VISIONEX - EYE HEALTH

WHY VISIONEX?

The number one cause of adult blindness is macular degeneration. Maintain healthy vision with USANA's new Visionex. This comprehensive formula is designed to maintain long-term eye health with two of the most powerful free-radical fighting antioxidants: lutein and zeaxanthin.* Because our eyes are constantly exposed to harsh environmental factors such as air pollution, dryness, and oxidative damage from sunlight, the extra health maintenance you'll get from Visionex will go a long way toward maintaining your healthy vision.

• A unique and comprehensive formulation of ingredients to maintain good eye health
• Guaranteed levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, important antioxidant components of the macula of the eye
• Includes vitamin C, bilberry extract, and zinc for additional support of healthy eyes      

  

Vitamin C provides additional antioxidant protection, especially to the lens of the eye, where the concentration of vitamin C in the lens is 20 times that found in the blood.

Zinc appears to provide an additive effect to antioxidants in promoting good visual acuity.

Age-related macular degeneration

Macula is the central part of the retina that allows us to see fine details. When the macula degenerates, people experience blurring or darkness in the center of their vision.

Macular degeneration leads to loss of central vision needed for activities requiring fine vision such as reading, driving and recognizing faces. The words on a page may look blurred, or straight lines may look distorted. Peripheral vision is usually retained in macular degeneration therefore blindness (inability to see all light) does not typically occur even in advanced/end-stage macular degeneration.

 However the central vision loss impairs proficiency in performing most activities of daily living and can make it more difficult for people to live independent lives. 

What is  LUTEIN?

Lutein is concentrated in the retinas of your eyes and is necessary for good vision. A diet rich in lutein may lower your risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.

Lutein may also help prevent or slow down atherosclerosis, the thickening of arteries, which is a major risk for cardiovascular disease.

Those with macular degeneration and cataracts may benefit from lutein given the results of the previously mentioned study. It may also protect against cancer and degeneration of the eyes and skin by sunlight -ultraviolet rays. 

Cells may be protected from the damage caused by free radical damage. It reduces inflammation and redness of the skin. The nutrient may also reduce the risk of breast cancer and prevent or slow down atherosclerosis, clogged arteries and heart disease.

Other less known potential benefits of lutein are:

1) The nutrient is a possible Anti-cancer agent -- Utah Medical School discovered that even a small consumption of this nutrient slashed the risk of developing colon cancer.

2) The nutrient helps to ward off the effects of bad cholesterol, whilst also keeping arteries clear. 
 

3) The nutrient helps combat arthritis and osteoarthritis aches.

The reason why there are so many health benefits of lutein is probably because of the fact that it is a potent antioxidant, and, because of this, can counter free radical damage. If left unchecked, free radicals can lead to cellular damage internally, which has been said to be a leading cause of heart disease, many cancers, and premature aging.

Lutein is not produced by the body; therefore the only way to get it is by consuming it.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin helps protect the eye from ultra-violet (UV) damage, and prevents free-radical damage to the retina and the lens of the eye that is associated with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. 

Lutein should be combined with zeaxanthin--and also zinc, you need to take these together. Zinc an important mineral that has been shown by the National Eye Institute to possibly reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

Zeaxanthin is thought to be an even more powerful antioxidant than lutein.

Bilberry Extract

The Bilberry herb has been also been associated with the care and treatment of number of ailments including atherosclerosis, cataracts, diabetes, diarrhea, macular degeneration, night blindness, and retinopathy, and is considered a strong antioxidant by many experts.

Herbalists in Europe have been using bilberry extract for many years to treat various complaints such as urinary tract infections, kidneys stones, and diarrhea. Bilberries are also known to be powerful antioxidants and can be used for protecting the cells in the eyes and other parts of the body from free radicals and toxins. Bilberry supplements are fast becoming increasingly popular in today's medicine culture especially for the treatment of vision disorders including cataracts and poor night vision. 

Is There Any Scientific Evidence?

Scientists have studied the claims of RAF pilots from the world war two who reported improved night vision after eating bilberries. Through scientific research they have discovered that bilberries contain two compounds; anthocyanosides and tannins. Anthocyanosides improve the blood flow to the tiny vessels that keep the eyes healthy, as well as maintaining good blood circulation throughout the body. 

