangerous.
Does
anyone regulate supplements? How can I become a more informed
consumer?
ConsumerLab.com
helps identify the best quality health and nutrition products
through independent testing. This site includes detailed results
of laboratory tests for a variety of popular supplement products,
including which products passed and failed potency and purity
tests.
You
will also find resources like a Natural Health Encyclopedia, technical
reports, recalls and other warnings and a host of other information
from a completely unbiased and independent source.
What
is the best way to use ASF and what benefits will I notice?
Take the entire packet of ASF every day with your breakfast or
lunch meal. With the fastmelt CoQ10 tablet, you may choose to
dissolve it on your tongue instead of swallow - for faster absorption.
You may also swallow the tablet with no problem. Some athletes
choose to take two packets a day during periods of heavy stress,
such as during high volume training periods, in the days after
a difficult competitive event or in conjunction with extensive
air travel.
Because
of this product’s purity and potency, you should experience
a noticeable effect from daily consumption after a single month.
You may notice yourself in a calmer, more relaxed state after
difficult workouts, having less susceptibility to and quicker
recovery from common colds and other minor illnesses and generally
improved energy levels and recovery rates.
I
have a hard time remembering to take pills every day. How can
I best address this issue?
User compliance is perhaps the main challenge with experiencing
maximum benefits from supplementation. It’s easy to forget
to take a daily packet or stretch out the consumption time due
to budget concerns. Compliance works best when you notice a measurable
benefit from consuming the product. Like brushing your teeth,
you need a tangible payoff to be able to easily integrate your
daily ASF packet into your lifestyle.
Give
this product a fighting chance by committing to taking a packet
every day for a month. When you notice yourself feeling better,
taking a packet every morning with breakfast or another convenient
meal time will soon feel like second nature.
The
automatic monthly delivery program also helps
tremendously with compliance. Simply call 530-888-9911, email
or select the on-line option to sign up for the monthly automatic
delivery program. A bottle of ASF will be delivered to your doorstep
every month. This is a simple, easy and convenient way to help
you keep pace with daily consumption and integrate it into your
routine. Furthermore, the individually wrapped daily packets make
it easy to travel with them or keep some handy in your desk drawer
in case your daily routine varies.
Shipping
is free with this program and you may discontinue it at any time.
We also offer an annual automatic delivery package at substantial
savings.
Is
ASF just for endurance athletes?
NO. Anyone leading a hectic modern lifestyle will benefit from
ASF. Antioxidants help combat the effects of air pollution and
aging in everyone. PS helps improve brain function in everyone
from overstressed moms, sleep deprived teens, office workers in
a fast-paced environment or seniors suffering from cognitive decline.
CoQ10 is another nutrient where levels decline with aging and
benefits enjoyed from supplementation. The myoceutics mushroom
complex will give an immune boost to anyone, especially during
the winter cold and flu season.
Anyone
who is feeling run down with less than ideal immune function,
fatigued from the effects of a busy lifestyle or engaged in any
level of endurance exercise will benefit greatly from daily use
of ASF.
How
were the ingredients selected for Bradventures ASF?
Extensive research on the stresses of endurance training indicate
these challenges to your health:
- Free
radical damage - The massive use of oxygen and burning
of calories during exercise generates the production of harmful,
cancer-causing free radical agents in your bloodstream. While
free radical production from exposure to sunlight and oxygen
use is natural (leave a banana out in the sun for proof), it
is this acceleration of the process created by elevated heart
rate and calorie burning that can cause problems. Your body
needs help from rest and good nutrition to rejuvenate from exercise
optimally.
- Elevated
stress hormone levels - Your body's 'fight or flight'
response to stressful events like hard or long workouts and
extended high volume training periods cause your adrenal gland
to release high levels of stress hormones into your bloodstream.
Once your adrenal glands become exhausted from responding to
unrelenting stress, you experience fatigue, delayed recovery
and inhibited mental function (that “spaced out”
feeling that comes with heavy training or overstress)
- Cellular
fatigue - hard training and busy living simply exhausts
your body at the cellular level. That feeling when you can't
get out of bed in the morning (but are not sick) is simple fatigue
from modern life. The cardiovascular system is especially suspectible
to this general, cellular fatigue when you are an endurance
athlete.
