Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Cellgevity: Max International's Advanced RiboCeine Technology

Cellgevity 4-week box set

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Empower Your Health and Wellness

Help Your Body Protect Itself

Cellgevity is Max’s premiere formula and features our proprietary RiboCeine™ technology, a special blend of D-Ribose and L-Cysteine, combined with an all-star collection of 12 complementary ingredients to more effectively enhance the function of glutathione within your body.
Our bodies create glutathione to defend against violent attackers like free radicals, chemical toxins, heavy metals, and other influences that can negatively affect our overall health. Glutathione also works to regulate, recycle, and repair other antioxidants within your body. As we age, the levels of this important molecule are depleted by every-day trauma including physical and mental stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep.

Give your body the advanced Glutathione support it deserves

  • Advanced RiboCeine™ formula featuring 12 supplemental ingredients
  • Provides protection from oxidative stress and free radicals
  • Supports cellular function and health
 
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
 
Look, Feel, and Live to the Max with Cellgevity’s Advanced RiboCeine™ Technology combined with these potent antioxidants and helpful enzymes.
 

RiboCeine™

RiboCeine™ is a patented breakthrough nutrient compound clinically proven to deliver the key precursor nutrient, cysteine, to the cell. RiboCeine™ enables the cell to produce optimal levels of glutathione. Backed by 25 years of research and 20 published and peer-reviewed scientific studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and other scientific institutions, RiboCeine™ was proven to significantly outperform all other means of glutathione enhancement, against which it was tested.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful endogenous antioxidant known to combat various forms of oxidative stress and to recycle other antioxidants. Together with glutathione, they protect the fat and water portions of the cells from different types of free radicals.

Broccoli Seed Extract

Broccoli Seed Extract (sulforaphane glucosinolate) acts as a catalyst to boost antioxidant activity for as much as three days. Protects against DNA damaging electrophiles and helps cells neutralize toxins and carcinogens so they are eliminated from cells. It also helps to raise and replenish glutathione levels and induces the antioxidant enzymes used in the Phase II detoxification pathway.

Turmeric Root Extract

Turmeric Root Extract (Curcumin) is a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals and is known to reduce inflammation. Curcumin also induces Phase II enzymes that support the glutathione detoxification pathway.

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in high concentrations in grape skin, also found in wines, with higher concentrations in red wine verse white wine. Resveratrol is thought to account in a large part for the so called 'French Paradox'. The French Paradox - the findings that the rate of coronary heart disease in France was observed to be lower than in other countries with a similar risk factor - has been attributed to the consumption of red wine. Resveratrol is an antioxidant known to have cardio-protective properties.

Grape Seed Extract

Grape Seed proanthocyanidines have antioxidant activity, as well as anti-inflammatory properties.

Quercetin

Quercetin is a supporting flavonoid antioxidant that scavenges free radicals that can damage cells.

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle (silymarin) is a powerful antioxidant used to support a healthy liver by removing harmful toxins and heavy metals that are stored in the liver.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an exogenous antioxidant that is considered a network antioxidant and known to support the immune system.

Selenomethionine

Selenomethionine (Selenium) is the essential catalytic component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and is absolutely required for its function. Selenium is needed as selenomethionine for the antioxidant enzyme, glutathione peroxidase. The glutathione peroxidase enzyme is responsible for the detoxification of lipid peroxides, and glutathione is absolutely required to regenerate this enzyme.

Cordyceps

Cordyceps has been used as a Chinese medicine for centuries and has been valued for its activity in restoring energy, increasing stamina, promoting longevity and improving quality of life.

Black Pepper

Black Pepper (BioPerine) assists in the absorption of selenomethionine, vitamin C and curcumin (turmeric root).

Aloe Extract

Aloe Extract has the most bio-active content of acemannan, the active ingredient in aloe. Aloe is known to support the immune system and has antioxidant functions.
        

People from all walks of life benefit from Cellgevity. Here are some of their stories.

Dr. Gordon Crozier

Integrative Medicine
I find Cellgevity to be incredibly useful in my day to day life. Not only do I have more energy to do my work, it plays a very supportive role in helping my body remove toxins.

Lewey Adams

Cellgevity User After going on Cellgevity I feel better than I have in years. I was not only able to drive 90 miles to work and hit the ground running, I am also to enjoy a game of basketball with my daughter.
                        

 

Sound Science Provides Breakthrough Products

RiboCeine™

Max’s Answer to Supplementation for Effective Glutathione Production
Because glutathione (GSH) is the primary protector and detoxifier of the cell, scientists and medical professionals have looked for ways to effectively raise and support glutathione levels for years. However, glutathione cannot be effectively absorbed through the intestinal tract; so it must be made by the body itself.

