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Frequently Asked Questions about
this product
1. What is
this product 2. Is
this product approved by the FDA for the treatment of cancer, chronic
fatigue, auto-immune, and glutathione deficiency
diseases? 3. What is the
difference between this product and other whey proteins? 4.
What is the
product's bioactivity dependent upon? 5. If a
different manufacturer of whey protein supplements was able to duplicate
our technology, could they make the same claims? 6. What
exactly is glutathione and how is it important? 7. What is the
difference between products or pills that people use as supplements that
are labeled as "glutathione" or "cystine"? 8. What is the
difference between NAC (N Acetyl L-Cysteine) and THIS PRODUCT? 9. What is the
difference between bovine colostrum and THIS PRODUCT? 10. How does
the manufacturing of our product differ from other whey
proteins? 11. What are
some additional benefits of whey proteins? 12. What is
the theoretical mechanism of action of GLUTATHIONE in Cancer and Immune
dysfunction? 13. What are
the diseases or conditions that have been associated with low
glutathione levels? 14. Has
therapy to increase glutathione levels been effective in treating the
diseases or conditions that have been associated with low glutathione
levels? 15. Can a
person who is lactose intolerant take THIS PRODUCT? 16.
Can a
person who is intolerant of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) take
THIS PRODUCT? 17. Are there
any interactions known between supplements such as coenzyme Q-10,
antioxidant vitamins, or herbs and glutathione? 18. Are there
any interactions known between prescription medications and
THIS PRODUCT? 19. Are there
any side effects associated with THIS PRODUCT? 20. Can you
overdose THIS PRODUCT? Is there any potential for toxicity if you take too
much? 21. Because
THIS PRODUCT is 90% protein, is it contraindicated in patients on renal
dialysis who must limit protein intake? 22. Is
THIS PRODUCT contraindicated in Celiac Sprue disease? 23. Who should
not take the product? 24. What are
some of the critical ingredients in a daily amount of THIS PRODUCT (1
pouch)? 25. What is
the recommended dose for taking THIS PRODUCT? 26. What is
the recommended intake of protein for an average adult per
day? 27. What is
the difference in taking THIS PRODUCT as opposed to taking other
antioxidants? 28. How much
does THIS PRODUCT cost? 29. Is there a
test to determine if my glutathione levels are low? 30. Is
THIS PRODUCT listed in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)? 31. Is
THIS PRODUCT reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance
programs? 32. What is
the best way to mix THIS PRODUCT? 33. Where can
I order THIS PRODUCT?
1. What is THIS PRODUCT? A. this product is not a prescription drug, but a
powerful and unique patented (8 Method of Use Patents world-wide, and 5
US Patents) un-denatured and highly bio-active whey protein dietary
supplement that is loaded with glutathione precursors. this product took
$10 million and 18 years of research to perfect. The primary researcher
involved in the discovery of this product is Gustavo Bounous, MD.
this product is a
highly concentrated milk serum isolate which is high in protein (90%
protein by weight) and is lactose-free and fat-free. this product shares
many of the same immune promoting and enhancing properties of Mother's
milk. this product has been clinically proven to increase serum and tissue
glutathione levels, and its efficacy is validated by extensive research,
including over 390 published scientific studies and review articles
which appear in the medical literature and are available for you to
examine through our MEDLINE (National Library of medicine) link.
this product increases glutathione, which is your cells' own
natural antioxidant and most potent detoxifier. this product has been
demonstrated to enhance both healthy and deficient immune systems, and
is validated as an effective nutritional supplement by the medical
community. this product is the only non-prescription dietary supplement to
appear in the year 2000 Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) for
Prescription Drugs, although it is available without prescription! It
has it's own NDC (National Drug Control) number, and is reimbursable
under Medicaid, Medicare, and by private insurance in many states.
2.
