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COMFORT C® PROVIDES SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER ABSORPTION THAN OTHER LEADING BRAND
4/10/2008
SAN DIEGO, CA. . .April 9, 2008. . A new study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2008 Annual Meeting by researchers for Scientific Food Solutions (http://www.scientificfoodsolutions.com/pages/clinicals.html) demonstrates that Comfort C®, the only clinically validated Vitamin C with Bioperine®, provides 275 percent faster absorption in the first 60 minutes.
Gretchen Reece, President of Scientific Food Solutions said, “Body weight adjusted vitamin C concentration changes from baseline were significantly higher with Comfort C® than the other brand at 60 minutes. Comfort C delivers a neutralized vitamin C product far superior to blended alternatives. It combines all natural ingredients to deliver increased bio-absorption of nutrients while being comforting to the stomach.
“The health benefits of vitamin C are well known. It is a key antioxidant and one of the most important nutrients helping to protect the body from free radical damage, infection and many other ailments. Calcium is a critically important mineral in the human diet. Forty-four percent of the US population has either Acid Reflux or occasional heartburn and cannot tolerate this acidity. Comfort C is the only clinically validated Vitamin C with Bioperine®, a patented and proven natural absorption enhancer. Until now, the only solution for these consumers was to either not take a Vitamin C supplement or to buy a leading premium Vitamin C brand.”
Latest Clinical Findings:
A clinical trial comparing the bioavailability of two buffered vitamin C supplements in healthy non-smoking males
Methods: Prospective, comparator, double blind, randomized, crossover trial. Five healthy, non-smoking male subjects, (32.0 ± 6.2 years), received 2 different vitamin C products (one gram doses) in random order preceded by at least 7 days of a low vitamin C diet. Blood was drawn pre-ingestion and 30, 60, 90, 120, 210 and 240 minutes post-ingestion for serum ascorbic acid. Average urine concentrations of vitamin C were determined by twenty-four hour collection. [NOTE: Male subjects were selected to reduce variability due to menstrual cycle hormonal influences; non-smokers as smoking can reduce body stores and perhaps response to vitamin C supplementation.]
Result: Body weight adjusted vitamin C concentration changes from baseline were significantly (275%) higher with Comfort C® than the other brand at 60 minutes (4.33±1.47 vs. 1.68±0.90; p=0.043).
Conclusion: Comfort C® provides significantly faster absorption in the first 60 minutes.
Scientific Food Solutions, LLC is a nutritional bioactive innovation and research company that focuses upon application for dietary supplement, conventional and functional food and beverage, and over the counter drug applications.
Our bioactives are the product of patent pending compositions and independently validated clinical studies conducted in the USA.
Our goal is to innovate and commercialize natural bioactives with specific, confidence-inspiring science, delivering safe and reproducible results that support the end consumers’ desire for enhanced health, function, and wellness.
Scientific Food Solutions, LLC is located in Northern California and has been in operation since 2002.
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A Comparator Trial of the Effects of a Non-Caloric Alkalized Electrolyte Water Beverage and a Leading Sports Drink on Hydration in Healthy Female Volunteers
Author Block William Chong, Samantha Feldman, Diane R. Krieger, Douglas Kalman. Miami Research Associates, Miami, FL. (Sponsor: Jose Antonio, FACSM)
Email: wchong@miamiresearch.com
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This randomized, comparator, crossover study was designed to compare the effects of Aqua-Lyte®, a non-caloric, alkalized electrolyte water beverage with Gatorade®, a caloric electrolyte sports drink, on hydration in female volunteers.
METHODS: Ten healthy females (18-45 yo) with at least 6 months of exercise experience completed two climate-controlled treadmill exercise sessions (separated by at least 3 days) resulting in dehydration, defined as a minimum 2% body weight (BW) reduction. Re-hydration fluid volume was 1.25 pints per lb BW lost. Blood/urine samples were collected pre-exercise and 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes post-beverage consumption. Primary objectives were serum osmolality and hematocrit; secondary objectives were serum sodium, serum potassium, urine specific gravity (Usg), and BW recovery. Perceived taste and thirst were also assessed.