The body makes (synthesizes) glutathione from three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. While glycine and glutamic acid are readily available within the body, cysteine is more difficult to make and much must be supplemented through diet.

Until recently, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) was the only dietary supplement available to enhance the body's supply of cysteine to promote the production of glutathione. Now, Max International is proud to present RiboCeine, a critical breakthrough in cysteine supplementation for optimal glutathione production.       
RiboCeine is Proven and Patented Technology
RiboCeine is a unique molecule that combines ribose and cysteine, nutrients that are naturally occurring in humans, to more effectively deliver cysteine directly to our cells. This groundbreaking compound enters the bloodstream and delivers cysteine, as well as ribose, to the cells to stimulate the production of glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, as well as ATP, our cells’ natural fuel and source of energy.

RiboCeine has significantly outperformed other means of glutathione enhancement against which it has been tested, and has been the subject of twenty published, peer-reviewed scientific studies that were funded by the National Institutes of Health and other scientific funding agencies. RiboCeine was developed over years of research by the well-known research scientist and medicinal chemist, Herbert T. Nagasawa, Ph.D., and this technology is now patented in the United States.

Independent Studies on the Effects of Ribose-Cysteine

NOTE: The following links take you away from this page to 3rd party research sites.

1. Jurkowska, H.; Uchacz, T.; Roberts, J.; Wrobel, M. Potential therapeutic advantage of ribose-cysteine in the inhibition of astrocytoma cell proliferation Amino Acids, 2 April 2010
2. Walker, R.B.; Everette J.D., Comparative Reaction Rates of Various Antioxidants with ABTS Radical Cation. J. Agric Food Chem, 2009, 57, 1156-1161.
3. Heman-Ackah, S.E.; Juhn, S.K.; Huang, T.C.; Wiedmann, T.S. Potential therapeutic advantage of ribose-cysteine in the inhibition of astrocytoma cell proliferation. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2010, 143, 429-434.
4. Oz, H.S.; Chen, T.S.; Nagasawa, H., Comparative efficacies of 2 cysteine prodrugs and a glutathione delivery agent in a colitis model. Translational Research, 2007, 150(2), 122-129.
5. Lucas Slitt, A.M.; Dominick, P.K.; Roberts, J.C.; Cohen, S.D. Effect of Ribose Cysteine Pretreatment on Hepatic and Renal Acetaminophen Metabolite Formation and Glutathione Depletion. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2005, 96 (6), 487-94.
6. Lenarczyk, M.; Ueno, A.; Vannais, D.B.; Kraemer, S.; Kronenberg, A.; Roberts, J.C.; Tatsumi, K.; Hei, T.K.; Waldren, C.A. The "Pro-drug" RibCys Decreases the Mutagenicity of High-LET Radiation in Cultured Mammalian Cells. Radiation Research, 2003, 160, 579-583.
7. Wilmore, B.H.; Cassidy, P.B.; Warters, R.L.; Roberts, J.C. Thiazolidine Prodrugs as Protective Agents against y-Radiation-Induced Toxicity and Mutagenesis in V79 Cells. J. Med. Chem., 2001, 44(16), 2661-2666.
8. Lucus, A.M.; Henning G.; Dominick, P.K.; Whiteley, H.E.; Roberts, J.C.; Cohen, S.D. Ribose Cysteine Protects Against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatic and Renal Toxicity. Toxicologic Pathology, 2000, 28(5), 697-704.
9.Roberts, J.C.; Phaneuf, H.L.; Dominick, P.K.; Wilmore, B.H.; Cassidy, P.B. Biodistribution of [35S] - Cysteine and Cysteine Prodrugs: Potential Impact on Chemoprotection Strategies. J. Labelled Cpd. Radiopharm., 1999, 42, 485-495.
10. Roberts, J.C.; Phaneuf, H.L.; Szakacs, J.G.; Zera, R.T.; Lamb, J.G.; Franklin, M.R. Differential Chemoprotection against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Latentiated L-Cysteines. Chem. Res. Toxicol., 1998, 11, 1274-1282.
11. Bantseev, V.; Bhardwaj, R.; Rathbun, W.; Nagasawa, H.T.; Trevithick, J.R. Antioxidants and Cataract: (Cataract Induction in Space Environment and Application to Terrestrial Aging Cataract). Biochem. Mol. Bio. Intl., 1997, 42, 1189-1197.
12. Roberts, J.C.; Koch, K.E.; Detrick, S.R.; Warters, R.L.; Lubec G. Thiazolidine Prodrugs of Cysteamine and Cysteine as Radioprotective Agents. Radiation Research, 1995, 143, 203-213.
13. Carroll, M.P.; Zera, R.T.; Roberts, J.C.; Schlafmann, S.E.; Feeny, D.A.; Johnston, G.R.; West, M.A.; Bubrick, M.P. Efficacy of Radioprotective Agents in Preventing Small and Large Bowel Radiation Injury. Dis. Colon Rectum, 1995, 38(7), 716-722.
14. Roberts, J.C.;Francetic, D.J.; Zera, R.T. Chemoprotection against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Urotoxicity: Comparison of Nine Thiol Protective Agents. AntiCancer Research, 1994, 14, 389-396.
15. Rowe, J.K.; Zera, R.T.; Madoff, R.D.; Fink, A.S.; Roberts, J.C.; Johnston, G.R.; Freeney, D.A.;Young, H.L.; Bubrick, M.P. Protective Effect of RibCys Following High-Dose Irradiation of the Rectosigmoid. Dis. Colon Rectum, 1993, 36(7), 681-687.
16. Roberts, J.C.; Charyulu, R. L.; Zera, R.T.; Nagasawa, H.T. Protection Against Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity by Ribose-Cysteine (RibCys). Pharmacology & Toxicology, 1992, 70, 281-285.
17. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J. - Mechanisms of Chemoprotection by RibCys, a Thiazolidine Prodrug of L-cysteine. Med. Chem. Res., 1991, 1, 213-219.
18. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J. Time course for the elevation of glutathione in numerous organs of L1210-bearing CDF1 mice given the L-cysteine prodrug, RibCys. Toxicology Letters, 1991, 59, 245-251.
19. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J.; Zera, R.T. L-cysteine prodrug protects against cyclophosphamide urotoxicity without compromising therapeutic activity. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology 1991, 28, 166-170.
20. Roberts, J.C.; Nagasawa, H.T.; Zera, R.T.; Fricke, R.F.; Goon, D.J. W. Prodrugs of L-cysteine as protective agents against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. 2-(polyhydroxyalky)-and 2-(Polyacetoxyalky)-Thiazolidine-4(R)-Carboxylic Acids. J. Med Chem. 1987, 30, 1891-1896.

