Testofen™ – Fenugreek Extract Standardised for 50% Fenuside

Fenugreek is a well-known herb, containing a variety of compounds as active ingredients. It is an extremely versatile herb with multiple applications. This amazing herb is said to contain more than a 100 phytochemical constituents. Amongst them are a lot of Furostanol Saponins and Steroidal Saponins.

Testofen™ helps promote healthy Testosterone levels. In addition, it seems to act like Testosterone to promote libido. The following are clinical studies done on Testofen™:

1.- Human Clinical Study for Free Testosterone and Muscle Mass Boosting:

This study was conducted in 2008 on 60 healthy men and was placebo-controlled and double-blind. Half of the group took 600mg of Testofen per day and the other half took 600mg of a placebo. Both groups also participated in resistance training exercises throughout the eight week study. The primary findings were as follows:

• Testofen group experienced a significant increase in Free Testosterone (p<0.05) compared to the Placebo group.
• Testofen group TESTOFEN® group demonstrated significant anabolic activity as evidenced by BUN reduction (p<0.05) compared to the Placebo group.
• Testofen group has not only compensated the loss of Immunity typically associated with exercise compared to Placebo (p<0.003) and also increased immunity.
• Testofen group showed significant reduction in Serum Creatinine levels (p<0.02) compared to Placebo group signifying Creatine uptake and recycle in muscle cells.
• Testofen group showed a significant increase in Prolactin compared to Placebo (p<0.04). However this increase is within Physiological limits for men.
• Testofen group showed a significant decrease in body fat compared to baseline.
• Testofen group maintained Muscle size despite maintaining weight and reducing fat.

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2.- Clinical Study for Improvement of Male Sexual Function:

This study was conducted in 2009 on 60 health adult men and was placebo-controlled and double-blind. Half of the group took 600mg of Testofen per day along with some other basic minerals including Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin B6 and the other took placebo. This study involved no exercise regimen. The primary findings were as follows:

• Testofen has an overall positive effect on sexual function, performance, and satisfaction (libido) in healthy adult males.
• Testofen has a positive effect, on sexual cognition, sexual arousal increases sexual activity and satisfaction with orgasm in healthy adult males.
• Testofen has a positive effect on frequency of sexual activity.
• Testofen has a positive effect on muscle, strength, energy and wellbeing in healthy adult males.
• Testofen does not have an effect on mood and sleep in healthy adult males.
• Prolactin levels and Testosterone levels remained within healthy reference range after 6 weeks of treatment demonstrating that Testofen is safe to use in healthy men to support libido function.
• Testofen may help to maintain healthy testosterone levels.
• Testofen was well tolerated and has no adverse effects when taken as directed over 6 weeks.

The results of this study were also published in a peer-reviewed journal, Phytotherapy Research in 2010.

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3.- Testofen Anabolic & Androgenic Activity – Animal Study Summary:

Testofen™ has shown remarkable results in animal studies, showing intracarvenous pressure increase leading to healthy erectile functions. It has demonstrated excellent results in animal studies for promoting healthy testosterone and Libido and Muscle Mass.

• All the three test groups showed statistically significant activity over the placebo group. Mounting frequency and intromission frequency increased, mounting latency and intromission latency decreased, ejaculation latency increased and post ejaculation interval levels decreased.
• The 25 mg / kg body weight fed test group, showed comparable activity to the positive control group with Sildenafil Citrate.
• Testosterone levels increased significantly in the entire test group compared to the placebo group. Testosterone levels did not increase in the positive control group, which were fed with Sildenafil Citrate.
• Androgenic Activity increase was observed in the test group, which were significantly higher than the placebo group and the positive control group.
• There was no blood pressure drop in either the test groups or the placebo group. There was a 23 % drop in blood pressure in the positive control group due to side effects of the drug Sildenafil Citrate.
• Muscle mass increase was observed in the entire test group.

The results of this study were also published in a peer-reviewed journal, Phytotherapy Research in 2010.

