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I have been using AgelessXtra now for over a month, and I cannot stress enough how truly amazing this product really is. I am convinced that this product is the real deal. I do not want to go into details again on how I have felt this last past month, because it will be similar to what I have already posted. My mind is clear, I feel energized (actually younger). My knee has not flared up since I started the 90-day Challenge. Everything AgelessXtra was supposed to provide, it has so far.
Instead I want to attempt to cover the key nutrients of AgelessXtra and why they are so important to the benefits afforded by this awesome product. Let’s start with the B vitamins. Due to the processing of our foods, more and more Americans have sub-optimal amounts of the essential B vitamins in their diet.
Vitamin B3 (niacin, niacinamide) – Univera has provided B3 in both of these formats that is very beneficial to our overall health. This nutrient is responsible for thousands of biochemical functions in our bodies. It aides in the function of the nervous system, maintenance of healthy skin, ensures proper circulation, and helps to reduce cholesterol – just to name a few.
Vitamin B6 – It has been provided in a very special form: the biologically active format of pyridoxal-5-phosphate or P5P. One result of a deficiency in B6 is the decrease in the uptake of amino acids by the muscle cells. This is of special importance to anyone trying to maintain a healthy life style through resistance training. Muscle mass has been proven to be one of the most significant key factors when it comes to longevity.
Ornithine Alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) – OKG is a vital component to the creation of energy and helps to determine metabolic efficiency. Clinical studies have found that our bodies begin to create less and less of this vital nutrient as we get older. With it being so instrumental in the creation of energy Univera has provided us with this vital nutrient in AgelessXtra.
Cordyceps Sinensis – This is often referred to as the “Athletes herb”. It is a rare mushroom that is known to provide numerous benefits; rejuvenation of the immune system, speeds recovery from physical exertion, reduced fatigue and increased respiratory capacity even in individuals with reduced capacity. For more than 1,500 years the Chinese has treasured Cordyceps as a valued herb in support of the above listed benefits. Additionally Cordyceps has been a highly valued healing agent for those recovering from illness or surgery.
Rhodiola – While not a stimulant this herb has proven in numerous tests to help reduce stress and enhance the production of energy.
Serenix – A proprietary natural extract from young corn leaves that helps reduce stress and maintain a healthy mood.
Protectin – This is a patented natural compound made from Scutellaria baicalensis (root) and Acacia Catechu (bark). Protectin helps protect the body from the wear and tear associated with the aging process.
Green Tea extract – The green tea extract provides two very important nutrients: Polyphenols and Theanine. Polyphenols help support the immune system and provide very important antioxidants. There are a number of clinical trials that link the benefits of green tea with the prevention of degenerative diseases. Secondly Theanine is an amino acid that has been used in Japan for years to help people cope with stress.
As you can see, the benefits of these nutrients have such a profound effect on the battle against aging. AgelessXtra has been through an IRB certified double blind placebo controlled human clinical trial. This is the gold standard of testing and something you will not find being done by your typical natural products company. Additionally, this product was designed with the backing of the best science available. Univera uses full scale Genomics to ensure that their products are providing the benefits at the DNA level that you need to live a longer life filled with more vital energy, more mental clarity and improved joint comfort and flexibility. I encourage anyone to at least try it for themselves to realize all of its benefits.
As always, I’d love to hear from anyone who has tried AgelessXtra. Did it work? If not, what did not work for you? Would you recommend it?
Ever since I started the 90-Day Challenge of AgelessXtra almost 3-weeks ago, I kept researching how this works. The more I researched, the more I found the tremendous benefits afforded by AgelessXtra. Today I wanted to share with everyone what I found and hopefully you’ll have a much better understanding of why AgelessXtra is such a powerhouse when it comes to your overall health and battle against aging.
