What is Maximol Solutions® Maximol Solutions® is a nutrient-rich liquid formula that features a unique blend of essential minerals and vitamins, as well as fulvates for superior mineral absorption and high ORAC* fruit and vegetables for peak antioxidant activity Max Flash Technology™ Max Flash Technology with Aseptic Processing • Improved nutrient integrity • Enhanced flavor profile • Improved color & freshness • Safety Key Ingredients • Macro Minerals – Calcium, magnesium, potassium • Trace Minerals – Chromium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc • Fulvic acid (fulvates, 37 additional trace minerals) • Vitamins – Riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and biotin • Fructooligosaccharides (inulin) Key Ingredients • Amino acid blend: – Alanine, arginine, aspartate, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, ornithine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine • High ORAC Fruit Blend: – Strawberry, wild blueberry, orange, elderberry, grape seed, and green tea • Fruit and Vegetable Juice Base: – Blueberry juice, raspberry juice, beet juice, and black carrot juice Calcium • Most abundant mineral in your body, more abundant than any other mineral • 99% of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth • 1% of calcium is store in your blood, muscles and the fluid between cells • Needed to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand • Necessary to secrete hormones and enzymes • Supports communication through the nervous system Reference: US National Institute of Health Magnesium • Needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions • Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function • Keeps heart rhythm steady and promotes normal blood pressure • Helps regulate blood sugar levels • Supports a healthy immune system • Keeps bones strong • Involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis • Aids in contraction and relaxation of muscles • Supports the function of certain enzymes in the body Reference: US National Institute of Health and Office of Dietary Supplements Potassium • An electrolyte, essential for the body's growth and maintenance • Necessary for normal water balance between the cells and body fluids • Essential for nerve stimulation and muscle contraction • Required for cellular enzyme function Reference: American Heart Association Chromium • Known to enhance the action of insulin • Directly involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism • Stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesisimportant for brain function and other body processes • Activator of several enzymes- needed to drive numerous chemical reactions necessary to life Reference: US National Institute of Health and Office of Dietary Supplements Copper • • • • • • • Helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate Necessary for the formation of red blood cells Keeps the blood vessels healthy Maintains health of nerves Helps keep the immune system healthy Aids in bone health Needed to absorb iron from the gut Reference: US National Institute of Health and American Cancer Society Iodine • • • • • Necessary for normal cell metabolism Supports normal thyroid function Essential for thyroid hormones production Keeps skin hair and nails healthy Important for overall growth and development Reference: US National Institute of Health Iron • Needed in the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells • Necessary in the formation of myoglobin • Important component of proteins involved in oxygen transport and metabolism • Essential cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters • Essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation Reference: US National Institute of Health Manganese • Essential cofactor for enzymes in the body • Enhances the antioxidant defense system • Increases Super Oxide Dismutase (potent antioxidant) in the body • Helps with optimal bone matrix formation • Important for bone health Reference: US National Institute of Health Molybdenum • Important in cellular respiration, cellular utilization of oxygen • Necessary for DNA and RNA replication, maintenance of cell membrane integrity • Essential in development of the nervous system, waste processing in the kidneys, and energy production in cells Reference: American Cancer Society Selenium • Helps make antioxidant enzymes, which play a role in preventing cell damage • Stimulates antibodies after you receive a vaccination • Helps protect the body from the poisonous effects of heavy metals and other harmful substances • May boost fertility, especially among men Reference: US National Institute of Health Zinc • Needed for the body's defensive (immune) system to properly work • It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing • Important for carbohydrate breakdown • Necessary for the senses of smell and taste Reference: US National Institute of Health Fulvic Acid • Water-soluble organic acids that transport minerals and nutrients • Involved in chemical reactions that influence the metabolic processes of cells • Unique hydrophobic/hydrophilic structure • Transport essential minerals into the cells of the body • Enhances the bioavailability of minerals • Modifies cellular damage from heavy metals and free radicals • Enhances the permeability of cell membranes • Increases the metabolism of proteins • Increases the activity of certain enzymes • Acts as a source of important trace minerals • Aids in the transport and assimilation of macro- and trace minerals into the body. Maximol Mineral Matrix Contains 37 trace minerals to support your body • • • • • • • • • • • • • Boron Cobalt Dysprosium Erbium Europium Fluoride Gadolinium Gallium Germanium Gold Hafnium Holmium Indium • • • • • • • • • • • • • Iridium Lanthanum Lithium Lutetium Neodymium Nickel Silicon Silver Strontium Sulfur Tantalum Tellurium Terbium • • • • • • • • • • • Thallium Thorium Thulium Tin Titanium Tungsten Vanadium Ytterbium Yttrium Zinc Zirconium Riboflavin • • • • Involved in vital metabolic processes in the body Necessary for normal cell function Important for growth and