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At Max we adhere to manufacturing processes that meet or exceed the most stringent standards in the world. No expense is spared and every effort is made to guarantee quality, safety, and efficacy during each step of production: Step One: Raw Material Validation Once received by our manufacturing facility, each ingredient is placed in quarantine and carefully screened in a robust lab to ensure that it meets all Max International quality specifications for purity and potency before it is released for production. Any ingredient that fails this screening is discarded. The following is a list of quality assurance tests that are a part of the Max International quality assurance validation process: Quality Assurance analyzes ingredients for microbial content, granular size, color match and other physical properties. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) is used to test for appropriate mineral levels. This analytical method is capable of trace multi-element analysis, often at the part-per-trillion level. Ingredients whose mineral content is either too high or too low are discarded. Vitamins and herbal extracts are tested with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This technology is a form of column chromatography used to separate, identify and quantify ingredients. As with the ICP-MS test, ingredients with insufficient vitamin and herbal extract efficacy are discarded. Three other testing methodologies are used. Based on the ingredient, this will include Gas, liquid or thin layer chromatography. These tests reveal the purity of ingredients and will detect any pesticides or insecticides. Once again, ingredients that fail this test are discarded. Accelerated and Real Time Stability are protocols that predict shelf life of ingredients, demonstrating that efficacy is guaranteed through the expiration date. Finally, toxin Co-regulated Pilus testing (TCP), a method of microbial testing, ensures no yeasts, pathogens or bacteria are present in the ingredient. Step Two: Product Manufacturing After the raw materials pass inspection, a sample from each raw material is carefully stored in a marked quality assurance retention area for one full year beyond the product expiration date for validation purposes. As each raw material is released for production, the exact weights are validated in two-person teams to ensure accuracy. During production, Quality Control performs hourly audits of the scale and also ensures that Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) are being followed. Without exception, microbial testing is performed on each finished blend. The Max Validation program guarantees potency and blend uniformity. Quality Control checks 10 capsules every 15 minutes during production to ensure target weight validation and monitors closely for any defects. One hundred capsules from each finished barrel are checked for target weight and any defects. Once Quality Control approves finished barrels, they await final packaging. Before any Max product is packaged, the equipment is thoroughly cleansed with FDA-approved materials. Step Three: Post Production After packaging, every finished box is inspected for weight accuracy and seals. Finished samples from the first, middle and end of the production run are set aside for retention and post-production validation purposes. Before shipments are made to the distribution warehouse, each shipment must contain Certificates of Analysis, attesting to each shipment's quality. Every production batch undergoes quality testing for stability assurance. Step Four: Meeting Worldwide Standards Our manufacturing process certifications include: U.S. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA); NSF, a widely recognized independent, not-for-profit organization; and Health Canada. Operating procedures meet FDA manufacturing regulations for dietary supplements including CFR 111. Even though Max's products are supplements and not drugs, we also adhere to the FDA's CFR 210 requirements for Good Manufacturing Practice in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of drugs.

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Page 1: Step One: Raw Material Validationteamfortunes.com/max/Max_Product_Quality_Specs.pdf · Switch is one of the only metabolic boosters that increases metabolism without increasing heart

� At Max we adhere to manufacturing processes that meet or exceed the most stringent standards in the world. No expense is spared and every effort is made to guarantee quality, safety, and efficacy during each step of production: Step One: Raw Material Validation Once received by our manufacturing facility, each ingredient is placed in quarantine and carefully screened in a robust lab to ensure that it meets all Max International quality specifications for purity and potency before it is released for production. Any ingredient that fails this screening is discarded. The following is a list of quality assurance tests that are a part of the Max International quality assurance validation process:

� Quality Assurance analyzes ingredients for microbial content, granular size, color match and other physical properties. � Inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) is used to test for appropriate mineral levels. This analytical

method is capable of trace multi-element analysis, often at the part-per-trillion level. Ingredients whose mineral content is either too high or too low are discarded.

� Vitamins and herbal extracts are tested with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This technology is a form of column chromatography used to separate, identify and quantify ingredients. As with the ICP-MS test, ingredients with insufficient vitamin and herbal extract efficacy are discarded. Three other testing methodologies are used. Based on the ingredient, this will include Gas, liquid or thin layer chromatography. These tests reveal the purity of ingredients and will detect any pesticides or insecticides. Once again, ingredients that fail this test are discarded. Accelerated and Real Time Stability are protocols that predict shelf life of ingredients, demonstrating that efficacy is guaranteed through the expiration date. Finally, toxin Co-regulated Pilus testing (TCP), a method of microbial testing, ensures no yeasts, pathogens or bacteria are present in the ingredient.