Who should take

- People whose eyes are frequently exposed to the sun, computer screen, etc.
- People whose visual health is a priority

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USANA-NUTRITIONALS YOU CAN TRUST

How are Usana's products different and 

what makes them preferable to many other company's products? 

USANA Health Sciences formulates exceptional, science-based nutritional and personal-care products. However, inferior manufacturing can destroy even the greatest product formulations. For this reason, USANA manufactures its own nutritional supplements, and voluntarily meets pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Pharmaceutical GMP standards are far more stringent than the food GMP requirements set by the U.S. government for supplements.

To adhere to the exacting standards of pharmaceutical GMP, and to ensure the quality of every product manufactured, USANA inspects all raw ingredients before they are mixed, tests the product during manufacturing, and performs a final analysis before any product is sent to the customer. USANA's Quality Assurance team keeps track of every detail, from careful testing and evaluation of raw materials, to meticulous product shipping and storage. Visitors to USANA's corporate headquarters can take a self-guided tour to see USANA's manufacturing process firsthand..

Most companies manufacture nutritional supplements and personal care products to food grade standards. Providing food grade standards are met, a company can legally distribute and sell their products. Usana voluntarily manufacture all of their products to pharmaceutical grade standards. There are a small number of companies that claim to manufacture products to pharmaceutical standards, but even fewer who have received independent certification..

Usana sets the standard for excellence in dietary supplement manufacture and has received certification for adherence to pharmaceutical standard Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) from NSF International. Therefore, you can have confidence in the potency and overall quality of Usana Products.

Six of Usana's products are listed in the 2009 edition of the 'Physician's Desk Reference' (PDR) and have been listed since 2000. The PDR is used as a reference tool by doctors needing an accurate overview of prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical products.

There are many different multivitamin and multi-mineral products available and quality can vary dramatically. In an independent review of over 1500 products, Usana received a top 5-star rating and a gold medal of achievement in the 'Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements' 4th Edition.  The Comparative Guide's final analysis put Usana Essentials and Health Pak's among "the best of the best".

ESSENTIALS

WHY ESSENTIALS?

COMPREHENSIVE

The Essentials supplements provide a wide range of vitamins and mineral as well as trace minerals, mixed carotenoids, bioflavonoids, and other plant nutrients and antioxidants.

POTENT AND BALANCE

They supply a carefully balanced level of nutrients for optimal results.

BIOAVAILABLE

They use high-quality ingredients that are in forms the body can absorb and use.

BEST OF THE BEST

The Essentials vitamin,mineral and antioxidant supplements are effective, safe and manufactured to pharmaceutical quality. They were named "BEST OF THE BEST" and one of just four supplements to receive the highest, Gold Medal rating in Lyle MacWilliam's Comparative Guide to Nutritional 

Supplements, 4th Edition

SOME OF THE ANTIOXIDANTS AND USES OF ESSENTIALS

Olivol
- for immune system support
- energy booster
- for heart health ,brain protection

Alpha Lipoic Acid
- reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic and balanced sugar levels in non-diabetic
- help liver regenerate
- detox your body
- help prevent brain damage in older people

Green tea extract - decaffeinated
- prevents skin cancer, rejuvenate skin cells
- anti inflammatory
- improve psoriasis and dandruff conditions

Turmeric extract
- anti inflammatory
- prevents alzheimer's disease , arthritis

Broccoli Concentrate
- anti cancer (lung,breast,colon)
- reduce cholesterol
- regulate sugar

Coenzyme Q10
- battery of our heart
- stimulate metabolism
- help prevent cancer and parkinson disease

Lycopene
- lower risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease
- keep vision healthy

Bilberry Extract
- anti inflammatory
- prevent cancer, heart disease
- minimize the risk of blood clots
- enhance night vision (can easily adapt to light change)
- relieve diarrhea

Lutein
- protect your eyes and skin from ultraviolet(UV) damage

WHY DO WE NEED TO TAKE ANTIOXIDANTS?

PROFLAVANOL

   PROFLAVANOL - FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH   

         WHY PROFLAVANOL?          

Proflavanol is a key weapon in your antioxidant arsenal. In producing this product, USANA uses the highest quality grape seed extract. Coupled with our exclusive formulated product, Poly C, the free-radical scavengers in Proflavanol provide you with an important tool in the quest for good health.

Proflavanol contains 30mg of grape seed extract and offers antioxidant protection that’s right for you.