- Compromised
immune system – Your immune system works well
when you obtain adequate rest and lead a balanced lifestyle.
When life falls out of balance (as a consequence, immune function
is one of the first areas to break down. a by-product of the
issues mentioned above among others
In
consultation with a team of biochemistry PhD’s working in
nutritional supplement formulation and manufacturing, we chose
this ingredient profile to help boost your ability to overcome
these dangers and stresses of endurance training and leading a
hectic modern lifestyle.
Can
ASF replace my daily multivitamin?
ASF is not a multivitamin, it’s a dietary performance
supplement designed to provide antioxidant, anti-stress and immune
support benefits. ASF will complement your use of a multivitamin,
as will eating a healthy diet emphasizing natural foods. If you
are interested in multivitamin supplementation, consider Doc G's
Patented
Pure Multi or the Damage
Control Master Formula.
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Details
on Component Ingredients
Coenzyme
Q10 Details
The
orange-flavored, fast-melting wafer of Coenzyme Q10 supplies 100
mg of natural CoQ10 (not the cheaper synthetic versions you often
see on the market). This patented fastmelt delivery system –
a tablet that melts on the tongue virtually in seconds –
has been shown to absorb faster than other Coenzyme Q10 products
currently available. Best of all, this CoQ10 wafer contains no
sugar, artificial colors or flavors and is suitable for vegetarians.
Functions
Coenzyme Q10 (or ubiquinone) is an important rate limiting nutrient
that is a cofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain,
the biochemical pathway in cellular respiration from which adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) and metabolic energy is derived. Since nearly
all cellular activities are dependent upon energy, Coenzyme Q10
is essential for the health of all human tissues and organs.
Coenzyme
Q10 is a naturally-occurring antioxidant nutrient which retards
free radical formation in biological systems. Coenzyme Q10 resembles
vitamin E and vitamin K in chemical structure. Biochemically,
it functions much like vitamin E in that it participates in antioxidant
and free radical reactions. Healthy humans who consume a well
balanced diet have the ability to synthesize Coenzyme Q10. Unhealthy
individuals and those on an inadequate diet may not synthesize
Coenzyme Q10 in sufficient quantity.
According
to Dr. Karl Folkers and other experts, humans can biosynthesize
Coenzyme Q10 from tyrosine or phenylalanine and mevalonic acid,
which are small molecules abundant in the body. This is a complex
biochemical process that requires 15 separate steps and many enzymes,
coenzymes, vitamins and minerals. Only by such a process can the
respiratory chain receive proper levels of Coenzyme Q10.
Thus, the biosynthesis of Coenzyme Q10 in the human body requires
a good diet – one that is high in vitamins, minerals, and
other nutrient factors. It has been shown by the NHANES studies
that many Americans do not have an adequate diet. Rather, their
intake of most water soluble vitamins, vitamin A and some minerals
and trace elements is insufficient. Many of these nutrients are
essential for the biosynthesis of Coenzyme Q10. In addition, it
has been shown that in disease states, nutrients from food sources
may not necessarily be absorbed or available.
According
to some experts, Coenzyme Q10 should be considered an essential
nutrient, as it is well established that Coenzyme Q10 is essential
for the health of every cell in the human body. Numerous studies
indicate Coenzyme Q10 also plays an important role in the maintenance
of the entire cardiovascular system.
Supplementation
with Coenzyme Q10 in patients has shown to be useful for the maintenance
of healthy blood pressure. Coenzyme Q10 is also important for
the maintenance of blood vessels and heart muscle function. In
addition, people taking statin drugs can develop deficiencies
in Coenzyme Q10 and may require supplementation. No adverse side
effects have been reported.
Each
Fastmelt Tablet Contains: 100mg of Natural Coenzyme Q10
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Fruit
Tea Antioxidants Details
As
science continues to uncover connections between the diseases
of aging and free radical damage, antioxidants remain a vital
safeguard in helping to protect against the damage caused by free
radicals. Diets high in antioxidants, as well as supplementation
with antioxidants have been shown to have a protective effect
in reducing cellular damage caused by free radicals.
Specifically, tea has been used for hundreds of years by many
cultures throughout the world for its health promoting properties
and has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant. While many people
are familiar with green and black tea, white tea is less well
known. Although white tea is derived from the same plant from
which green and black tea are made (Camellia sinensis), white
tea is considered to be a more rare and unique product. The term
“white” is derived from the high proportion of silvery
buds on the plant at the time of harvesting, which tend to impart
a white tint to the tea.
