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Our uncompromising commitment to quality and adherence to the same standards as the pharmaceutical industry mean that every Nutraceutics product is both safe and effective. Our standards are firmly steeped in a tradition of quality first established over 50 years ago and embraced by three generations of compounding pharmacists, pharmacologists and business leaders.

Over the years, Nutraceutics has sought to build upon our legacy by enhancing our research and development capabilities, by providing the most responsive customer service in the industry and by forging partnerships with physicians, health care professionals and retailers who are committed to our goals of protecting, promoting and improving good health. Our mission is to continue that tradition by consistently researching the latest scientific advances, reviewing our manufacturing processes and reevaluating our product offerings to make sure that we are providing the highest quality, safest and most efficacious supplements on the market.

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February 2006
Internal Beauty - What to Ingest to Look Your Best

Last year, a government announcement regarding national health burst our bubble when officials declared us an obese nation. For a short moment afterward, I was relieved to hear the Australians beat us. But the thought crossed my mind—how could a small isolated country where only part of the land is inhabited, house statistically more overweight people than our large nation, with its never-ending stock of potato chips in 10 varieties, fast food sandwiches with special deals, and king-size candy bars? For god sakes, we thrive off sugar-laden alcohol, and have to force our children to eat their vegetables, while they dream of ice cream and cookies before bedtime.

This announcement, followed by the much talked about documentary, Fast Food Nation, may be responsible for the explosion the wellness industry experienced over the last year. Now, Whole Foods not only boasts Whole Body, but also an alternative, green clothing store, which recently opened on the West Coast. Hopefully, it’ll be just a few years before the general public starts buying organic cotton and hemp clothes in bulk, and the natural food stores start selling hemp seeds as they do flax. So, how is this related to skin care?

Nutrition has a huge impact on skin care. There’s only so much a topical solution can do for your skin’s condition. If you smoke, drink alcohol and caffeine regularly, and eat minimal amounts of fruits and vegetables, no exorbitant facial cream will sustain a youthful look. But, there are countless vitamins, nutrients, and minerals derived from fruits, vegetables, and herbs that fight free radicals. Even if you’re unwilling to spend the time or money required to ingest some of the incredible supplements out there, you should at minimum take a daily vitamin.

Olay makes an extensive line of vitamins, all of which are free of artificial flavors, preservatives, yeast, and gluten. Though they offer a vitamin E, a vitamin A/beta carotene, and an alpha-lipoic acid supplement, the Complete Woman’s Multivitamin is the best bet. Among other nutrients, one tablet provides 100 percent of vitamin A, C, D, E, and B6 and B12. It also contains full daily dosage of iron, folic acid, and magnesium.

If you suspect you’re not eating enough fruits and vegetables, Nutraceutics produces Vitrin, a multivitamin with all the major vitamins and grape, apple, and artichoke extracts, as well a broccoli, spinach and blueberry extracts. Two capsules contain 3000 Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) units, the USDA recommended allowance. ORAC units are the antioxidant levels found in fruits and vegetables that fight free radicals.

A new popular tropical fruit high in antioxidants is açai. Unlike most products, Açai Turbo Juice contains an unusually high amount of ORAC units, 3800 to be exact, in a one-ounce serving. The Turbo formula is also unlike its competitors because there’s no added sugar and contains omega 3, 6, and 9. Next month, they’ll introduce an Agave nectar variety, which can be mixed with Turbo to mask the unusual taste. A Splenda nectar variety is already available and accommodates diabetics.

Dana Reed, MS, CNS, CDN, a licensed and certified nutrition therapist, recommends adding this type of unsweetened, açai pulp to smoothies or to yogurt, along with flax seeds, for a tasty, healthy breakfast or snack.

We’ve all heard about the wonders of green tea, but to be honest, do we really understand what it does and how it impacts our health? We know it’s an anti-inflammatory and an excellent antioxidant, but why?

Robert Pastore, Ph.D., a doctor of nutrition and the president of Pastore Formulations, concurs that açai is rich in antioxidants, but warns consumers of supplements and drinks that are flooded with sugar, to the point where the benefits are minimal. What he does believe in is the power of green and white tea, but he warns that it takes the equivalent of 20 cups of green tea to have any impact. His capsules are green and white tea standardized to 70 percent EGCG, the most active flavonoid in green tea, and 90 percent white tea polyphenols, all in one 600mg capsule. “It would be a great way to prevent cellular aging of the skin and slow the sands of time,” says Pastore. One of his Green & White Tea Max pills is the equivalent of 24 cups of green tea and six cups of white tea, caffeine free, of course.

