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Michael Zey
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ORINDA, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists believe they have found a way to reverse a key aging process that destroys mitochondria, the energy factories found in all cells.  Data presented by Bruce Ames, Ph.D., this week at The International Association of Biomedical Gerontology (IABG) 10th Congress in Cambridge, England, show that it's not only age that contributes to mitochondrial and neuronal decay, but also bad diets.  In fact, common vitamin and mineral deficiencies appear to accelerate both.  The data also showed that the two mitochondrial-activating components in Juvenon Energy Formula(TM) restored mitochondrial and neuronal function in rat models.  Dr. Ames is Juvenon's co-founder and scientific advisory board chairman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley and a researcher at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI).

"Cumulative oxidative damage to the mitochondria of the cell is a major contributor to aging," said Dr. Ames.  "When we fed older rats the two mitochondrial-activating components, acetyl-L-carnitine and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid, we reversed some of this decay, restoring mitochondrial function.  Surprisingly, we also saw some reversal of neuronal decay.  We think the restoration of some of the ambulatory activity, cognition, and immune function in the old rats is because cellular mitochondrial function has been restored."

In previous studies the two mitochondrial-activating components of Juvenon Energy Formula improved energy levels, reduced signs of aging in revitalized cells, reduced oxidant by-products of mitochondria, reduced oxidative damage, and increased burning of fat for energy.  This novel supplement was developed at the University of California, Berkeley by Professor Ames, a winner of the National Medal of Science and other international honors, and Tory Hagen, Ph.D. now assistant professor at the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University.

Juvenon Energy Formula(TM)  

The mitochondria, the power plants of the cell, are the weak link in aging.  As we age, the efficiency of the mitochondria diminishes.  Evidence has been accumulating that deterioration of mitochondria is an important cause of aging.  The effects of aging -- functional decline, degradation of physical appearance, and degenerative disease -- are caused in large part by cumulative oxidative damage to mitochondria.

Juvenon Energy Formula(TM) facilitates the entry of fuel (starches and fatty acids) into mitochondria and stimulates production of natural antioxidants that protect the mitochondria and the cell from age-associated increases in tissue-damaging oxidants.  It also restores the level of cardiolipin, an important structural element in the mitochondrial membrane.

In three articles in the February 19, 2002 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Ames and his colleagues reported results that showed that old laboratory rats, when given the ingredients in Juvenon Energy Formula, functioned at levels approaching those of much younger animals.  The animals were more active and energetic and performed better on memory tests. All mitochondrial biochemical properties that were assayed were similar to those of young animals.

Each of the ingredients in the Juvenon Energy Formula has been individually proven safe in clinical studies conducted over the past 30 years. The product is currently being marketed as a dietary supplement.  Juvenon is committed to maintaining an active research program and is presently conducting rigorous preclinical and clinical testing of its Juvenon Energy Formula, despite the fact that dietary supplements are not subject to FDA approval.

Juvenon, Inc. develops and sells products that promote cellular health and help maintain vigor and vitality during aging.  Juvenon has an exclusive, worldwide license from the University of California, Berkeley for the technology of Drs. Ames and Hagen, and has received its own patents for certain cognitive effects and for increased energy and stamina.  Juvenon plans to develop and launch both dietary supplements and nutritional products that focus on the mitochondria and the mechanics of the cellular engine.  For more information or to order Juvenon Energy Formula, access the company's website at www.juvenon.com.

SOURCE  Juvenon, Inc.

CO:  Juvenon, Inc.; International Association of Biomedical Gerontology; IABG;      The International Association of Biomedical Gerontology

ST:  California, England

SU:  TDS SVY MAV

Web site:  www.juvenon.com

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09/23/2003 08:01 EDT