EXTEND

• WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERFERON INITIATORS IN EXTEND ?
• WHICH MUSHROOMS ARE CONSIDERED AMONG THE TOP TEN IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS?
• HOW DOES THE DNA ENZYMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM ENHANCE THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFIT OF EXTEND?
• EXTEND STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM AND FIGHTS AGAINST COLD, FLU, AND OTHER VIRUSES!

Has a cold, flu, or virus ever got you down? Have you ever wanted a way to gain some additional protection for yourself and your loved ones from the flu without going to see your doctor for a shot? Now you have an alternative... EXTEND. Extend takes you to new heights and horizons for strengthening your immune system by using a special combination of Interferon Initiators in a complex of powerful mushrooms that creates an immune system fortifier that is just possibly the most beneficial complex ever found in one health and nutrition product! Many health and nutrition companies arejust starting to understand the importance of mushrooms, but Higher Ideals is way ahead of any competitors as our health professionals have formulated Extend as no product ever before. What makes Extend so unique? It starts with our rare and potent mushroom complex. Mushrooms are an amazingly important and vital food. Dr. Earl Mindell, considered by some to be the world's leading expert on health and nutrition, lists both the Reishi and Shiitake mushrooms among his top ten "Immune System Boosters." In addition, he recommends that you eat them as a food or if not, take them in capsule form.(1) The Reishi mushroom is one of the pre-eminent tonic herbs, and is considered to be the "mushroom of immortality."

Besides being rich in amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and polysaccharides, it is anti-bacterial and anti-viral. If you have a cold (usually caused by bacteria) or a flu (caused by a virus) it is the anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties of the Reishi mushroom that prove to be so helpful. For this reason, the Reishi mushroom is also referred to as "Royal Reishi." The Shiitake mushroom has a long history of strengthening effects on the stomach, intestines, and of inhibiting tumor growth, It, like the Reishi mushroom, is high in amino acids, trace minerals, and vitamins. In addition to boosting the immune system, it also lowers cholesterol. These properties make it an essential member of this mushroom calcium, magnesium, potassium, and protein. It has been shown to lower blood pressure in hypertensives.(2) It has been shown to inhibit melanoma, up to 86% in mice. In general it can be seen as an important aid for immune deficiencies, solid tumors, hepatitis and diabetes. Two major institutes, the National Cancer Institute in the Untied States, and Japan's National Institute of Health confirmed that Maitake "may help prevent HIV's destruction of the body's T-Cells." This is exciting because measuring T-cell count is a method used to trace the progression of HIV to fullblown AIDS. In addition, two doctors, Dr. David Hughes of San Bernardino, CA and Dr. Robert Murphy of Torrington, CT in separate studies have found that Maitake helps lesions become smaller or disappear. Dr. Hughes used Maitake extract mixed with DMSO and saw skin lesions disappear within several days. Other research groups report Maitake helpful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic hepatitis. Obviously, Maitake plays an invaluable role in making Extend work.

Next, let Higher Ideals carry you across the ocean to another marvelous discovery that occurred 1500 years ago in pristine Tibetan mountain pastures. It was on these green, verdant pastures that Chinese shepherds observed that their livestock and cattle became very energetic after eating a grass-like mushroom. Even the older, more aged livestock became more vigorous and animated - like they had discovered the fountain of youth! The 11 miracle ingredient" being consumed by these animals was the Cordyceps mushroom. Naturally, the fame of the powerful effects of Cordyceps spread so prolifically that it was even used by the Emperor's physicians in the Ming Dynasty. In recent years, Chinese scientists and sports teams have rediscovered the amazing power of Cordyceps. It's apparent enhancement of athletic performance is already legendary in the track and field arena. Consider how Chinese world-class athletes have performed in shattering world records and winning gold medals: One athlete shattered the 10,000 meter world record by an incredible 42 seconds. One athlete crushed the "unbeatable" 3,000 meter world record by 10 seconds. In Rome at the 1994 World Championships 12 of the 16 events were won by Chinese women and 5 new world records established. Can you imagine the enormous strength the Cordyceps mushroom will provide for your immune system? Since most smokers develop problems in lungs, and since this "miracle mushroom" is credited with strengthening lung function which has helped the Chinese athletes shatter these world records, we've combined it with the Interferon Initiators to make a much more synergistic and powerful combination. This could be a smokers dream come true! Finally,the Hakumokuji mushroom again has many of the same benefits found in the other mushrooms, but still adds it's own unique herbal nutrients. It is included because it is used to help restore physical vitality. It is often used as a tonic for the prevention of colds and flu, it strengthens the immune system and is helpful for fatigue.

