Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health Naturally

2. State of the Nation
 Life expectancy has increased
 Quality of life has decreased
 Obesity is at an all-time high
 We are using more prescription drugs than
ever
 Record deaths from heart disease and
cancer

4. Contributing Factors
 MORE  LESS
 TV/Computer  Sleep
 Work  Exercise
 Stress  Quality Food
 Processed Food
 Environmental
Contaminants
 Oxidative Stress
 Prescription Drugs

5. Environmental Changes
 The pollutants found today vs. in the century past
(air, food, and water) drastically increase the number
of free radicals we produce internally and those we
have to fight externally.
 Our toxic burden varies day to day, as does our
ability to defend ourselves.
 The present generation faces the largest burden from
oxidative stress this planet has ever known.

6. Quality of Food has Decreased
 There is a gap in our protection, because our foods
have become significantly depleted in their content
of antioxidants and supporting minerals.
 Factors
 Mineral depletion in our soils
 Monoculture crops and agriculture
 Food transportation issues
 Foods that are highly processed
 Poor food choices and food preparation

7. Reduction in average mineral content of
fruit and vegetables between 1940 and 1991
• Sodium 49% 29%
• Potassium 16% 19%
• Magnesium 24% 16%
• Calcium 46% 16%
• Iron 27% 24%
• Copper 76% 20%
• Zinc 59% 27%

8. Sleep
 Average American adult gets 6.5 hours of sleep
each night.
 That is nearly 20% less sleep than the average
in the 1950’s.
 Your body needs 7.5 - 9 hours for optimal
function.
 Studies show that more than 50% of American
adults lose sleep due to stress.

10. Research and Statistics
 American Heart Association found that B vitamins
help protect men from death due to heart failure.
 AMA has determined that insufficient vitamin intake is
related to chronic disease development and
progression.
 90% of women, 70% of men and 60% of teens are not
consuming the RDA of calcium.

11. Research and Statistics
 More than 50% of postmenopausal women taking
medication for osteoporosis have suboptimal
levels of vitamin D.
 According to the CDC, Vitamin C supplements
reduce cellular DNA damage that is the vital first
step in cancer initiation and also reduce the
inflammatory changes that allow a malignant cell
to grow into a dangerous tumor.

12. Disease Fighting Ingredients
 Calcium
 CoQ10
 Fish Oil
 Flavanoids
 Grape Seed Extract / Pycnogenol
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13. Nutrients in the News

14. Vitamin D

15. Omega 3 Fatty Acids

16. Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics

17. Supplementation Matters
 Supplementation provides essential vitamins and
minerals needed every day.
 We understand certain phyto-nutrients are
impractical to obtain from food.
 Provides noticeable health improvements (increased
energy, increase joint comfort, skin health, improved
sleep, etc.).

18. Are you on a health plan or
are you planning for health?
• If is an absence of symptoms, how do
you feel about your health?
• Where do you want your health to be?

19. Making a Change
 Do you want to provide your body with the
nutrients it needs to function optimally?
 Do you want to age well inside and out?
 Do you want to increase your energy, protect your
heart and maintain a strong body?

21. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration. These products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

22. Market America
offers powerful
nutritional solutions!

23. Market America
Supplement Difference
Superior Quality
 The best raw materials
 Trusted manufacturers
GMP Standards
 Good Manufacturing Practices
 FDA and USDA
Best Science
 Clinical Research
 Proven Results
Isotonic Delivery

24. Not All Supplements
are Created Equal

25. Isotonix® Advantage #1
Isotonix products clear the stomach at
an optimal rate to maximize
absorption.
It’s fast, but controlled; allowing your
body’s transport mechanisms to
efficiently shuttle vitamins into the
blood stream.

26. How Fast is “Fast”?
Tablet only partially dissolved
when leaving stomach.
OPC-3® isotonic formulation
3.0
Plasma radical reduction rate
OPC-3® tablet
to baseline [units/min]
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Start 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 120 150 180 210 240
Time after consumption [min]
M.R. Cesarone, et al. Phytother. Res. 2009

27. Isotonix® Advantage #2
Isotonix products are buffered to
protect nutrients from
hydrochloric acid degradation in
the stomach.