development Needed for energy production *Information is from the US National Institute of Health Niacin • Assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves • Important for the conversion of food to energy • Accepted as a treatment for high cholesterol • Decreases blood levels of cholesterol and lipoprotein (a), which may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis ("hardening" of the arteries) *Information is from the US National Institute of Health Vitamin B6 • Helps the immune system produce antibodies to fight diseases • Helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells • Assists the body break down protein – The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need in your diet *Information is from the US National Institute of Health Biotin • Essential for growth • Necessary for the body to break down carbohydrates and fats • Necessary for protein metabolism *Information is from the US National Institute of Health Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) • Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a common prebiotic. – Non-digestible food ingredients – Target selected groups of the human colonic microflora – Aids in absorption of calcium and magnesium – Improves calcium retention and balance – Positive effect on serum concentrations of lipids, cholesterol and fatty acids Amino Acid Blend • • • • • • Amino acids are critical to life Building blocks of proteins Play a variety of roles in metabolism Important in many other biological molecules Necessary for the formation of coenzymes Act as precursors for the biosynthesis of molecules • Essential for the growth and maintenance of all body tissues Alanine • Used by the body to build proteins • Plays a role in supporting prostate health • Required for the metabolism of glucose and tryptophan • Is a constituent of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) as well as coenzyme A • Demonstrated a cholesterol-reducing effect in rats. Arginine • • • • • • • • • Assists in wound healing Helps remove excess ammonia from the body Stimulates the immune system Promotes the secretion of several hormones, including glucagon, insulin, and growth hormone Necessary to increase protein synthesis, which can in turn increase cellular replication May help people with inadequate numbers of certain cells Precursor to nitric oxide, which the body uses to keep blood vessels dilated, allowing the heart to receive adequate oxygen Preliminary evidence suggests that arginine may help regulate cholesterol levels Acts as a natural blood thinner by reducing platelet aggregation Aspartate • Plays a critical role in building new proteins and amino acids • Required to break down proteins and amino acids for energy • Required by the nervous system to maintain equilibrium • May provide resistance to fatigue, which leads to endurance Histidine • Precursor of histamine, a compound released by immune system cells during an allergic reaction • Needed for growth and for the repair of tissue • Required for the maintenance of myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells • Required for the production of red and white blood cells • Helps produce gastric juices Isoleucine • Part of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) • Needed for the maintenance of muscle tissue • Helps preserve muscle stores of glycogen (a storage form of carbohydrate that can be converted into energy) • Helps prevent muscle protein breakdown during exercise Leucine • Part of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) • Has been found to slow the degradation of muscle tissue • Increases the synthesis of muscle proteins • Utilized in the liver, adipose tissue, and muscle tissue • Helps with the regulation of blood-sugar levels Lysine • • • • Needed for growth Helps maintain nitrogen balance in the body Helps the body absorb and conserve calcium Incorporated into many proteins, which are used by the body for a variety of purposes • Necessary to produce antibodies, hormones, enzymes, collagen formation as well as repair of tissue Methionine • Supplies sulfur and other compounds required by the body for normal metabolism and growth • Considered a lipotropics, or chemicals that help the liver process fats • Assists in the breakdown of fats • Prevents the build-up of fat in the arteries • Assists the digestive system and removing heavy metals from the body Ornithine • Ornithine is manufactured by the body when arginine is metabolized • May promote muscle-building in the body by increasing levels of insulin and growth hormone • Induces the release of growth hormone in the body • Helps with fat metabolism • Required for a properly functioning immune system • Assists in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation Proline • Improves skin texture and aids collagen formation • Helps contain the loss of collagen during aging • Found mainly in collagen • Important in the maintenance of muscles, joints and tendons Serine • Required for the metabolism of fat, tissue growth and the immune system • Assists in the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies • Constituent of brain proteins and nerve coverings • Necessary for the formation of cell membranes Threonine • Required to help maintain the proper protein balance in the body • Assist in the formation of collagen and elastin in the skin • Involved in liver functioning • Assists the immune system by producing antibodies • Promotes thymus growth and activity • Increases nutrient bioavailability Tyrosine • Important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body • Precursor of several neurotransmitters: L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine • Studies have suggested that tyrosine may help people with depression • Converted by skin cells into melanin, the dark pigment that protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light • Used for stress reduction • Studies suggest tyrosine proved effective in alleviating stress and keeping soldiers more alert Valine • Needed for muscle metabolism, repair and growth of tissue • Maintains the nitrogen balance in