It provides an antioxidant formula based on a synergistic combination of grape seed bioflavonoids and Poly C.It is clinically proven to promote sound cardiovascular health.

          WHAT IS IN GRAPE SEED EXTRACT?          

What you may not know is that grape seed extract contains a vast array of health-giving ingredients, such as protein, lipids, carbohydrates and polyphenols (which come mainly in the form of flavonoids, also known as bioflavonoids).

The term flavonoid is used for a class of plant chemicals known for their activity as highly potent antioxidants, and therefore for their capability in protecting the body against oxidative and free radical damage. It’s not really surprising when you consider the scientific studies: they show that the antioxidant power of polyphenols is 20 times more powerful than vitamin E, and 50 times greater than vitamin C. 

Some people call these polyphenols “nature’s biological response modifiers” because of their ability to help the body fight viruses, allergens, and carcinogens.

That means that among their many talents, they exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-cancerous and anti-microbial activity. 

Luckily, you don’t have to drink litres of wine or grape juice, or eat sacks of grape seeds to get these helpful chemicals into your body.

Thanks to modern technology, we now have high-quality grape seed extract in the form of supplements. 

    PROCYANIDIN: THE SECRET ANTI AGING VITAMIN?     

One particular type of phenol found in grape seed is called procyanidin.

Procyanidins are thought to protect the body from premature aging.

Scientists think they do this by increasing vitamin C levels in the cells and scavenging for toxins so the organs can get rid of them.

Procyanidins also bond with collagen, the most abundant protein in the body and a key component of skin, gums, bones, teeth, hair and body tissues.

The bonding promotes cell health and skin elasticity, making it seem more youthful, in a process that works almost like a natural face-lift. Procyanidins additionally help protect the body from sun damage, which can also cause premature aging of the skin. 

  LIST OF COMMON USES FOR GRAPE SEED EXTRACT  

    * Allergies

    * Arthritis

    * Asthma

    * Blood clots

    * Blood pressure

    * Cancer

    * Cataracts

    * Cellulite

    * Cholesterol

    * Circulation

    * Diabetes

    * Diabetic retinopathy

    * Eczema

    * Edema

    * Emphysema

    * Eyestrain

    * Fibromylagia

    * Glaucoma

    * Gout

    * Hair loss

    * Hay fever

    * Heart attack

    * Heart disease

    * Hives

    * Impotence

    * Leg cramps

    * Macular degeneration

    * Night vision

    * Numbness (tingling)

    * Psoriasis

    * Scars

    * Skin cancer

    * Skin elasticity

    * Skin health

    * Stretch marks

    * Stroke

    * Teeth & gum healing

    * Tumor formation

    * Varicose veins

    * Wound healing

    * Wrinkles

          WHO SHOULD TAKE          

- People whose cardiovascular health is a priority

- People who want to maintain strong immune function

- People who desire healthy, younger-looking skin

- People who have asthma

- People who have skin allergies

- People who work at night / stay up late

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HEALTHY OIL FOR YOU

BIOMEGA - HEALTHY OIL

WHY BIOMEGA?

In spite of clear benefits of including fish in the diet, health authorities have warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish due to concern about potential contaminant some especially during pregnancy.

Manufactured in a state-of-the art facility, Usana's Biomega is virtually free of contaminants, which are eliminated through a double-molecular distillation process that ensures the highest possible purity. Through this process, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides and organic residues are effectively eliminated.

Also free of transfatty acids, each capsule contains 2mg of mixed natural tocopherols to minimize oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality during storage.

In short, Biomega is one of the purest, highest quality fish oil products available on the market today.

Supplementation with Biomega is an excellent way to ensure that your diet includes a concentrated balance of safe, healthful EPA and DHA in two convenient capsules per day.

Vitamin-D is a nutrient that is lacking in regular diet but is quite helpful in supporting bone health and lung functionality. Usana’s BiOmega contains additional dosage of Vitamin D along with the omega-3 acids. The capsules are lemon-flavored to take care of the aftertaste left by fish oil.

