Fit and Youthful Life

Guest Author: Rachel Flanagan


Everyone knows anti wrinkle creams and lotions are supposed to get rid of wrinkles.  But besides getting rid of wrinkles, do you know the other benefits?   

First, let me tell you, the other benefits do not come with all skin care anti wrinkle creams.  They do not come with creams produced using lots of chemicals and synthetic ingredients.  Extra benefits come only with using safe, natural ingredients.  In other words, safe, natural ingredients not only treat the problem, but also improve your skin’s overall health.

Stimulate Skin Cell Regeneration

When you were young, there was a healthy balance within your skin cells that kept everything going smooth.  For example, molecules would do their job and then die off naturally, new cells replaced damaged ones, and new fibers were created on a daily basis. 

Older skin is typically not as healthy as young skin, because after the age of 30, things get a little out of balance.

The new generation of skin care anti wrinkle cream provides the necessary ingredients to correct that imbalance.  These essential ingredients encourage your skin to regenerate; like it did when you were younger.

Anti wrinkle creams and lotions that contain peptide proteins are shown to increase the number of new cells and fiber regeneration.  Stimulating new cell growth is the first step to skin regeneration.

Repair And Prevent Free Radical Damage

Molecules that easily die off in younger skin cells are called free radicals.  Molecules that deactivate excessive free radical activity are called antioxidants.  Antioxidant activity is much more present in younger skin, and decreases with age. 

When there are not enough antioxidants regulating free radical production, the balance between the two is thrown off.  You do not want an excess of free radicals.  An excess of radicals will damage your cells, fibers, and DNA strands.  Dermatologists say it is free radical damage that leads to wrinkling, sagging, and all signs of aging.

Newer anti wrinkle creams and lotions that contain coenzyme Q10, natural vitamin E, and other antioxidants restore your balance.  They do this by repairing damage already done and by preventing further damage.  The result is healthier, more youthful looking skin. 

Reduce Redness And Inflammation

It doesn’t happen to everyone, but many people notice their complexion becoming a little redder as they age.  They may also notice bags under their eyes and a bloated look in combination with the redness.  These things are caused by inflammation. 

Anti wrinkle creams and lotions containing an ingredient called Functional Keratin have been shown to block the inflammatory process, reducing redness, bags, and that bloated look. 

Increase Protein Levels

With age, your levels of hyaluronic acid start to drop.  Hyaluronic acid is a protein responsible for your skin’s firmness.  The level drops due to an enzymatic reaction that breaks down this essential protein resulting in a loss of skin firmness.

It has been shown that anti wrinkle creams and lotions containing extracts from Wakame kelp inhibit this damaging enzymatic activity.  When enzymatic activity is suppressed, protein levels are free to rise once again, and firmness is restored. 

There you have it.  Four awesome and little known benefits of modern skin care anti wrinkle cream.  They are skin cell regeneration with peptides, repair and prevent free radical damage with antioxidants, reduce redness and inflammation with Functional Keratin, and increase firmness with Wakame extract. 

Using anti wrinkle creams and lotions with natural, healthy, restorative ingredients are most effective for erasing age signs and leaving you with new more youthful appearance.



Longevity and Health Now

Guest Author: nutramax


Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract Resveratrol 20%~99%

Product Specification : Resveratrol 20%, 50%, 98%, 99%

Latin Name: Polygonum Cuspidatum

Product Type: White powdered extract

Part of the Plant Used: Root & Rhizome

Extract Method: Grain Alcohol

CAS#: [501-36-0]

What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal in fection. Phytoalexins are chemical substances produced by plants as a defense against in faction by pathogenic microorganisms, such as fungi. Alexin is from the Greek, meaning to ward off or to protect. Resveratrol may also have alexin-like activity for humans. Epidemiological, in vitro and animal studies suggest that a high resveretrol intake is associated with a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, and a reduced risk for cancer…

 

NUTRAMAX’s Resveratrol is extracted from Polygonium cuspidatum and grape skin, it’s rich with Both cis – resveratrol and trans-resveratrol.

 

Where will be Resveratrol used to?

Anti-cancer

Effect on cardiovascular system

Antibacterial and antifungal

Nourish and protect liver

Antioxidant and quench free-radicals

Impact on the metabolism of osseous issue

Packing Detail

Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net Weight: 25kgs/drum. I.D. 40CmX50CM

Storage Situation

Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light / heat.

Shelf Life

two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.

