Protandim Anti-Aging Dietary Supplement to Be Released in February 2005; Lifeline Plans on Early 1st-Quarter Unveiling of Its Unique Antioxidant Therapy.DENVER -- Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :LFLT) announced today that Protandim, the first scientifically-based anti-aging dietary supplement is scheduled to be released in February 2005. The prevailing view is that aging is caused by the body's oxidation, or oxidative stress oxidative stress, n an imbalance of the prooxidant antioxidant ratio in which too few antioxidants are produced or ingested or too many oxidizing agents are produced. . Scientific studies have found that oxidation is also a precursor to many major diseases. It has been reported that approximately three billion dollars ($3,000,000,000) is being spent annually in the US alone on antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. such as vitamins A, C and E and Coenzyme coenzyme (kō-ĕn`zīm), any one of a group of relatively small organic molecules required for the catalytic function of certain enzymes. Q-10 to fight oxidation. But studies have shown that taking these synthetic antioxidants results in no measurable difference in oxidative stress. In contrast, Protandim has been demonstrated to decrease oxidation by as much as 60% in humans in just the first 30 days of intake. This percentage is expected to increase even further after prolonged supplementation. Protandim is not an antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene , but its patent-pending formulation induces the body to produce more of its own natural antioxidant enzymes, thereby utilizing biology not chemistry to fight oxidation. The body's primary antioxidant is Superoxide Dismutase superoxide dismutase n. An enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of a superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. superoxide dismutase (SOD) and its levels have previously been shown to be directly correlated to aging in 14 different species, including humans. Species with the highest amounts of SOD live the longest and any increase in SOD corresponds to an increase in lifespan. According to separate studies conducted by John Tower, a molecular biologist at the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission , and by molecular biologist John Phillips of the University of Guelph The University of Guelph is a medium-sized university located in Guelph, Ontario, established in 1964. While the U of G offers degrees in many different disciplines, the university is best known for its focus on life sciences, based in part on a long-standing history of in Ontario, the extended time of life was youth. Old age was postponed. SOD was discovered by Dr. Joe McCord and his associate in 1969, for which they received the prestigious Elliot Cresson medal, previously awarded to Henry Ford, the Wright brothers, Madam Curie Curie (kürē`), family of French scientists. Pierre Curie, 1859–1906, scientist, and his wife, Marie Sklodowska Curie, 1867–1934, chemist and physicist, b. and other notable figures that have made great advances for humanity. Since Dr. McCord's discovery, there have been approximately 25,000 scientific studies and/or articles about SOD, thereby confirming its importance within the scientific community. Dr. McCord now serves as LFLT's Director of Science. Protandim will initially be sold directly by LFLT through an undated un·dat·ed adj. 1. Not marked with or showing a date: an undated letter; an undated portrait. 2. Website (currently under development) and call center operations. The company plans to evaluate and consider distribution alternatives for additional countries and also consider other possible channels of distribution. These other channels of distribution may also include a health practitioner distribution system. After very promising pre-clinical results, Protandim is currently undergoing human trials at the renowned Webb-Waring Institute of Cancer, Aging and Antioxidant Research (Webb-Waring). Although the duration of the studies will continue for a period that extends past the projected product release timeframe, there is already enough data to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the Protandim product. Bill Driscoll, President of LFLT, stated, "I am very excited. Protandim is not only the first true anti-aging pill that the market has very eagerly been waiting for, but it is also the best way to receive antioxidant protection. It is measurably better than any combinations of currently-available antioxidant supplements." ABOUT PROTANDIM It has been thought that antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and many other antioxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables, serve to limit oxidative stress (as measured by lipid peroxidation) in vivo in vivo /in vi·vo/ (ve´vo) [L.] within the living body. in vi·vo adj. Within a living organism. in vivo adv. . However, recent studies have shown that supplemental vitamins produced no effect on biomarkers of lipid peroxidation in healthy men with low fruit and vegetable intake (whether smokers or non-smokers). LFLT believes that Protandim offers a better approach - to upregulate the body's natural family of antioxidant enzymes: Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase catalase /cat·a·lase/ (kat´ah-las) a hemoprotein enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, protecting cells. (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX GPX - Early system on UNIVAC II. Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959). ). Protandim allows these enzymes to be produced where they are most needed - within the cells where oxidative stress actually occurs. This is in stark contrast to traditional antioxidant supplements, which have to pass significant digestive and absorption barriers and simply can't be consumed in the quantities needed to protect the body against the damage caused by oxidative stress. Not hampered by quantity, digestive and absorption constraints, Protandim acts as a catalyst to cause the body to increase the production of its own antioxidant defense system. ABOUT LIFELINE THERAPEUTICS Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. is a publicly-traded (OTCBB:LFLT) company based in Denver, Colorado, that is dedicated to the manufacture, marketing and distribution of therapies that promote "Healthy Life Expectancy Life Expectancy 1. The age until which a person is expected to live. 2. The remaining number of years an individual is expected to live, based on IRS issued life expectancy tables. ." LFLT is initially focusing exclusively on unique antioxidant products under its Protandim brand. LFLT's business plan incorporates an array of product candidates for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical cos·me·ceu·ti·cal n. A cosmetic that has or is purported to have medicinal properties. applications. These therapies center on the body's primary defense mechanism against oxidative stress - the co-regulation of the natural antioxidant enzymes, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT), and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX). For more information, please contact Bill Driscoll at info@lifelinenutraceuticals.com The latest news updates are available at http://www.lifelinenutraceuticals.com/newsroom.html Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 and applicable common law. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. Further, the Company operates in industries where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by regulatory and other factors beyond the Company's control. Other important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences include the Company's limited cash flow and the rapid development of technology, lack of liquidity for the Company's common stock, working capital shortages, the length of time for scientific advances to reach the market (if they ever reach the market), among other risks. In assessing forward-looking statements contained herein, readers are urged to carefully read all cautionary statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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