Life Extension Mix w/o copper 490 caps 490 Count

You hear it almost every day. Be it government health agencies or private organizations, the unanimous directive is for Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Despite constant media publicity, the majority of Americans do not ingest enough fruits and vegetables each day. In fact, a recent Johns Hopkins study found from 1999-2002, only 28% and 32% of American adults met the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake respectively. Yet, scientists are increasingly telling Americans that they must consume these kinds of plants in order to avoid a myriad of age-related problems.Life Extension Mix contains 92 unique vegetable, fruit, herbal extracts, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. This state-of-the-art multi-nutrient formula has been updated 21 times since its launch in 1983. The Life Extension Mix formula is fortified with botanical extracts that help maintain healthy cells via physiological processes separate from traditional antioxidants. Consumption of these types of plants is being recommended based on research emanating from the worlds most prestigious medical centers. The power of cocoa polyphenolsThe public does not attribute the cocoa bean with the same health benefits as broccoli or berries, but that will soon change. An abundance of new research shows that the unique polyphenols in cocoa provide broad-spectrum benefits to the arterial system.Based on studies showing that cocoa polyphenols are extremely effective in neutralizing free radical activity and have been shown to contain more antioxidant polyphenols than any other food, a standardized cocoa polyphenol extract has been added to the Life Extension Mix formula. Along with 26 other fruit and vegetable extracts, Life Extension Mix provides high-potency vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that form a cornerstone of a comprehensive health maintenance program. Standardized pomegranate extractThe pomegranate extract contai