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| Aug 01, 2004 6:26 pm |
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re: re: Received this as a PM from a Ryze member.. How would you respond to these points? |
BJ Pozycki
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Ditto and Amen.
We are all in agreement!
What I find most refreshing ( other than drinking XanGo) are the people involved! Quality like minded people.
Those you want to associate with, and have fun with ..
and call your friends.
We do not need to bash or put down or even give thought to what everyone else is doing ... we know that we
have the best! I never hear any XanGo distributors spending time with negative things. It is a joy ~
Enjoy the goodness of XanGo everyone ~
Bonnie Pozycki
> Lisa Staten wrote:
> Hi, John - first of all, like Bonnie, thanks for keeping the posts lively. I am fairly new to XanGo as far as being a distributor, and new to Ryze, and until my company leaves, I won't have time to really get into it to see who all and what all is in here, but so far it is really nice to see emails with informational content, expecially about XanGo, instead of the hundreds of jokes that circulate, recirculate, etc.
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>To respond to this pm, I haven't had time to read all the scientific studies, etc., about XanGo, but can only speak from experience from myself, family members, and numerous friends. First of all, sales of any product are for people who "WANT" it and of no consequence to anyone who doesn't - especially if they are selling or representing rival products. They should spend their time selling their products instead of bashing others - who cares what they think!!
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>I have numerous digestive disorders and have had 2 major surgeries (colon related) since 2001. I am currently on SSDI, permanent disability, unable to work outside of the home. I started taking XanGo to see what it was about as a possible financial way out of the disability ranks. My sister, mother, significant other, two sons, nephew, 5 ex-coworkers, about a dozen friends and others are now taking XanGo with great benefits and results - and that's without me even really trying yet to sell it. We can't keep it in stock. Ailments among these family members and friends include: quadruple heart by-pass, high cholesterol, skin ailments (cleared by application of XanGo), low energy, depression (severe in some cases due to deaths in families or chronic), chronic headaches, IBS, and many more. for 2 people I know, I can't say enough about what XanGo has done for their depressive states.
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>IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is one of my problems and I've drank green tea for years, being one of the original "Mother Earth" children. While I'm sure it has helped me in some ways, nothing, including a half dozen prescriptions the doctors HAD me on, have helped my IBS and other digestive problems, and energy level as much as 2 ounces of XanGo each day. Unlike Red Bull (not bashing - I like Red Bull!)or other such drinks, the energy is not a "rush" with the subsequent crash, but sustains throughout the day. So, to the "pm'er", I don't know what causes the energy but it is not fleeting, it is sustaining. I personally take 2 oz./day and if I'm working really hard like in the yard or in the sun, I take an additional 2 oz./afternoon. Some of the main benefits most everyone that is taking XanGo (that I personally know) claims are better digestive habits, more energy, no afternoon lull, the ability to think clearer and multi-task better. There are far more claims but to cut this short for a post instead of a testimonial :-), I will say to the "pm" poster, while it is not be a cure-all or a magic potion, it definitely has proven results and is quickly becoming a national household product. The ingredients in XanGo fight inflammation, which has been proven to be the cause or start of many diseases. There is a great article about this in Time Magazine which I will be glad to email as an attachment to anyone interested.
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>I'm sure if you sat down and calculated everything you ate each day, you could get the correct amount of vitamins, antioxidants, etc. from your food, but who in this world has time for that. To me, a shot of XanGo in the morning, along with my breakfast and vitamins, has helped my health tremendously and I don't have to "calculate" how many fruits and vegetables I'm eating throughout a busy day.
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>In short - "Go XanGo!" And for those that don't like it or believe the scientific studies and personal proofs - DON'T "Go XanGo!" :-)
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>> John C. Venezia, CLU,ChFC wrote:
>> Recently I received this as a PM from a Ryze member.. He evidently represents Pharmanex of something. How would you respond to these various points? Please read this carefully and give me your specific points of refute. Would much appreciate it!! John "V"
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>>He said...
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>>If you want an antioxidant boost what would be better, green tea or Xango? Supplement watch.com can give you the results. Here they are.