the body • A branched-chain amino acid, it is used as an energy source in the muscles High ORAC Fruit Blend • Contains: – Strawberry, wild blueberry, orange, elderberry, grape seed, and green tea • Potent combination of antioxidants that may aid in reducing cancer risk • Broad combination fights the effects of aging Strawberry • Contain several nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants that are important for human health • Are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, and a good source of dietary fiber • Rich in anthocyanin, which has been used for studies in preventing initiation of cancers • Contains a unique phenolic group, ellagotannins, which are effective in preventing initiation of esophageal cancer • Promotes heart health, anti-aging and antiinflammatory effects Wild Blueberry • Rich in anthocyanin, a natural compounds found in the deep blue pigment of the berries • Studies have linked wild blueberries to antiaging, anti-cancer, heart health and vascular health • Prevent oxidative stress which is linked to many chronic diseases • Promote good urinary tract health and good vision Orange • Rich in Vitamin C • Studies suggest that a compound in the peels of oranges and tangerines has the potential to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) • A study by the University of Hawaii indicates that a daily dose of citrus peel extract might help prevent diabetes in humans Elderberry • Used traditionally as treatment for colds, infection and pain relief • May prevent flu and decreases severity and length of flu symptoms • Rich in flavonoids that have antioxidant properties • Boost the immune system Grape Seed • Contains highly bioavailable proanthocyanidins • Provides significantly greater protection against free radical damage • Shown great promise in the prevention of atherosclerosis due to potent antioxidant function • Protects against atherosclerosis by trapping reactive oxygen species in an aqueous environment (such as plasma or interstitial fluid) in a blood vessel, thus inhibiting oxidation of LDL on the arterial wall Green Tea • Rich in polyphenols, chemicals with potent antioxidant properties • Contains six primary catechin compounds: catechin, gallaogatechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and apigallocatechin gallate (also known as EGCG) • May be useful for multiple health problems including atherosclerosis, cholesterol, cancer, IBD, liver disease, diabetes, and weight loss Fruit and Vegetable Juices • Blueberry juice, raspberry juice, beet juice, and black carrot juice Blueberry Juice • Contains high concentrations of anthocyanins, which are a dark colored subclass of flavonoids • Blueberry anthocyanins now appear to be the most powerful antioxidants among flavonoids • Anthocyanins are able to neutralize certain destructive enzymes, initiate anti-inflammatory effects on blood vessels, and inhibit serum protein decreases induced by hyperoxia • Assist the body in dissolving blood clots, and exhibit anti-cancer effects not directly related to ROS • Anthocyanins have shown promising results: 1) stroke 2) capillary damage due to diabetic vascular disease 3) hypertensive vessel damage 4) arthritic or muscle conditions involving damaged collagen and/or elastin 5) other inflammatory conditions associated with prostaglandins 6) immune cell function, and 7) treatment of urinary tract infections Raspberry Juice • Contain a wider variety of flavonoids and the highest concentration of the natural anti-mutagen, ellagic acid • Ellagic acid offers unique health benefits unrelated to its antioxidant potential • Have the ability to prevent cataract formation • Studies show ellagic acid can modulate gene expression in prostate cancer cell cultures • Inhibit liver cancer cells by multiple mechanisms • Inhibit multiple enzyme systems that promote bladder cancer cell growth • Protects colon mucosa leading to the prevention of precancerous cell formation • Inhibits chemically induced esophageal cancer Beet Juice • Deep red/purple color is caused by the antioxidant betalain • May help lower blood pressure • Rich source of the mineral boron • Recent scientific research has shown that beetroot can inhibit tumor growth • Has antioxidant properties that may help to prevent cancer Black Carrot Juice • Naturally rich in anthocyanin content • Anthocyanins may help prevent heart disease by slowing blood clotting • Contain anti-inflammatory properties • Potent free radical scavengers • May inhibit LDL (bad) cholesterol 36 Approved Claims by the FDA • Supports against minor inflammation • Improves body composition and supports weight loss • Increases cellular concentrations of minerals • Supports anti-aging processes • Supports cellular health • Supports circulatory system health • Supports feelings of well-being • Supports female health • Supports gastrointestinal health • Supports healthy hair • Supports antioxidant capacity • Supports healthy skin • Supports body stamina • Supports immune system health • Supports cardiovascular health 36 Approved Claims by the FDA • Supports joint health • Supports normal vision • Supports male health • Supports muscular health • Supports physical recovery after exercise • Supports neural health • Supports respiratory health • Supports normal biochemical processes • Supports sense of hearing • Supports normal body and overall well-being • Supports normal growth • Supports normal learning and memory functions • Supports normal liver health • Supports sense of taste • Supports work and exercise performance • Minerals are enzymatic cofactors in the body • Prebiotics promote colon health Our Commitment to Quality For each batch of Maximol: – 100 hundred man-hours go into inspecting and testing the raw materials, blends, and finished product – Raw materials undergo 5 to 7 days of inspection – 30 analytical tests are conducted for vitamins and minerals to guarantee potency – 8 microbiological tests are conducted for safety – Organoleptic testing to ensure consistency of appearance, taste, and odor – In-house stability tests to ensure accurate shelf-life expiration dates