Green
tea is often promoted for the fact that is it minimally processed;
however, white tea is the least processed of all the teas, and
is rapidly steamed and dried after picking. This lack of processing
results in a higher concentration of polyphenols, and consequently,
greater antioxidant activity. The apple, pomegranate and blueberry
extracts present in the ASF capsules also contribute significant
antioxidant activity to this formulation. In fact, pomegranate
juice has been shown to contain almost three times the total antioxidant
ability compared with similar amounts of green tea or red wine.
Measuring
Antioxidant Activity – The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance
Capacity)
The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay is a method
for quantifying the antioxidant strength of substance (i.e. its
ability to fight free radicals). The method was developed in part
at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts
University. The measurement involves combining the sample to be
tested (the antioxidant) with a fluorescent compound as well as
a compound that generates free radicals at a known rate.
As
free radicals are generated, the fluorescent compound is damaged
and subsequently loses its fluorescence. When the antioxidant
is present, it absorbs the free radicals being produced and therefore
inhibits the loss of fluorescence by the fluorescent compound.
The stronger the antioxidant is, the more the loss of fluorescence
will be inhibited.
The measurement is standardized against a water-soluble vitamin
E derivative (called Trolox) which has a known ORAC value, and
is reported in terms of Trolox equivalents (µmole TE).
This
method serves as an excellent way to quantify the ability of various
compounds to quench free radicals. ORAC values have been measured
for many fruits and vegetables as well as numerous plant extracts.
For example, a single serving (1/2 cup) of fruits and vegetables
yields an ORAC value between 600 – 800 µmoleTE.
Based
on the recommendation that we should be consuming five to nine
servings of fruits and vegetables a day, one can tell that the
ORAC value of a healthful diet would be quite high. No adverse
side effects have been reported from consuming these ingredietns.
2
vegetarian capsules contain: 700 mg OxyPhyte® White
Tea Extract (leaf, standardized to 90% polyphenols and 70% catechins),
OxyPhyte® Fruit Blend (apple and pomegranate extracts, fruit)
Vitablue™ Wild blueberry extract (fruit).
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Mycoceutics 10-Mushroom Formula Details
This
Mycoceutics 10-Mushroom Formula capsules contain an array of beta-glucans
and other active constituents derived from ten of the most healthful
species of mushrooms. Mycoceutics is also fortified with an additional
30 mg of beta-1,3-glucan derived from purified yeast.
Mushrooms
used in Mycoceutics are grown under carefully monitored conditions
to ensure that they never come in contact with heavy metals, pollutants
and contaminants. These mushrooms are non-GMO, free of pesticides,
colorings, binders, fillers or flavorings and are 100% vegetarian.
They are specially cultivated to maximize polysaccharide content.
As the mushrooms in Mycoceutics are cultivated and not wild-grown,
no sensitive ecological areas are damaged to collect the mushrooms.
Functions
Mushrooms have been an integral component of folk medicine world
wide for many centuries. Scientists are actively investigating
the many healthful components of mushrooms, yet, several active
constituents have already been identified. Polysaccharides, dietary
fiber, lectins, and terpenoids have all been identified as beneficial
components of certain mushroom species. Polysaccharides demonstrate
potent immunomodulating activity in in vitro, animal, and clinical
studies.
Betaglucans
are important polysaccharides found in mushrooms that enhance
the body’s natural immune activity. Beta-1,3-glucans, as
well as beta-1,4-glucans and beta-1,6-glucans activate macrophage
function and release of nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factoralpha.
Macrophages are one of the two primary phagocytic cells of the
immune system. They are able to engulf and destroy foreign antigens.
Macrophages also help govern the immune system, helping to initiate
and direct specific immune responses.
In stimulating macrophage activity, beta-glucans support the immune
system by activating natural immune responses, rather than directly
affecting foreign cells or entities.
Two
capsules contain:
Organic Mushroom Combination: 1,200 mg (Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake,
Shitake, Coriolus, Polyporus, Wood Ear, Tremella, Poria, and Hericium)
Beta-1,3-Glucan
(from purified yeast): 15 mg Mycoceutics is a registered trademark
of ecoNugenics, Inc.