As many of you may already know many of the health challenges we face today start with our diet. For those of you trying to be health conscious, or thinking that you try to eat pretty healthy; I came to find out, that eating healthy is only part of the battle. There is the fact that the soil where many of our foods are grown have been depleted of the required nutrients, add the processing to this mix, many times our food is over cooked (especially vegetables) and at best a healthy adult may absorb a whopping 30% of the nutrients consumed. All of this leads to a diet that is severely lacking in the antioxidants that we need to neutralize the free radicals we are battling daily. Every day the cells in our body are suffering billions of free radical hits and as a result our DNA is being damaged. I am sure you know that many of the cancers, and other health challenges that we face start as a result of the damage created by these free radicals. This is where AgelessXtra comes into play. It is a bodyguard for the health of your cells and DNA. AgelessXtra has already been certified by the National Diabetes Resource Center as safe and beneficial for diabetics.
A method of fighting against these free radicals is to take antioxidants via diet and/or supplements. Well AgelessXtra has one, if not the highest, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) rating of any nutritional supplement on the market today. In each recommended dosage (3.3-oz) of AgelessXtra, it provides the antioxidant protection of more than 10 servings of fruit and vegetables. Experts recommend a daily intake of ORAC should be at a minimum 3000. A single ounce of AgelessXtra supplies an incredible ORAC value of 4500. How many of you take orange juice when you are starting to feel a bit under the weather? Take comfort in the fact that a single ounce of orange juice provides 223 ORAC units. That is a lot of orange juice to get the same antioxidant power of a single ounce of AgelessXtra. A typical American diet at most is providing about 1800 ORAC units, which is far short of what is actually recommended for us to combat against the enormous number of free radicals that we should neutralize on a daily basis. Any of the numerous exotic fruits such as mangosteen, which was rated at 627 ORAC per once, still fall far short of what we should be taking.
I know I am only about 3 weeks into the 90-day Challenge, but I’m almost convinced AgelessXtra works on fighting against free radicals, and also all it is suppose to provide, such as mind clarity, vital energy and joint comfort. I continue to ask if anyone has any feedback on his or her results after using AgelessXtra, I would love to hear from you.
Today (8/29) is the 15th day of taking AgelessXtra, as part of their 90-day money-back guaranteed Challenge. On my previous posts, I mentioned that I did in fact feel the mental clarity and focus, just like AgelessXtra is supposed to promote. I also said, I had yet to feel the vital energy that it is also suppose to promote, although I did not feel tired as I did before I started this challenge. Well, on Monday (8/25) I started walking, although only for 30-minutes, just to see if exercise would boost my energy. I am here today to say, it sure has. I walked everyday this week, except for Thursday (8/28) because I worked too late. But somehow the exercise has kicked up the AglessXtra a few notches.
I mean not only was I productive at work, I came home with enough energy to walk, run errands and even cook for the evening, which is something I have not done in years. I am in lack of words to describe exactly what it is. I keep reading the product description and it has lived up to them all. The only one I really can not test is the cell renewal process, but if that was not working, neither would the mental clarity and vital energy. So it must be working as well. The product description also mentions that it will help manage stress, which it has. I was even talking to a friend the other day and they mentioned that I seemed easy going and don’t get worked up from anything. I use to, but I have not since I started this 90-day Challenge.
Another item AgelessXtra is suppose to promote is joint comfort and flexibility. I am not sure why I had not noticed this before, but I damaged my right knee in 2005 and it tends to flare up when I run or even walk a lot. But since I started walking this week, I haven’t noticed any discomfort in my knee. I plan to start riding my bike again, which will be a better test of the joint comfort and flexibility.
Also this week, I did a lot of searching for other testimonials of AgelessXtra, but only found a few that were posted a couple of years ago. I will continue asking for feedback from anyone who has used AgelessXtra and want to hear what your results were. I know I am only two weeks into the 90-day Challenge, but I have to admit, I have felt the difference and it is for the better. I will continue providing my results as often as I feel I see and feel them.
As I continue experimenting with 90-day Challenge of using AgelessXtra, I can not stress enough how clear minded I have felt these past 11 days. I come to work alert and focused, although work has been slow as of late, but also no longer fall into “crash” mode after lunch. I mean I use to have to take an energy drink in the mornings, because I do not drink coffee, to help get me going, just to lose all my energy in the afternoon, called a “crash”. So it has kept me alert, clear-minded and focused througout the day.