InVite, the wellness boutique slowly popping up all over the city, is a great resource for antioxidant supplements. From elixirs to herbal capsules, there are countless options that may improve overall health, though not all are stabilized. GliSODin is a complex that neutralizes free radicals that can damage skin. Their 250mg Silica supplement can improve the skin, nails, hair, and bones, as does 100 percent MSM, a supplement that’s most often used for joint pain. Dr. Pastore’s research proves this, as does his full head of hair.

Another of InVite’s interesting options is Veins Hx, a supplement comprised of bioflavonoids, silica, centaella asiatica, horse chestnut, bilberry, and buffered vitamin C, a form that has a longer half-life in the body and is less harsh on the GI tract. As with all supplements, be sure to check the dosage, how many pills are considered a dosage, whether or not it is a stabilized, and if there are any potential problems that could occur with current medications.

Now, if all this talk has you wondering how you’ll pop all those pills and how much it’ll cost, relax. There are a few options that provide small amounts of nutrients that are excellent ways to transition to a healthier lifestyle.

Scott Vincent Borba’s açai gummis contain traces of the aforementioned antioxidants and regular vitamins, and are excellent substitutes for candy or cookies, especially during the afternoon slump. Instead of darting to the vending machine around 3 p.m., keep a bag on your desk at work and reach for a handful of these tasty, exotic bite size snacks.

Airforce Nutrisoda is another wellness-oriented company that produces a great product best suited for transitioning soda addicts. Those of you who have a false sense of superiority for your choice of soda over coffee should pay attention. At least, we smart coffee purveyors know to limit our intake and avoid the use of sugar and cream. Soda, however, always has some kind of unnatural element, and if you’re drinking regular soda, tons of sugar and corn syrup.

Nutrisoda offers seven varieties each the size of an energy drink. Radiant is a pomegranate and blackberry flavored carbonated drink that contains a decent amount of vitamin A, and traces of amino acids. Dr. Pastore warns that food could deactivate the power of the amino acids, if eaten while consuming the beverage. Nevertheless, Nutrisoda is a fun option if you’re tired of water and tea, and making an effort to cut back on full calorie, sugar-laden sodas and juices.

Overall, some of the most common supplements employed to improve the texture of skin are grape seed extract (100 mg standardized daily), Alpha Lipoic Acid (100 mg), Coenzyme Q10 (30-90 mg), and Omega 3 in the form of fish oil. But, as with many health situations, a combination of food and supplements is best. However, such additions to one’s daily regimen depend on individual medical history and you should always consult your doctor first.

January 2006
The Dream Cream: A Multi-purpose Skin Care Product Straight from the Heartland

Most anti-aging products boast the power of peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, and even innate human-chemicals, however few explain why these elements prevent or treat the wrinkles, lines, and spots people associate with aging. Nutraceutics, on the other hand, has a lengthy report from scientists at Sederma, a French giant responsible for developing key cosmetic ingredients like the lightening agent, Arbutin, or Haloxyl, a chemical used for dark undereye circles, most recently used in the Patricia Wexler line. Sederma’s research on Matrixyl, the main ingredient in Relastyl, explains why Relastyl reduces the width and depth of wrinkles, and makes stretch marks less prominent.

Most consumers know a lack of collagen and elastin are partially response for the loss of tonicity, firmness, and smoothness over time. Many companies claim their product will stimulate collagen production to reverse or halt aging, but what they fail to admit is that the real problem is a lack of adhesion between the outer and inner layers of the skin. Outside the skin cells, the layers of collagen are bound by fibers. When these links or fibers in the extracellular matrix lose moisture, it leads to fragmentation of the collagen structure, which causes a disconnect between the layers of skin. The end result is thinner, looser skin.

According to Sederma research, nutritional deficiencies and a lack of circulation on the part of cell messengers is to blame for the thinning of skin. Sederma research suggests that mature skin has more elastin, and the imbalance in the quantities of collagen and elastin impact the structures responsible for keeping the skin plump and firm.

Butylene Glycol, one of the major components of Matrixyl, and the second ingredient in Relastyl, contains a pentapeptide. This element promises to enhance the fusion of collagen and skin fibers, thereby restoring the fiber structure and the skin’s ability to resist stretching.