Is this product approved by the FDA for the treatment of cancer, chronic
fatigue, auto-immune, and glutathione deficiency
diseases? A. No. The United States Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) does not "approve" any nutritional supplements for
these indications. The FDA determines the safety of nutritional
supplements, and regulates or restricts the distribution of those
products considered to pose a health risk to the American public.
this product is considered to be "generally recognized as Safe", (GRAS) by
the FDA. This is the same classification given vitamin C. Based on a
recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit, the FDA is tolerating references to certain therapeutic uses of
nutritional supplements which are based on strong scientific or clinical
evidence and "significant scientific agreement". Because this product is
manufactured by a Canadian company, the manufacturer is more
sensitive to the regulatory pressures of the FDA than American
supplement manufacturers, and has chosen to be ultra-conservative in
their marketing of the product. No disease treatment claims are made
concerning this product.
3. What is the difference between this product and other
whey proteins? A. this product has been shown to differ from
other whey proteins in its effect upon the immune system. Specifically,
scientific studies on other whey proteins have not shown the same
immune stimulating effects that are seen with this product. this product is
has been extensively studied in the clinical literature. Comparing the
bio-active ingredients in this product to those in other whey proteins
clearly shows the superiority of this product. this product is a bioactive
dietary supplement that is supported by eighteen years of research
through rigorous clinical trials that have been published in peer review
journals. These studies, performed in world-renowned medical and
scientific institutions, attest to the efficacy of this product. this product
studies have shown that this product not only increases intracellular
levels of GSH (glutathione or glutathione precursors) following
ingestion, but also significantly builds up the stores of these
substances inside the cells. This beneficial effect lasts for
considerable periods of time after ingestion of this product.
4. What is the product's bioactivity dependent upon?
A. Concentrations of 3 bioactive and thermolabile (easily
damaged by heat) proteins that are contained in the milk serum: serum
albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferrin. Because these compounds can
be damaged by heat (in excess of 140 degrees F) or excessive mechanical
agitation, this product must not be cooked, heated, or placed in a
steel-bladed blender. For these reasons, and to preserve the bioactivity
of its serum albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferrin, this product has
not been exposed to standard high-temperature Pasteurization. Rather, it
has been bio-filtered to remove bacteria, and subjected to
patent-process low-temperature purification procedures to ensure its
safety and purity.
5.
If a different manufacturer of whey protein supplements was able to
duplicate our technology, could they make the same
claims? A. No. The power of our patents is not in
manufacturing. this product patents (presently there are eight patents on
this product: 5 US patents, and 3 international patents) relate to the
METHOD OF USE. That is, no other whey protein can state: "clinically
PROVEN to stimulate the immune system", and "significantly raises
glutathione levels". Additionally, although there are dozens of
companies producing denatured (high-heat Pasteurized) whey
proteins (primarily for use as a protein source in body-building), there
currently is no company manufacturing an UNDENATURED whey protein
product similar to this product. Over 390 clinical studies and medical
reviews appear in the clinical literature which specifically involved
this product, and not other whey proteins. Accept no imitations.
6.
What exactly is glutathione and how is it important? A.
Glutathione is the master antioxidant of the body. Without glutathione,
we die. The replenishment of the glutathione levels within the
lymphocytes (also called leucocytes or white blood cells) increases the
intensity of the immune response. The increase in glutathione levels
also results in the proliferation of lymphocytes that act as a
scavengers, and helps to combat infections. Selenium (a micronutrient
and mineral) is a structural component of, and a co-factor for the
antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase. For this reason,
supplementation with selenium can modestly increase glutathione levels
in persons who are selenium deficient.
Glutathione is a
tri-peptide of the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid.
Tissue glutathione levels increase when cystine levels increase within
the cell. This is why cystine is critical in the production of
glutathione, but prior to the development of this product, no effective way
was known to safely and significantly increase cystine levels in the
cell over long periods of time. A deficiency of glutathione can cause
hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells resulting in severe
anemia) and numerous diseases of oxidative stress.
Low
glutathione levels are commonly found among the elderly, those
undergoing cancer chemotherapy, and among patients suffering from
autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis,
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFSIDS), fibromyalgia, and AIDS. Glutathione
is essential in intermediary metabolism as a donor of sulfhydryl groups
(which are essential for the detoxification of the liver). That is why
the only known "side effects" associated with this product supplementation
are associated with the beneficial detoxification which occurs as a
result of improved liver function. The antioxidant enzyme glutathione
peroxidase functions in the process of elimination of wastes from the
body. Glutathione works within the liver, lungs, colon, kidneys, and
skin in the process of removing toxic eliminating cellular metabolic
wastes.
