SCIENTIFIC FACTS
§ “PCO (grape seed) is the most powerful preventative medicine one can take and is totally safe.” Dr. Clark Hansen
§ Dr. Jonathan Folts - #1 cardiovascular physician in US – put the world on aspirin in the 70’s.
§ Further study revealed aspirin doesn’t work in the presence of adrenalin.
§ French
Paradox study – Parisians: drink more, smoke more and eat 3.8x’s lard
of an American yet have the lowest death rate from heart disease. Why?
Red wine.
§ Folts
came to Melaleuca to partner with him to bring natural product to
market that would work in the presence of adrenalin and would be a
natural alternative to prescription medication.
§ 4
years later Provex CV was released to the public – picked up by 56 wire
services, was on Dateline NBC and was written up in the American
Journal of Medicine 8 times under “circulation”.
§ PCO is the most remarkable nutrient discovery of the last century.
§ PCO
is water-soluble and extremely well absorbed. Within 60 minutes of
consumption it is absorbed and distributed throughout your body.
§ It is non-toxic – even at extremely high doses. You virtually cannot take too much.
§ It is non-carcinogenic, non-teratogenic (does not cause birth defects) and non-mutagenic (does not cause cellular mutations).
WHY MELALEUCA?
§ Melaleuca
has the highest standards of extraction (patented) and is free of
pesticides, solvents and chemical residue. Each ingredient in each
batch that enters the building is thoroughly tested for molecular
integrity before it even enters the production laboratory.
§ All
grape seeds and grape skins which make up the flavonoid extracts in our
Provex products have NOT gone through any fermentation process;
therefore the extracts contain higher quality flavonoid compounds.
§ Sulfur
Dioxide (SO2) can cause allergic reactions in some people – unlike
other grape skin products, Provex has NO SULFUR DIOXIDE.
ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION
§ The
Provex products start with a basic blend of super anti-oxidants made of
grape seed/skin extract (proanthocyanidin – cyan meaning the purple
color of the grape) and citrus bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are natural
plant components that strengthen and protect living tissue.
§ These
remarkable, complex bioflavonoids (PCO) are 20 x’s more potent than
Vitamin C and 50 x’s more potent than Vitamin E as an antioxidant.
§ Flavonoids are known to fight free radicals.
§ Free
radicals have been implicated in more than 60 diseases including heart
disease, hardening of the arteries, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease,
cataracts and cancer.
§ Antioxidants
can de-activate free radicals and stop the cellular and tissue damage
they cause. PCO is the most potent antioxidant free radical deactivator
ever discovered.
§ Studies
have shown that the risk of developing cancer is 11.4 x’s greater for
those with low levels of antioxidants (Provex) and selenium (found in
our Cell Wise and Mel-Vita).
§ Grape
skin contains an agent called “Reservatrol” which, through dramatic
research, has shown to reduce the formation of tumors. Grape skin
provides specific antioxidant and platelet-inhibiting activity.
PROTECTION FOR YOUR HEART AND ARTERIES
§ PCO
has been proven to prevent the stickiness of blood platelets that can
lead to blood clots and strokes. Provex CV actually makes the blood
slippery and has been proven to reduce platelet activity by 59%
naturally.
§ As
we age, the elastic fibers in the arteries gradually oxidize and become
rigid. (Think of an old, worn out, sun-beaten garden hose.) This
hardening of the arteries leads to high blood pressure – PCO can
tremendously improve blood vessel elasticity and reduce elevated blood
pressure - There is less resistance in the arterial walls, fortifying
capillary wall structure, improving circulation – therefore your blood
pressure goes down naturally.
§ As
Provex CV enters the bloodstream it seeks out blood vessels and “wraps”
them so that they are less likely to break – the result is tremendous
for your circulation not to mention the reduction of spider veins (which
are little broken blood vessels.)
§ Increased circulation is vitally important to all people, but especially for those with Diabetes.
§ And
finally, Provex CV greatly reduces oxidation on the arteries
(cholesterol buildup), which, in turn reduces the size of cholesterol
deposits on blood vessel walls.
§ Quercetin
is an exclusive enzyme blend proven to improve the body’s absorption of
flavonoids and powerful platelet-regulating abilities when processed
properly.
§ Provex CV is the only natural product that can be prescribed on a milligram per kilogram basis with predictable results.
§ NOTE: You must consult with your physician if you are taking a blood thinner of any kind before taking any Provex product.
YOUR SKIN
§ For
years, women’s magazines have been publishing advertisements for beauty
products containing antioxidants designed to prevent premature aging of
the skin. Here again, PCO can play a major role because of its potent
antioxidant ability and because it is so readily absorbed into the
skin’s connective tissue. It helps protect the skin from UV radiation
damage that leads to wrinkles and cancer. Wear your sunblock!
§ PCO will help tone skin, stabilize collagen and elastin, reduce cellulite and dimpling, even stretch marks and old scars. (There are studies underway that seem to link Cellulite with bioflavonoid deficiency!)
