Understanding Eleviv: Part I – The Balanced Blend

Eleviv was developed as a natural formula intended to support and improve psychological “Vigor” (a scientific measure of “mental/physical energy”). The product formula contains 4 ingredients, including Citrus peel extract (standardized to 30% polymethoxylated flavones), Eurycoma longifolia root extract (standardized to 22% eurypeptides), L‐theanine (100% pure), and Green tea extract (standardized to 30% catechins). There are existing research studies on each of the individual ingredients, as well as on the specific “Eleviv blend” of ingredients.

Existing research evidence supports the potential health benefits of each individual ingredient in the Eleviv formula. For example, Citrus peel extract (PMFs) are known to balance cellular cortisol exposure (in cell culture experiments); Eurycoma longifolia root extract is known to balance systemic testosterone exposure (in rodent research models); Theanine is known to balance brain waves and reduce anxiety (in animal models); and Green tea extract is known to balance norepinephrine levels and increase calorie expenditure (in humans).

However, the strongest and most directly relevant support for the benefits of Eleviv come from the human clinical research on Mood State, where studies show effectiveness in promoting Vigor (mental and physical energy), reducing Fatigue (i.e. boosting Energy), reducing perceived Stress (i.e. promoting Relaxation and reducing Tension), improving Mood (elevated Global Mood State and reduced Depression), improving Mental Function (i.e. reduce Confusion), and maintaining Hormone Balance (reduced C:T ratio – which appears to be the biochemical mechanism for the observed benefits on psychological parameters).

Over the past 6 years, there have been 4 human feeding studies on the Eleviv blend and a recent study investigating the combined use of Eleviv with XANGO Juice. Different aspects of these studies have been presented at 10 peer‐reviewed scientific conferences around the country (American College of Sports Medicine, International Society for Sports Nutrition, American College of Nutrition, American Society for Nutrition, and others).

These studies have investigated the “balancing” effects of Eleviv in groups of subjects exposed to various types of stress, including the “stress” of athletic overtraining, sleep deprivation, dieting for weight loss, and everyday psychological stress. Each of these studies has shown significant benefits of Eleviv in helping to restore the “metabolic balance” (ratio between anabolic/building hormones and catabolic/breakdown hormones) that is commonly upset or “imbalanced” by exposure to chronic stressors. By restoring Metabolic Balance in the body, Eleviv can help users to feel better and perform better with reduced stress, improved well-being, and enhanced Vigor.

It is important to understand that the Eleviv formulation is more than just the sum of its individual ingredients. Although we can point to the biochemical effects of each individual ingredient in the formula (see above), it is the proprietary blend and unique balance found in Eleviv that restores Metabolic Balance, contributes to improved Vigor, and helps users to “feel better again” despite the stressful lives that many of us lead. This restoration of Vigor is a unique benefit that is not found in existing dietary supplements – Eleviv uniquely restores Vigor and Eleviv is found only at XANGO.

About the author: Dr. Shawn Talbott holds a MS in Exercise Science (Univ Massachusetts), an EMP in Entrepreneurship (MIT), and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry (Rutgers). He is the author of more than 200 articles and 8 books on health and wellness, including his new book, “Vigor – 7 days to Unlimited Energy, Focus, and Well-Being” (www.VigorBook.com – 100% of profits support Operation Smile). Dr. Talbott is a scientific advisor to XANGO.

Dr. Talbott received his Master's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University, and is a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Masters Program from the Sloan School of Business. Dr. Talbott has published over 200 articles and 7 books on nutrition, health and fitness. He has served as a nutrition consultant and educator for elite-level athletes in a variety of sports, including professional triathlon, the NBA, the US Ski and Snowboard Association, the Performance Enhancement Team for USTFA, and US Olympic Training Centers. Website: http://shawntalbott.com

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2. Robyn McVeigh says:

   12/06/2011 at 6:06 pm

   Just completed the last of my Eleviv, 2 weeks ago and waiting for more, we have none due to a shipping problem.

   I have been on Eleviv for over 12 months and appreciated what a difference it made to my energy levels.

   Desperately seeking Eleviv from friends today as I don’t want to feel as down as I’m up at the moment.

   Eleviv is everything for me that I hoped it would be.

   Robyn McVeigh