Do you live in fear of cancer? Have you ever wished you could find something that might give you some additional protection against this dreaded disease? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved interferon for use in treating certain types of cancer, hepatitis, and genital warts. Unfortunately, as a drug, interferon is very expensive. For this reason, Higher Ideals researchers began to look for other more natural and cost effective ways to produce interferon. What we came up with was a truly revolutionary complex of Interferon Initialors. What are Interferon Initiators? They are a unique combination of known interferon producers. Never have so many interferon producers, and unique and rare forms of them been brought together in one place at one time. Foremost among these is a new, special, and powerful 3% Uncaria tomentosa extract currently only offered by Higher Ideals. The therapeutic actions of herbs come from alkaloids, organic nitrogenous compounds that cause certain chemical reactions within the body. Genuine Uncaria tomentosa, found only in the rain forests of Peru contains special alkaloids, foremost among these mitraphylline. Research has found mitraphylline to be a main active alkaloid responsible for non-specific stimulation of the immunological system.

A special R & D team has been able to isolate the mitraphylline alkaloid with a minimum 3% total alkaloids content level. This would be powerful by itself, but in addition, we have enhanced it's powers with Astragalus, Pau d' Arco (Divine Tree), Pfaffia paniculata (Suma), Schizandra, and Licorice, all known interferon producers. These Interferon Initialors would be powerful enough by themselves, but we did one last and very important thing. We included Dioscorea (Wild Yam) that contains diosgenin and other precursors that serve to assist your body to produce it's own DHEA. DHEA is called the "Mother of Hormones," because is is used by our bodies to produce at least 50 other hormones. Imagine the importance of that! A Temple University study showed supplemental DHEA was able to prevent breast cancer in mice. The studies also indicated prevention of lung and bowel tumors, plus the extension of life span . A twelve year study involving several hundred men published in the New England journal of Medicine in 1986 (315,1519-24) reported "A 100 mcg per deciliter increase in DHEA sulfate concentration corresponded with a 48% reduction in mortality due to cardiovascular disease and a 36% reduction in mortalily for any reason. The natural level of DHEA sulfate was measured and those individuals with higher DHEA sulphate levels lived longer and had much lower risk of heart disease". Research has consistently shown that DHEA is present in larger amounts in healthy individuals, and, as such, is known to be essential for optimal health. With the combined synergistic effects of the unique nutrients in each one of the mushrooms coupled with the Interferon Initialors and the Wild Yam, Extend is a very special and extremely powerful formula that is second to none with respect to its unique properties to strengthen the immune system.

There is nothing like it anywhere in the world!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE SPECIAL ABOUT EXTEND? Yes! Not only is Extend replete with these unique compounds and phytochemicals, but to make it even more effective, we use a Directed Nutritional Activators (DNA) enzymatic delivery system which makes sure you get the maximum cellular absorption possible of all the constituents. Besides the completely safe and natural foods that Extend is made from, Higher Ideals has been extra careful to make it safe and desirable by everyone. Extend is guaranteed free of yeast, wheat, sugar, salt, starch, milk, eggs and soy. It has no artificial colors or flavors. There are no chemical additives or preservatives or fish derivatives. Right down to the capsule itself, a pure vegetable "VEGICAPS," is one of the safest, purest most beneficial substances found anywhere on the face on the earth. NO HOME SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT! GET SOME TODAY FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE!

(1) Mother Nature's Pharmacy by Dr. Earl Mindell (2) Total Health "Mushrooms: They're Not Just For Dinner, They're Culinary Medicine" Oct. 1995

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take one to two capsules daily, preferably after a meal, or as recommended by your health care professional.

INGREDIENTS: Each capsule contains 340 mg of a special mushroom complex containing Cordyceps, Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake, Hakumokujii mushrooms, in a base of Interferon InitiatorSTm Astragalus, Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw - wild grown); total alkaloids not less than 3%; polyphenols not less than 15%; Pau d' Arco (Divine Tree); Pfaffia paniculata (Suma); Schizandra; Wild Yam (Dioscorea); and Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, with a special Directed Nutritional ActivatorsTm (DNATM) enzyme delivery system containing 1600 units Proteases (I 6%); 240 units Amylases (12%); 200 units Lipases (4%); 960 units Cellulases (48%); and CO-Factors (20%).