Scientific Background on Cordy Max Presented by James

Scientific Background on Cordy. Max Presented by James M. Rippe, M. D. Tufts University School of Medicine Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular

Cordymax Cs-4 The natural way to overcome recurring fatigue

Wild Cordyceps sinensis Parasitic mushroom found in high altitudes

What is Cordy. Max? n n n Exclusive clinically proven formulation Unique fermentation process Standardized to adenosine and mannitol 15 years of research; over 36 studies Unlike wild harvested cordyceps, not dependent on

Cordy. Max Benefits n n n Improves oxygen consumption Provides for more robust lung function Supports greater natural resistance Reduces symptoms of fatigue Increases vitality

Cordy. Max Cs-4 Competitive Positioning Quality of Life (Overcome Fatigue) Age Cordy. Max Cs-4 Younger Older Ginsana Athletic Performance (Enhancement)

Clinical use of Cordy. Max n >1800 patients with a variety of diseases involved in Cordy. Max clinical trials in China

Clinical Trials for Cordy. Max • • Pulmonary function Cardiovascular function Free radical scavenging Anti-fatigue # of trials 20 4 4 2 Anti-fatigue effect confirmed in placebo, doubleblind study designed by Dr. C. Cooper (UCLA) (Presented at American Academy of Sports Medicine)

Oxygen (L/min) 2. 2 2. 0 Cordymax Increases Oxygen Intake by the Lungs +6. 69% Pretreatment At Week 6 -0. 05% 1. 8 1. 6 1. 4 Cordy. Max Placebo

Better tolerance during anaerobic conditions 1. 4 (L/min) 1. 3 Pretreatment +12. 6% At Week 6 -2. 40% 1. 2 1. 1 1. 0 0. 9 0. 8 Cordy. Max Placebo

Effect of Cordy. Max on Asthenia in Elderly People n n n A placebo controlled clinical trial A total of 59 elderly asthenia people 33 people were treated with Cordy. Max™for 3 months

Improvement in elderly subjects after Cordy. Max after 3 months Symptom group n Very Effective (n) Total Not Effective Rate (n) Cordy. Max Intolerant to cold control 28 19 5 4 89. 3% 20 0 1 19 5% Cordy. Max 24 19 1 4 83. 3% control 23 2 4 17 26% Cordy. Max Tiredness control 26 21 3 2 92. 3% 27 0 4 23 14. 3% Cordy. Max 14 1 10 3 78. 5% control 15 2 2 11 25. 6% Dizziness Tinnitus

Randomized double blind study on endurance in 200 sedentary individuals n James Rippe, MD et al. u Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research and u Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular Health and Sports nutrition

Cordy. Max Cs-4… Not Just Another Ginseng Cordy. Max n n n Recurring fatigue Gentle, mild nonstimulant P. Ginseng n Athletes n Stimulating n No adverse effect on blood pressure Long term use appropriate Secondary benefits n Contraindicated in high blood pressure Long term use not recommended

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Pharmanex Institute n n n Peer reviewed science Education Public communication