Brian Dixon, PhD
Executive Director of Health and Science Education
Nutrition
Foundational
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Executive Director of Health and Science Education
Foundational
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Brian Dixon, PhD
Executive Director of Health and Science Education
Foundational
Millions
Millions of People
We have NEVER lived LONGER
Source: Bureau of StatisticsMillions
Millions of People
We have NEVER lived LONGER
Source: Bureau of Statistics~55
Avg lifespan YEARS
Millions
Millions of People
We have NEVER lived LONGER
Source: Bureau of Statistics~80
Avg lifespan YEARS
~55
Avg lifespan YEARS
We are LIVING too short and DYING too long.
– Dr. Myron Wentz
suffers during our last 10 years due to disease and disability
HEALTHSPAN
Millions
Millions of People
LIFESPAN is outpacing HEALTHSPAN
Source: Bureau of Statistics~55
Avg lifespan YEARS
~80
Avg lifespan YEARS
~70
Avg healthspan YEARS
LIFESPAN
HEALTHSPAN GAP
How to bridge the
This
exists almost EXCLUSIVELY
for the health DECISIONS we make
is a function of how we
LIVE OUR LIFE
Do you control your
You control your
ENVIRONMENT GENETICS LIFESTYLE
DATA:
25 50 75 100
CONDITION 1 CONDITION 2 CONDITION 3 CONDITION 4
% Avoidable
Percentage of major chronic conditions that are potentially preventable by diet, exercise, lifestyle, and nutritional modifications
Willett, W.C. Science 2002; 296, 695-698HEALTHspan
You control your
You control your
ENVIRONMENT GENETICS LIFESTYLE
IMMIGRATION
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Shanghai born Chinese
23
China born Chinese
(live in N.A. 5-10 yrs.)North American born Chinese
North American born Caucasian
IMMIGRATION
You control your
ENVIRONMENT GENETICS LIFESTYLE
GENETICS
You control your
GENETICS
You control your
GENETICS
You control your
GENETICS
You control your
You control your
ENVIRONMENT GENETICS LIFESTYLE
is a function of how we
LIVE OUR LIFE
Benefits of inexpensive but effective micronutrients to ameliorate [age-related conditions].
www.crn.org
POPULATION
www.crn.org
SAVINGS
Dietary Nutritional Deficiencies
NUTRIENT MEN (19+) WOMEN (19+) Vitamin E Calcium Magnesium Zinc Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin B6 Vitamin D 89% 63% 64% 11% 57% 40% 7% 59% 97% 88% 67% 36% 48% 38% 28% 59%
NUTRIENT MEN (19+) WOMEN (19+) Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Calcium Magnesium Zinc 57% 7% 40% 59% 89% 63% 64% 11% 48% 28% 38% 59% 97% 88% 67% 36%
MICRONUTRIENTS
Vitamins/Minerals
MACRONUTRIENTS
Carbohydrates Fatty Acids Protein
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Your nutritional regimen
with
ESSENTIAL
nutrition
YOU
control your healthspan is the most important
Nutrition
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Brian Dixon, PhD
Executive Director of Health and Science Education
Foundational
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
A comprehensive vitamin and antioxidant nutritional supplement
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
Poly C
A unique blend of mineral ascorbates
Coenzyme Q10 and Lutein
Not typically present in other multivitamin supplements
Vitamin E
Protects cells from oxidative stress
Folate
Necessary for proper cell division and amino acid metabolism
Biotin
Necessary for the metabolism of fats and amino acids
Vitamin A
Supports healthy vision
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
What is an Antioxidant?
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
FREE RADICALS
ANTIOXIDANTS
Vitamin C Riboflavin Antioxidant Reserve Vitamin B6
TM
TM
Vitamin C
Associated with mineral salts improves bioavailability
TM
CONTAINS:
Calcium Magnesium Potassium Zinc ascorbates
Raises the levels of vitamin C in the blood longer than ascorbic acid alone
Coenzyme Q10
Required for energy production Potent antioxidant
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
A powerful antioxidant that is both fat and water soluble, allowing it to work throughout the body
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
Vitamin D
Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus Prohormone that functions in the synthesis of sex hormones
VITA-ANTIOXIDANT
Patented olive extract
A concentrated source of polyphenol antioxidants not available in other nutritional products
The Heart of the Olive
Maremma, Italy
Olive Oil Processing
Olive Oil Processing
Olive Oil Processing
Olive Pomice
Olive Oil Processing
Hydroxytyrosol
A polyphenol that has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
The Heart of the Olive
CORE MINERALS
Mineral and trace element supplement specifically adapted for adults
CORE MINERALS
Magnesium
Required for energy production and over 300 enzymes
Zinc
Supports normal function of the immune system
Iodine
Essential component of thyroid hormones
CORE MINERALS
Made with
A B C D Z
ANTIOXIDANTS
YOU
control your healthspan is the most important
Nutrition
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