NUTRAMAX’s other leading Products

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Leading Products Specification:

1. Luo Han Guo Extract 80% Mrogosides

2. Blueberry P.E. 25% Anthocyanidins

3. Resveratrol  20%~99%

4. Flax Seed P.E. 20%~80% SDG

5. 98% 5-HTP

6. Green Tea Extract 95% Polyphenols

7. Rhodiola Rosae P.E. 3% Rosavins/1% Salidroside

8. Reishi Mushroom P.E. 30% Polysacchrides

9. Magnolia Bark P.E. 90% Honokiol+Magnolol

10. Red Clover P.E. 8%~40% Isoflavones

11. Kindey Bean Extract 1% Phaseolamin

12. Banaba Leaf P.E.  1%~20% Corosolic Acid

13. Epimedium Extract 10%~50% Icariin

14. Cinnamon Extract 20:1

15. Cassia Nomame P.E.  8%~60% Dimer Flavans

16. Gynostemma pentaphyllum P.E.85% Gypenoside

17. Sesamine  30%, 60%, 90% Sesamine

18. Grape Seed P.E.95% OPC

19. Pueraria (Kudzu Root) P. E. 40% Isoflavnis

20. Yohimbine P.E 8% Yohimbine

Contact information:

Company: Changsha Nutramax Inc.

FDA Registration Number: 15970949816

Add.:  F25,Jiahege BLDG, #217 Wanjiali Road,Changsha,China, 410016

Telephone:  86-731-2939655

Mobile: +86-13723886785

Fax number: 86-731-2938822 

 

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Resveratrol research is coming on in leaps and bounds these days, as more benefits are discovered from this wonder nutrient, but what are they and what does it mean for you?

The latest news is that it is being hailed as the most promising substance in modern times to prevent cancer and the aging process.

New resveratrol research also suggests it may be effective in the fight against leukemia, by helping to switch off the defective cells, while leaving the healthy ones alone. This would be an excellent alternative in the future to chemotherapy, which kills healthy cells too.

The list really appears to be endless, with the announcement in July that pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has now invested nearly a billion dollars into research in order to cash in on the life-extending promise of resveratrol-based compounds.

Cholesterol lowering, heart disease protection, and even diabetes have all now been seen to show significant improvements with the use of this super nutrient.  Alzheimer’s is another disease that can be potentially helped also.

Its main power is its antioxidant properties, helping to mop up free radicals that can damage our cells. It is this process that can stop or reverse the aging process according to resveratrol research.

You are perhaps familiar now that one source is red wine! This is because it is found in nature in grape skins, and red wine is fermented longer with the skins. However, you would need to drink over a liter a day to get any benefit, and of course that would potentially damage your liver.

The most potent source is from the Japanese Knotweed plant and this is where most supplements are derived from.

Research on resveratrol also shows that the best way to benefit from it is by taking it as part of a combined multi supplement, whereby you benefit from the synergy of the many ingredients.

It is shown that it combines well with turmeric and green tea extract, and this greatly enhances its healing powers.

Resveratrol research is both revealing and exciting, and we can only imagine what the future will bring us, but in the meantime, we already have the knowledge of its potential health benefits, especially when combined with other natural nutrients.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic products which I personally take, including resveratrol, visit my website today.

 

Guest Author: Marianna Pells


When we talk of anti aging products, there are already so many different ones in the market today that it is oftentimes difficult to identify which ones actually work. A good way to determine the best anti aging product is for you to acquaint yourself with the ingredients used in anti aging products.

The top anti aging products in the market today should contain ingredients such as Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA), antioxidants, collagen and Vitamins C, D, E and K.

Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid (BHA) or its alternative Alpha-Hydroxy Acids rids the skin of dead skin cells through exfoliation. The less dead skin cells are accumulated in pores, the fresher and cleaner and younger-looking your skin becomes. However, one must keep in mind that although these are widely used in anti aging products, some individuals experience irritation due to the ingredient’s exfoliating abilty.

Other ingredients like antioxidants work more than just on the surface. The antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 encourages cell turnover by restoring and preventing damaged skin. This also gets rid of dead skin cells that cause discoloration.

Collagen is another anti aging property that moisturizes the skin and protects it from further damage from too much sunshine or too much dryness. Collagen is also responsible for plumping the skin.

Several of the anti aging products we have in the market these days already have added vitamins. These are Vitamins C, D, E and K which are important in preventing deficiencies, as well as in healing wounds, smoothing out scars and strengthening the immune system. Many of these vitamins are antioxidants which fight against free radicals in the body. These free radicals cause the skin to age.