The difficulty I am having is to describe the “vital energy” aspect AgelessXtra is supposed to promote. I mean I do not feel tired, but have to admit I do not feel fully energized either. On my previous post, Day 4, I thought a week of not having my kids would be a better situation to test AgelessXtra. But what I came to find out is that I was still procrastinating or being lazy. I had a lot to do this past week, but ended up not doing much of anything. I did however, bring lunch to work everyday, which is something I will continue to try to do. But after work is when the procrastinating begins. I really haven’t figured why. It may be that work has been too slow as of late and dealing with another round of layoffs, may possibly be draining me without feeling it. I also went out on Wednesday night, stayed out too late and had to work early on Thursday, which didn’t help. As the weekend rolled around, on Saturday morning, I accomplished everything I needed to do during the week. Such as, getting the oil changed on my car, getting it smog checked, washing it and getting my hair cut. I also needed to get the brakes fixed, but ran out of time, plus the garages were closed on Sunday.
To sum up the week, although I accomplished almost everything I wanted to do last week, being that it was all done on Saturday, doesn’t really help that I couldn’t get it done during the week. I started this week off on the right foot however. I walked for 30-minutes today to see if exercising will help boost some energy. With that said, I will continue monitoring my progress and sharing my experiences with everyone. Again, I would love to hear from anyone who has taken AgelessXtra or continues to take it, and want hear your results.
Today was my 4th day of the 90-Day Challenge. I find it difficult to describe exactly what I have felt these last four days. AgelessXtra is suppose to promote vital energy. Well I am not sure I feel that, because it’s not like a caffeine buzz that comes from coffee or an energy drink. What I feel is mind clarity, which is also what AgelessXtra is suppose to support, as well as focus. That I did & do feel. All weekend my thought process has been clear. I mean, I usually use to get in my car to run an errand, and simply forget exactly what the errand was. Even when I created a list, I’d be driving, only to notice I forgot the dang list! But this weekend, I really didn’t need a list.
Like I said on my previous post, I had my kids this weekend, which is probably not the best circumstances to test AgelessXtra. Since I tend to be most productive when I have the kids. But I’d still get tired and exhausted. This weekend however, was different, although I did feel very tired on Sunday (8/17) night after I dropped them off. I even woke up before the kids did on Sunday morning for the first time, since I can not even remember. I simply woke up and started cleaning the kitchen and preparing breakfast. When my son woke up, he asked why I woke up so early. I simply laughed and said he was being lazy and slept in. Then he said “but it was only 7:30 am.” I just woke up and didn’t feel like sleeping anymore. Simple as that.
I know it is too early to say that AgelessXtra was the prime reason for my mind clarity and lack of tiredness (since I don’t think I felt energized), but I did walk 40-minutes each day with my kids. The only reason is because they asked me to and I said ok. But this week will be the true test. I tend to get lazy when I do not have the kids, which is a lot of my time. I only have my kids every other weekend. So I will continue monitoring my progress with AgelessXtra and sharing my experience with everyone. If anyone has any comments, questions or your own experience with AgelessXtra, I’d love to hear about it.
On an earlier post I spoke about the AgelessXtra and how it will help renew cells in your body. I mentioned that I was going to take the 90-day challenge and post my experience using the product. Well today I received my order. It is only a 45-day order, so that is half the challenge. It cost me about $190, which sounds steep, but to put it into perspective, that’s a little over $4/day. For most people that’s a grande Latte at Starbucks, which I don’t go to, since I do not drink coffee. Or a little less than a gallon of gas, and depending on your car, a drive around the block. So I am ok with the cost.