7. What is the difference between products or pills that
people use as supplements that are labeled as "glutathione" or
"cystine"? A. Glutathione is produced within the cells
(intra-cellularly). When taking a pill labeled "glutathione", clinical
and laboratory studies demonstrate that oral glutathione is NOT absorbed
but will be eliminated by the liver through the bile before ever
reaching the systemic circulation (blood stream). Cystine is not well
absorbed when taken by mouth. Injectable glutathione also has
limited benefits. It is unstable in the blood stream. By the time it
gets to the cell, much of it gets degraded, and much of this remaining
glutathione cannot effectively pass through the cell membrane.
Clinical studies have demonstrated that oral cystine
supplementation (NAC or N Acetyl L-Cysteine) is NOT effective in
increasing cystine levels within the cell, and has also not been
associated with significant increases in glutathione levels
within the cell. The three bioactive proteins supplied by this product
constitute a "natural delivery system" from these cystine precursors to
the cell (in order to facilitate clinically and statistically
significant increases in glutathione levels in BOTH the
extracellular serum and intracellular tissues). Because this product
provides the building blocks for cystine, and these building blocks for
cystine are easily transported inside the cell where they can be quickly
synthesized into glutathione, this product is therefore ideally suited
to increase glutathione levels within the cell.
8.
What is the difference between NAC (N Acetyl L-Cysteine) and
this product? A. N Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) is
sulfur-containing (sulfhydryl) amino acid which is present in many
proteins, and is in the same class as the amino acid methionine. NAC is
a naturally occurring amino sugar and is a form of cysteine which has
been demonstrated to facilitate the SHORT TERM cellular detoxification
of alcohol, tobacco smoke, acetaminophen [Tylenol®] poisoning and
environmental pollutants in several in vitro studies. When Cystine is
heated, molecular bonds are cleaved and it becomes
Cysteine. Cysteine is beneficial if it is produced
INSIDE the cell, but is mildly toxic if it is produced outside the cell.
NAC does not travel well in the blood stream, and doesn't reach the
cells (to be used to synthesize glutathione and Glutamic acid).
NAC
supplementation over long periods has been associated with modest
increases in serum glutathione, but has not proven particularly useful
in the treatment of chronic, long-term intracellular glutathione
deficiencies. Furthermore, therapeutic levels of NAC are relatively
toxic and have been associated with significant side effects. At
therapeutic doses, oral NAC supplementation has been associated with
cerebral symptoms, nausea, blurred vision, and vomiting. this product
provides the precursors for the manufacture of intra-cellular cystine,
and effectively delivers these to the cell. For this reason, this product
supplementation has been associated with sustained and
significant increases of cellular glutathione, and is virtually
devoid of troublesome side-effects. this product has the same side-effect
profile as mothers' milk.
9.
What is the difference between bovine colostrum and
this product? A. The proteins in colostrum have almost no
cystine content. Cystine is critically essential to the immune system.
Although Growth Factors present in colostrum (including IGF-1, or
Insulin-like growth Factor-1 which is effective in promoting muscle
growth) are not affected by stomach acid, research published by one
manufacturer of Colostrum (Vital Health News, Winter 1998, page
7) demonstrated that "the effectiveness of the immune factors
present in colostrum is lowered by stomach acid."
Although the immune enhancing factors found in colostrum are
often "preferable to single isolated immune components" (such as
interferon, which is more likely to cause troublesome side effects),
colostrum has NOT been demonstrated to be superior to isolated
undenatured whey proteins such as this product. Colostrum (which is
produced during the first 26 hours following birth by the mammary
glands) is primarily composed of immunoglobulin and some lactoferrin.
According to both laboratory experiments and clinical trials conducted
in Germany, although colostrum supplementation was associated with
mild increases in immune function in some patients, these
increases were not statistically significant, (p=ns).
