- What Is LiveXtra?
- Other than blood flow-related benefit, what else does LIVEXtra
do?
- How does LIVEXtra support healthy blood flow levels?
- What exactly is NO and from a scientific perspective, how can it
help?
- What happens when the body does not produce enough Nitric Oxide?
- What are the specific benefits of L-Arginine supplementation?
- What are the other ingredients in LIVEXtra?
- Is LIVEXtra safe?
- How do I know it will work?
- Does LIVEXtra have any adverse effects; especially since most
cardiovascular drugs have side effects?
- Can I take LIVEXtra if I am pregnant or nursing?
- Are there any drug interactions with LIVEXtra?
- What is the recommended use?
- I know that vitamin C and Omega Fatty Acids are useful for
cardiovascular health. Why these ingredients are not part of this special
formula?
- Why is only 20mg of USP equivalent Probiotic CoQ-10 added?
- Why children cannot consume LIVEXtra?
- When is the suitable age to start consuming LIVEXtra?
- Can a child diagnosed with heart disease consume LIVEXtra?
- Can a cancer patient consume LIVEXtra to boost their immune
system? What about patients with hormonal cancer (e.g. breast cancer)?
- Please explain LIVEXtra metabolic pathway or methodology that
stimulate the production of NO or provide NO to the body?
- Is there any protocol for diabetes patient?
- Can an individual with viral infection consume LIVEXtra?
- For a person with CVD diseases, how long after consumption
that we could see the effects of LIVEXtra, such as normalized blood pressure and
lowered cholesterol levels?
- Any possible reactions after taking LIVEXtra?
- Is it safe to consume LIVEXtra with any other drugs
(Long-term) for heart disease; is there any possible interaction?
- Can people after bypass surgery take LIVEXtra? What is the
advisable period after surgery for people who want to consume this product?
- What is the source of LIVEXtra besides soy (eg. yeast, egg,
gluten, milk, etc)?
- Is it true that people with kidney or liver disease should not
lake L-arginine? What about individuals with herpes?
1. What Is
LiveXtra?
A: LIVEXtra is a delicious orange flavoured nutritional powdered beverage
product designed for people who could benefit from cardiovascular support. It
features a proprietary blend of L-Arginine and Probiotic CoQ-10, with
synergistic nutrients and vitamins, to support the integrity of blood vessels
(e.g., arteries), promote healthy blood flow, help to maintain healthy blood
pressure levels already within normal range, and healthy blood lipid levels.
LIVEXtra also enhances the immune system and maintains sexual health.
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2. Other than
blood flow-related benefit, what else does LIVEXtra do?
A: LIVEXtra is an instant rejuvenator and it boosts energy.
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3. How does
LIVEXtra support healthy blood flow levels?
A: The proprietary blend of L-Arginine and Probiotic CoQ-10, with
synergistic nutrients and vitamins, increases nitric oxide (NO) production,
which stimulates circulation and blood flow and protects blood vessels from
damage that can occur via normal aging. The ingredients in LIVEXtra help to
increase the body's natural production of Nitric Oxide.
LIVEXtra may also activate the NOS
enzyme to more rapidly generate nitric oxide.
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4. What exactly
is NO and from a scientific perspective, how can it help?
A: Nitric oxide is a molecule that is naturally produced by the body. It is
produced in the inner layer of the blood vessel or arterial wall called the
endothelium. Nitric Oxide helps keep arteries flexible, which leads to
maintaining and supporting blood flow and cardiovascular health.*
The endothelium plays a crucial
role In the maintenance of vascular tone and structure. One of the major
endothelium-derived vasoactive mediators is Nitric Oxide (NO), an endogenous
messenger molecule formed in healthy vascular endothelium from the amino acid
precursor- L-Arginine. Endothelial dysfunction is caused by various
cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic diseases, and systemic or local
inflammation. One mechanism that explains the occurrence of endothelial
dysfunction is the presence of elevated blood levels of asymmetric
dimethylarginine (ADMA)--an L-Arginine analogue that inhibits NO formation and
thereby can impair vascular function. Supplementation with L-Arginine has been
shown to restore vascular function and to improve the clinical symptoms of
various diseases associated with vascular dysfunction.
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5. What happens
when the body does not produce enough Nitric Oxide?
