I don’t blame you for being skeptical.
When it comes to supplements, you should be!
I may have been the biggest skeptic EVER.
For 4 years, I turned down dozens of offers from supplement companies asking me to promote and market their products. None had what it took to put my reputation and well-earned trust on the line for.
Protandim was no different. I first heard of this supposed “super antioxidant” in the Summer of 2009. Unfortunately, it was a multi-level marketing (MLM) product. I wouldn’t be caught dead pitching my audience on anything that had to do with MLM. Talk about career suicide!
But then two things happened…
1. Unquestionable Results
After 4-5 days on the product, I noticed that my recovery between workouts was off the charts! I could work the same muscle groups over and over again without soreness. Soon after, my skin began to radiate and my afternoon energy crash took a hike.
It certainly had my attention.
2. Real Science
Other companies had sent me research before. But the studies were seldom on the actual finished product, just the ingredients. This is what I call “borrowed research”.
Another tactic these companies use is that they fund their own research. It can’t get more biased than that!!!
But, again, when it came to science this time, Protandim got my attention pretty fast.
First off, the studies were done on the actual finished product — in other words, the subjects in these studies actually took Protandim, not the separate ingredients.
Second, the majority of the research was peer-reviewed, meaning that, prior to their publication, the Protandim studies had been scrutinized by a panel of qualified exeprts within the field of free radical biology. And it didn’t hurt that these studies were published in such prestigious journals as The Journal of the American Heart Association and Free Radical Biology and Medicine.
Lastly, of the 10 studies that have so far been published on Protandim, only 2 were funded by the company (Lifevantage) that manufacturers the product. The remaining 8 were funded by the universities and institutions conducting the studies.
As I poured over the research, I could not believe what I was reading. To say I was intrigued would be an understatement!
Why hadn’t I heard of this before?
Why MLM?
With all of this credible research, you’re probably wondering why Protandim is a multi-level marketing (MLM) product.
That’s a great question.
How many times have you set foot into a GNC, CVS, or Walgreens in the past decade? For 7 years, Protandim sat on the shelves of these retail outlets collecting dust.
Protandim received high praise in CNN’s medical expert Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s book Chasing Life.
Why?
Because the bottle doesn’t talk.
Your supplement store clerk was clueless as to what this little yellow pill did. And If you (like me) were one of the millions who missed the ABC Primetime segment which aired in 2005, so were you.
Until now.
I’m not your amateur supplement salesman. Actually, I’m not really here to sell you on anything at all. I’m only here to share a story with you.
Since this story was not being told at the retail outlets, Lifevantage (the company that makes Protandim) found itself in a bind. This groundbreaking product would either sleep with the fishes or go the way of 3-way phone calls, in-home presentations, and person-to-person marketing.
Lifevantage chose the latter. And here we are.
Not Your Average Antioxidant.
Direct dietary antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E, while beneficial, are limited in their ability to neutralize free radicals, the scavengers that cause damage to the 50 to 75 trillion cells that make up your body.
This destructive process called oxidative stress is associated with over 200 diseases and conditions!
In fact, if you search “oxidative stress” on Pubmed.gov — the government’s database for health-oriented research — you’ll find 98203 studies.
Typical dietary antioxidants neutralize free radicals one at a time.
For example, one molecule of vitamin C kills one free radical. Then its job is over. While this may be helpful in reducing cellular damage, it is an inefficient process.
Why?
Because your cells produce 300 sextillion free radicals daily. That’s the number 300 with 21 zeros behind it!
300,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Free Radicals Every Single Day!
To neutralize that many free radicals, you would have to consume 375 oranges, or 87 glasses of red wine, or 120 vitamin C tablets (500mg)!
“Finding substances that can turn on the highly-protective transcription factor NRF2 holds the key to preventing a host of diseases.”
– Dr. Nicholas Perricone
Flip the Switch!
A well-kept secret in the antioxidant industry is the fact that your cells can produce their own antioxidant enzymes like glutathione, which is your body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier. These enzymes neutralize free radicals at a rate of up to one million per second!
As you age, your production of these protective enzymes diminishes, making you more vulnerable to disease.
The combination of 5 natural ingredients in Protandim wake up your sleeping cells by activating a protein called NRF2, which sends a message to your genes to produce more antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic enzymes.
How important is NRF2 activation? Well, according to renowned anti-aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone, “Finding substances that can turn on the highly-protective transcription factor NRF2 holds the key to preventing a host of diseases.”
That’s exactly what Protandim does! It flips the switch on your good protective genes and turns off the bad age- and disease-accelerating genes.
After just 30 days, Protandim will reduce your oxidative stress by 40%, bringing your levels down to that of a 20-year-old!
What are the Ingredients?
Protandim’s 5 natural active ingredients are:
All have been used safely for thousands of years in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine. It is the synergism of these plant-derived ingredients that lends the product its potency.
Protandim is 100% Vegetarian – Free of Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Gelatin and Yeast.
The Banned Substance Control Group has certified Protandim as safe and free of any and all banned substances.
Want More Proof?
Skeptics like you and me need proof. To prove that I was crazy for endorsing an MLM product, a friend of mine took Before and After tests. Here’s how his results came out.
As you see above, our subject’s Lipid Peroxides are 9.51, which is a very high score. A score over 6.0 is an indicator of elevated oxidative stress and cellular damage. Notice the “Date Collected” is August 12, 2010. Our subject began taking Protandim the following day.
On September 24, our subject completed his AFTER test. His Lipid Peroxides plummeted by 48%, down to 4.90! This is a very significant reduction in oxidative stress and exactly what the studies have shown again and again.
Who is the Formulator?
Protandim’s chief formulator is Dr. Joseph McCord, winner of the 1997 Elliott Cresson Medal. This award puts Dr. McCord in legendary company as past recipients include Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell, Pierre and Marie Curie, and Orville Wright.
Dr. McCord was honored with the award for co-discovering the biology of free radical reactions in living organisms. In other words, he co-founded the entire field of free radical biology! How’s that for credibility?
What Can You Expect?
Oxidative stress can manifest itself in so many different ways, which is why product testimonials have been so variable. Reports from Protandim users include:
– Donny Osmond on The Dr. Phil Show
I wish I could tell you some of the most amazing stories.
But the last thing I need is a visit from the FDA!
What I know for sure is that Protandim will reduce your oxidative stress by 40%.
Again, oxidative stress is associated with over 200 diseases and conditions.
I leave it to you to put two and two together.
The Current Research
Ten studies at pubmed.gov. Harvard. LSU. VCU. Ohio State University. Journal of the American Heart Association. Skin Cancer. Muscular Dystrophy. Heart Failure. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A 300% Increase in Glutathione!
There are currently 27 ongoing independently-funded studies on various disease processes underway around the globe.
My Blogs about Protandim and Related Topics
The Antioxidant Myth
Nutrigenomics: Hittin’ Switches!
Top 3 Foods that Turn Your Good Genes On!
Glutathione: The Underground Antioxidant
The Glutathione-Autoimmune Connection (Part 1)
The Glutathione-Autoimmune Connection (Part 2)
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