In the search for a compound to "turn on" telomerase, an enzyme that restores telomeres, Dr. Andrews and Anderson will screen thousands of natural compounds.
When people talk of “turning back the clock” or living in perpetual youth, it’s all too easy to write them off as quacks or having watched a little too much science fiction—but that’s not so when talking with molecular biologist Bill Andrews, Ph.D., who has studied aging at the molecular level for more than 15 years.
Dr. Andrews is one of the world’s authorities on the biology of telomeres, which are sequences of repetitive non-coding DNA segments found at the ends of chromosomes. Telomeres, commonly likened to the plastic tips on shoelaces (perhaps too simply, says Dr. Andrews), protect chromosomes from damage and decrease each time a cell divides and replicates.
The length of telomeres is directly linked to age. When we are born our telomeres are long, but they shorten with each cell cycle as cells continually divide. Telomere length is the nearest measure that science has ever found to determine lifespan in humans, horses, dogs and cats—it acts as an the internal “hourglass” or “biological clock” for aging.
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After new Isagenix products were launched at Isagenix Celebration 2010 in San Diego, on Monday and Tuesday the company provided two Product Vignettes about them. Isagenix Vice President of Marketing Strategy Patrick Howley introduced the presenters:
- Marilyn Territo, a clinical paramedical esthetician, presented an indepth look into the anti-skin-aging particulars behind new skincare products Isa SunGuard and Ageless Renewal Serum.
- David Despain, Isagenix manager of science communications, demonstrated the latest science and featured technolgies in new Essentials for Men/Women.
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On Sunday, at Isagenix Celebration 2010, we were treated to an in-depth look into the science behind Isagenix products and in Product Vignettes with a few specialized presentations ranging from brain chemistry to the “negative oxidation-reduction potential” of water.
What else would you expect but serious technical information from the likes of well-informed speakers like Mark Kimes, D.C., Paul Anderson, M.D., Dennis Harper, D.O., Susie Rockway Ph.D., and Nicole Kafka, M.D.!
Live-blogged directly from the event, below is a summary of nuggets learned from Sunday’s speakers with a few quotes.
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Based on the hundreds of status updates and tweets (using the hasthtag #isacelebration) from Isagenix Associates from San Diego, you may have gathered that this weekend marked the start of Isagenix Celebration 2010.
On Saturday, we kicked off Isagenix Product Vignettes with several speakers including Tony Escobar, Peter Greenlaw, MD, Paul Anderson, MD, Nicole Kafka, MD, Susie Rockway, PhD, Patrick Bitter, Andrea Henkart, Mark Kimes, DC, Jim Rhoades, and Tony O’Donnell — a great line-up!
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Aged and vibrant mitochondria depend on levels of CoQ10.
Growing old is not so much about chronological age but a consequence of the biochemical processes that happen inside our bodies, the lifestyle choices we make, and how well we can protect our bodies from the toxic elements around us.
Scientists are only now beginning to understand this aging process. Aging is mainly influenced by forces within our bodies including a process called “cellular aging.” Cellular aging is the gradual course over time that leads progressively to the loss of our physiological reserves and functions.
Scientists also developed the free radical theory of aging, which is a theory that the origins of cellular aging are in part the result of the damaging effects of oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress—an imbalance of antioxidant defenses and free radicals—is a product of our environment but also a product of our own metabolism, which brings us to the mitochondrion.
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When choosing supplements, the focus should be on safety and quality.
A new article appearing in Consumer Reports magazine has compiled a list of a dozen ingredients commonly found in dietary supplements with “possible dangers” of side effects that include low blood pressure, heart-rhythm disorders, heart attacks, liver damage, kidney damage, cancer, or death.
As yet another confirmation of Isagenix’s commitment to the safety of its customers and the quality of its products, not one of the “dangerous ingredients” appearing in the report are found in any Isagenix products, nor does the company expect to use any of these ingredients in the future.
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Isagenix seeks to help customers easily avoid common food allergens.
At Isagenix we understand that people who are living with food allergies require accurate food labeling information for making informed choices up front about what Isagenix products they are able to enjoy. For this reason, the company has made a quick-reference table available as a resource to Isagenix customers for more than five years.
Now the company has expanded the table to include recently launched products as well as additional information about more common food allergens in existing Isagenix products.
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Isagenix products must meet rigorous standards of safety and quality.
An article in the July issue of Consumer Reports magazine has raised concerns regarding traces of heavy metals in protein drinks, which has led to questions about the quality and safety of our IsaLean Shake products.
You can rest assured that Isagenix delivers on its promise to consumers to maintain a “no compromise” quality policy with a strong safety-monitoring program for all our products. Our safety-monitoring program includes microbial, pesticides, and heavy metals testing.
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Dr. Judy developed the patent-pending CoQ10 with improved absorption technology.
Dr. William Judy, also known as the “godfather of CoQ10,” has studied the compound for more than 38 years at top research institutes in the nation. One of his greatest achievements was the development of a lipid-solubilized technology to improve the absorption of CoQ10 for restoring youthful energy to cells.
This is the same technology now found in Isagenix’s just-launched product Ageless Actives™, which boasts 100mg of CoQ10 per serving.
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All-natural quality IsaPro whey comes from dairy cows raised on pastures of New Zealand.
Whether you’re an athlete, bodybuilder or weekend warrior, you know that getting enough protein in your diet is vital to provide the amino acid “building blocks” that must be available to fuel growth of muscle and make the most of those long hours of training. Yes, you can maximize muscle gains with the right kind of protein.
Numerous studies have shown that whey protein is superior to other protein sources because it’s more easily absorbed and contains higher levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to drive muscle protein anabolism—the lean muscle growth you want.
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