There are some anti aging properties that claim to work but are actually questionable. For one, it is not yet scientifically proven that Vitamin C can penetrate the internal layers of the skin or that it has any function there. This could be the reason why creams that contain only Vitamin C as their main ingredient (Vitamin C creams) might not have any major effect on the skin when used as an anti aging cream.

The best ingredient for anti aging so far is the antioxidant. Research shows that anti aging creams that do not have antioxidants do not work as effectively as those that contain it. This is because an antioxidant’s main function is to combat free radical which are naturally produced by our body. It is this free radical’s unstable oxygen that damage healthy skin and an anti aging product with antioxidant can help prevent this damage and keep free radicals at bay.

Other popular anti aging supplements such as estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, thyroid and melatonin are also essential in an anti aging product. These are more commonly as hormone supplements that delay aging. These hormones are also known to increase libido, stabilize sleeping patterns, prevent cancer and help strengthen the immune system.

Other essential anti aging properties include Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), oxytocin, erythropoietin (EPO) and insulin. These ingredients are known to be effective up to some extent. Human chorionic gonadotropin aids fertility in humans; oxytocin strengthens the reproductive system. Erythropoietin deals with anemia while insulin is used to stabilize diabetes mellitus type 1.

Anti aging supplements can have varying effects on different individuals. It is therefore important to consult a doctor before using products containing any of these.



Turn Back The Clock

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


What is resveratrol seems to be a popular question these days since CBS did their 60 minutes program on it, and rightly so. And with the correct resveratrol dosage and combination, this nutrient could literally help to save your life.

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that is produced by certain plants to protect against environmental stresses. Antioxidants help fight against cancer and the aging process among others, by mopping up free radicals.

Free radicals are unstable atoms caused in part by pollution, sunlight, and our bodies natural burning of fat that can lead to cancer, aging, and also brain degeneration.

 Another good question as well as what is resveratrol, is where does it come from? Good everyday sources, as you may know, are red wines, Spanish in particular.

The other main ones are red grape skins (hence the wine!), blueberries and peanuts. One of the most potent sources is from the Japanese Knotweed bush, and this is what is used in high quality supplements, helping to give you the best resveratrol dosage.

The numbers of health issues that it can help with seem endless, including protecting against heart disease, Alzheimer\’s, and reversing the signs of aging leading to a longer healthier life.

More is being found out all the time about this incredible nutrient, so watch this space! It is already being hailed as one of the most significant substances ever found to reverse the signs of aging.

With regards to resveratrol dosage, a general guide for adults is 20 -40mg per day.  This would be the equivalent of well over a liter of the correct red wine every day! So another answer to the question of what is resveratrol good for maybe is getting a little too tipsy if you get it from red wine!

The best way to avoid this is to take it in a combined health supplement. I say combined because when you have many synergetic nutrients working together, this greatly enhances the overall health benefits compared to if you took them separately.

 What is resveratrol and other synergetic ingredients going to do for your health in the future?

It may take a while to see and feel the health benefits that come from this nutrient as they are very subtle, but you can be secure in the knowledge it is helping to keep you healthy and younger looking as the years go by!

However with a good multi supplement you will see and feel differences very quickly including improved mental clarity and improved vision among others, benefits you could not get solely from a single resveratrol dosage.

So in closing, I hope I have gone a little way in answering your question what is resveratrol and also hope you will take advantage of its amazing powers, especially when combined in synergy with other nutrients. It could very well end up saving your life.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic products which I personally take, why not visit my website



The French Women’s Beauty Secret

Guest Author: John Bradstreet


Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant found in grapes, pine trees, peanuts and other plants. For years scientists have been fascinated by the “French Paradox”, which is the high fat diet that the French have and the low incidence of heart disease. There has been much research on this and it has been concluded that the answer lies in the wine that the French also drink and the high levels of resveratrol found in the grapes that go into producing it.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging have found that resveratrol in high doses let mice eat a high fat diet and somehow avoid the problems associated most commonly with obesity. The liver and other systems of these mice remained healthy and related deaths dropped by 31%.

Another study showed that mice that were feed high levels of resveratrol along with high fat diets exhibited less weight gain, greater physical endurance and better insulin sensitivity.

Resveratrol also showed the ability to increase the life span in yeast, mice and certain fish.