A
postulated mechanism of action of colostrum is the inter-species
transfer of immune factors, however this has NOT been clinically proven.
Most of the data supporting the effectiveness of colostrum is
anecdotal (consisting mostly of personal testimonies rather than
clinical studies). Since the primary mechanism of action on the immune
system is via stimulation of the synthesis (production) of glutathione,
the near absence of glutathione precursors in the immunoglobulin
fraction (from the colostrum) may explain its relative lack of effect.
Conversely, this product contains substantial amounts of
thermolabile (heat-sensitive) proteins that are rich in cystine and
glutamylcystine (known precursors of glutathione), and the effectiveness
of this product has been demonstrated in numerous human clinical trials
which found statistically significant increases in glutathione and
indices of immune function (such as CD4:CD8 ratios). Colostrum might be
beneficial as an adjunctive (add-on) therapy to this product, but the
clinical data is significantly more convincing for this product.
10. How does the manufacturing of our product differ from
other whey proteins? A. In the manufacturing of other whey
proteins several things occur: in the process of heating and
Pasteurization, critical bonds holding the cystine together get broken
down ("denatured", meaning they loose their original nature--similar to
the denaturing and irreversible changing of liquid egg white by the
heating process involved in frying an egg). The exact type of proteins
that serve to increase tissue and serum glutathione most effectively are
lost or diminished. The researchers (the manufacturers of
this product) have developed a process by which these delicate
proteins remain intact in their natural form to serve us most
effectively.
11. What are some additional benefits of whey
proteins? A. this product has been clinically demonstrated to
increase exercise capacity by 13 percent (Lands et al., 1999), and
may be useful as a supplement for competitive
athletes. Wattanabe et al. (Japan) conducted a clinical
study with this product to evaluate increases in GSH among patients with
Hepatitis B and C, and found that these viruses are vulnerable to
glutathione. In-vitro studies in Japan also showed that whey can
stimulate the bone cell (osteoblasts) to produce more bone, hence
increasing bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Lactalbumin from whey protein has been demonstrated to kill breast
cancer cells in vitro (in a test-tube). Glutathione (from whey protein)
lowers serum cholesterol by stimulating bile synthesis in the liver. In
addition, glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that will prevent lipid
peroxidation (a sign of free radical activity). Lipid peroxidation is
implicated in arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke and
coronary artery disease.
12. What is the theoretical mechanism of action of
GLUTATHIONE in Cancer
and Immune dysfunction? A. Natural killer (Immune) cells
may become glutathione-depleted over time, and immune response weakens.
THIS PRODUCT raises glutathione levels and strengthens the immune system to
fight cancer, viruses, bacteria, etc. For those patients receiving
traditional medical therapy for their cancers, THIS PRODUCT supplies
lactalbumin and has been clinically
proven to raise glutathione levels. Glutathione and lactalbumin
(a component of THIS PRODUCT) have been associated with the strengthening
of healthy cells and (paradoxically) the weakening of cancerous
cells. In research conducted by C. Svanborg et al, lactalbumin
was associated with apoptosis (or the programmed death) of breast cancer
cells. Glutathione has been scientifically demonstrated to decrease
cancerous cells' resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs, while protecting
healthy cells. This would theoretically allow a patient to respond
better to chemotherapy with less side effects.
13. What are the diseases or conditions that have been
associated with low glutathione levels? A. Most of the
autoimmune and degenerative diseases of aging
including: Acetaminophen poisoning, ADD, Addison's Disease, aging, AIDS,
Alopecia Areata, ALS, Alzheimers' Disease, anemia (hemolytic),
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries),
arthritis (rheumatoid), asthma, autism, autoimmune disease, Behcet's
Disease, burns, cacexia, cancer, candida infection, cardiomyopathy
(idiopathic), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, colitis, coronary artery
disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, Crohn's disease, eczema, emphysema,
Epstein Barr Viral (EBV) syndrome, fibromyalgia, free radical overload,
Goodpasture Syndrome, Graves' Disease, hepatic dysfunction (liver
disease), hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hypercholesterolemia (high blood
cholesterol), herpes, infections (viral, bacterial and fungal),
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), lupus, macular degeneration (diabetic
macular degeneration), malnutrition, Meniere's disease, multiple
sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, neurodegenerative diseases, nutritional
disorders, Parkinson's disease, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Primary Biliary
Cirrhosis, progeria, psoriasis, Rheumatic Fever, Sarcoidosis,
scleroderma, shingles, stroke, surgery, toxic poisoning, trauma,
vasculitis, vitiligo, and Wegener's Granulomatosis.