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>>Antioxidants - Reviews
>>These products have been independently evaluated by a team of scientists
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>>Green Tea as an Antioxidant
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>>Virtually everybody reading this page will have heard the term "antioxidant" by now (probably more times than you care to count). As a very broad generalization, the term "antioxidant" refers to the activity possessed by numerous vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals to serve as protection against the damaging effects of highly reactive molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals have the ability to chemically react with, and damage, many structures in the body. Particularly susceptible to oxidative damage are the cell membranes of virtually all cells and the very source of our genetic material - DNA. Free radical reactions and oxidative damage have been linked to many of the diseases of aging such as heart disease and cancer.
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>>The free radical theory of aging (and disease promotion) holds that through a gradual accumulation of microscopic damage to our cell membranes, DNA, tissue structures and enzyme systems, we begin to lose function and are predisposed to disease. Literally thousands of scientific studies have clearly documented the beneficial effects of dozens of antioxidant nutrients. There is certainly no shortage of nutrients and phytochemicals that possess significant antioxidant activity in the test tube - in fact, it seems as if every nutraceutical on the market possesses some degree of antioxidant activity. It is very well established that an increased dietary intake of antioxidant phytonutrients is linked to a reduced rate of oxidative damage as well as reduced incidence of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Perhaps the best specific data regarding antioxidant activity and the potential for real health benefits exists for green tea extract.
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>>Aside form being the second-most consumed beverage in the world (water is the first), green tea has been used medicinally for centuries in India and China. The active constituents in green tea are a family of polyphenols (catechins) and flavonols which possess potent antioxidant activity. Large polyphenol molecules called tannins form the bulk of the active compounds in green tea, with catechins comprising nearly 90%. Several catechins are present in significant quantities; epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG makes up about 10-50% of the total catechin content and appears to be the most powerful of the catechins - with antioxidant activity about 25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E. A cup of green tea may provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots or strawberries. A number of commercial green tea extracts are standardized to total polyphenol content and/or EGCG content (but many are not).
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>>Several epidemiological studies show an association between consumption of total flavonoids in the diet and the risk for cancer and heart disease. Men with the highest consumption of flavonoids (from fruits and vegetables) have approximately half the risk of heart disease and cancer compared with those with the lowest intake. The primary catechin in green tea, EGCG, appears to inhibit the growth of cancer cells as well as play a role in stimulating apoptosis (programmed cell death), both of which are crucial aspects for cancer prevention. In terms of heart disease protection, the potent antioxidant properties of polyphenols would be expected to reduce free radical damage to cells and prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol - both of which would be expected to inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
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>>This review concerns the specific actions of green tea extract as a powerful antioxidant (versus its use as a weight loss agent which has also been reviewed here). In this regard, green tea may be used by consumers looking for a broad-spectrum antioxidant or as specific treatment/prevention for certain cancers. For either of these uses, as a general antioxidant or as an "anti-cancer" agent, SupplementWatch urges you to look for the highest polyphenol content with the lowest caffeine content at the best price. Aside from the clear benefits of green tea as an antioxidant, however, recent studies have suggested a role catechins in promoting weight loss - and another review (using a different set of criteria) evaluates the value of specific green tea extracts as adjuncts to a weight loss regimen.
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>>Supplement Company Rating Score
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>>Tegreen 97 Pharmanex Try it 97 The best product on earth for preventing prostate cancer and providing an antioxidant boost.