A: When the endothelium is deprived of Nitric Oxide, restriction of blood
flow may occur. When blood does not flow freely through the arteries, poor
cardiovascular health conditions may result. Thus, Nitric Oxide is necessary to
support and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
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6. What are the
specific benefits of L-Arginine supplementation?
A. L-Arginine boosts Nitric Oxide. The specific benefits of L-arginine or NO
include:
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Reduces the risk of vascular and
heart disease
(Reduces blood pressure,
cholesterol, clogged arteries, risk of heart attack and stroke)
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Increases energy levels
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Natural alternative for Viagra
(achieves and maintains erections in, men and increases orgasm in women)
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Anti-oxidant properties
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Improves immune function
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7. What are the
other ingredients in LIVEXtra?
A: We have added Vitamins A and E to provide enhanced CoQ-10 bioavailabilty.
For stress and lowering of homocysteine levels, Vitamins B6, B12 and Folate are
included. The product is naturally sweetened with fructose and naturally
flavoured.
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8. Is LIVEXtra
safe?
A: All the ingredients in LIVEXtra have been demonstrated to provide safe
and effective support without serious adverse effects. Commercial formulas
containing of L-Arginine and other ingredients, and sweetened using the
artificial sweetener Sucralose, are available in Malaysia, Singapore and
elsewhere. Millions of servings of the artificially flavored products containing
L-Arginine have been sold without adverse effects. Elken has now brought
to you an improved and better version, containing all natural flavors and a
natural fruit sweetener. In addition, the formula is low glycemic, with only 70
calories per sachet.
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9. How do I
know it will work?
A: Within 2 weeks time, you will feel less tired and able to tolerate more
exercise. Also, If you are a male, you will have stronger erections.
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10. Does
LIVEXtra have any adverse effects; especially since most cardiovascular drugs
have side effects?
A: Unlike some conventional approaches to cardiovascular management,
LIVEXtra has been demonstrated, in a sampled population in Malaysia, to provide
safe and effective support without serious adverse effects.
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11. Can I take
LIVEXtra if I am pregnant or nursing?
A: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or
nursing.
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12. Are there
any drug interactions with LIVEXtra?
A: LIVEXtra is contraindicated with blood pressure and anticoagulant/antiplatelet
(blood thinning) medications. Consult your healthcare provider if you are taking
any prescription or over-the-counter medications before use.
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13. What is
the recommended use?
A: LIVEXtra promotes healthy blood flow and overall cardiovascular health in
as little as one to two sachets per day.
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14. I know
that vitamin C and Omega Fatty Acids are useful for cardiovascular health. Why
these ingredients are not part of this special formula?
A. For extra benefits, it is recommended that WIN Ester C and WIN EPA are
taken with LIVEXtra for exact cardiovascular support, if needed.
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15. Why is
only 20mg of USP equivalent Probiotic CoQ-10 added?
A: We reject the theory that supplementation of CoQ-10 must be from huge
doses. It is a common misunderstanding that milligrams measure potency. They do
not! Milligrams measure only weight and do not reflect cellular activity.
LIVEXtra's Organic Probiotic Nutrients deliver biotransformed CoQ-10 in
their finest cultured form. Research has demonstrated that LIVEXtra's Organic
Probiotic Nutrients are more active than conventional isolated or synthetic
CoQ-10.
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16. Why
children cannot consume LIVEXtra?
A: Children are still undergoing their long bone growth. Any products that
might increase Growth Hormone should not be consumed by children.
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17. When is
the suitable age to start consuming LIVEXtra?
A: Some products on the market say at the age of 23 (this is the age whereby
growth hormone stops producing). However, we believe that LIVEXtra can be taken
starting around 18 years.
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18. Can a
child diagnosed with heart disease consume LIVEXtra?
A: It is best to talk to the child's doctor. Once the doctor reviews the
available literature, a judgment can be made.
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19. Can a
cancer patient consume LIVEXtra to boost their immune system? What about
patients with hormonal cancer (e.g. breast cancer)?
A: It's best to talk to their doctors. Some reports have suggested that
L-Arginine is a powerful adjunct therapy for cancer patients. Their doctors
certainly need to be made aware of this fact. As a side and personal note,
if I know someone who has terminal cancer, I would certainly recommend taking
large amounts of L-Arginine.
