Bio St. John's
Healthcare Product Guide
 Summary
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 extracct 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.*
Product Profile-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)  for
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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:
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Stabilizes mood and promotes a positive outlook*
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Improves sleep patterns in older individuals*
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Moderates seasonal mood changes*
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Is well-tolerated by most people
Cordyceps sinensis Cs-4 
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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
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Promotes vitality and stamina*
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Reduces fatigue*
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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 lcinical trials. Cs-4 (known as Jin Shui
Bao) was also placed under intellectual property protection by the Chinese
government in 1995. 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 scavenge
oxygen free radicals may explain the traditional use of the Cordyceps sinensis
as a dietary supplement to improve vitality and quality of life.*
Directions for use
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.
How Supplied
Bio St. John's capsules (600 mg each) are supplied
in a one-month supply of 128 capsules. The Bio St. John's powder is enclosed
in easy-to-swallow clear gelatin capsules. Clear gelatin capsules are USP
quality and are designed to disintegrate within 30 minutes after ingestion.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat.
Protect from light.
Shelf Life
Expiration date and lot code numbers are imprinted
on the bottom of the box.
The Pharmanex 6S Quality Process
Central to the Pharmanex mission of transforming
time-honored, traditional preparations into health promoting botanical
products with known content and consistent activity is the Pharmanex 6S
Quality Process.
| Selection |
Exhaustive scientific review of research
and databases is conducted.
Authenticity, usefulness, and safety standards
are determined. |
| Sourcing |
Teams of experts investigate potential
sources and evaluate quality.
Comprehensive botanical and chemical evaluations
are completed. |
| Structure |
Structural analyses of natural compounds
are determined.
Active ingredients are isolated and studied. |
| Standardization |
Strict standardization to at least
one relevant marker molecule is required.
Proprietary processing methods to increase consistency
and ensure measured dose effectiveness are developed. |
| Safety |
Safety is assessed from available
research.
Microbial test, chemical, toxin, and heavy metal
analyses are conducted. |
| Substantiation |
Documented pre-clinical and clinical
studies are reviewed.
Pharmanex sponsored studies are initiated when
appropriate. |
For More Information:
To learn more about the Pharmanex line of natural
healthcare products, contact Mike and Tricia Legg,
or call Customer Service 1-800-800-0260, or
FAX at 1-800-800-0259.
Write down this number NZ0121217 and the name Bio st Johns and use the search button on the site
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