MicroActive

MicroActive® Astaxanthin is a bright-red antioxidant carotenoid, astaxanthin improves the condition of the skin, enhances recovery from exercise, relieves occasional indigestion, supports gastric health, helps maintain cholesterol levels already within a healthy range, enhances immune response, promotes healthy vision, and supports the male reproductive system.

MicroActive® CoQ10 is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance found in the mitochondria of almost all the cells in the body. It is used in the electron transport chain, a process of aerobic cellular respiration that generates 90-95% of the energy used by the body.* It is also a powerful antioxidant.

Curcumin is one of the most promising ingredients for promoting balance between excitatory and inhibitory cytokines.* As a result, it promotes joint comfort, supports heart health and provides antioxidant protection.*However, curcumin is very difficult for the human body to absorb and what little is absorbed is quickly excreted. MicroActive Curcumin was developed to address this issue through a micronized, sustained-release technology that allows for better and more uniform absorption and retention.Supported by two studies, 12-hour multi-staged sustained release MicroActive Curcumin has shown that when compared to other curcumin formulations it:Has superior bioavailability: 10x greater absorption than regular curcuminReaches peak blood levels more quickly: 2 hours versus 4 hours for regular curcuminDelivers two important curcuminoids: demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcuminDelivers sustained release over 12 hours

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Many things can interfere with melatonin production, such as excessive light in the evening, jet lag, and shift work. In addition, the less melatonin is manufactured with age.Ordinary melatonin supplements leave the body after four hours, so while they may aid in falling asleep, they are not be effective for those who have difficulty staying asleep or waking too early. MicroActive Melatonin was developed to address this issue through a micronized, sustained-release technology that ensures the melatonin is gradually released over seven hours. Additionally, while ordinary melatonin supplements expose the body to an unsually high spike of melatonin upon consumption, MicroActive Melatonin's sustained release technology allows a consistent dose over a long period of time in order to better support sleep. Head-to-head tests of MicroActive Melatonin, unformulated melatonin, and two leading sustained-release brands showed that the other brands either released too quickly or did not release fully. MicroActive Melatonin not only provided an initial burst of melatonin at one hour, it delivered complete release of the remaining melatonin over the next six hours.

Supported by 30 human clinical trials, Oligonol is a patented, low-molecular-weight polyphenol derived from lychee fruit (85%) and green tea (15%) with excellent absorption and multiple anti-aging benefits.* It addresses the three major causes of aging: poor blood circulation, cell oxidation and inflammation.*Oligonol has been clinically shown to:Support healthy post-meal blood glucose and lipid levels*[6],[7]Reduce visceral fat*[8]Lessen skin wrinkles and brown spots*[9],[10]Help decrease fatigue and improve endurance*[11],[12]MicroActive Oligonol is a new, micronized form of Oligonol that has demonstrated significant sustained release activity in dissolution studies and increased residence time and absorption in a human study. The results of this research indicate MicroActive Oligonol:Has 2.39 times greater bioavailability than regular OligonolEnables reduction of cost due to lower dosing requirementHas a 12-hour sustained release

MicroActive® Resveratrol is an antioxidant polyphenol with great promise for supporting healthy metabolism, normal insulin sensitivity and optimal blood flow — all of which may have cardiovascular, brain and anti-aging benefits.

Nitric oxide (NO) is a very important molecule in human physiology that is vital to the maintenance of proper vascular function. While NO is synthesized by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) from the amino acid L-arginine, oral supplementation of L-arginine is largely ineffective in producing NO — this is due to elimination by another enzyme, arginase, in the gastrointestinal tract and liver before L-arginine can reach the bloodstream.L-citrulline, on the other hand, is an amino acid that is not affected by the arginase enzymes that break down arginine, and is instead rapidly converted to L-arginine in a two-step conversion.L-citrulline is one of the three dietary amino acids in the urea cycle, along with L-arginine and L-ornithine.Upon entering the cell, L-arginine is acted on by NOS to produce the signal molecule nitric oxide, but also L-citrulline, hence establishing a L-citrulline/L-arginine cycle. In fact, intracellular L-citrulline provides an additional source of L-arginine and NO production.MicroActive® L-Citrulline is a free-flowing powder comprised of 60% active ingredient. As noted, L-citrulline is an amino acid that is converted by the body to arginine. Since it is better absorbed than arginine it is a more bioavailable source.*Water-soluble L-citrulline passes through the digestive system quickly, with some portion absorbed and the remainder eliminated. Prior research studies on other water-soluble active ingredients indicate that a sustained-release form is more bioavailable; this would enhance the naturally occurring improved bioavailability in the conversion to arginine.*MicroActive L-citrulline supplementation results in reduced fatigue and improved endurance for both aerobic and anerobic prolonged exercise.*As mentioned, supplementing with MicroActive L-citrulline also increases ornithine and arginine plasma content — this means L-citrulline supplementation improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide metabolism.*L-citrulline has also been used clinically to alleviate erectile dysfunction caused by high blood pressure.*Research shows that MicroActive® L-Citrulline supplementation can:*Improve peripheral vascular endothelial functionBoost exercise performanceSupport healthy blood pressureAct as an antioxidantEnhance glucose clearanceImprove skeletal muscle synthesisAssist sexual function in males