The makers of Relastyl point out that there are many other viable products on the market purporting to have created the one solution that will turn back time. This company recognizes the benefits of vitamin C and peptides, but explains how hard it is to find the right ones. They promote their product with confidence because it’s well researched (35 women tested it for up to six months) and they’re opposed to acids and peels because of the recovery time and their harsh nature. Their studies showed that a 3 percent Matrixyl solution was more effective in wrinkle reduction than a 5 percent vitamin C solution. Relastyl helps prevent stretch marks by strengthening the elasticity of skin, and helps reduce the size of wrinkles through the synthesis of collagen stimulated by peptides.

June 2005
Esquire Drug of the Month: Tribulus terrestris

Perhaps you're wondering why I, the Overstimulated Girl , would choose to take a supplement designed to boost virility and testosterone production. It's not that I want to look like a Bulgarian power lifter. Tribulus has something else to offer, something that many pills promise but don't deliver (at least for me): It turbocharges your libido.

What is it? A weed, also known as "puncture vine" due to its sharp burrs.

What it claims to do: Refreshingly, I couldn't find much hype about this botanical. Even its proponents admit that no one quite knows how it works, and that, since it's not an essential nutrient, the body doesn't -really need it. But it's popular among serious gym-goers, who believe that it increases muscle mass and is an all-around energy tonic. Also, it supposedly acts as a potent aphrodisiac by enhancing production of luteinizing hormone, or LH. More LH promotes increased testosterone production and affects the body's sex drive.

But does it work? While I was watching for the side effects of a jolt of testosterone—a nice thick brow bone, perhaps, or some new facial hair—the flip side of Tribulus terrestris snuck up and delivered a jolt of its own. This stuff makes you wicked horny. I don't know if my muscle mass has increased, but I'm having too much fun to care.

March 2004
Everyone else is taking performance-enhancing drugs—why not you?

...But unlike, say, the Oakland Raiders' defensive line, you'll do it right. None of that testicle-shrinking, forehead-enlarging smack. What you'll want to try are the ingenious new mixes of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and herbs that go by such Jetson -esque names as smart drugs, nootropics, nutraceuticals, and ergogenics, but which I will refer to as Things That Make You Feel Better and Think Sharper. Don't be frightened. I'm going to take all this stuff first.

I'll ingest it regularly for at least thirty days, and then I'll file my report. Of course, a drug that makes me feel like the spawn of Stephen Jay Gould and Marion Jones might make you break out in hives. If that happens, duh , stop. You know your body better than anyone. Sure, this is territory uncharted by the FDA. But then again, so is your daily multivitamin.

ESQUIRE DRUG OF THE MONTH: Proendorphin

What it is: A fine-tuned smart cocktail featuring B vitamins, the amino acid taurine, laboratory-enhanced ginseng, and a mix of neuroamino acids described as "brain polishers."

Provenance: Developed to help athletes train harder and recover faster. Stimulates the release of endorphins, the neurotransmitter responsible for "runner's high." Also lowers cortisol, a tissue-damaging hormone the body pumps out under stress.

What it claims to do: Increase mental awareness, energy, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity while decreasing lactic-acid buildup in muscles.

But does it deliver? Sweet Jesus, yes. Within minutes of mixing the Tang-colored powder with water and drinking it, I have the desire to complete every task I've been avoiding for the past several months and do sets of push-ups in between. It's a nicely amped feeling, with none of the jittery highs and jolting lows of less-refined stimulants like caffeine or guarana. Later, I kick ass in a two-hour swim practice.

Side effects: First-time users might get a niacin flush, a hot, prickly sensation on the skin. Suffer through; this one-time reaction simply means that your body really needs those B vitamins. The second side effect is longer-lived: a total, almost infantilizing dependency on the two-dollar-per-pack powder.

Off-label use: Best hangover cure ever.

May 2004
Esquire Drug of the Month: Vivaxl

Chances are you wouldn't mind being happier. And I'd bet that you wouldn't object to a leaner body, a stronger immune system, and the sex drive of a bonobo. (Bonobos have more sex and are generally happier than any other primate, including humans.) Arginine, an amino acid and the main ingredient in a new product called Vivaxl, claims to do all of the above, and then some.