RESULTS: The rehydration characteristics of the two beverages were similar. No significant differences between the groups were observed at any of the post consumption time points [serum osmolality (p=0.114; 0.219; 0.124; 0.299), hematocrit (p=0.086; 0.339; 0.764; 0.912), serum sodium (p=<0.001; <0.001; 0.007; 0.008) and Usg (p=0.397; 0.833; 0.410; 0.581)]. No beverage was demonstrably superior to the other with respect to any of the efficacy endpoints.
CONCLUSIONS: Aqua-Lyte®, with its zero calorie value, was no different from Gatorade® in terms of its rehydrating effects in exercise induced dehydration among active females. Sponsored by Scientific Food Solutions, LLC
Author Disclosure Information: W. Chong, Sponsored study, Contracted Research.
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ZERO-CALORIE AQUA-LYTE HYDRATES AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL SPORTS DRINKS
All-natural new water beverage presents exercise hydration without the calories
A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today, demonstrates that Aqua-Lyte®, an all natural, zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage, developed by researchers for Scientific Food Solutions, LLC, for active persons hydrates as well as a leading sports/electrolyte drink, but does not contain any of the sugars, calories, and artificial ingredients many sports beverages offer consumers.
Gretchen Reece, President of Scientific Food Solutions (http://www.scientificfoodsolutions.com) said, “Aqua-Lyte® is for all active people who do not want or need the extra calories or artificial ingredients provided in many traditional sports drinks. Our pilot study shows that Aqua-Lyte® equals the hydration effects of a leading sports/electrolyte beverage, but only Aqua-Lyte® is designed with the calorie-conscious female fitness fan in mind. With added electrolytes but no artificial sweeteners or ingredients, Aqua-Lyte® tastes like water but hydrates as well as a sports drink. Aqua-Lyte® didn’t cause the uncomfortable full, “bloated” feeling reported with the sugar-containing sports beverage. We believe Aqua-Lyte is the only zero-calorie, hydration and fitness beverage scientifically proven to hydrate as well as a leading sports drink.”
Dr. Douglas Kalman, one of the lead researchers with Miami Research Associates, said, “The findings from this study are real and relevant to any individual who is concerned about their hydration as well as their waistline. Beverages such as the one tested in this study, appear to offer many advantages over the typical and popular sports beverage and thus should be considered amongst the preferred drinks for the recreationally active individual.”
Latest Clinical Findings
A clinical trial comparing the hydration effects of Aqua-Lyte, a new zero-calorie hydration beverage to leading sugar/calorie-containing sports drink.
Methods
A prospective, randomized, open-label, comparator, crossover trial involving 10 healthy females (ages 18-45 inclusive) with a history of at least 6 months exercise experience. At each of two testing visits, separated by 3 days, subjects walked on a treadmill for 60 minutes at 3.5 mph and a 5% grade in hot, humid conditions (91 – 104F, 40 – 56% relative humidity) designed with the intent to induce a 2 – 3 % reduction in body weight (due to sweat losses). Subjects then consumed 2.5 cups of Aqua-Lyte® or the comparison beverage for each pound of body weight lost during the treadmill exercise. The order in which subjects received each beverage was determined by a randomized product-visit sequence assignment. Several measures of hydration (serum osmolality, hematocrit, serum sodium, serum potassium, urine specific gravity and body weight) were measured before and immediately after exercise, immediately after beverage consumption and at 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after beverage consumption. At the same time periods, subjects recorded both their thirst and taste assessment of the product using a 10-point Likert scale.
Results
There were no statistically significant differences in any measure of hydration. Subjective comments regarding taste and comfort favored Aqua-Lyte® over the other sports drink.
Conclusions
Among active women, Aqua-Lyte® a zero-calorie water beverage rehydrates after exercise as well as a leading, sugar-containing hydration beverage.
The Replenade® used in the study, is now called Aqua-Lyte® due to a trademark change.
Scientific Food Solutions, LLC is a nutritional bioactive innovation and research company that focuses upon applications for dietary supplement, conventional and functional food and beverage, and over the counter drug applications.
Our bioactives are the product of patent pending compositions and independently validated clinical studies conducted in the USA.
Our goal is to innovate and commercialize natural bioactives with specific, confidence-inspiring science, delivering safe and reproducible results that support the end consumers’ desire for enhanced health, function, and wellness.
Scientific Food Solutions, LLC is located in Northern California and has been in operation since 2002.
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