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Bio St. John's
Bio St. John's is a dietary supplement that has been developed by Pharmanex, Inc. to help people cope with the daily stressed of our modern lifestyles.* It consists of a complementary combination of a standardized extract of the herb St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), together with Pharmanex's proprietary strain of the Chinese tonic Cordyceps sinensis, CordyMax Cs-4. CordyMax Cs-4 helps to reduce fatigue and promote stamina and vitality while providing important protective and stabilizing benefits for numerous bodily systems.*
St. John's wort is highly regarded and widely used in Europe as a safe, effective mood-promoting supplement.* Numerous clinical studies suggest that St. John's wort influences mood and helps people to maintain a positive mental outlook.* Both CordyMax Cs-4 and St. John's wort have a proven safety record.
The Bio St. John's combination of St. John's wort extract and CordyMax Cs-4 may be a particularly beneficial dietary supplement for individuals with a physicially and mentally stressful lifestyle.*
What is Bio St. John's?
Bio St. John's is a standardized combination of CordyMax Cs-4, the proprietary strain of the Chinese traditional remedy Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps sinens), and St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) extract. Bio St. John's combines the health promoting features of each component to promote positive mood and reduce fatigue.*
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
One of the essential active components of Bio St. John's is a standardized extract of St. John's wort; also known as Hypericum perforatum. This herb was known by Hippocrates the great, ancient herbalist, who documented some of the many benefits associated with this perennial herb. It has been used by herbalists since the late 1700's for treating "melancholy" and other psychological and neuralgic disorders, and modern clinical studies support its role as an effective mood enhancer.*
In clinical studies, St. John's wort extract:
- Stabilizes mood and promotes a positive outlook*
- Improves sleep patterns in older individuals*
- Moderates seasonal mood changes*
- Is well-tolerated by most people
Cordyceps sinensis Cs-4
The other complementary ingredient in Bio St. John's is a proprietary strain of Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. The mushroom Cordyceps sinensis has a rich, two thousand-year history. For generations, Cordyceps sinensis has been considered the premier agent in the Chinese culture for restoring energy, promoting longevity and improving the quality of life. This natural material is extremely rare. The mushroom grows primarily on the Tibetan plateau at altitudes above 14,000 feet. It takes five to seven years for the mushroom to complete its life cycle and produce the natural product. Due to the scarcity and high price of Cordyceps sinensis, its use was reserved exclusively for the Emperor's Palace.
For two thousand years, Cordyceps sinensis was virtually unknown in the Western world.
The Benefits of CordyMax Cs-4
- Promotes vitality and stamina*
- Reduces fatigue*
- Promotes healthy lung function*
Cordyceps sinensis Mycelia (Cs-4)
CordyMax Cs-4 is a standardized natural product produced by a proprietary fermentation process using an isolated, scientifically-supported strain of mycelia (Paecilomyces hepiali Chen, Cs-4) Cs-4 mycelia (the underground portion of the mushroom) is extracted from fresh Cordyceps sinensis (Berk) Sacc. collected from Qinghai province, China. Fifteen years of biological and clinical studies confirm that Cs-4 is the fermentation product that most closely resembles the natural product. Recent published scientific studies document that Cs-4 influences a broad range of physiological effects associated with promoting energy and stamina.* In 1987, Cs-4 was the first "Class I" Traditional Chinese Medicine approved by the Chinese ministry of Helath. "Class I" Traditional Chinese medicines are rigorously evaluated for safety and efficacy in pharmacology, toxicology and clinical trials. Cs-4 (known as Jin Shui Bao) was also placed under intellectual property protection by the Chinese government in1995. Pharmanex has the exclusive right to market CordyMax Cs-4 outside of China.
Scientific Support
Numerous scientific studies suggest that CordyMax Cs-4 can promote natural vitality through more efficient enzyme activity of red blood cells, and promote healthy lung function.* Additionally, CordyMax Cs-4 increases the body's resistance to daily environmental and occupational stresses.* Cs-4 has been shown in both human and animal studies, to support the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD).*
This support of the enzyme's proven ability to scavengeoxygen free radicals may explain the traditional use of the Cordyceps sinensis as a dietary supplement to improve vitality and quality of life.*
Recommended Usage
Each capsule of Bio St. John's contains 375 mg of CordyMax Cs-4 standardized to adenosine and mannitol content, and 225 mg Hypericum (St. John's wort) extract standardized to 0.3% hypericin. Take two capsules twice a day, with food or drink.
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