How can this be? Arginine promotes a process called nitric-oxide release. Nitric-oxide release is good. It boosts circulation by relaxing blood vessels in the brain and the body (including the region below your belt). Arginine also inhibits somatostatin, a substance that reduces your body's production of human growth hormone—the stuff that keeps us young and frisky.

And the catch is . . . You can't just shovel in a bunch of arginine and hope for the best. Your body needs to process it at precisely the right dosage, which is 2,800 milligrams (the amount contained in a packet of Vivaxl). Ingredients also include an energy-bolstering mix of B vitamins and ginseng.

Fun fact: Helps detoxify your liver by neutralizing ammonia. Does it work? I tried Vivaxl on a day when I was feeling hungover, foggy, and low-voltage. In less than thirty minutes, I felt a noticeable lift in mood. I was somewhat more compelled to get off the couch, and I definitely felt sharper. But after a week of drinking one or two packets a day, the lift diminished. So I took a few days off. When I went back to Vivaxl, the happy buzz returned at full force. As for the enhanced-erectile-function claim, well, you'll have to tell me.

May 2005
HOW TO AMP YOUR MIND AND BODY
One user’s guide to enhancing executive performance – with a little OTC help.

Thanks to the lunkheads over at Major League Baseball and the shenanigans of USA Track and Field, performance-enhancing drugs have gotten a bad name. Let’s look at this for a minute. Isn’t better performance what we’re all searching for? Does anyone really strive for average performance or – worse – outright deterioration? I think not. But it’s paradoxical to assume that in an attempt to improve things, you’d choose to ingest something harmful, like steroids or epo or the latest designer drug cooked up for power lifters in some back-alley lab in Belgium. No smart person would do this. Rather, what you’d want is the new generation of fine-tuned products that actually benefit the body – the micronized, optimized, cutting-edge stuff that helps stave off the inevitable stresses of life, especially urban business life. I’m talking about intelligently working all the angles to make sure the engine runs better than ever (even at higher mileage), not puffing up your muscles, shrinking your testicles, or thickening your brow bone.

For 20 years I’ve competed seriously at sports – mostly swimming, but I also dabbled in cycling and running. Along the way I began my business career and learned the extent to which mental and emotional stress take a very physical toll. Over time I’ve felt the changes: fatigue setting in faster, recovery taking longer, little pains cropping up, things just not feeling as sharp as they used to. I detest these feelings. Fighting them with every tool I could get my hands on seemed the thing to do, so I experimented with supplements that promised to help. Some did; most didn’t. Unlike Big Pharma, the supplement industry has managed to evade strict FDA oversight. Making grandiose promises is standard practice, yet most of the claims are untested, subjective, and of dubious merit. Coaches, trainers, doctors, other athletes – everyone had a pet theory and a prescription about how to perform better. I tried them all. I’m talking about over-the-counter products – no prescriptions, nothing too harsh, nothing illegal. Some people call them nutraceuticals; some call them nootropics (after the Greek words noos and tropos, which together mean “acting on the mind”); some call them plain old vitamins; others call them drugs. Everyone, however, calls them big business. In 2003, estimated revenue for the dietary-supplement industry was $19.8 billion.

In the end my ideal selection came down to a mere handful. As you read through this list, please remember that everyone’s biochemistry is different. Each of us is a unique and complicated machine, and what works for me may not work for you. (In fact, some supplements can hurt you.) So the first rule of performance enhancement is this: Listen to your body. If a supplement doesn’t suit you, stop taking it. And it goes without saying that if you have a heart problem or any other health issue, or currently are using medication, talk to a doctor first.

Workout Tonic
ProEndorphin was created by the St. Louis company, Nutraceutics, a three-generation clan of pharmacologists, to help athletes train harder and recover faster. This orange powder, until recently available only through doctors, is a high-grade blend of B vitamins, kola nitida (an organic caffeine), ginseng, and other nutrients, carefully processed to ensure the highest level of absorption and potency. In general, there are two problems with your average vitamin supplement. First, if it comes in a giant, horse-choking pill, it’s likely to slip through your system largely undigested. And then there’s the often crummy quality of the base ingredients. “We pay $100 per kilo for our ginseng,” says Brett Cherry, Nutraceutics’ sales manager. “Meanwhile, at trade shows people come up to us all the time offering ginseng for $6 per kilo.” I mix up a water bottle of ProEndorphin and drink it during swim practice. On bleary afternoons I’ll drink a packet and suddenly be interested in completing even the most deadly chore. As a stimulant that doesn’t make you jittery, it’s an excellent alternative to coffee. Also, ProEndorphin is the best hangover cure I’ve ever tried.