There are other benefits to resveratrol that are related to the fact that is a powerful antioxidant. It has been quoted as “one of the best free radical scavengers”. Free radicals in the body are produced by naturally occurring environmental stress and damage healthy cells in the body.

Resveratrol shows promise in a number of human age related health studies focusing on diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent 60 Minutes interview highlighted some of the research going on today. There are several clinical trials already underway on this subject. The research being done now is focusing on resveratrol as being a substance which can increase longevity by eliminating some of the diseases associated with growing older such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and heart associated diseases. To do this, they believe it can slow done the aging process. Scientists have long known that one way to live longer and healthier is to always be hungry. Reduced caloric intake seems to trigger a gene known for its “survival instinct”. This someday may allow a 80 year old man to have the health of a 50 year old today. The ability to prevent or delay the onset of life threatening diseases would have a enormous effect on the quality of human life as you can well imagine.

The American Heart Association doesn’t recommend that you start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease or any other illness. Alcohol can be addictive. Too much increases your risk of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, liver damage, obesity, certain types of cancer, accidents and other problems. In addition, even small amounts of alcohol can cause cardiomyopathy — weakened heart muscle — and heart failure in some people. If you have heart failure or a weak heart you should avoid alcohol completely. The safest and most effective way of taking resveratrol would be as a dietary supplement. This gives you the advantages of benefitting from this very important substance as well as avoiding the problems associated with alcohol.

Guest Author: Masni Rizal Mansor


The cells in our body must be able to breathe. It’s a process whereby our cells produce energy to keep our body moving and functioning. This process is called oxidation, and it involves various other processes to keep us alive and healthy.

The cells, when they do this, produce a waste-like element called free radicals. These radicals can be very harmful and lead to damage of our body tissues. These radicals lead to aging, muscle damage, weak immune system, and various diseases if left untreated. To fight this, we need anti oxidants in our body.

Anti oxidants are basically chemicals that reduce the rate of this oxidation. All cells in the body naturally contain complex systems of anti oxidants to prevent damages to the cell structure and built due to the oxidation. But this natural amount is not sufficient.

And that is why it is a requirement to have anti-oxidants in our body, either by intake of food or supplements. Our food daily must have sufficient amount of anti oxidants for our own health reason. Vegetables, fruits and other edible plants are important source of organic antioxidant chemicals.

Basically anti oxidants can be found everyday in our common type of foods. In short, any food containing vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, manganese, coenzyme Q10 have anti oxidant components inside.

Natural Resources

Some natural sources of food containing anti oxidants are fruits such as wild blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, prunes, raspberries, strawberries, apples, cherries, plums, and papayas, vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, green leafy vegetables, brussel sprouts, cabbage, artichokes, asparagus, avocado, beans, beets, spinach and many more.

Medicines, Supplements and Food Additives

Besides a natural source of foods, there are also medicinal and dietary supplements which use anti oxidant ingredients for health purposes such as preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Supplements such as vitamin C and vitamin A tablets and medicines are also source of anti oxidants to our body.

Even food additives nowadays have anti oxidants inside them. A few to name would be ascorbic acid, citric acid, acetic acid, rosmarinic acid, pectin, tocopherol, BHA, BHT, and EDTA.

Benefits and healing power

Anti oxidants are very important because they have much benefit. They help to reduce cellular damage, and this prepares our body from getting diseases such as degeneration, cataracts and other eye diseases, age-related neurodegeneration, cardiovascular diseases and even severe ones such cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Besides that, they help to keep our immune system in good shape as well.



Mother Nature’s Magic Pill

Guest Author: Doug Sandquist


60 Minutes recently ran a report on the benefits of taking resveratrol. It helps the bodies defense mechanisms work much better which leads to a healthier, lighter, slower aging you. It also suggests there is a link to aid in arthritis, diabetes, lower cholesterol, blood pressure, even cancer by really powering up our immune system and thereby fighting off the free radicals attacking our systems daily.

The group interviewed is working on a pill that will be available in a couple of years they hope, but why wait for a pill? First of all you will still have the same downside of a pill which is a low percentage of dissolved use, like as low as 8 -9 percent. Whereas, if you could drink it you would be absorbing upwards of 70, even up to 90 percent of the product. Quite a difference! Which is the better use of your money? The liquid of course.