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20. Please explain LIVEXtra metabolic pathway or methodology
that stimulate the production of NO or provide NO to the body?
A: There is no single metabolic pathway. However, one theory is:
The Probiotic CoQ 10 and other
ingredients in LIVEXTRA may activate the NOS enzyme to more rapidly generate
nitric oxide from L-arginine. There is a great animation and model at the
following website, however they use "Pycnogenol" and not CoQ-10.
http://www.prelox.com/html/prelox_3_1_win.html
Thus, there is a natural, non-drug method of creating nitric cxide in the human
body. The mechanism is complex, but the trigger-mechanism is not. To produce
nitric oxide in the body, a terminal nitrogen atom must combine with an oxygen
molecule in the blood. An enzyme called nitric oxide synthase controls this
reaction and NADPH, a niacin-containing redox-active electron storage compound,
mediates the reaction.
This reaction can be accomplished via
oral ingestion of formulas that contain the free form amino acid L-arginine.
Once stimulated, the NO and
L-Arginine combination can benefit as follows:
"Numerous experiments have shown that L-arginine has effects on endothelial
cells that could be expected to inhibit cardiovascular disease. Inferences have
been drawn from these studies suggesting that L-arginine, through its
nitric oxide activity, especially in the endothelial cells of the blood vessels,
inhibits vasoconstriction, thrombolytic activity, cell proliferation,
inflammation and other activities that promote cardiovascular disease."
"There is abundant evidence that the
endothelium plays a crucial role in the maintenance of vascular tone and
structure. One of the major endothelium-derived vasoactive mediators is nitric
oxide (NO), an endogenous messenger molecule formed in healthy vascular
endothelium from the amino acid precursor L-arginine. Endothelial dysfunction is
caused by various cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic diseases, and
systemic or local inflammation. One mechanism that explains the occurrence of
endothelial dysfunction is the presence of elevated blood levels of asymmetric
dimethylarginine (ADMA)--an L-arginine analogue that inhibits NO formation and
thereby can impair vascular function. Supplementation with L-arginine has been
shown to restore vascular function and to improve the clinical symptoms of
various diseases associated with vascular dysfunction."
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21. Is there any
protocol for diabetes patient?
A: No, I have not seen any. However LIVEXtra is low glycemic.
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22. Can an
individual with viral infection consume LIVEXtra?
A: L-Arginine activates the Herpes Simplex virus. Those with this active
herpes simplex or brain and ocular herpes should avoid any formula containing
L-Arginine.
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23. For a person
with CVD diseases, how long after consumption that we could see the effects of
LIVEXtra, such as normalized blood pressure and lowered cholesterol levels.
A: After 1 month of daily consumption, there will be a noticeable change in
some markers for cardiovascular diseases, especially hypertension. For blood
lipid changes, at least 6 months of daily usage is recommended.
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24. Any possible
reactions after taking LIVEXtra?
A: With large doses (3 or more packets daily, taken at one time) - diarrhea,
dizziness, possible eruptions of latent herpes viruses and sharp drop in blood
pressure may be seen.
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25. Is it safe to
consume LIVEXtra with any other drugs (Long-term) for heart disease; is there
any possible interaction?
A: Yes it is safe. However, the consumers doctor must be aware as the dosage
of any blood thinning drugs will be impacted.
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26. Can people
after bypass surgery take LIVEXtra? What is the advisable period after surgery
for people who want to consume this product?
A: No. For these medical concerns, LIVEXTRA should only be taken under a
physician's supervision.
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27. What is the
source of LIVEXtra besides soy (eg. yeast, egg, gluten, milk, etc)?
A: The source of L-Arginine in LIVEXtra is from fermentation via soy. We buy
our L-Arginine from Ajinomoto:
http://www.ajiaminoscience.com/frontpage.asp?bhcd2=1133303760
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28. "People with
kidney or liver disease should consult their doctor before supplementing with
arginine. Some doctors believe that people with herpes (either cold sores or
genital herpes) should not take arginine supplements, because of the possibility
that arginine might stimulate replication of the virus." (Source:
http://www.myvitaminguide.com/public/442.cfm#Side-Effects)
Is it true that people with kidney
or liver disease should not lake L-arginine? What about individuals with herpes?
A: Yes it is. Same goes to individuals with herpes, as mentioned above.
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