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References:

1. Urmila Aswar et.atl, Effect of Furostanol Glycosides from Trigonella foenum –graecum on the reproductive system of Male Albino Rats. Phytother. Res. 24: 1482–1488 (2010)
2. Effect of TESTOFEN on safety, anabolic activity and factors affecting Exercise Physiology. Wankhede et. al. To be published.
3. Phytotherapy Research. Published online ahead of print, doi: 10.1002/ptr.3360 “Physiological Aspects of Male Libido Enhanced by Standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum Extract and Mineral Formulation” Authors: E. Steels, A. Rao, L. Vitetta

Research on the effectiveness of some of the main nutrients in Ultra T Gold™:

L-arginine

• L-arginine is converted in the body into a chemical called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for improved blood flow. L-arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin, and other substances in the body. Read more>

Saw Palmetto

• Saw palmetto is best known for its use in decreasing symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH). According to many research studies, it is effective for this use. Read more>

Tribulus terrestris

• Tribulus is a plant that produces fruit covered with spines and is connected with many male health issues. Read more>

Asian Ginseng

• Asian Ginseng is used for improving thinking, concentration, memory and work efficiency, physical stamina, and athletic endurance. Read more>

Astralagus Root

• Astralagus Root is known to assist blood circulation and increase energy in the body. Read more>

Phytosterol

• Phytosterol (40% Beta Sitosterol) supports prostate health and supports cardiovascular health. Read more>

Testofen® and fenusides are a registered trademark of Gencor Nutrients.

Naturade Pea Protein is:

• Vegan Formula
• 100% Soy and Dairy Free
• 100% Gluten Free
• 100% Cholesterol Free

The Naturade® research and development team is proud to introduce Naturade Pea Protein™. Pea Protein is a natural plant-based protein that is derived from yellow peas (Pisum sativum), also known as “split peas.” This product is highly soluble, easy to digest, hypoallergenic – and it tastes great! Naturade Pea Protein™ is formulated using only the highest quality pea protein isolate available. Its phenomenal amino acid profile includes nine essential amino acids. Since essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body, they must be supplied by our diets. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are used by our bodies to support our bones, muscles and connective tissues.

Naturade Pea Protein™ is all natural and contains no animal by-products, no artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners and no artificial colors. We use non-GMO pea protein that is 100% gluten-free, cholesterol-free, soy-free and dairy-free. Each great tasting vanilla shake provides an excellent source of vegetable-based protein and is suitable for low-carbohydrate dieters, vegetarians, vegans, children, athletes and anyone needing extra protein in their daily diet.

“Quite frankly, I’ve never seen such a high quality nutritional profile in a protein shake during my 30 years in the supplement industry,” said Rick Robinette, the company’s CEO.  “Naturade is beyond proud to partner with Sam’s Club and George Brett on this project.  Our goal was to create the ultimate daily complete nutrition product for active adults and we have succeeded!  Not only does HealthSmart taste delicious, but you simply cannot get this level of nutrition in most of the other products in the market today.”

For more information about HealthSmart, including Supplement Facts information, a comparison of HealthSmart to other Protein supplements on the market and a full listing of stores in distribution, please visit www.healthsmartshake.com.

“We are extremely honored to have Naturade’s Weight Gain recognized as the leader in this category for the third year in a row,” said Rick Robinette, the company’s CEO.  “Growing consumer demand for our all natural, no sugar added formula has helped Naturade to secure new distribution outside of the Natural Products channel.  You can now find Naturade’s Weight Gain in many retail chains including The Vitamin Shoppe and GNC.  Our product is ideal for therapeutic use, as well as athletic weight gain & recovery.  We are very proud that Naturade Weight Gain clearly delivers what our consumers are looking for in a high quality weight gain product.”

The Blood Type Diet

The first topic was whether or not there was anything to the Blood Type Diet. Dr. Oz explained that type “O” blood is the most common and the oldest blood type. He said the thought is that since it’s the oldest blood type, people with type “O” blood should eat the oldest foods which mainly consist of protein including poultry, lean meat and fish. Although Dr. Oz didn’t mention them, there were also greens on the sample plates along with the protein. Since we had no agriculture and no grains to eat in early history, grains should be very limited in the diet.

Dr. Adrienne Youdim of Cedars-Sinal Weight Loss Center said there is no evidence that your blood type affects your compatibility with foods or your ability to lose weight. She said while there is nothing actually wrong with the diet, she considered it too restrictive.

Dr. Oz went on the explain that Type A blood type was an agrarian blood type, meaning that one would need to eat a diet consisting of mainly soy protein, grains and organic vegetables.