14. Has therapy to
increase glutathione levels been effective in treating the diseases
or conditions that have been associated with low glutathione
levels? A. Yes. See: Medline Search Page
15. Can a person who is lactose intolerant take
this product? A. Yes, this product has less than 1% lactose
which should not cause any ill effect even in the most severe case of
lactose intolerance.
16. Can a person who is intolerant of Monosodium Glutamate
(MSG) take this product? A. Yes, this product has NO added MSG
which should not cause any ill effect even in the most severe case of
MSG intolerance. this product contains the following amount of glutamic
acid by weight: 180 mg/gram. There is therefore 1.8 grams of glutamic
acid in a 10 gram packet of this product. Every single protein on the earth
contains glutamic acid, and glutamic acid is required for good health.
Glutamic acid is an amino acid formed in the digestion of ALL proteins
(including wheat gluten and meat). It is the only amino acid metabolized
by the brain. Glutamic acid is necessary in human nutrition but can
usually be manufactured by the body in adequate amounts. That means that
our own body produces it. In certain disease states, deficient diet,
malnutrition, and in certain metabolic abnormalities this amino acid
becomes conditionally essential. Glutamic Acid's sodium salt, is
monosodium glutamate, and ALL proteins may contain naturally occurring
trace amounts of MSG. In summary, this product would not supply any more
glutamic acid than a serving of steak or other similar protein. There is
NO added MSG in this product, and this product should not cause a medical
problem in a person highly sensitive to MSG.
17 . Are there any interactions known between
supplements such as coenzyme Q-10, antioxidant vitamins, or herbs and
this product? A. No, there are no known potential or reported
interactions between this product and nutritional supplements. In fact,
this product increases glutathione levels, which helps to improve
the action of antioxidant vitamins (which are less effective if your
glutathione levels are impaired). For this reason, mega-doses of
antioxidant vitamins (i.e. doses in excess of 10 times the RDA of these
vitamins) are not required if you are supplementing with
this product. As we age, our glutathione levels fall precipitously like a
down-hill ski-slope. Low levels of glutathione are associated with a
host of degenerative diseases, and critically low levels of serum and
tissue glutathione often predict that death is imminent. Supplementation
with this product helps restore these precious glutathione levels, and
helps the supplemental vitamins we are taking to work more effectively
to maintain optimum health!
18.
Are there any interactions known between prescription medications and
this product? A. No, there are no known interactions between
this product and prescription drugs. this product is composed of the same
basic proteins which are found in human breast milk, and should be
considered to be as safe to take as mothers' breast milk. Furthermore,
this product is 90% protein, and is one of the best sources of
highly-absorbable protein on the planet. Patients taking
immunosuppressant drugs such as Cyclosporin® should consult their
physician before taking this product.
19.
Are there any side effects associated with this product? A.
this product increases serum and liver glutathione levels. When liver
glutathione levels rise, the liver is able to more effectively detoxify
the body (which is a beneficial function of this product). Some patients
(especially those who have been exposed to high levels of environmental
toxins) may have a mild temporary reaction to these mobilized toxins as
the liver is removing them from storage in body fat. Typically, reducing
the dose of this product will allow these temporary side effects to
quickly disappear. this product is composed of the same basic proteins that
are found in human breast milk, and has the same side effect profile as
mothers' breast milk. Because this product is a milk protein, persons who
are mildly allergic to milk proteins may experience minor gastric
distress from this product. This gastric distress usually disappears if
you reduce the dose of this product. Persons with serious milk-protein
allergies should not take this product
20.
