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Non-Invasive Measurement of Your Antioxidant Defense System. Presented by Joe Chang, Ph.D. President, Pharmanex.
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Non-Invasive Measurement of Your Antioxidant Defense System Presented by Joe Chang, Ph.D. President, Pharmanex This material has been prepared by Pharmanex to be used in conjunction with general educational events and activities only. Alterations or modifications of this presentation without the express approval of Pharmanex is prohibited.
The Antioxidant Network Synergy: If one member is weak, the entire antioxidant network is weak
Requires body fluids Take 14-21 days Cost $25.00 to $300.00 per test Complicated Problems with current technology
LifePak $200,000 Clinical StudyFASEB Journal 1999 Vol.13(4): A546 Blood Vitamin C Blood Carotenoids Blood Vitamin E
Skin Carotenoids - An Important Indicator of the Body’s Antioxidant Defense System Site of action advantage of skin carotenoids Carotenoids are an important part of the antioxidant defense system Skin carotenoids are influenced by oxidative stress (smoking, sunlight exposure, urinary MDA) Most convenient indicator of antioxidant defense Same specificity issues as will other health tests Why Measure Carotenoids?
Under 10 K: Weak Antioxidant Defense Reading may indicate conditions with high oxidative stress - example in smokers who have a poor diet and do not take antioxidant supplements. _ 10 to 17.5 K: Marginal Antioxidant Defense Common reading for people who do not take antioxidant supplements regularly and/or who eat diets low in fruits and vegetables. _ 17.6 to 25 K: Average Antioxidant Defense Common reading for people who eat diets higher in fruits and vegetables and/or take antioxidant supplements. _ Above 25 K: Optimum Antioxidant Defense Common reading for people who eat healthy diets high in fruits and vegetables and/or take antioxidant supplements. Body Defense Index
Weak |Mar. |Avg. |Optimum Mean: 19,072 Std.Dev.: 8,828 N = 1,375
Weak | Mar. | Avg.|Opt. p < 0.01 p < 0.01
The ideal tool to measure LifePak’s antioxidant effects in your own body What’s Your Number???