Juice for your Joints
Glucosamine and chondroitin are known as a remedy for joint pain, but few have heard of MSM. Which is too bad, because MSM rocks. It’s a natural form of sulfur used by the body to build bone, connective tissue, and muscle. In a perfect world your supply would be found entirely in fresh fruits and vegetables. These days, however, food isn’t that trustworthy, and minerals are so depleted that we need to supplement. In my experience with a balky shoulder and occasional knee pain, MSM works quickly and powerfully to eliminate pain, with zero side effects. Friends I’ve turned on to it have witnessed the same result. (One of them referred to it as magic.) Often it’s sold in a blend with glucosamine; for me it works better solo. Bonus: Sometimes referred to as “the beauty mineral,” MSM feeds skin and hair.

Love Weed
The main ingredient of Testron SX, Tribulus terrestris, is a weed. The best crop grows in Bulgaria, and for centuries Eastern European and Asian civilizations have hoarded it for themselves. You can’t blame them. This botanical comes with impressive claims and, as far as I’m concerned, delivers on them: It sparks libido, brightens mood, and acts as an all-round energy tonic. In my experience, the first item on that list is what you really notice. Tribulus stimulates the body’s production of lutenizing hormone, which regulates sex drive. Look around the health-food store: There are entire aisles devoted to male potency. Most of the products are packed with low-quality stimulants and yohimbe, an herb that, when I took it, produced truly terrifying mood swings. In general, I look for a boost that doesn’t come with a fierce backlash. This supplement will warm you up, not fling you overhead and then drop you onto cement.

Urban Defense
Juvenon tackles a universal problem: stress. Everyone knows that pressure-filled workdays, toxic environments, and bad habits exact a physical toll, but stress comes in devious packages. It seems deeply unfair that exercise, undeniably a good habit, also causes stress on a cellular level. The result is free radicals, rogue molecules that rampage through cells causing oxidation, which in turn disrupts molecular structure (think rusty car). A class of nutrients known as antioxidants helps repair (and for that matter, prevent) the damage. Vitamins C and E and beta carotene are the big three, but a substance called alpha lipoic acid is also popular among athletes. ALA doesn’t just protect energy-producing mitochondria and DNA from free-radical damage; it also seems to boost the potency of other antioxidants. Meanwhile, at the University of California at Berkeley, renowned biochemist Bruce Ames discovered that stacking ALA with the amino acid acetyl-L-carnitine resulted in an even more effective formula, and a rejuvenating one, given that cell wear and tear is the definition of aging. I take these two nutrients (packaged together in Juvenon) to help recover from hard workouts, and though there are no huge, pyrotechnic effects I can point to – no bursts of energy or Dorian Gray-type drama – when I don’t take it, I miss it.

Fuel for Cells
Not nearly as alien as its name, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NADH, is a coenzyme, the active form of vitamin B3. Your body comes equipped with a supply and doles it out in proportion to the amount of activity going on in any given cell. For instance, heart tissues work overtime and therefore receive plenty. One problem: The innate source dwindles over time. A naturopathic doctor recommended NADH, and though it’s expensive, for me at least it’s worth the cash. NADH is the body’s most potent antioxidant. It cleans up messes. And who doesn’t need that (especially after a five-course business dinner with three bottles of wine, followed by four hours of sleep and an overseas flight)?

Brain Food
Immodestly touted by its marketers as “the highest quality brain-power powder on the market,” Choline Cocktail II, for my money, delivers on its hype. The ingredient list is impressive – a tonic for the gray matter – and it’s synergistic, meaning that these substances work more effectively when taken together. It includes phosphatidylserine, a phospholipid that nourishes nerve tissue, neurons, and cell membranes. Now the brain is complicated, and I’m no neurobiologist, but phosphatidylserine is one of the few supplements to have undergone rigorous scientific testing at Stanford and elsewhere, that showed it’s effective as a memory enhancer and brain protector.
It’s accompanied in the mix by the brain antioxidant ginkgo biloba: DMAE, a concentration-bolstering supplement; and choline, a vitamin-like compound that can be absorbed through the blood-brain barrier, the body’s defense against harmful substances getting into mission control. The brain loves choline, using it to maintain cell membranes and build the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (low acetylcholine is a distinguishing feature in Alzheimer’s patients). This powder also contains a passel of vitamins, the heart-protecting enzyme CoQ10, and guarana, a naturally occurring form of caffeine. Choline Cocktail won’t supercharge your workouts, but it’s a lovely antidote to the four o’clock doldrums and a thoughtful thing to do for your body’s hardest-working organ.

