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Bio Photonic Scanner Video
The patented Pharmanex® BioPhotonic Scanner is a new, cutting-edge testing tool that safely measures carotenoid levels and provides immediate evidence of a person's carotenoid antioxidant levels.  more...

G3 Super Fruit Drink Video
G3 is a new a nutrient-dense fruit juice that contains an exceptionally high amount of antioxidants. Importantly, the carotenoid antioxidants contained in G3(TM) have been scientifically shown to be better absorbed by the body than carotenoids from many other food or supplement sources because of the unique lipocarotene(TM) delivery system found naturally in the fruit. G3(TM) includes gac, which is known as the "fruit from heaven" by the indigenous people of southern Asia. The fruit has long been prized in the region for its ability to promote longevity and vitality. Gram for gram, gac provides 70 times more lycopene than a tomato and 10 times more beta-carotene than a carrot. Cili fruit one of the other superfruits in G3 provides 60 times more vitamin C than an orange (gram for gram) and is known as the King of C. G3 also contains the juice from Siberian Pineapple fruit and Chinese Lycium Fruit. Watch this video for more information about this extraordinary drink.  more...
G3 Super Fruit Drink Site

The Pharmanex Difference Video
The key to consistent quality is the Pharmanex 6S Quality Process, the basis of the company's pharmaceutical approach to product development. By applying this process, Pharmanex has consistently met or exceeded the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards set by the FDA for this product category. The 6S Quality Process has enabled Pharmanex to become an industry leader in quality and efficacy.
Selection, Sourcing, Structure, Standardization, Safety and Substantiation.   more...

What Does Your Skin Carotenoid Score Mean
Your Skin Carotenoid Score is a measurement of the presence of carotenoid antioxidants in your skin. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants found in abundance in certain fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids neutralize damaging free radical molecules and are absorbed in human plasma and tissue, providing an excellent indicator of a person’s antioxidant level. This article explains your Skin Carotenoid Score and offers some suggestions on how to improve it.  more...

The LifePAK and the Biophotonic Scanner Audio
Carsten R. Smidt Ph.D. FACN  Pharmanex's Vice President of Global Research and Development discusses LifePAK, the Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner, Free Radicals and Antioxidants in this 26 minute audio presentation.   more...

Human Health, Carotenoids and the Pharmanex® BioPhotonic Scanner
This article is by Dr. Lester Packer Ph.D. often called the father of Antioxidants. Carotenoids are a family of natural fat-soluble nutrients important for antioxidant defense found throughout the plant kingdom. They are responsible for the red, orange or yellow color of many fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, persimmons, tomatoes, papaya, apricots, carrots, watermelons, pumpkins, squashes and sweet potatoes. more...

LifePAK Clinical Study
Pharmanex Clinical Research Paper 'EFFECTS OF LIFEPAK® SUPPLEMENTATION ON ANTIOXIDANT STATUS AND LDL OXIDATION IN HEALTHY NON-SMOKERS' more...

Vitamin cocktail cuts cancer deaths
This article on the BBCs web site describes a study by scientists at the Scientific and Technical Institute for Nutrition and Diet in France who gave a nutritional supplement to thousands of men and women over a seven year period, and found cancer rates were cut by almost a third.  more...

Pharmanex sponsors these Elite Teams of Athletes
For over 10 years, athletes, trainers, coaches and the average Joe have been trusting Pharmanex® products—products that have been tested free of banned and harmful substances by independent laboratories. Pharmanex® products are manufactured with the highest standards of quality control to provide you with the same benefits from every batch, every bottle, every capsule, every time. World-class athletes, trainers, and coaches trust Pharmanex—and so can you.   more...

Athletes' Guide To Safe Supplementation
This Pharmanex guide explains what an athlete needs to look for in a food supplement. AThletes must carefully read product labels and educate themselves about which ingredients and dietary products pose a doping risk. Somke dietary supplements have been formulated with substances that arev prohibited for use in competition.   more...

The LifePAK Certified by the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG)
Pharmanex® has obtained independent certification of LifePak® Anti-Aging Formula through the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG™). BSCG's ongoing testing program tests LifePak for 80+ substances banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), National Football League (NFL), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and many other professional and amateur sports leagues. The testing performed by BSCG reinforces that LifePak is free from stimulants, such as ephedrine, and anabolic agents, such as androstenedione and other steroids. The announcement of LifePak's certification with BSCG comes just two weeks after LifePak was certified by NSF® and ConsumerLab.com®.   more...

Learn More About the Power of Lutein
Lutein (LOO-teen) is a carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. Lutein acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells against the damaging effects of free radicals. Luteininfo.com is a web site run by the Lutein Information Bureau.  more...

Multivitamins Needed by Pregnant Mothers
An article on ScienceDaily.com Suggests Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Cuts Childhood Tumor Risk.  more...

B Vitamins Are Essential
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows the important role B vitamins play in maintaining cardiovascular health. Taken twice a day, every day, Pharmanex LifePak® provides an optimal combination of folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) as well as the other B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, and phantothenic acid. B vitamins are also necessary for the production of energy and they function as important cofactors in other metabolic processes.* For more information on the role of B vitamins in maintaining cardiovascular health, read this article. more...

Effect of a Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement on Infection and Quality of Life
An article on annals.com discusses A multivitamin and mineral supplement reduced the incidence of participant-reported infection and related absenteeism....  more...

Are You Getting Enough Calcium
Experts suggest that women need 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for healthy bones. Most women get only about 600 milligrams of calcium in their diet. LifePak Women® provides a comprehensive blend of bone nutrients, including calcium (1000 mg), magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, boron, and silicon for healthy bones*. his is a great article on calcium and healthy bones.  more...

Read This Article On Green Tea Today
An article from the Prostate Cancer Research Institute on Green Tea & its Extracts. Only green tea is rich in the flavonol group of polyphenols known as catechins. The fermentation process used in making black tea destroys the biologically active polyphenols of the fresh leaf. The catechins as a chemical group have significant free radical scavenging properties and are potent antioxidants. Tegreen 97® is equivalent to seven cups of brewed green tea. Why is that so good? Click here to find out. (Be sure to read this article to the very end!)  more...

The Secrets of Tegreen 97®
Tegreen 97® is an exclusive preparation of green tea leaf extract standardized to 97 percent polyphenols, the highest in the industry. Tegreen 97® contains the same polyphenol content of approximately seven cups of traditionally brewed green tea. This short article from Time Magazine discusses the amazing power of green tea and polyphenols .  more...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids that are vital to human life. They are called Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), which the body cannot make but absolutely needs for normal growth and development. more...

Fish Is Heart Food, Too
This article describes the benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids found in certain types of fish. The research is based on two studies, one with 22,000 men and the other with 85,000 women. The results are astounding!
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New Guidelines Focus on Fish, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Since 2000, the American Heart Association's dietary guidelines have recommended that healthy adults eat at least two servings of fish per week. "Omega-3 fatty acids are not just good fats; they affect heart health in positive ways," says Penny Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., R.D., lead author of the report. more...

American Obesity Ballooning
An Article on Healthscout.com discusses the U.S. government's latest health and nutrition survey is in, and the results are huge. Literally.

The Supplements Area on WholeHealthMD.com
The Supplements section of WholeHealthMD.com is a great place to find detailed information on food supplements.

The Dietary Supplement Education Alliance Website
This site contains lots of useful information and data on dietary supplements.

Nutrition File Cabinet Website
This site contains lots of useful information and data on nutrition and Pharmanex products.