28. Isotonix® Advantage #3
 The base ingredients in Isotonix®
deliver the same concentration of
particles as found in your body fluids.
This improves absorption of actives.
 Isotonix® solutions are gentle on your
system because they simulate body
fluid.

29. Isotonix® Advantage #4
Carbon dioxide created by the
effervescent reaction momentarily
reduces the thickness and viscosity of
the mucus layer of the intestinal tract,
promoting absorption into the
bloodstream.
Pharm. Res. 1998, vol 15, pp 925-930. “Mechanistic studies on
effervescent-induced permeability enhancement.”

30. Isotonix® Advantage #5
 Isotonix offers an alternative to pills.
 Survey shows 40% of American adults
have experienced difficulty swallowing
pills
 The survey of 679 adults (513 ages 18-64, 166 age 65 and older)
was funded by the US affiliate of Germany's Schwarz Pharma.

31. Why NOT Isotonix®?
 Not all Market America supplements are
available in Isotonix form. Why?
 Numerous factors are considered
○ Taste or odor
○ Solubility (ability of ingredients to dissolve in
water)
○ Availability of ingredient in powdered form
○ Optimal delivery method of ingredient

32. Getting Started
Building a Healthy Foundation
 Isotonix® Daily Essentials
 Isotonix OPC-3®
 Isotonix Multivitamin
 Isotonix Activated B-Complex
 Isotonix Calcium Plus

33. Isotonix OPC-3®
The Gold
Standard
For
Antioxidants

34. Isotonix OPC-3®
FEATURED INGREDIENT
Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol®)
 Basic Properties
 Powerful Antioxidant
 Anti-inflammatory Activity
 Cardiovascular Health
 Skin Health
 Vasodilation and Circulation

35. Isotonix® Multivitamin
 100% of essential vitamins needed for proper
nutritional balance.
 Vitamins serve as cofactors and coenzymes
for proper functioning of
enzymes/metabolic reactions (required
components).
 Minerals are key co-factors for metabolic
processes (required components).

36. Isotonix® Multivitamin
 Available with and without iron
 Exceeds 100% DV for many important
nutrients including:
 Vitamins A, C, D and E
 B Vitamins
 Zinc
 Selenium
 Copper
 Chromium
 Potassium
 And more!

37. Isotonix® Calcium Plus
 Calcium is essential for maintaining
all aspects of health:
 Heart Health
 Bone Health
 Teeth and Gums
 Nerve Conduction
 Hormone Secretion
 Blood Clotting
 Body Weight
 Immunity
 Does not contain excessive calcium
per serving (can only absorb ~400 mg
at a time).

38. The Need for B Vitamins
 B-vitamins are naturally depleted by:
• Alcohol
• Sugar
• Coffee
• Stress

39. Isotonix® Activated B-Complex
 Contains the metabolically activated
forms of critical B vitamins
 Supports metabolism
 Promotes nervous system
and immune function
 Decreases stress
 Increases energy
 Supports heart health

40. Isotonix® Daily Essentials Kit
 Contains Isotonix OPC-3, Save over
Multivitamin, Activated B- $50 when
Complex and Calcium Plus you purchase
the kit!
 Provides Vitamins and
Minerals
 Heart Health
 Immunity
 Energy and Mood
 Stress Management
Less than $2 per day!

41. The Isotonix Family
 Antioxidants  Stress
 Anti-Aging  Cognitive
 Bone and Joint  Immunity
 Blood Sugar  Digestive
 Energy  Sleep
 Endurance
 Relaxation
 Sports
 Prenatal
 Children’s
 Vitamin D
 Heart
 CoQ10

42. Customization
 A supplement system unique to you!
 NutriPhysical
○ Free online tool
○ Ranked supplement recommendations based
on your diet and lifestyle
 Isotonix Custom Cocktail
○ Create a supplement blend with your
favorite Isotonix products – premixed and
labeled just for you!

43. What Else?
 Omega 3  Energy
 Adults and children  Greens
 Probiotics  Immunity
 Fiber  Aloe

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