Brain Power Basics - 60 Packets

• In studies that support the use of CLA in a weight loss program, the amount of CLA used varies from 1.7 to 12 grams per day. Those studies included:
• A study that showed a dose of 3.4 g CLA per day for 12 weeks seems to be sufficient to reduce body fat mass (BFM) significantly in overweight humans.111
• Another study on human subjects that showed 3.2 g per day of CLA increased lean body mass over a 12 week period.112
• A six-month study on healthy or overweight adults showed CLA decreased body fat mass in specific regions of the body for all participants.114
• Another six-month study on healthy overweight people showed that supplementation with CLA prevented weight gain during the holiday season.116 Modest loss in fat mass has been shown using 3.2 grams per day of CLA.117

Sesame lignans have been shown to stimulate fatty acid oxidation in the liver, and help stimulate lipolysis (fat breakdown).120,121

This CLA formulation contains guarana with caffeine.122 Those who are hypersensitive to caffeine should take CLA without guarana.

This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.

Phosphatidylcholine facilitates transport across the intestinal lining into the bloodstream, making it an ideal "carrier molecule" for silybin.4,5 Scientists believe that phosphatidylcholine molecularly bonds to silybin ushering it through the membranes of cells in the intestinal tract.4 This silybin-phosphatidylcholine complex is absorbed nearly five times better than silymarin alone, and its ultimate bioavailability to the liver, its target organ, is ten-fold greater than silymarin alone.6-8

This novel milk thistle extract with phosphatidylcholine contains standardized concentrations of silybin and isosilybin A and B not found in other milk thistle extracts.

Benefits at a Glance

• BCM-95® Bio-Curcumin® absorbs 7 times better than conventional curcumin
• Turmerones and phospholipids increase curcumin potency and absorption
• Whole-body health benefits for brain, breast, pancreas, colon and more
• Promotes healthy cell division and healthy inflammatory response
• Ginger compounds complement curcumin health benefits

Building a superior curcumin supplement

Curcumin, an extract of the spice turmeric, has amazing health benefits for nearly every organ system in the body.^1-6 Typically, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. But BCM-95® Bio-Curcumin®, a patented, bioenhanced curcumin preparation, has been shown to reach up to seven times higher concentrations in the blood than standard curcumin.⁷

The benefits of enhanced potency and absorption

Curcumin offers widespread health benefits for both men and women. It promotes your body’s healthy response to inflammation by inhibiting key inflammatory factors, such as NF-kappaB: a protein molecule that acts as an “on-switch” for genes that govern pro-inflammatory responses within you.^8-11

Supports cellular, joint and immune system health

Other clinical trials suggest that curcumin can promote healthy bowel function and joint health,^12-20 as well as promote immune system health by blocking mast cells from releasing histamine.^21-23 Curcumin supports pancreatic function by encouraging pancreatic islet health.^24-29 Further research indicates this nutrient may help protect against certain estrogen-mimicking chemicals,^30-34 protect against free radical damage, and promote normal cell cycle growth.

Enhancing a Bio-Curcumin® formula

The BCM-95® Bio-Curcumin® extract in Advanced Bio-Curcumin® is augmented with plant-derived compounds that complement the health-promoting effects of curcumin and improve the absorption and potency of this essential nutrient.

Turmerones: After curcumin is extracted from turmeric, the remaining turmeric oil is rich with compounds called turmerones.^35,36 Combining BCM-95® with these turmerones not only supports curcumin absorption, but significantly increases cellular curcumin concentrations.³⁷

Ginger: Research demonstrates that close botanical relatives turmeric and ginger have overlapping and complementary health benefits.^38-40 This formula contains a supercritical ginger extract standardized for beneficial ginger compounds like gingerols and shogaols.

Phospholipids: A type of emulsifying molecule, phospholipids greatly enhance the bio-availability of poorly absorbed active compounds like curcumin.⁴¹

The powerfully enhanced bioavailability and potency of Advanced Bio-Curcumin® with Ginger & Turmerones is superior to conventional curcumin supplements. This next generation formula represents the most powerful and cost-effective way to receive the full benefits of this essential nutrient.

Price: $30.00

Half of the older people in the developed world are magnesium deficient.80 Don’t be one of them!

Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.81 In addition to support for cardiovascular82-86 and bone health,87,88 energy metabolism89,90 and mood,91-93 researchers are now focusing intensely on magnesium’s benefits for cognitive function.94

Unfortunately, it is very hard for your body to maintain optimal levels of magnesium in the brain.94 This problem is of special concern for maturing individuals, as magnesium deficiency increases over time.80

Most commercially available magnesium supplements are not readily absorbed into the nervous system. To overcome this obstacle, you can supplement with an innovative form of magnesium called Neuro-Mag™, shown to specifically target the aging brain and nervous system.

In pre-clinical models, L-threonate contained in Neuro-Mag™ boosted magnesium levels in spinal fluid by an impressive 15% compared to no increase with conventional magnesium.94 Even more compelling, animal models revealed improvements of 18% for short-term memory and 100% for long-term memory using the Neuro-Mag™ form of magnesium.94

The suggested daily dose of three Neuro-Mag™ Magnesium L-Threonate capsules provides 2,000 mg of magnesium L-threonate. While this supplies a modest 144 mg of elemental magnesium, its superior absorption into the bloodstream and nervous system make it a preferred supplemental choice.

Price: $40.00

Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 with Enhanced Mitochondrial Support™ is formulated with ubiquinol, a highly bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10 nutrient, and augmented with the adaptogen PrivaVie® shilajit, clinically shown to further increase CoQ10 absorption, promote cardiovascular health, and help restore youthful cellular energy.

Benefits at a Glance

• Ubiquinol CoQ10 absorbs up to 8 times better than ubiquinone CoQ10
• Promotes cellular energy production in heart, brain and muscle tissue
• Provides superior cardiovascular and antioxidant support
• PrivaVie® shilajit enhances mitochondrial CoQ10 absorption

CoQ10 for heart health and cellular energy

CoQ10 (or coenzyme Q10) is an essential nutrient your body requires for healthy mitochondrial function, a process that produces body energy at the cellular level.¹ Because of this, it makes sense that CoQ10 is concentrated in high-energy organs such as your brain, liver, kidneys, and (most importantly) your heart.²

CoQ10 also has powerful antioxidant properties, protecting important proteins and mitochondrial DNA from oxidative damage.¹ Unfortunately, CoQ10 levels in your body deplete over time.

Natural and unnatural causes of CoQ10 depletion

As we age, CoQ10 levels in our body naturally decrease. What’s more, popular statin drugs which are used to lower cholesterol, can also deplete CoQ10 levels in the blood and potentially in tissue.^3,4

And while statins have been shown to reduce plasma CoQ10 by nearly 40%,⁵ the normal aging process may be even worse: reducing CoQ10 levels in the heart muscle wall by as much as 72%.⁶

Improved bioavailability: ubiquinol and shilajit

The traditional form of CoQ10, ubiquinone, is difficult for the body to absorb. But another form, ubiquinol, has been shown to absorb up to 8 times greater than ubiquinone. That’s why Life Extension offers a highly bioavailable form of ubiquinol CoQ10 in a patented delivery system with superior absorption levels.7

Shilajit enhances CoQ10 effectiveness

PrimaVie® shilajit is an adaptogen shown to promote mitochondrial metabolism, helping mitochondria convert fats and sugars into ATP — the main source of cellular energy.^8-13 When combined with ubiquinol CoQ10, it has been clinically shown to double levels of CoQ10 in the mitochondria.¹⁴ Shilajit prolongs CoQ10’s efficacy at the cellular level by stabilizing it in its ubiquinol form^15,16 and facilitates greater cellular energy output by improving delivery of CoQ10 into the mitochondria.^8-13

In middle-aged mice, ubiquinol was 40% more effective at slowing measurements of aging compared to ubiquinone.¹⁷ In another preliminary study in mice, the combination of CoQ10 and shilajit produced a 56% increase in cellular energy production in the brain — 40% better than CoQ10 alone. Muscle tissue saw a 144% increase, which was 27% better than with CoQ10 by itself.¹⁸

Breakthrough longevity and cellular energy formula

Research supports the value of this unique combination of ubiquinol CoQ10 and shilajit. That’s why we’ve created Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 with Enhanced Mitochondrial Support™ — to create a powerful synergy that supports heart health and youthful cellular energy production better than CoQ10 alone!

Price: $62.00