restorAGE Ingredients Glossary

Essential Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)- 600mg.
Vitamin A supplements supports vision. Many studies report that adequate intake of vitamin A is associated with reduced risk of various epithelial-cell cancers (mouth, skin, lungs, bladder, breast, stomach, cervix, etc.)(1) Because it helps maintain healthy epithelial cells, vitamin A also helps the body create effective barriers to infection, thereby boosting overall immunity.(2) Finally, it is essential for the growth of bones, teeth and soft tissues.

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) - 600 mg
"Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body." As one of the premier antioxidants, vitamin c "block[s] some of the damage caused by free radicals [that are] largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of various health conditions."(3)

Niacin - 50 mg
Niacin has been shown to "help the body make various sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands and other parts of the body." It is also "effective in improving circulation and reducing cholesterol levels in the blood."(4)

Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate) - 160 mg
"Magnesium plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the heart and cardiovascular system. It helps thin the blood, relaxes blood vessels, lessens the risk of heart attack and more. It also moderately reduces blood pressure."(5)

Zinc (as zinc amino acid chelate) - 15 mg
"Zinc helps regulate a wide variety of immune system functions... [and] also plays an important role in the reproductive system where it is necessary for the development of sperm." Furthermore, "zinc may support prostate health and prevent the progression of benign prostate enlargement."(6)

Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) - 100 mcg
"Selenium plays important roles in detoxification and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the body." It has been studied for its "ability to protect against heart attacks and strokes while supporting overall cardiovascular health Also, studies have linked low dietary selenium intake with higher rates of several types of cancer."(7)

Copper (as copper citrate) - 1 mg
"Copper is a mineral found in trace amounts in all tissues in the body [It] plays a role in the production of hemoglobin (the main component of red blood cells), myelin (the substance that surrounds nerve fibers), collagen (a key component of bones and connective tissue), and melanin (a dark pigment that colors the hair and skin)."(8)

Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) - 100 mcg
"[Chromium] plays important roles in the enhancement of insulins effectiveness, regulation of blood sugar levels, and the activation of various enzymes for energy production... [and] may lower total cholesterol."(9)

Specialty Nutrients

Muscle & Energy Support - proprietary amino blend -6,150 mg of L-Arginine, Glycine, L-Glutamine, L-Tyrosine, L-Lysine (as L-Lysine HCl).*

Skin Care/Enhancement Solution [DMG (NN-dimethyl glycine), GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid), alpha-lipoic acid, grape skin extract] - 406 mg
Two key antioxidants - alpha-lipoic acid (the "universal" antioxidant that is both fat- and water-soluble)(12) and red wine grape skin extract - provide protection and help with collagen building in the skin and connective tissue.(13)

Activation Complex [Green tea leaf extract, cinnamon twig extract, galangal rhizome extract, pumpkin seed concentrate, saw palmetto berry extract, lycopene (from tomato)] - 100 mg
This blend of premium botanicals draws on the herbal traditions of Asia and North America. Green tea, cinnamon and galangal (an Asian culinary spice) have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote vitality and current scientific research - especially on green tea - has backed up this wisdom of the ages!(14) Extracts of three American staples - pumpkin seed, saw palmetto berry and tomato - as all three have been studied for their positive effects on prostate health.(15)

Memory and Cognitive Support Blend [DMAE bitartrate and Resveratrol]-155mg
DMAE is involved in memory, learning, recall, and thought processes. DMAE increased attention span and may be helpful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia. Studies show that taking DMAE results in increased levels of choline in the blood and brain.(16) The increased levels of choline, in theory, should increase the body's ability to make acetylcholine, a very important neurotransmitter in the brain. Acetylcholine is involved in memory, learning, recall, and thought processes.