Can you overdose this product? Is there any potential for toxicity if you
take too much? A. Your greatest risk is wasting your money
if you take "too much" this product. Clinical data seems to indicate there
is limited benefit from exceeding 3 grams per day (3 packets per day) of
this product. Because our cells have an innate mechanism of "feed-back
inhibition" with respect to the glutathione synthesis precursors
(building blocks) provided by this product, there is no potential for
making "too much glutathione" within the cell if large quantities of
this product are consumed. this product supplementation will result in
establishment of normal glutathione levels, (NOT excessive
glutathione levels) within the cell. Excess this product would be
metabolized as protein (this product is an excellent source of protein,
containing 90% protein by dry weight).
21.
Because this product is 90% protein, is it contraindicated in patients on
renal dialysis who must limit protein intake? A. No,
this product is not contraindicated in these patients. Although we suggest
that you consult your personal physician with medical questions such as
these, there is no reason to believe that this product would be harmful in
these patients. this product is one of the most easily digested and most
easily absorbed forms of protein in the diet. Its Protein Efficiency
Ratio (PER: a mark of the quality of a protein) is extremely
high, and in conditions such as renal failure where protein intake must
be limited, it is most prudent to consume the highest quality proteins
such as whey proteins and egg white proteins, versus lower quality
proteins that produce more problematic metabolic waste by-products and
residues.
22. Is this product contraindicated in Celiac Sprue
disease? A. No. These patients are usually instructed not
ingest wheat or gluten. There is no wheat, or gluten in this product.
Furthermore, this product is lactose-free. There is no reason to believe
that that this product would be detrimental in patients with Celiac
Sprue.
23. Who should not take the product? A.
People with an allergy specifically to milk protein, (which is very
rare). NOTE: Please understand that lactose intolerance is NOT a
milk allergy. Also, anyone who has had an organ transplant and is
receiving immunosuppressant therapy should not take this product unless
instructed to do so by his or her physician or another health care
professional. The immune system needs to be suppressed in order to
prevent organ rejection, and this product may counteract immunosuppressant
medicines such as cyclosporin®.
24. What are some of the critical ingredients in a daily
amount of this product (1 pouch)? A. 9 grams or 90% Protein, 0
Fat, less than 0% Lactose, 60 mg of Calcium, 4 micrograms of Selenium,
30 Mg of Potassium, 4 mg of Iron, and approximately 40 Calories.
25. What is the recommended dose for taking
this product? A. Check with your physician or health care
professional. If you do not have a documented glutathione deficiency and
are taking this product for good health, one pack per day is not
unreasonable. Generally, most studies conducted using this product in
patients with glutathione deficiencies used at least 20 grams per day (2
pouches), and some studies showed increased effectiveness using up to 30
grams (3 pouches) per day. Most of our customers use 2 boxes per month
(this provides 2 pouches, or 20 grams per day per month).
26. What is the recommended intake of protein for an
average adult per day? A. 50-60 grams of protein. Three packets
of this product would provide 50% of this recommended daily intake.
27. What is the difference in taking this product as
opposed to taking other antioxidants? A. Vitamin E and C
are important antioxidants, and you should consider these important
supplements in your diet. this product is not an antioxidant per se, but
provides the building blocks for the synthesis of glutathione, which is
THE principle intra-cellular antioxidant. Glutathione is the most potent
cellular antioxidant known to man, and is hundreds of times more potent
than vitamin C or vitamin E. For this reason, glutathione has been
called the "Super Antioxidant". By raising the glutathione level within
our bodies we provide for the optimum functioning of other lesser
antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. More importantly, glutathione
serves as a detoxifying agent for multiple toxins that we encounter on a
daily basis through the environment and medications we are exposed to.
Glutathione has been demonstrated to act as an effective protectant
against ultraviolet radiation, which is important in view of the
continued loss of the ozone layer. Click
here to read the article "From Cell to Super-Cell - with
Glutathione"
28. How much
does this product cost? A. this product can be purchased for as
little as $59.40/month.