No, I am not suggesting drinking 30 glasses of red wine everyday in order to get enough resveratrol in your system! We can get that amount with just 4 ounces of good juices blended in the proper way.

http://www.veoh.com/collection/CBS-60-Minutes/watch/v17326283F8jNr78m

The above is a link to the 60 Minute video and if after watching it, or, if you saw the sow yourself and want to know how to get your resveratrol now, get in touch with me by clicking my link at the end of author profile.

Men have been pushing the “fountain of youth” since time began, maybe this is a portion of it. I know that it sure makes sense to me and many more everyday across the country and even the world.

Guest Author: Jami Goode


What is the best anti wrinkle cream to correct fine lines, while improving firmness and reducing the depth of wrinkles?  What is the best wrinkle cream for your skin’s health?  They are one and the same.

You might think of wrinkles and lost firmness as symptoms.  The symptoms merely reveal that your skin is not healthy.  The things that affected its health may include overexposure to the sun, cigarette smoking, poor nutrition, neglect or all of the above.  What is the best anti wrinkle cream going to do about those things?

You might think that it is just too late, that you can’t improve your skin’s health and appearance.  But, if you learn about what is the best wrinkle cream and you start using it, you will see a definite improvement.  How much of an improvement depends.  But, in clinical studies, everyone saw results and I have seen them myself.

So, what is the best wrinkle cream going to do to improve your skin’s health?  Let’s see.

Overexposure to the sun and cigarette smoking caused the formation of reactive oxygen species, commonly referred to as free radicals.  They cause damage on a cellular level, unless there are enough antioxidants to neutralize them.  There would need to be at least one antioxidant molecule for every free radical that formed.  That’s where poor nutrition comes into play.

The skin can handle some sun damage, by simply replacing the damaged layer, with new skin.  Constant overexposure and repeated burning, however, inhibits its ability to repair or “rejuvenate” itself.  It also damages the strands of DNA that are present in the cell, as can free radicals.  So, when the cell reproduces, it doesn’t look quite the same anymore.

What is the best anti wrinkle cream going to do about all of these?  If it contains antioxidants, it can prevent additional free radical damage.  Antioxidants are pretty amazing, because they can actually repair damage that has already occurred.

If it contains an amino acid complex called SYNERGY TK, it will increase the production of new cells and fibers.  In other words, it stimulates the cellular rejuvenation processes.  What is the best wrinkle cream proven to do?

In clinical studies, it has been proven to increase skin cell proliferation by over 100% after only three days of use; increase firmness by over 40% in less than three weeks; reduce inflammation, when present, and the redness that it causes by as much as 70%; act as a unique enzymatic antioxidant that neutralizes millions of free radicals.

Now, you know what is the best anti wrinkle cream, in terms of effectiveness.  All that you need do is look for those ingredients, but be sure that it does not contain chemicals that can interfere with the process.  Concerned about price?

What is the best wrinkle cream in terms of price?  The one that I use is quite affordable.  But, when you learn what is the best anti wrinkle cream, you’re willing to pay anything.



Instant Skin Tightener

Guest Author: D Fraser


In todays over hyped extreme media world there is more pressure to look younger then ever before. Without missing a beat the beauty companies have responded to this need with literally hundreds of different anti wrinkle treatment creams. This might seem great at first, but how can you decide which product is the right facial wrinkle cream for you in this sea of products? This article is meant to help you find the right wrinkle cream to produce the results you want in as little time as possible.

Two different types

Getting the most from a facial wrinkle cream requires you to choose between the two types of creams on the market. One produces results almost on contact with the skin. The second, takes a couple of weeks to start showing results but it hits the problem at it’s roots, the causes of aging.

Fast Acting Anti Aging Creams

Facial wrinkle creams that hide wrinkles within minutes of applying them are a great quick fix, how ever they can get expensive as a long term use item. If you use them sparingly and not everyday it’s a better product. In the long run you might want to consider using an anti wrinkle treatment that fights the causes of wrinkles as well.

Those that reverse signs of aging

Anti wrinkle treatments that fight aging causes like sun damage, slowed collagen production, and free radicals are often a better long term anti aging regime. They are usually applied twice daily at the start, once you begin to get some results you can normally back off to once a day application. Unfortunately these creams also must be continually applied to keep up the results, but the long term cost will be less for you.

Read reviews before buying

Not a requirement, but a suggestion is that you should do your home work and research using wrinkle cream reviews before you buy anything. This will give you some insight from other people who have used the products and what type of results they’re getting before you spend a dime.



How French Women Stay Young