The interesting part is this, I had a frustrating day today, to say the least. With our economic situation, the company I have worked over 12-years for is going through a 3rd round of layoffs this year. It just makes everyone at work uncomfortable, especially when it has been as slow as it has. Anyway, the day was frustrating for me from the time I walked in, until the time I received my UniVera package. As soon as I received it, I quickly had the 3.3-oz ready-to-drink bottle of AgelessXtra. Of course I did not feel anything immediately, but when I left work, I sensed a calmness fall over me. I am not sure if it was the AgelessXtra, or it being a Friday, or maybe that I was going to pick my kids up for the weekend. It could be a combination of all three. All I am saying is I no longer felt frustrated as I felt all day. I am suppose to take it twice a day and I will do so starting tomorrow (8/16). So I will see how it affects me over the weekend. But I did want to share with everyone a comment Jeff Atkins left on my previous UniVera posting. It was his testimonial of using AgelessXtra. It went as follows:
“I just came across your site so I thought I would share my experience with you.. I was skeptical at first.. a friend of mine gave me a 2 day supply as a gift and it sat on my counter in my kitchen for almost 2 weeks.. I guess I should tell you what life was like prior to my receiving it.. I would sleep 10-11 hours a night.. just kept hitting snooze.. couldn’t wake up and didn’t feel rested when I did.. I considered myself a coffee connoisseur while drinking 10-12 cups (large cups) a day… the gals at starbucks would start on my drink when I walked through the door… my knees would radiate heat after going up the stairs.. I’m only 37 but was rough on my knees in my youth.. after 2 days of taking AgelessXtra I was waking up before my alarm clock went off and felt rested… I decided that I would take the 90 day challenge since the company offers a money back guarantee.. after only 2 weeks my knees bothered me considerably less.. not perfect but I couldnt ignore the discomfort and the heat in my knees before and now I hardly notice it… I haven’t had a cup of coffee in over 2 months.. I just dont have a lack of energy.. its not a buzz like from coffee or energy drinks… I can just look back at the end of the day and realize that I never ran out of steam… something weird too.. I started to dream again.. it had been quite a while since I had had a dream.. They explained this as being due to a deeper quality of sleep.. I also seem to be more mentally alert.. no fog in my brain.. I always hated those moments when I would go downstairs only to wonder why the heck I had gone down there in the first place.. anyway.. to say the least I am sold on it.. I have friends who have similar experiences.. I will take this product as long as they make it.. or at least until gas goes to $12/gallon… I would reccommend anyone at least take the 90 day challenge to see for yourself..”
I originally posted the AgelessXtra article on 8/6/08. I had all the forms to order the product, but for whatever reason I did not. When I read Jeff’s comment on 8/11/08, I was convinced I had to at least try it. Since I also am a “snoozer”. I mean I literally set my alarm about 1-hr before I wanted to wake up. My snooze would go off every 15-minutes, so that gave me four snoozes before I woke up. I hardly ever felt rested in the morning and didn’t feel awake until after my shower. So that night I placed my order, and today (8/15) I begin the 90-day challenge. If anyone else has used the AgelessXtra, I would love to hear from you, even if it did NOT work for you.
Last weekend I met some friends that turned me onto this AgelessXtra. It is supposedly an “Advanced Cell Renewal Formula”. What does renewal mean? Well according to the handouts that were given to me, “In scientific terms, renewal is the amazing process that happens in our bodies every day - the replacement of more than 300 billion cells.” It goes on to explain how it works and broken down into the following four benefits your body can feel:
- Promotes Vital Energy* - Xtra contains a blend of carefully researched super nutrients that drive maximum energy production. These include vitamin B3 and P5P (the activated form of vitamin B6); Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (amino acids essential for maintaining muscle mass); green tea (widely known for its antioxidant properties); and Cordyceps sinensis, a mushroom commonly used for its reputed ability to improve aerobic capacity and reduce fatigue.*
- Supports Mental Clarity and Focus* - Life is short-be in the moment. There is a compelling reason that many of our products are berry-based. These beautiful, sweet-tasting fruits are powerhouses of nutrition, containing vitamins, minerals, and a group of compounds known as polyphenols, currently under intense research for their ability to reduce cell damage. Berries also contain nutritional compounds shown to have a positive impact on brain function.
- Helps Manage Stress* - Xtra’s unique formulation includes plant compounds used for centuries to help manage stress. These natural compounds include SerenixTM, (a proprietary natural extract derived from young corn leaves) and Rhodiola crenulata, (an herb widely used in traditional Tribetan medicine). These herbs also have enormous potential as endurance enhancers to improve the efficiency of physical and mental work.*
- Promotes Joint Comfort and Flexibilty* - What good is all the energy in the world if simple movements makes you wince? Enjoy your renewed energy with the ability to move without discomfort. As a true full spectrum cell renewal formula, Xtra includes the the award winning proprietary compound, ProtectinTM. Protectin is derived from Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu, natural herbs widely used for over 3,000 years in traditional Chinese medicine to promote joint comfort and flexibility.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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The more I was told how our bodies renews itself every single day, but starts to slow down at about age 18 and peaks at about age 30, I was intrigued to say the least. I have noticed my body slow down in many ways once I hit 30. I was always an active person throughout my youth, but once I turned 30 almost 9 years ago, I started feeling pain in my joints, my metabolism slowed dramatically and have felt physically and mentally drained.
