Understanding Eleviv: Part III – Citru...

Citrus peel extract is a rich source of Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs) – flavonoid compounds with extra (“poly”) methoxy groups compared to “regular” flavones. Like all flavonoids, the PMFs deliver potent antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activity, but the PMF version is approximately 3‐times more potent in its ability to reduce cholesterol levels (20‐30% reduction in clinical studies) and in balancing cellular cortisol exposure by inhibiting the activity of the fat‐storing enzyme, HSD‐1, inside of abdominal fat cells. The three primary PMFs are...

Understanding Eleviv: Part 2 – Eurycom...

Eurycoma is a tree root, often called Malaysian ginseng or Tongkat Ali, which is used as a traditional “anti‐aging” remedy to help older individuals “adapt” to the reduced energy and mood that often comes with age. In modern dietary supplements, we find eurycoma in a variety of products intended to improve energy and mood (which it can do, based on its mechanism of action of restoring metabolic hormone balance that can be disrupted by stress) and “boost” testosterone levels (which it cannot do, unless we’re talking about restoring testosterone levels from...