He said people with Type B blood were descended from Nomadic peoples and would need to eat a diet of low-fat dairy and to avoid wheat and lentils. Leslie Bonci said that with the availability of foods we now have, she believes that people have to find something they can stick with. Dr. Oz said that it might make sense that our ancestors diets are better for us, but we can’t prove it. He suggested eating lean protein, lots of vegetables, whole grain and low-fat dairy to take one naturally in the right direction for weight loss.

How to stop emotional eating?

The second question was how to stop emotional eating. Ms. Bonci suggested we still eat what comforts us but to think about the quantity we intake for damage control. She also said to pick one type of food, whether it be salty, spicy or crunchy and only eating it when we feel the need for emotional eating.

How many calories do you need to eat in a day to lose weight?

This was the third question. Dr. Oz said it is a question he hears all the time. Dr. Youdim said it essentially depends on your metabolism, height and weight. She said for women that generally means a calorie intake of 1200 or possibly up to 1600 calories a day.

Dr. Oz said that www.doctoroz.com has a calorie calculator as part of the “Move it and Lose It” one can use to calculate how many calories they should be eating while trying to diet.

How can one lose fat without losing muscle?

This was the fourth question. Dr. Youdim said the often fad diets have you lose weight quite quickly, but you are also at a risk of losing muscle mass. She said when you lose lean mass, your metabolism actually drops, so you lose weight less quickly. She recommended exercise and strength training to keep from losing muscle mass. She also recommended 70-80 grams of protein intake per day. Ms. Bonci said that protein needs to be a part of every single plate and not just eaten all at one meal.

How to control problem snacking?

The fifth question was how to control problem snacking. Ms. Bonci suggested making a snack a mini-meal, where you have more than one thing on the plate that would require a utensil as it would help slow you down. She said it will help one feel fuller and do less of the mindless munching. Dr. Oz said he loved the idea and to get rid of the snacks and just eat a small meal.

Why do we crave sugar so much?

Why do we crave sugar so much was the sixth quesiton. Ms. Bonci said we crave sugar because it gives up pleasure, but most of the time we don’t think about the amount we are eating. Dr. Oz suggested what works for him which is having a few pieces of a candy treat and then drinking a glass of water to wash the sugary taste from your mouth. He believes the taste just makes you want to eat more.

Why is it so hard to lose weight after menopause?

The seventh question concerned why it’s so hard to lose weight after menopause. Dr. Youdim said that this is a common problem and women often need to boost their exercise levels and decrease the amount or types of food they eat after menopause. Ms. Bonci suggested using an 8″ plate and having foods that involve more chewing, with the largest portion being vegetables, a smaller portion of lean protein and the smallest portion being whole grains. She said one need to have protein in the morning and with every meal each day. Dr. Oz mentioned that breakfast needs to be eaten within the first hour of waking in the morning.

How to lose belly fat?

Dr. Oz said the tenth question, how to lose belly fat was the biggest one of all. Dr. Minaya said it is normal to develop a fat pack during pregnancy and that there is all the time in the world to lose it. She said the emotional part of being a new mother can also increase fat around the stomach, buttocks and thighs due to an increase in cortisol. She said that an increase in stress causes an increase in weight throughout your life.

Dr. Oz explained that organ fat or visceral fat that forms around the organs causes high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis. Dr. Youdim said a good rule of thumb to help reduce belly fat is 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week and lowering caloric intake.

Dr. Oz demonstrated 2 simple exercise that he said can help and even be done during commercials. Getting on his hands and knees on the floor, he called them the cat and dog poses. For the cat pose, he said to lift your stomach up and suck your belly button towards your spine while holding your head down, and then to hold the pose for a breath of 4, then relax and raise your head back up for a count of 4. He said if it was too easy, to do it with your knees raised slightly off the floor.

The dog pose was the same, except for adding a wag to the tail. The tail wag consisted of raising one foot while leaving your foot on the ground, and turning your head toward your foot and then repeating it with the other foot and turning your head to look at the other side. He said to do that for 30 seconds on each side. Dr. Oz said to do the cat and dog exercises together for a nice little workout in 2-3 minute increments.

The eleventh question was about what foods contribute to belly fat and what foods reduce belly fat. Ms. Bonci said the first thing one needs to do is think about the beverages they drink as a source of calories. She also said there are a lot of calories and alcohol and that it makes you hungry. She also said eating sugar makes you want to eat more.