COLLAGEN & ELASTIN
§ Not
only do they function as antioxidants, but they also strengthen
connective tissue, the network of collagen and elastin that holds
everything in the body together as well as the major protein structure
in bone.
§ Collagen fortifies blood vessels and cartilage and is a natural protein that diminishes as we age.
§ Adding
PCO to the daily diet can dramatically retard the aging process, while
protecting connective tissues from free radical damage along with
cardiovascular protection.
THE BRAIN
§ PCO
can cross the blood-brain barrier and thus protect the brain from the
effects of free radical damage associated with aging as well as
strengthen the synapses between the left and right side of your brain.
§ Coupled
with Ginkgo Biloba it dramatically increases oxygen and blood flow to
the brain and inner ear – coupled with grape seed/grape skin
(strengthens the synapses in the brain) helping children and adults with ADD and ADHD tremendously as well as significant relief from migraines.
§ It also has been found to be helpful in focused mental study as well as with Alzheimer’s patients.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (ACHY JOINTS/STIFFNESS)
§ PCO
also is a powerful anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the release and
synthesis of certain compounds that promote inflammation, such as
histamine, serine protease, prostaglandins and leukotrienes. PCO
selectively binds to the connective tissue of joints, preventing swelling, helping heal damaged tissue and lessening pain.
ANTI-HISTAMINE (BREATHING)
§ It
is also a powerful anti-histamine by inhibiting the enzyme histidine
decarboxylase that is responsible for the production and delivery of
histamine that plagues allergy sufferers.
§ Another wonderful aspect of the Provex line is that it will not make you drowsy like most allergy medications.
§ Asthma
is largely caused by an allergic reaction within the bronchial tubes
that leads to bronchial constriction and excessive mucous excretion.
Due to its ability to inhibit histamine and other inflammatory
chemicals, PCO has been found to be very effective in the treatment of asthma.
§ PCO also reduces the inflammation and damage to the air sacs of patients with emphysema.
STOMACH ULCERS
§ Which
leads us to ulcers. Stress-induced ulcers are known to be related to
excessive secretion of histamine in the stomach lining. PCO helps heal
ulcers by reducing histamine secretion and by binding to and protecting
connective tissue in mucous membranes.
YOUR GUMS
§ Dentists
have noticed the remarkable antioxidant action of PCO against tooth
decay and gum disease. Because of its high affinity for connective
tissue, PCO attaches to the fibers surrounding bacterial membranes,
preventing them from binding together to cause plaque or decay.
§ Couple
our Provex with our Denti-Clean oral hygiene and you will be doing your
very best to care for your precious teeth and gums.
YOUR EYES
§ The
sun’s UV radiation can cause free radical damage to the lens and retina
of the eye. As the proteins in your lens oxidize, they form a
thickened lens known as a cataract that eventually obscures vision.
§ Clinical studies have shown that antioxidants can halt cataract progression. Also, collagen provides tensile strength and structural integrity to the eye.
§ Free
radical damage to any of these structures in the back of the eye near
the optic nerve and adjacent blood vessels is thought to cause the
elevated pressure within the eye that characterizes glaucoma.
§ Age-related Macular Degeneration
is another serious eye condition that can be helped or prevented by PCO
– it’s strong affinity for the portion of the retina that is
responsible for visual acuity prevents free radical damage and
reinforces the collagen structure of the retina.
§ Coupled
with Bilberry which is known as the “eye vitamin” – dramatic evidence
that it will improve visual acuity as it protects activity on small
blood vessels (in the eye).
§ Note: the only blood vessels exposed to UV rays are found in the eyes. Wear your sunglasses!
WHICH PROVEX PRODUCT SHOULD YOU TAKE?
PROVEX PLUS
(grape seed, grape skin, ginkgo biloba, bilberry, citrus
bioflavonoids) – Recommended for those who want extra antioxidant
protection, those who live in polluted areas, those with a history of,
or suffer from diabetes, migraines, poor circulation, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, allergies, asthma, ADD and ADHD.
PROVEX CV (grape
seed, grape skin, ginkgo biloba, bilberry, Quercetin and a
patent-protected enzyme blend including bromelain) – “CV” stands for
cardiovascular – this is a must for every person as it is
designed as a prevention to heart disease (the #1 killer of both men and
women) but especially recommended for anyone with a family history of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
NOTE:
General guideline: take 1 milligram per day for every pound of body
weight for the first week, enough to saturate the body tissue. Then the
amount may be reduced to as little as ½ that amount. This amount would
be for general protection, not for specific health problems that may
require higher doses. For example, people with allergies may need to
take 100 to 200 milligrams – 2 to 3 x’s a day for a few days until the
body builds up a sufficient quantity to stabilize the condition.
RECOMMENDATION: DOSE LOADING – take 1 capsule for every 25 lbs of body weight for 14 days.
NOTE: Ideally, anyone with a family history/suffering from the maladies listed above would take both Provex CV and Provex Plus.
§ Think of everything that is impacted by strong (or weak) blood vessels and cartilage! To name a few:
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