Turbo-Heart
Vivaxl is another performance drink mix from the maker of ProEndorphin. The two products share a similar recipe with one big difference: Each packet of Vivaxl contains 2,800 mg of the amino acid arginine. This specific dosage – no more, no less, according to the company – promotes nitric oxide release, a process that has an impressive resume. (Three doctors won a Nobel in 1998 for discovering it.) The process does everything short of giving you a neck massage: It’s great for your heart, revs up circulation, combats fatigue, strengthens the immune system, and contributes to better erectile function. As if that’s not enough, I find that the Vivaxl mix brightens my mood. This is a mellower drink than ProEndorphin – the arginine seems to cut the stimulant quotient – making it perfect for days when a long meeting’s on the agenda rather than a long workout.

February 2001
15-Minute Fatigue Fighters

Invest a few minutes in one of these all-day lethargy liberators.

*Swap Coffee for Guarana
The Perks: Everyone knows caffeine can make you perkier than a Miss America contestant. The caffeine content in one cup of joe takes just 15 to 30 minutes to kick in and lasts three to four hours. But java junkies now have a new alternative to coffee: guarana. “The caffeine in the South American guarana berry is two to three times more concentrated than the caffeine from a coffee bean,” explains William J. Keller, Ph.D chair of pharmaceutical sciences at Samford University School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama. FUEL-UP 411: Three new citrusy carbonated drinks are spiked with guarana: Bawls, 180 and KMX. Each one packs as much pep as a cup of strong coffee, confirms a Glamour road tester.
Energizer Bunny Rating: 2

*Belt Back B Vitamins and Iron The Perks: If your energy level is slipping as low as dot-com stock, you could be lacking in vitamin B6 or iron. “B6 is found mostly in meat, dairy foods and nuts, so many women who diet don’t get enough of it,” warns Chris Rosenbloom, Ph.D, associate professor of nutrition at Georgia State University in Atlanta. A meat-free diet may also cause low iron levels, which can make you feel sluggish. FUEL-UP 411: Load up on foods rich in B6 (meat, dairy, nuts) and iron (meat, whole grains, leafy greens). Or take a multivitamin that contains 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of both nutrients. Another option suggested by Oz Garcia, a nutritional consultant at Equinox Gym whose clients include Winona Ryder and Tyra Banks: ProEndorphin. Each tablet contains 50 mg of vitamin B6, 25 times the RDA (go as high as 250 mg and it could be toxic). Although no studies have shown that megadoses of B vitamins result in extra energy, one Glamour guinea pig who took ProEndorphin reports: “I felt flushed, limber, almost hyper – and ready to take on the world.”
Energizer Bunny Rating: 2

*Join the Breakfast Club The Perks: “Skipping breakfast can sap your vitality all day long,” claims Elizabeth Somer, M.A., author of The Origin Diet (Henry Holt). “It’s as if your gas tank is empty, and driving on an empty tank will run your system further into the ground,” she explains. “Even if you eat a balanced lunch to try to make up for you’re A.M. damage, the energy and nutrient deficit is so great, you’ll still spend the rest of the day dragging.” FUEL-UP 411: Eat a breakfast that contains both carbohydrates and protein, like a waffle topped with low-fat yogurt and berries, or a bowl of nonsugary cereal with milk and nuts. “You get sustained-release energy rather than that spike-and-crash effect caused by consuming only carbs,” explains nutritionist Kleiner. One non-breakfast eater at Glamour who started her day with toast (carbohydrates) and scrambled eggs (protein) says it helped her to keep going all day. “But when I had only toast, I did feel tired most of the day.”
Energizer Bunny Rating: 2

*Start Talking The Perks: Carrying on a lively conversation is a proven strategy for jump-starting a tired brain. “At NASA, we’ve noted that when air pilots keep talking, their alertness and attention to detail are enhanced,” asserts Alertness Solution’s, Mark Rosekind, who conducts research with the space agency. FUEL-UP 411: Rosekind believes that a 15-minute animated chat – anything from business strategy to a girlfriend gabfest – can improve your productivity for up to a half hour. Confirms one tester: “There’s nothing like a good laugh with a buddy to give you a second wind.”
Energizer Bunny Rating: 3