She said to have plenty of colors on the plate and add more fiber to the diet, have lean meats and low-fat dairy and to even add beans. She also said to add good fats, but not a whole bag of almonds, just a few at a time.

Dr. Oz said to avoid packaged foods, partially hydrogenated oils and enriched flour. To reduce belly fat, he said to eat more avocados, whole grains and to drink green tea as they help burn fat. Dr. Oz said if you don’t like them the way they are to spice them up so you will. He said if you don’t like it, you won’t eat it.

The national Total Soy “Best Recipe Contest” was advertised in Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping and select Parade Magazines throughout September and October 2010 and gave consumers a chance to win an all-expenses-paid cruise for two and a chance to win $25,000 cash. Naturade® Total Soy® new Chocolate and Vanilla formulas, launched in September 2010, boasting 47% less sugar, fewer carbs per serving and a great new taste.  These products contain 13 grams of Soy Protein per serving and are used by consumers to help reduce their cholesterol or to lose or maintain a healthy weight. “The New & Improved” products contain 24 Vitamins and Minerals and are made with both natural and artificial flavors, are lactose-free, gluten-free and contain non-GMO Soy.

We received a very impressive variety of recipe submissions, ranging from smoothies to snacks to dessert ideas.

“Our customers have been using Naturade Total Soy in a lot of imaginative, delicious-tasting, good for you ways” said Rick Robinette, Naturade CEO.  “We enjoyed reading through the submissions, evaluating each recipe and eventually selecting the top 10 entries, all of which we thought were amazing.”

Voting on the 10 finalist submissions took place on Naturade Total Soy’s website and each voter was entered into a Sweepstakes to win a prize worth $1,000.  The final results of the contest are as follows:

Grand Prize Winner:

• J. Nelson of Crab Orchard, WV with a Pumpkin-Praline Smoothie

Second Prize Winner:

• A. Parsons of Parkersburg, WV with a Summer Sun Splashed Refreshing Smoothie

Third Prize Winners:

• J. Hilton of Rocklin, CA with a Quick and Easy Blender Chocolate Mousse
• S. Bray of Stone Mountain, GA with a Monkey Smoothie
• W. Nelson of Crab Orchard, WV with a Figlicious Banana Berry Smoothie
• C. Becker of Peoria, AZ with a Orange Cream Dream Smoothie
• R. Nelson of Rapid City, SD with a Simple Berry Dessert

Fourth Prize Winners:

• T. Harris of Charlotte, NC with Protein Packed French Toast
• J. Elfving of Ft. Lauderdale, FL with Ship O’Soy Tropical Oatmeal
• A. Zangli of Millington, TN with Naturade® Sunrise Smoothie Shooters

In addition, we want to congratulate M. Gauer of Spicer, MN who won the voting Sweepstakes prize.

See a complete description of each of the finalist recipes.

2 cups skim milk, 2 scoops Naturade Total Soy Vanilla Flavor, 3/4 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling), 1/2 tsp. roasted ground Saigon Cinnamon, 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 6 ice cubes, Whipped cream, 2 tsp. roasted ground Saigon cinnamon, 1/2 caramel syrup, Toasted pecan halves. Combine the first nine ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour smoothie mixture in 4 martini glasses and equally garnish each with whipped cream, roasted ground Saigon cinnamon, caramel syrup, and toasted pecan halves. Enjoy! Serves: 4 total time:10 minutes

1/4 cup cold water, ice cold, 3/4 cup ice cubes, 2/3 cup peeled cucumber, seedless, 2/3 cup honeydew melon, Zest of half an orange, 1/8 cup fresh mint, 3 scoops Naturade Total Soy Vanilla Flavored Meal Replacement Mix.  In blender or smoothie maker, combine water, ice cubes, cucumber, melon, orange zest, and mint and blend. Halfway through blending mix in two scoops of vanilla flavored Shake Mix. Process until very smooth. Garnish serving glass with additional orange zest curls, orange slices, cucumber slices or honeydew slices. Enjoy!

3 scoops Naturade Total Soy Chocolate Powder, 3/4 Cup water, 3 egg whites, Fat-free whipped topping, if desired, cocoa powder, for dusting, if desired. Place Naturade Total Soy Chocolate Powder, water, and egg whites in blender. Cover and blend on high for 1 minute. Pour into 4 small serving dishes and chill 2 hours. When ready to serve, top with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkling of cocoa powder, if desired.