I was given a two day trial of AgelessXtra, but obviously, two days will not prove much, if anything. So I will try the “90-day Challenge” to see if I can feel energized and mentally focused. I will continue blogging about it to share with everyone exactly how I feel. My goal is to give a weekly update, but depending how I feel and how many signs I see, I may blog more often.
If anyone has tried this product, please let me know your results. I’d love to hear from you.
When I was a child and had the coughs, my mother would give me a spoon full of honey with some fresh lemon juice. It worked like a charm, and I have used it on my own children. But never knew why or how it worked, until I came across an article that explained it’s alternative healthy uses. Honey simply sooths the throat and thins the mucus. But apparently, there are other uses for honey. It is good for hangovers, yes I said hangovers. Honey is loaded with fructose, which speeds up the metabolism of alcohol. So it is suggested to take 2 spoons full of honey and spread over toast. It should help fairly fast.
Another use is on minor cuts, scrapes and burns. With its antibacterial properties, honey will help speed the healing process. It is recommended to use twice daily for best results. But the most fascinating use is as a body polisher. According to the Mii Amo spa in Sedona, Ariz, mix:
- 1⁄4 cup honey,
- 3⁄4 cup raw sugar, and
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil;
- Rub the mixture into wet skin, then rinse it off.
You can get soft, smooth skin with this gentle, natural ex-foliating body scrub. All this from honey! It’s great to have it handy at home, not only for cooking, tea, for these healthy reasons as well.
As we get older, life seems to go faster and faster. It seems there are not enough hours in a day to get everything done. So we tend to utilize sleeping hours to catch up. People tend to stay up a couple hours later or wake up a couple hours earlier, thinking that is the only way to be productive. In fact, less sleep actually reduces productivity and exposes us to risks. Aside from healthy people voluntarily restricting sleep, there are over 40 million people who struggle with some sort of sleeping disorder each year. On average, Americans sleep about 6.9 hours on weekdays and 7.5 hours on weekends, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Experts recommend seven to eight hours of sleep each night. In the short term, lack of sleep can affect our day-to-day performance of tasks. It can be as simple as a bad decision, miss something or even at a moment’s inattention, we don’t break in time and rear end another driver. But long term affects, can involve your health. Doctors have linked lack of sleep to weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, depression and substance abuse.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health offers these tips for getting a good night’s sleep:
- Stick to a regular sleep schedule.
- Avoid exercising closer than five or six hours before bedtime.
- Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol before bed.
- Avoid large meals and beverages late at night.
- Don’t take naps after 3 p.m.
- Relax before bed, taking time to unwind with a hot bath, a good book or soothing music.
- If you’re still awake after more than 20 minutes in bed, get up and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy. Anxiety over not being able to sleep can make it harder to fall asleep.
I am one that enjoys my sleep and prides myself on sleeping 8-hours a night. Although it cannot be done every night, due to many reasons, I still try. But I do notice when I do not get the 8 hours of sleep a night for an extended period of time, I do have difficulty getting back into my sleeping routine. I know for a fact that my sleep is a necessity and not a luxury.
As a proud parent of two healthy and active kids, I like treating them with their favorite treat…..ice cream. But I know they are full of fat and sugar, and not good for them. But I have found a great alternative called Skinny Cow. I have to admit, I have a weakness for Carnation Ice Cream Sandwiches myself, but the Skinny Cow sandwiches are also great and not bad in calories (140) with only 4 grams of fat. But the Skinny Dippers bars have only 80 calories and 3 grams of fat. The best part is that my kids don’t even notice the difference. They chow down on them like all the other ice creams, plus they are healthy. I recommend Skinny Cow products for any adult with a sweet tooth, check out all of their products, which include their nutritional information.
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