Step Two: Product Manufacturing

� After the raw materials pass inspection, a sample from each raw material is carefully stored in a marked quality assurance retention area for one full year beyond the product expiration date for validation purposes. As each raw material is released for production, the exact weights are validated in two-person teams to ensure accuracy.

� During production, Quality Control performs hourly audits of the scale and also ensures that Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) are being followed.

� Without exception, microbial testing is performed on each finished blend. � The Max Validation program guarantees potency and blend uniformity. � Quality Control checks 10 capsules every 15 minutes during production to ensure target weight validation and monitors closely

for any defects. � One hundred capsules from each finished barrel are checked for target weight and any defects. Once Quality Control

approves finished barrels, they await final packaging. � Before any Max product is packaged, the equipment is thoroughly cleansed with FDA-approved materials.

Step Three: Post Production

� After packaging, every finished box is inspected for weight accuracy and seals. � Finished samples from the first, middle and end of the production run are set aside for retention and post-production validation

purposes. � Before shipments are made to the distribution warehouse, each shipment must contain Certificates of Analysis, attesting to

each shipment's quality. � Every production batch undergoes quality testing for stability assurance.

Step Four: Meeting Worldwide Standards

� Our manufacturing process certifications include: U.S. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA); NSF, a widely recognized independent, not-for-profit organization; and Health Canada.

� Operating procedures meet FDA manufacturing regulations for dietary supplements including CFR 111. Even though Max's products are supplements and not drugs, we also adhere to the FDA's CFR 210 requirements for Good Manufacturing Practice in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of drugs.�

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SWITCH PRODUCT SHEET

PurposeTo boost the body’s metabolism while reducing the feelings of hunger pangs and food cravings. Switch™ Metabolic Enhancer promotes healthy weight loss by activating the body’s AMPK pathway through its propriety blend of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Luecine, Citrulline, and other ingredients.

Positioning StatementSwitch™ Metabolic Enhancer is a stimulant-free supplement designed to help raise your body’s metabolism to turn fat into fuel. At the same time the capsules work to lower your appetite, reducing hunger pangs and food cravings while your body’s metabolism continues to work at its optimal level. Paired with the Curb™ Slimming Bar to create the Max Meta-Switch™ Weight Loss System, this gives you greater control over your food choices and keeps your body running healthy and clean.

General DescriptionThe Problem with Weight LossMany attempts at losing weight are unsuccessful because they are too restrictive in limiting your diet and do not adequately address hunger cravings. Other weight loss systems rely on gimmicky stimulants that make your body work harder, but not better.

Fad diets, calorie counting programs, and meal replacements often leave dieters feeling too hungry, with too many cravings, and are too restrictive on what can be eaten. Though these diets can produce some immediate results, they are hard to sustain because the frustration and temptation often become overwhelming and many dieters return to their former eating habits. A lack of calories can also make people tired, sooner reducing their ability to exercise. When they do return to their old habits, many ! nd that they not only regain their weight, they actually add more.

Diet pills often work by providing caffeine or other stimulants in an effort to spur activity and get your body working harder. This can give people the “jitters” or make them feel “wired” - feelings of nervousness and over-exertion, often followed by a crash of exhaustion. Not only are these pills inef! cient, they run the risk of increasing your blood pressure and can even increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.

The ability to lose weight lies in having the power to change your eating habits and getting your body to work at its optimal, healthy level.

Master Your MetabolismSwitch’s core ingredient, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that helps promote a healthy metabolism. Unlike most antioxidants, ALA is both fat and water soluble, which enables it to effectively penetrate every part of the cell. This ability allows ALA to better stimulate your metabolic “master switch” that responds to how much energy is available to your cells. This master switch, known as “AMPK” (adenosine-monophosphate-activated protein kinase) is a protein based enzyme that regulates cellular energy, metabolism and even glutathione levels.

Acting as a fuel sensor for every cell in the body, AMPK turns on energy producing pathways and cranks up metabolism. It can also reduce fat accumulation in the blood and other parts of the body and can improve insulin sensitivity.

Max International’s Switch™ Metabolic Enhancer is designed to turn on AMPK in many areas of the body to increase metabolism and burn more fuel while simultaneously keeping AMPK in the brain low to maintain a feeling of fullness and reduced need for food intake. Best of all, AMPK also impacts a variety of hormones in the body that impact food intake, helping to keep our minds and bodies working together to lose the weight.

Supporting Energy, Exercise and RecoverySwitch Metabolic Enhancer capsules are designed with a proprietary blend of ingredients that effectively support the body while it loses weight. This blend breaks down carbohydrates for more energy production, stimulates muscle protein synthesis, supplements essential vitamins lost while dieting, and removes harmful toxins and waste products released from fat during the weight loss process.