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>>Cell Protector Formula GNC Try it 92
>>GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Green Tea GNC Try it 90
>>Isagenix Antioxidant Isagenix Try it 90
>>GNC Preventive Nutrition Ultra Pycnogenol GNC Recommended 88
>>Natrol Green Tea Natrol Recommended 88
>>Herbal Harvest Green Tea Extract
>>Nature's Bounty Recommended 85
>>Tri-OPCs GNC Recommended 80
>>Oxygenics Metagenics Recommended 80
>>Juice Plus NSA Incorporated Promising 73
>>Standardized Green Tea Extract (with Red Clover) Nature's Way Promising 71
>>Standardized Green Tea Extract
>>Nature's Way Promising 71
>>Green Tea Power Nature's Herbs Promising 71
>>Ambrotose - AO Mannatech Promising 70
>>GNC Natural Brand Green Tea Extract GNC Hold off 69
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>>XanGo Xango Corporation Don't waste your money 55
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>>Score 55
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>>Rating Don't waste your money
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>>Supplement XanGo
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>>Company Xango Corporation
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>>Claims Score 10
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>>Claims The brand name "XanGo" is created from the words xanthones and mangosteen. XanGo is a fruit drink that contains mangosteen and claims "to harness the incredible nutritional power of the whole mangosteen fruit". Mangosteen is a fruit grown primarily in Southeast Asia where it is often called "Queen of Fruits" due to its pleasant flavor. The mangosteen fruit contains a compound called xanthones, which is thought to have antioxidant properties. XanGo is marketed as an energy booster and rejuvenator as well as a source of the antioxidant xanthone.
>>· Antioxidant protection against free radicals
>>· Cholesterol reduction
>>· Energy enhancement
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>>Theory Score 15
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>>Theory The human body produces free radicals during everyday life. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd number of (unpaired) electrons. Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds. Once formed, free radicals can start a chain reaction of cell damage finally resulting in death of the cell. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A,C, and E, and selenium, are chemicals found in whole foods (especially fruits and vegetables) that help to protect the body's cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. Xanthone is a compound found in mangosteen fruit that may have antioxidant properties.
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>>The XanGo fruit drink contains a variety of fruit juice concentrates including reconstituted garcinia mangostana juice (mangosteen), apple juice concentrate, pear juice concentrate, grape juice concentrate, pear puree, blueberry juice concentrate, raspberry juice concentrate, strawberry juice concentrate, cranberry juice concentrate, cherry juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavor, pectin, xanthan gum, sodium benzoale, and potassium sorbate.
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>>Science Score 7
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>>Science There have been a number of studies on mangosteen fruit and the antioxidant properties of xanthones. In one study, six xanthones found in the mangosteen fruit were isolated from the fruit peel. These xanthones were then tested in vitro (in a test tube) on various tissue cell carcinomas. Of the six xanthones isolated, garcinone E was found to have potent cytotoxic (cancer fighting) effects on cancer cells of the liver, stomach, and lung.
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>>In another study, a mangosteen derivative called gamma-mangostin was found to directly inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme activity in rat glioma cells. The COX enzyme catalyzes the first step in the creation of prostaglandins from a common fatty acid. It adds two oxygen molecules to arachidonic acid to begin a set of reactions that ultimately creates a host of free radicals. Currently, no clinical trials have proven mangosteen fruit to have anticancer effects in humans and no published studies have proven xanthones to be beneficial to human cells. Additionally, no studies have directly investigated the antioxidant effects of xanthones found in the XanGo fruit drink.
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>>Safety Score 18
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>>Safety There have been no reported side effects associated with XanGo. Although the suggested serving of 1 ounce contains only 3 grams of carbohydrate, people with diabetes should avoid drinking large amounts of the fruit drink since it contains a high amount of concentrated sugars.
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>>Value Score 5
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>>Value The manufacturer suggests drinking 1 to 2 ounces of XanGo each morning. A 26-ounce bottle of XanGo costs approximately $25 dollars, which totals $1-2 per serving. There are other brands that sell a similar product for $17.50 per 26-ounce bottle. Even if xanthones are potent antioxidants, the amount found in a 1-ounce serving of XanGo is unlikely to have health benefits. For someone interested in increasing their antioxidant intake, a much cheaper (and probably more effective) route would be to increase their intake of whole fruits and vegetables - or even to add a well-balanced antioxidant supplement to their daily regimen. As for the energizing properties of XanGo, there are no ingredients besides calories that will provide added energy.
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>>Not a glowing review! These are a group of independent researchers and scientists making these reviews. Why would people want something that is not proven?
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