29. Is there a test to determine if my glutathione levels are
low? A. Yes. Check with your Doctor.
30. Is this product listed in the Physicians Desk
Reference (PDR)? A. Yes. this product is the ONLY nutritional
product sold by direct sales to be listed
in the prestigious PDR, which is also frequently called the
"physician's bible", and is owned and consulted by virtually every
physician in the USA and world-wide! Physicians have relied on the PDR
for up-to-date information on prescription drugs for over 50 years. The
PDR is considered the standard prescription drug reference and is found
in virtually every physician's office. Although this product does NOT
require a prescription, this product's inclusion in the PDR is a result of
our recognition by the medical community, of the extensive clinical data
supporting this product's effectiveness, and as a result of our recognition
by Medicare and Medicaid as a reimbursable medical treatment. The
publisher of the PDR, Medical Economics, also produces a smaller
companion volume for non-prescription drugs and herbal medicines. This
volume may contain references to our competitors. ONLY this product is
listed in the PDR. this product meets the coding determination for coverage by Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurance programs"
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31. Is this product reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and
Private Insurance programs? A. Yes. Although Medicare and Medicaid do not
endorse or "approve" any company's product, this product meets the coding
determination for coverage by Medicaid, Medicare, and many private
insurance programs. Although the purchase of this product does not
require a doctor's prescription, a prescription is required for
reimbursement coverage under Medicare and Medicaid.
NOTE:
this product is the FIRST product sold by any direct selling company in the
world to ever meet these strict criteria! This is a phenomenal
accomplishment for a non-drug "nutritional supplement", and clearly
establishes a higher level of validation and credibility for this product!
this product has it's own NDC (National Drug Control) registry
number: 28770-0970-01, and is being approved on a state-by-state
basis for reimbursement.
The
code for Medicare is: B4155. Currently, Ohio, New Jersey,
Minnesota, Nevada, and New York have established reimbursement
guidelines, and decisions in 18 states are currently pending. In some of
these states (notably New York State and California), this product is
available without restriction on Medicaid. In other states, the
physician must be willing to write a letter of necessity in
addition to writing a prescription for this product to be reimbursed.
this product meets the requirements for enteral nutritional supplements
which are covered by Medicare/Medicaid for nutritional management of the
patient. This is available for general practitioners to
prescribe. For Medicare patients, current coverage is
limited to Naso-Gastric (NG) tube feedings, but Medicaid is much
less restrictive. Medicaid has broader prescribing parameters for both
oral as well as tube-feeding nutritional management.
this product will be one of the few nutritional supplements to be
listed in the year 2000 edition of the prestigious Physicians' Desk
Reference (PDR). Physicians have relied on the PDR for up-to-date
information on prescription drugs for over 50 years. The PDR is
considered the standard prescription drug reference and can be found in
virtually every physician's office, hospital, and pharmacy in the United
States. this product's inclusion in the PDR is a reflection of it's
credibility within the medical community, and is also a result of our
recognition by Medicare and Medicaid.
32. What is the best way to mix
this product®? A. Because this product is a very fine and
delicate powder, we recommend mixing it with water or any juice or
liquid that is not above lukewarm (less than 110 degrees F, and NEVER
above 120 degrees F) temperature. First, mix the packet with approx. 1
tablespoon of the liquid you have chosen to form a paste. Second, now
pour the liquid to fill your glass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes,
stir, and enjoy. this product can also be mixed in applesauce, yogurt, or
sprinkled over cereal without any particular mixing procedure. The
product CANNOT be mixed in a blender (mechanical mixing damages the milk
proteins). You must stir by hand, or you can purchase an inexpensive
"vortex-mixer". We will ship you a portable, battery-operated
vortex-mixer FREE with your first shipment of this product on the
Immunocare program (when you sign up using your credit card to receive
monthly shipments of 1 box of this product or more), or when you purchase a
business-builder " Action Pack".
33.Where can
I order
this product? this product is only available through a distributor.
You can either register as a consumer through your distributor, (and get
a 25% discount on your purchases), or join as a distributor under your
sponsor and purchase your product at wholesale prices.
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