The process of weight loss can cause muscle loss and feelings of fatigue, which makes losing weight even harder. To counter these effects, Switch contains both Leucine and Citrulline to keep your body operating at its most ef! cient level.

Leucine is a powerful branched chain amino acid (BCAA) that helps stimulate skeletal muscle protein synthesis.1 Essentially, when your body is Leucine de! cient it is signaled that there is insuf! cient protein available for protein synthesis, which shuts down the muscle building activity our bodies need to support healthy weight loss.2 And because muscle burns three times as many calories as fat per pound, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn.

Switch also has the powerful amino acid Citrulline to help keep your energy levels up and to counteract the negative effects of exercise. Citrulline works by assisting ATP production in the body and helping to increase post exercise Creatine levels in the muscle, which gives you more sustained energy and endurance.3 By helping to eliminate metabolic pollutants like Lactic Acid and Ammonia, Cirtulline also ensures you’ll recover more quickly and stay on track with your exercise goals.

A System Like No OtherTo maximize its effectiveness, Switch™ is designed to work synergistically with Max’s Curb™ Slimming Bar. The ideal mix of soluble and insoluble ! ber in the Curb Slimming Bar gives a better feeling of “fullness” while keeping the digestive system regular. This helps provide much of your recommended daily ! ber intake, giving

1 Norton, L.E. and Layman, D.K. Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Sythesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise in The Journal of Nutrition. http://jn.nutrition.org/content/136/2/533S.full

2 Gran, P. and Cameron-Smith, D. The actions of exogenous leucine on mTOR signaling and amino acid transporters in human myotubes in BMC Physiology http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6793/11/10

3 Perez-Guisado, J. and Jakeman PM. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness PubMed http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20386132

Acting as a fuel sensor for every cell in the body, AMPK turns on energy producing pathways and cranks up metabolism. It can also

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SWITCH PRODUCT SHEET

a source of healthy carbohydrates to keep the heart, liver, and digestive system clean, healthy and working optimally.

Both of these products make up our Meta-Switch Weight Loss System, created to be easy and ! exible enough to work with any other weight loss system. Empowering your mind and body in this way allow you to make the necessary switches in your life to healthier eating habits and a more active life style to maximize your weight loss.

Unique AttributesSwitch™ is one of the only metabolic boosters that increases metabolism without increasing heart rate or blood pressure.

Switch does not increase the amount of AMPK in the brain, naturally reducing hunger pangs and food cravings.

Switch allows for continued protein synthesis and ATP production during weight loss, giving you energy and endurance while reducing exhaustion and fatigue.

Switch’s proprietary blend includes the patented ingredient RiboCeine®, which supports glutathione’s vital role in removing toxins, reducing cellular in! ammation, and neutralizing free radical damage.

Working synergistically with the Curb Slimming Bar, the Meta-Switch Weight Loss system burns food and fat at an optimal rate while effectively removing food and fuel waste from the body.

Product Bene! tsPromotes a more fully-functioning and healthier metabolic system.

Reduces feelings of hunger and food cravings.

Helps reduce pro-in! ammatory compounds in the body .

Helps remove toxins and waste created by fat and fuel burning.

Supporting IngredientsSwitch’s main ingredients compromise a proprietary blend designed to:

1) raise the body’s metabolic activity

2) lower the amount of AMPK in the brain to encourage feelings of fullness and satiation

3) promote the creation of food into fuel

4) maintain muscle and protein levels lost while dieting and

5) increase glutathione levels to reduce cellular in! ammation, remove toxins, and support the body’s immune system.

The proprietary blend is supported by the inclusion of several additional supplements. These vitamins and minerals (Vitamin D2, Thiamine,... and Potassium) are found in lower levels in obese individuals. By normalizing the levels of these essential vitamins, individuals on diets are able to stay healthy during the weight loss process and avoid de" ciencies that can lead to health problems like bone loss, kidney stones, and anemia.

Directions for UseTake two capsules three times daily, 30 minutes before each meal with 12 oz. of water.

Guarantee / WarningThis product has been manufactured in the USA in strict conformance with industry standards. Purity and potency guaranteed. Store in a cool, dry place not to exceed 30° C (86° F).

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children. This product is for adult use only. It is not intended for use by young children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers.

Nutrition Facts

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Capsules, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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SWITCH PRODUCT SHEET

FAQs

How many capsules am I supposed to take in a day?

A – We recommend you take a total of 6 Switch™ capsules a day. Two about 30 minutes before each meal, three meals a day.