*Get Your Groove On The Perks: Pop in some dance tunes. “Up-tempo music triggers cardiovascular changes associated with increased energy,” explains Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in sport psychology at Brunel University in London and a consultant for Nike. Just getting up and moving recharges you. “Staying in the same position for an hour can lull you into a physical and mental torpor,” explains Marrin Moore-Ede, M.D., Ph.D., a physiology professor at Harvard Medical School. FUEL-UP 411: Listen to something like “She Bangs” by Ricky Martin or “Let Forever Be” by The Chemical Brothers. “Within the first few beats, I was dancing out of my chair,” raves one tester.
Energizer Bunny Rating: 3

HOLLYWOOD STAR SWEAR-BYS

Busy actresses reveal their high-stamina secrets.

“I drink Emer’gen-C, a vitamin C powder that’s mixed with water. After I drink it, I feel rejuvenated and ready to go.” -- Tara Reid, Actress

“A Hershey’s chocolate bar gives me pep, especially when I have a 19-hour shooting day. It’s a beautiful, pure thing – there’s nothing muddying it up.” -- Heather Paige Kent (That’s Life)

“I run a lot – usually four or five times a week, four to six miles every time.” -- Meridith Monroe (Dawson’s Creek)

“A good stretch in the morning and another before I go to bed keeps my energy up. I do it whether I’m on a movie set or off.” -- Sarah Wynter, Actress

“I get eight hours of sleep every night, no matter what.” -- Jennifer Gareis (The 6th Day, Miss Congeniality)

“I take hour naps that revive me in no time.” -- Tiffani Thiessen, Actress

“Drinking orange juice and chewing vitamin C tablets give me massive amounts of energy.” -- Suzanne Cryer (Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place)

TOTAL MAN: COVER UP

On a day when you have to look your best, make sure you have your Mister Tricky on hand. Specially designed to cover acne, blemishes, scars, bruises, razor marks and dark circles, this is a true camouflage for men. Unlike many of the women's or generic cosmetics, it does all undetectably. There are two versions of Mister Tricky, each contains a two-tone combo of light/medium or medium/dark. From Men's health magazine

ON THE GO - TAKING OFF AND FINDING THE BEST THERE IS: PICK ME UP

When you're on the go and need a little boost, give ProEndorphin a try. Made with a combination of B Vitamins, amino acids, herbs and nutrients (including DMAE, ginseng and kola nut), this effervescent cocktail delivers energy in minutes. Each box comes with 20 individual packages, so they're very handy for travel. From Men's health magazine

August 2006

TOTAL MAN: LINE AWAY

To eliminate those fine lines you're just starting to notice, there's new Relastyl. Made to stimulate and maintain the production of collagen - thus repairing deep and fine lines along with wrinkles - this cream can be used anywhere your skin needs a lift. Try it on your face, neck or hands. From Men's health magazine

September 2005

The Big Weight

This week, I asked a couple of my friends to try ProEndorphin (www.nutraceutics.com). I read about it in GQ and heard about it at the gym. The materials even said it helped Hilary Swank get into shape for Million Dollar Baby. Being that it looked like she could take me down for the count, it was good enough for me.

So I decided to give a try before a couple of workouts and it definitely does give you a kick. Compared to the Sugar Free Red Bull, it actually tastes good (it’s kind of like Tang when you mix it in with 8 ounces of water) and the box of 20 sachets is worth the price just for portability alone. The only downside I encountered, which is what I faced when I take any sort of endurance enhancer, is that I started to get a little jittery after a few days of taking it. After laying off of it for a couple of days, it worked fine again.

My friends Maureen Lundberg and Alison Hocart call it “[an] excellent work out supplement. It gives you long-term energy with out too many yucky side-effects. You get a feeling of focused energy without the jumpiness of other products. It’s great for cardio workouts. I would definitely use this again, over and above all other supplements” they’ve tried. Brendan Moran, Positive Thinking’s esteemed Art Director told me that ProEndorphin gave him that kick that would send him racing to the gym, and he hates going to the gym. An added, though unexpected, benefit for Mr. Moran — when he took the ProEndorphin right before lunch time, he felt less hungry!

May 2004

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