    BENEFITS FROM OMEGA-3 FISH OIL      

- lowers blood triglyceride levels
- reduces the risk of heart attack
- reduces the risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms
- reduces the risk of strokes
- slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques
- lowers blood pressure
- reduces stiffness and joint tenderness associated with Rheumatoid arthritis

An omega 3 fish oil supplement may also help improve or prevent the following:

- Alzheimer's disease and dementia
- depression
- heart disease
- cancer
- arthritis
- diabetes
- hyperactivity
- ADHD

It has also been shown to improve a person's ability to concentrate and just think clearer in general. And, as if all of this isn't enough, fish oil is also highly recommended by nearly every well respected strength and conditioning coach, trainer, and diet/fitness/nutrition expert of any kind as one of the few supplements that should be taken by anyone with the goal of building muscle, losing fat, or improving their fitness level or athletic ability in any capacity.

    BENEFITS FROM EPA AND DHA      

EPA and DHA are vital nutrients and may be taken to maintain healthy function of the following:

Brain and Retina

DHA is a building block of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye. It helps with forming neural transmitters, such as phosphatidylserine, which is important for brain function.

DHA is found in the retina of the eye and taking DHA may be necessary for maintaining healthy levels of DHA for normal eye function.

Cardiovascular system

EPA and DHA are converted into hormone like substances called prostaglandins, and they regulate cell activity and healthy cardiovascular function.

There are other benefits to taking EPA and DHA because it also plays as a source of energy, it insulates the body against heat loss, prevents skin from drying and flaking, and cushions tissues and organs.

DHA and EPA stimulate neural development, strengthen the immune system and maintain bone health. Some investigations have also linked them to prevention of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and Huntington’s disease and even certain types of cancer.

    EPA AND DHA FOR BRAIN DEVELOPEMENT      

DHA is now thought to constitute the ‘building blocks’ of the brain, forming about 8% of the brain by weight - this is why it is important for pregnant mothers to ensure an adequate supply throughout pregnancy. It is also added to some infant milk formulas by some leading manufacturers, as an infant requires a lot of DHA in the first two years of life to support the growth of the brain.

DHA has been discovered in dominant quantities in the brain cells of fetuses and infants. They have been proven to help in the neural development both before and after birth. Studies have revealed that they can also improve learning, behavioral and other development related functions in young children.

It plays a very important role during fetal development, early infancy, and old age. High concentrations of DHA are found in the brain and increases 300-500% in and infant's brain during the last trimester of pregnancy. Adding DHA to a pregnant mothers diet may be beneficial for the fetus's brain development.

EPA however is different; this essential nutrient is now considered by some leading doctors and professors in the UK as being the single most vital nutrient in the functioning of the brain and nerve stimulation.

Elderly people should also take EPA DHA, because as we get older, our bodies form less DHA and EPA, which may cause less mental focus and cognitive function. Taking EPA DHA may also help with mental abnormalities, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

          WHO SHOULD TAKE          

- People whose cardiovascular and neural health is a priority
- Women who want healthy pregnancies and healthy babies
- People who desire healthy, balanced immune function
- People who want to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
- People who want to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia 

  You can leave your comment or email me here: imdolagarcia@gmail.com 

NUTRIMEAL - THE WAY TO A NEW YOU

Do you want to quit yo-yo dieting and achieve true weight loss?

Do you believe you deserve a healthier,happier lifestyle?

Do you want to RESET your body and find the new you?

EXPERIENCE THE USANA DIFFERENCE

 

FIVE DAYS TO A NEW YOU

RESET is a jumpstart to healthy living. The program is simple. For 5 days you replace your meals with USANA nutrimeal. 

In 5 days with RESET, you can:

• Curb hunger through low-glycemic foods
• Launch your healthy lifestyle by breaking poor nutritional habits

TRANSFORM. To continue losing weight, you can continue to take two servings of Nutrimeal and two portions of low-glycemic snacks daily. Once you reach your weight lose goal, you can now go to MAINTAIN phase.

MAINTAIN. Continue to take one serving of Nutrimeal and one portion of low-glycemic snacks daily.

What is Nutrimeal?
Nutrimeal is a low-glycemic drink mix that provides complex carbohydrates, soy protein, 8 grams of fiber, and other vital nutrients. With only 230 calories, a delicious glass of Nutrimeal will satisfy your hunger while helping you lose weight.

WHY YOU CAN SUCCEED

Thousand of people just like you have avoided these pitfalls of dieting and discovered a healthier, happier lifestyle with USANA. With USANA's solution, the exclusive RESET program, you too can achieve success. Better yet, you will start to see the real change in as little as five days. 




  For more info, you can leave your comment or email me here: imdolagarcia@gmail.com