Soy Isoflavones
Researchers have linked societies with high dietary intake of isoflavone containing soy products to a lower incidence of hot flashes during menopause. Several randomized trials of women with menopausal symptoms have shown increased dietary intake of isoflavone-rich foods and/or supplements has resulted in improved vasomotor stability, as well as overall improved quality of life.
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
This herb has found wide popularity amongst women experiencing the changes associated with menopause. It does not contain isoflavones or any compounds with estrogenic activity, but rather appears to help support already healthy neurotransmitter levels in the brain and has been associated with well being in women of middle age.
Phosphatidyl Serine: Supports Healthy Brain Function as We Age
Very limited and preliminary scientific research suggests that phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly. FDA concludes there is little scientific evidence supporting this claim. However, it does specify that the soy-derived phosphatidylserine used must be of very high purity, and Life Plus uses the purest that is commercially available.
Alpha Lipoic Acid: Premier Protection from Oxidative Stress In All Body Tissues
Alpha-lipoic Acid )ALA) is the most effective nutritional antioxidant in bolstering cellular and tissue levels of glutathione, a master physiological antioxidant that orchestrates the biological interaction of many other antioxidants.
ALA supports liver and brain health. Animal studies led by Dr. Bruce Ames at the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that in combination with L-carnitine, ALA can support youthful memory function in aged animals. Alpha-lipoic acid is unique amongst antioxidants because it is equally soluble in water and fat, and is able to move freely throughout the body's tissues, neutralizing free radicals that cause oxidative stress.
Increased Energy With L-carnitine
L-carnitine is an amino acid-derived compound necessary for transport of fatty acids as fuel into mitochondria, the "furnaces" of the cell. L-carnitine's central role in muscle function and fat metabolism has drawn the attention of clinicians and researchers to clinical applications related to these roles. L-carnitine also helps support healthy immune function as we get older.
Lutein For Healthy Vision
Lutein is a specific carotenoid recently highlighted in eye research and found to be particularly important to eye health as we get older. Lutein is the only carotenoid found both in the lens of the eye and in the macula, the most sensitive and dense nerve network of the retina. Many diets are lacking in lutein which is most abundant in spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, peas, egg yolks and leeks.
Lutein is high concentrated in the macula of healthy retinas and appears to neutralize free radicals generated when ultraviolet light strikes the retina.
Policosonol: Cholesterol and Circulation
This mixture of long chain lipid alcohols is present in a variety of plants, but is most often commercially derived from the waxy coating of sugar cane stalks (saccharum officinarum, L.) from which the sugar has been extracted. More recently, policosonol has been commercially derived from other sources, but the bulk of clinical studies thus far have used the sugar cane-derived material. A great deal of clinical trial evidence suggests that policosonol supports heart health in a variety of ways, including potent antioxidant activity, and maintaining cholesterol levels already in the normal range.
Powerful Phytonutrients From Green Tea and Weight Management
Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Green tea extract is rich in polyphenols (epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG), as well as caffeine, and may be useful in supporting a weight-loss program by increasing energy expenditure. A clinical study of healthy young men who routinely took two green tea capsules (containing 50 mg of caffeine and 90 mg EGCG) three times a day showed a significantly greater oxidation of fat and energy expenditure compared to those who took the same amount of caffeine alone or a placebo. Green tea extracts may also support cardiovascular health by maintaining cholesterol levels already in the normal range.
General
Some diets may not include sufficient amounts of one or more nutrients for a variety of reasons. Special diets such as weight-loss, pure vegetarian and macrobiotic, as well as several others, can be lacking in certain nutrients. The "typical Western diet" often provides less than optimal amounts of several essential vitamins and minerals. This can be illustrated by the fact that recent nutrition surveys in the United States and Europe have found that large numbers of people do not consume sufficient amounts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, chromium and manganese.
Studies have also found that many older people, living in their own homes, often need additional nutrients in their diets, including vitamins A and E, calcium and zinc, and sometimes vitamins D, B1 and B2.
PHYTOZYME BASE
Women's Gold Formula like the other Life Plus products are formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from plants.
When you take Life Plus products, you receive the added benefit of many natural phytochemicals. Each formula contains these synergistic nutrients for the natural health supporting phytonutrients and other micronutrients they contain.
HOW TO TAKE WOMEN's GOLD Formula
Two tablets a day.