Can I snack? Should I take the capsules before I snack?

A – Snacks are de! nitely allowed in the Meta-Switch System, but we recommend that you control the amount of snacks you have during a day. The Meta-Switch program requires that you substitute a Curb™ Slimming bar for at least one of your snacks in a day.

You do not need to take the Switch capsules prior to a snack, unless that snack is replacing one of your regular meals for that day.

What if I skip a meal?

A – We do not recommend skipping meals, but if you do happen to miss one meal take 2 Switch capsules around the time that you normally would and then after 30 minutes follow with a snack. We do not recommend taking the capsules without following up with some food.

After taking the capsules, what if I don’t wait the full 30 minutes before eating?

A – The capsules are at their most effective when they are absorbed into the bloodstream, which takes approximately 30 minutes. You will still get the bene! ts of the Switch capsules if you eat right after you take them, but not at the optimal level.

What if I forget to take my pills, or go off the program for a few days?

A – The Meta-Switch program is all about giving you a steady, sustainable diet. It’s important to get your metabolism in a good rhythm of burning fuel and resting. If you miss a few doses, don’t compensate by taking extra pills at different parts of the day, just keep following your regular routine.

I don’t have any water nearby, can I dry-swallow the capsules?

A – You should always take Switch capsules with water, at least at the recommended amount of 12 oz. Water helps the capsules be digested and absorbed into the blood stream, aids in food digestion, and removes waste. Drinking water in a consistent manner is essential to staying healthy and reducing weight.

Does the Meta-Switch™ Weight Loss System work with other weight loss programs?

A – Yes, Meta-Switch™ is designed to be " exible enough to work with as many weight loss programs as possible.

Can I take other Max products while using the Meta-

Switch program?

A – We recommend that you take Max’s other products while using the Meta-Switch Weight Loss Program. Our products are designed to work synergistically in promoting a healthier body.

Can I take more than two capsules with my meals?

A – We recommend that you take only two pills before each meal as the daily adult dosage.

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CURB PRODUCT SHEET

PurposeTo provide a convenient, effective snack that can curb your unwanted appetite and cravings to help you lose those unwanted inches and pounds.Curb Slimming Bars aid in the purpose of weight loss by supporting the body’s metabolism and gastrointestinal system by acting as a pre-biotic, anti-in! ammatory, and cleanser.

Positioning StatementCurb Slimming Bar is the only known snack bar that mimics nature’s mix of soluble to insoluble " ber, providing you with hunger control, as well as the many health bene" ts that can only come from both soluble and insoluble " ber. This unique ratio mimics the amount of insoluble " ber in natural foods, and assists in promoting regularity and digestive health, as well as supporting healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, slowing digestion and providing feelings of “fullness” to aid in diet control and weight loss.

General DescriptionThe Need for FiberNot only is " ber needed for healthy weight loss, it is an essential part to our daily diet. However, with today’s fast-paced life style, getting the right type and amounts of " ber is becoming increasingly dif" cult. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics1 recommends 25 grams of " ber a day for adult women and 38 grams a day for adult men. As a food, " ber has been shown to support:

Lower blood sugar levels

Improved cholesterol levels

Reduced in! ammation in the body

Weight control and weight loss

Improved blood pressure

Improved digestive health

Increased metabolism

Reduced risk of irritable bowel syndrome, acid re! ux, constipation, and more.

Fiber is one of the most effective ways to keep your heart, liver, and digestive system clean, healthy, and working optimally.

Dif! culties of a Fiber DietUnfortunately, despite how important " ber is, it can be dif" cult to get the recommended daily amount, most people only average 15grams of " ber a day. Whether because of time, cost, or availability many of us don’t have access to the fruits and vegetables we need. Even when we do manage to eat natural fruits and vegetables, the amount of food you need to eat to get the recommended daily amount of " ber can give you a lot of unwanted calories and sugar. To get the same amount of " ber found in Max’s Curb Slimming Bar you would need to eat the following:

5 oranges (large) = 350 calories

6 # bran muf" ns = 441 calories

6 medium sized apples = 420 calories

2 avocados = 680 calories

4 bananas= 384 calories

2 # Cups Raisin Bran = 250 calories

18 regular sized prunes = 732 calories

Soluble and Insoluble FiberThere are two types of " ber, and they are both important to our health and well-being.

Soluble ! ber is like a sponge. It absorbs water, and helps trap fats, sugars, and cholesterol. Soluble " ber also slows down the rate of digestion of the foods consumed.

Insoluble ! ber is like a broom. Rather than absorbing liquid and food components, it quickly moves through your system and helps clean the intestines. It helps prevent constipation, helps move food through the system and speeds up the removal of toxins.

