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benaGene™
Advanced cellular health*
- Supports a healthy metabolism
- Stabilized form of oxaloacetic acid
- Helps maintain energy and stamina levels
- Stimulates more than 350 genes that promote healthy cells
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benaGene™ is a supplement that contains oxaloacetatic acid, a substance that helps generate energy without substantially increasing the daily calorie intake. This formula promotes the genes that favor youthful, healthy cells, and is believed to help balance blood sugar. It contains a stabilized form of oxaloacetic acid, which is the world’s first compound to maximize the Krebs’ cycle, the process by which the body uses stored energy. benaGene™ is a perfect partner for resveratrol supplementation.
benaGene™ increases conversion of the cellular factor of NADH to its oxidized form, NAD. NAD is a niacin-derived coenzyme that is present in all living cells and is critical to the production of ATP, the body’s source of immediate energy. In short, NAD helps increase cellular energy and stimulates beneficial genes; NADH inhibits them.
For many adults, a low-calorie diet is the chosen method for weight management, staying fit, and maintaining health. By definition, a low-calorie diet (also known as ‘caloric restriction’) is when a person limits their daily calorie intake while still getting a sufficient amount of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients.
AOR Advantage
Through a process that is similar to intermittent fasting, benaGene™ mimics a low-calorie diet, resulting in up to 98% of the changes in the genetic expression of over 350 genes. By doing so, AOR’s benaGene™ helps to slow down the creation and storage of fat, which in turn promotes vitality and healthy aging.
benaGene™ with thermally stabilized oxaloacetate or 3-carboxy-3-oxopropanoic acid, a key intermediate in the Kreb’s Cycle which is involved in cellular energy production.*
AOR™ guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label. Made without wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulfites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.
Take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating. Consult a physician if you have a medical condition, or are taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. For adult use only. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes.
*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.
† Daily Value not established.
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