Our Science

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Max is committed to producing and delivering the best possible glutathione enhancing products in the world. We know how important it is that high quality health and wellness products be based on proven scientific research. Max International is determined to lead the wellness and nutritional industry in delivering quality products based on science and science-based proprietary formulations.
Most companies start with a motive for profit, ours started with the purpose of empowerment.
Thanks to the efforts of medicinal chemist Dr. Herbert T. Nagasawa and other experts in scientific research and development, Max International has developed groundbreaking advances in glutathione enhancing products.

The Max Difference

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT? 

Max International is dedicated to improving everyday lives. This commitment can be seen in everything we do, from our superior products to the charity events we organize around the world. This isn’t some newfound mission; it’s been our focus from Day 1.
Thanks to the efforts of medicinal chemist Dr. Herbert T. Nagasawa and other experts in scientific research and development, Max International has developed groundbreaking advances in glutathione enhancing products.
 
When our founder, Steven Scott, began developing world-class solutions to the ongoing health crises we all face, he started by tapping leading scientists and employees. Our team is committed to safe and effective products that supplement glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant and a vital protector against free radicals. This dedication has earned Max a U.S. patent for RiboCeine™ one of the core components to a variety of our products. We invite you to learn more about our Executive Team, who help guide and drive our initiatives.

Glutathione and its Useful Benefits

Glutathione and its Useful Benefits

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Since healthy DNA is needed to prevent replication of mutated cells, we need to protect it from free radicals by the aid of Antioxidants.

Antioxidant Neutralizes Free Radical
Antioxidants have “extra” electrons that they can give to free radicals. By doing that, it eliminates its harmful effect. Antioxidants are the body’s defense against destructive free radicals which causes aging, sickness and disease.
What Type of Antioxidant Do We Need???

Exogenous Antioxidant
If we will take Exogenous Antioxidant like the famous Vitamin C and Vitamin E, we are protecting our cells from being damaged, but it can not repair or restore damaged cells. It only shields our body from incoming free radicals. In other words, exogenous antioxidant has no ability to neutralize or stop mutated cells to grow erratically. It is important exogenous antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E can not do their job adequately to protect our body against disease.

Endogenous Antioxidant Glutathione GSH
 
Glutathione GSH plays a very important role in DNA. Healthy DNA is essential to prevent mutated cells from replicating itself which will lead to Cancer.
 
What Science have proven is that when you have high levels of glutathione gsh, you will be protected from free radical damage, all other Antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E can do their job efficiently, your vital organs will function better and you will have better functioning immune system. Generally speaking, having high levels of Glutathione GSH means having a healthier body.

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