The Benefits

Increases Telomerase Activity*

Cellular aging happens when a cell dies due to the shortening of its telomeres. Telomeres are the protective tips at the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA. To support healthy aging, it is essential to maintain telomere length.*

Telomerase is a naturally occurring enzyme that lengthens telomeres and protects them from shortening. Telomere Plus™ has been shown to increase telomerase activity.* 

Usage & Notes

Recommended Use: 1 capsule daily with or without food 

Enzymedica does not use ingredients produced using biotechnology.

Consult with a physician prior to use if pregnant or nursing.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The Science

Telomere length is what some scientists have used to assess biological age.(1) 

Maintaining telomere length can be accomplished by supplementing with a telomerase activator.* The synergistic ingredients in Telomere Plus™ have been shown to activate telomerase and may support increased energy.*

The botanicals in Telomere Plus have been specially formulated to positively influence telomerase:*

• Astragalus root (3) may boost energy and provide immune support*
• Broccoli seed extract (4) enhances the body’s tolerance to stress.*
• Rhodiola extract (5) is often used for cellular protection and to boost enzyme activity.*
• Vitamin D3 is known to boost the immune system (6) and has been shown to have a positive correlation with telomere length.*

References

1 Lindsey, J., Mcgill, N., Lindsey, L., Green, D., and Cooke, H. (1991). “In vivo loss of telomeric repeats with age in humans.” Mutation Research/DNAging, (256), 45-48.

2 Epel, E. (2004). From The Cover: “Accelerated Telomere Shortening In Response To Life Stress.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 101, 17312-17315.

3 Harley, C.B., Andrews, W.H., Blasco, M., Briggs, L.A., Liu, W., Raffaele, J.M. and Vera, E. “A natural product telomerase activator as part of a health maintenance program.” Rejuvenation Res. 2011 Feb; 14(1): 45-56.

4 “Emerging Science FAQs.” SGS Long-Lasting Antioxidant. Brassica Protection Products. Web. Retrieved 17 Dec 2014. <http: //www.sgs-broccoli.com/emerging-science/faqs>

5 Darbinyan, V., Kteyan, A., Panossian, A., et al. “Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue—a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty.” Phytomedicine. 2000 Oct;7(5):365-71

6 Richards, J., Valdes, A., Gardner, J., Paximadas, D., Kimura, M., and Nessa, A. (2007). “Higher serum vitamin D concentrations are associated with longer leukocyte telomere length in women.” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 86(5), 1420-1425.