miracleOlivamine¹⁰® Full Spectrum

An expert brand multivitamin has to be perfectly balanced and must represent the most current scientific research. When you look carefully at the Pinnaclife Full Spectrum label you will notice we are not typical. Our research provided insight into the need for 263 percent (1050 IU) of the government's recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D3. There are thousands of scientific studies that prove the need for vitamin D3 supplementation. One such study was a tightly controlled clinical trial that followed 1,180 postmenopausal women for five years and found that taking 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 a day caused a 77 percent reduction in cancer when compared to the placebo group. (Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;85(6):1586-91)

This single vitamin is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions necessary for cellular well-being. It is also involved with the regulation of more than 200 genes. Approximately 70 percent of the population (including children) have low levels of vitamin D. Our aversion to the sun (the source of vitamin D) has set off a cascade of health problems. Vitamin D can protect us from a plethora of life-threatening diseases, but to get these benefits you must take at least 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 each day.

You may think that iodine is an odd nutrient to feature, but since we have cut back on our salt intake as part of our program to stay healthy, we have cut out our source of iodine. Our low-salt diets are healthy in some ways, but not having enough iodine in our diets causes all sorts of metabolic problems. It is easy to forget as we pursue a healthy lifestyle that when we drink bottled water we lose a major source of minerals, and when we do not salt our food, we give up iodine. Iodine is just a trace element, so how could it be important? It is contained within every one of your nearly 47 trillion cells and if asked, your cells would let you know that it is vital to their survival. Adequate iodine levels are necessary for the normal functioning of your thyroid and entire immune system. It is a potent antioxidant, and in addition to the antibacterial properties we all know about, iodine may play a role in our body's fight against immune disorders, cancer, cysts and mental disorders including those children's mental developmental disorders.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one third of the world's population is iodine deficient. That represents more than 1.5 billion people. They recognize iodine deficiency as the world's greatest single cause of preventable mental retardation. (WHO, IBID3/27, 12 Nov. 1998.) WHO goes on to report that up to 72 percent of the world's population is negatively affected by an iodine deficiency. (WHO, IBID, 12 Nov. 1998.)

Iodine is probably one of the nutrients you did not pay much attention to last time you checked your vitamin bottle. That's OK, I checked it for you and then provided you with 233 percent of the RDA for iodine. And, since I also understand the symbiotic relationship between iodine and selenium, increased the level of this important nutrient to 143 percent of RDA.

You may just notice small health issues if you are deficient in iodine. You may gain weight or not be able to lose weight, feel tired, or just have too many "senior moments." These are the types of symptoms we do not pay much attention to, but they may be critical warning signs related to more serious diseases that are preventable with adequate iodine.

How important is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to your health? Simple, without CoQ10 the body cannot survive. CoQ10 is involved in the production of your mitochondria's "high octane fuel" known as ATP. Think of your body for a moment as a Ferrari, and it is your responsibility to fill it with fuel. Would you fill the tank with 87-octane gas? Of course not, because the engine would fail. The mitochondrion are your cell's engines and without enough CoQ10 they just do not perform well. Your body runs only on high-octane fuel. Without it the body breaks down and the outcomes are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, lung disease, obesity, immune dysfunction and premature aging.

Your brain and heart are most dependent upon CoQ10 for their survival. This is why so many cardiologists prescribe CoQ10 for their at-risk patients as well as those who have undergone a major coronary event. On the Google Scholar Internet site, there are more than 17,000 peer-reviewed citations related to CoQ10.

CoQ10 is a potent mitochondrial antioxidant. It circulates in the mitochondria and neutralizes free radicals that attach mitochondrial membranes and DNA. Staying with the car analogy, CoQ10 is a highly trained Ferrari mechanic that makes sure the engine remains finely tuned. There is 50 mg of CoQ10 in your daily dose of Full Spectrum supplements. This will keep your body's "engine" running smoothly for years.

Rarely are two such critical mitochondrial protectants studied in tandem, but this is the case with these two anti-aging powerhouses. There are more than one hundred age-related conditions and diseases associated with mitochondrial decay. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) have been studied for years and their ability to prevent and reverse mitochondria damage is well-documented in the scientific literature.

Bruce Ames, Ph.D., is professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California-Berkeley. He and his scientific team have studied the ALA/ALC combination to determine their anti-aging capabilities. In three articles presented in the 2004 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Ames and his team reported that, not only did the old rats being studied do better on memory tests, they had more pep. In Ames' own words, "with the two supplements together, these old rats got up and did the Macarena."

Troy Hagen, Ph.D., a researcher who worked with Ames and is now an assistant professor at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University states, "the animals seem to have much more vigor and are much more active than animals not on the supplements, signaling massive improvement to these animals' health and wellbeing."

The findings went on to report that the ALA/ALC combination "tuned up" the mitochondria. Ames' work has demonstrated that it is the deterioration of the mitochondria that causes aging, and further, that both ALA and ALC reverse the mitochondrial damage caused by free radicals. "After as much as a month on ALA/ALC supplements, the old and lethargic rats became more peppy," Ames said.

ALA and ALC were also found to reverse age-related hearing loss associated with mitochondrial damage. The findings presented in The American Journal of Otology, March 2000, found the supplements improved cochlear function. In the six-week study, they found that ALA/ALC supplementation had the ability to protect and repair age-induced cochlear mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage.

As we narrow the scientific field in anti-aging medical research, we are discovering that the answer to longevity and good health is dependent upon a healthy mitochondria. We have proven that hydroxytyrosol extends the chronological life of cells. We know from our own research that hydroxytyrosol and N-Acetyl-Cysteine protect the mitochondria and return cells to normal cell cycle.

We also know that the supporting antioxidants in the Pinnaclife products have been placed under the microscope at leading universities and research centers around the world and that the findings have been reported in the most prestigious peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.

The Pinnaclife products are based upon solid peer-reviewed science. Everyday we are unlocking more of the secrets of the cell and its powerhouse, the mitochondria. We are a line based upon breaking news anti-aging science and you can be assured that we will remain at the forefront of nutrient-based anti-aging medicine. We provide you with the only expert brand in the marketplace and we will continue to seek the answers that will extend your life through health and wellness. We are relentless in our pursuit of not only protecting cells from damage, but in reversing cellular damage once thought beyond our control. It is a very exciting time to be a scientist and we are pleased to bring you the best science has to offer.