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Phosphatidylserine Details
The phosphatidylserine (PS) softgel in ASF contains 500 mg of
plant-derived (soybean) phospholipids supplying 100 mg of phosphatidylserine
(PS). Until recently, PS was only available as a very expensive
product derived from bovine sources, with microbiological safety
problems. New technology has made it possible to concentrate this
important brain nutrient from soybean lecithin, a safe and well-recognized
source of phosphatidylserine.
Phosphatidylserine
(PS), a phospholipid nutrient, is active in cell membranes and
is the major acidic phospholipid component in the membranes of
the brain. Membranes are the working surfaces of every cell, carrying
out the essential functions of cellular communication and hormonal
signal transduction. Nerve cells, in particular, depend on healthy
membrane function for normal neurotransmitter metabolism and nerve
signal transmission. PS occupies a crucial role in many of these
membrane-associated nerve cell processes. The fundamental function
of PS is to help maintain proper membrane fluidity, which has
major implications on most membrane functions.
In
the brain, PS helps maintain normal capacity for acetylcholine
release and thus is important to the cholinergic neurotransmitter
system. PS has similar functions in the dopamine, noradrenaline
and serotonin dependent neurotransmitter systems. It is also needed
for sodium and potassium transport via its influence on ATPase
activity.
PS assists in maintaining adequate glucose utilization in the
brain. Glucose is the preferred energy substrate for nerve cells
which, unlike other cells, are unable to use fatty acids or proteins
for energy production. Brain glucose utilization, an indicator
of brain activity, often declines during aging. Another related
function of PS is its role in controlling the normal balance of
stress hormones. PS is involved in the body’s response to
counterbalance the excessive release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone
(ACTH) and adrenaline after physical stress from exercise, while
supporting normal growth hormone release at the same time.
Dietary
PS is efficiently and rapidly absorbed in the intestine, taken
up into the blood, and readily crosses the blood-brain barrier
to reach the nerve cells of the brain. No adverse side effects
have been reported from PS consumption.
Formula
Each capsule contains:
Phospholipid Complex as soy phospholipids:
Phosphatidylserine.......................................100 mg
Phosphatidylcholine.......................................50 mg
Phosphatidylethanolamine.............................43 mg
Phosphatidylinositol ......................................20
mg
Fatty Acids Profile:
Linoleic Acid ...............................................110
mg
Linolenic Acid ...............................................10
mg
Oleic Acid......................................................20
mg
Stearic Acid ...................................................10
mg
Palmitic Acid .................................................35
mg
Minerals:
Phosphorus ....................................................15
mg Potassium.........................................................5
mg
How
PS Moderates Training Stress
PS
has been proven to dramatically reduce blood levels of cortisol
during and after exercise. Cortisol is released into your bloodstream
as part of the "fight or flight" respsonse to any form
of stress, including hard training. Cortisol breaks downs muscle
tissue into glucose, inhibits nutrient absorption and suppresses
the immune system. This results in extended recovery times, greater
risk of exhaustion and illness and poor concentration.
When
stress hormone levels are minimized and leave the bloodstream
quickly after hard workouts, your muscles are able to synthesize
protein and replenish glycogen during periods normally marked
by muscle breakdown. This accelerates recovery and reduces your
chances of injury or burnout. Moderating blood cortisol levels
also bolsters your immune system and protects muscle tissue from
stress-induced inflammation and breakdown.
During
exercise, the neuro-enhancing properties of PS will help improve
concentration levels and reduce perceived exertion and mental
fatigue. These benefits are relevant for all forms of stress,
such as air travel, sleep interruptions, long work hours or those
whose work demands intense focus, such as law enforcement.
Top
athletes have experienced amazing results taking phosphatidylserine
during periods of heavy training, hectic travel or other periods
where their stress response is heightened. Rather than experiencing
sore muscles and fatigue the day after hard sessions, or struggling
with the fatiguing effects of jet lag, they wake up naturally
refreshed and energized.
How
PS Enhances Brain Function
Phosphatidylserine
promotes membrane fluidity, which is crucial for cellular responsiveness
and for processing of nutrients and information by your cells.
Nerve cells in particular depend on membrane fluidity to carry
out their specialized functions. Cell membranes help generate
nerve impulses and accumulate, store and release nerve transmitter
substances.
EEG
(electroencephalography) and PET (color-coded brain imaging photography)
studies indicate that PS significantly enhances brain activity
and performance on tests like learning and recalling names and
faces, recalling phone numbers, recalling misplaced objects and
the ability to concentrate.
Taken
orally, PS is rapidly absorbed and readily crosses the brain barrier
to reach the brain. Clinical studies on PS supplementation have
observed a remarkable lack of side effects. Phosphatidylserine
is also extremely popular among senior citizens with age associated
cognitive decline (AACD), those with nerve transmitter deficiences,
mood disorders and disturbances of their circadian rhythm. In
one trial, PS "rolled back the clock" by about 12 years,
taking subjects from an average "cognitive age" of 64
to a cognitive age of 52.
Even
if you aren't an elite athlete or suffering from age-related diminished
cognitive ability, you are certainly affected by the stress level
of your daily routine. Surely you've noticed the effects of physical
fatigue are also mental. PS supplementation will improve your
physical adaptation and recovery from stress and also keep you
sharp and focused instead of anxious and "zoned out"
during heavy stress periods.
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About
Vitamin C
Vitamin
C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost,
it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans
which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such
as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin
C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze
the crosslinking of collagen fibers-lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl
hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound
healing and capillary health.
Vitamin
C participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, serotonin, and
certain neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine. Vitamin C
is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans and animals.
It is a water-soluble, chainbreaking antioxidant that reacts directly
with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. Laboratory
studies show that vitamin C completely protects lipids in plasma
and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) against atherogenic peroxidative
damage. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and
alphalipoic acid, and regenerates vitamin E. The antioxidant functions
of vitamin C appear to have clinical significance in providing
protection from free radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood
and the immune system.
Vitamin
C is absorbed in the small intestine by a sodium-dependent transport
process that is intake dependent. At normal dietary intakes of
60 to 100 mg, up to 80 or 90% of the vitamin C is absorbed. At
higher intakes, absorption becomes less efficient. Absorption
efficiency and vitamin C utilization may be greatly enhanced during
conditions of physiological stress, such as trauma or infection.
Maximal absorption is attained by the ingestion of several doses
spaced throughout the day rather than in one, larger dose.
Perhaps
the best-known most frequently supplemented of all Vitamins, Vitamin
C came into the limelight thanks to the heavy promotion by Nobel
laureate Linus Pauling, Ph.D.. Pauling was the first to advocate
megadoses of vitamin C to cure and prevent colds, prolong the
lives of terminal cancer patients, and prevent other ailments.
The basic premise of his avocation of vitamin C in these doses
was that because man was one of the few animals that do not produce
its own vitamin C, it is somehow a design flaw in our genetic
make-up. He calculated that an average adult should need about
10-12 grams of vitamin C daily to prevent a wide range of ailments.
Formula
Each
Capsule Contains: 1,000mg of pure ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
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Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 1 Pack (5 capsules/1 softgel/1 fast-melt tablet)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving (with % of Daily Value)
- Vitamin
C (Ascorbic Acid, Corn Free) . . . . .1,000 mg (1,667%)
- Organic
Mushroom Combination . . . . . . . . 1,200 mg *
Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake, Shitake, Coriolus,
Polyporus, Wood Ear, Tremella, Poria and
Hericium.
- Proprietary
Antioxidant Blend . . . . . . . . .700 mg *
OxyPhyte® Standardized White Tea Extract
(leaf, minimum 90% polyphenols), OxyPhyte®
Fruit Blend (apple and pomegranate extracts,
fruit) and VitaBlue™ Wild Blueberry Extract
(fruit).
- Phosphatidylserine
. . . . . . . . . .100 mg *
(from Soy Lecithin)
- Natural
Coenzyme Q10 . . . . . . .60 mg *
- Phosphatidylcholine
. . . . . . . . .45 mg *
(from Soy Lecithin)
- Beta-1,
3-Glucan . . . . . . . . .. .15 mg *
(from Purified Yeast)
- Phosphatidylethanolamine
. . . . .10 mg *
(from Soy Lecithin)
- Phosphatidylinositol
. . . . . . . . .5 mg *
(from Soy Lecithin)
*Daily
Value not established.
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