By virtue of the dynamic relationship between these two forms of " ber, and the myriad of health bene" ts derived from " ber, it’s no wonder that nature provides a balanced ratio of these two " bers.

Unfortunately, most of the " ber products out there don’t have the right ratio, or they are comprised of all soluble " ber. Additionally, they are either high in sugars, or they taste like cardboard. Until now, there has not been an ideal solution between taste, convenience, and the right content to provide your ideal ratio of healthy " ber.

Curb™ Slimming Bar is Optimal FiberThe Curb™ Slimming Bar is arguably the world’s " rst " ber bar that mimics nature by providing an ideal ratio of insoluble to soluble " ber that helps curb your unwanted cravings and reduce your appetite. Unlike other " ber supplements, Curb’s unique combination of " ber reduces the amount of bloating that can occur. The ratio of 12 grams of " ber to only 120 calories helps you feel fuller, longer and satis" es cravings as a healthy alternative to snack foods with a much lower calorie count.

Although Curb can be eaten on its own, it is designed to be an integral part of Max International’s Meta-Switch™ Weight Loss System. Eating Curb Slimming Bars as a snack alternative and taking the Switch™ Metabolic Enhancer capsules 30 minutes before every meal promotes a healthy metabolism while providing feelings of fullness and reducing food cravings.

Unique Attributes Curb is the only known " ber slimming bar that provides an ideal

ratio of soluble to insoluble " ber.

Provides 12 grams of " ber at only 120 calories, the best " ber-to-calorie ratio currently on the market.

Contains all-natural ingredients with no arti" cial sweeteners to keep your body healthy and free of preservatives.

Uses glucose rather than fructose as a sweetener to aid in feelings of fullness.

A unique ! avor pro" le that tastes as good as or better than any other " ber bar on the market.

1 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Health Implications of Dietary Fiber. http://www.eatright.org/About/Content.aspx?id=8355&terms=! ber

4 bananas= 384 calories

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CURB PRODUCT SHEET

Product Bene! ts Supports and promotes regularity and digestive health.

Supports and promotes healthy blood sugar levels.

Supports and promotes healthy cholesterol levels.

Supports and promotes the body’s metabolism

Reduces feelings of hunger and food cravings.

Acts as a prebiotic to increase production of satiety hormones, increase levels of healthy bacteria, and stimulate immune function.

IngredientsCurb Slimming Bar uses a variety of all-natural ingredients to provide the optimal level of insoluble to soluble ! ber at the fewest possible calories. We use no arti! cial " avors or preservatives.

Corn bran, inulin, glucose, rolled oat, water, dried cranberry (cranberry, apple juice concentrate), yellow split peas, " ax seed, evaporated cane juice (evaporated cane juice, water), date paste, dried blueberry (blueberry, apple juice concentrate, sun" ower oil), desiccated coconut, sun" ower seed, rice dextrin, grape juice concentrate, chia, sun" ower oil, natural " avor, pectin.

May contain egg.

Directions for UseEat one Curb Slimming Bar as a snack between meals once per day. Drink 16-20 oz. of water with every Curb Slimming Bar.

FAQs

How many bars can I eat in a day?

A – Because of the high ! ber content of each Curb Slimming Bar, we recommend eating a half of a bar between meals, for a total of one per day. As your ! ber intake increases, and your system adjusts, you can eat an entire bar for one snack between meals.

I already take ! ber supplements, should I eat Curb bars?

A – While Curb Slimming Bars can be taken with your other ! ber supplements, we recommend that you research the amount of soluble and insoluble ! ber contained in these other supplements. Curb is designed to provide the ideal ratio of insoluble to soluble ! ber as nature intended. If those other products are only soluble or insoluble ! ber, then your balance of ! ber will be skewed. Use Curb as your primary source of ! ber apart from the food you eat and use lower amounts of other supplements to keep your ! ber intake in balance.

Will I feel bloated and gassy after eating a bar?

A – Some feelings of bloat are normal for high-! ber diets. Water is the key activator for ! ber to do it’s job. Drinking plenty of water before and after eating a bar (16-20oz) will reduce the possibility of these sensations. Your body may also not be used to a high-! ber diet, in which case we recommend eating only a half a bar a day until your body adjusts to the higher ! ber intake.

What if I have food allergies, is Curb safe for me?

A – All Curb Slimming Bars are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and peanut free. Curb is also free of arti! cial sweeteners. Because Curb is manufactured in a facility that handles egg products, bars may contain traces of egg.

Does Meta-Switch™ work with other weight loss programs?

A – Meta-Switch is designed to be " exible enough to work with any weight loss program.

Can I only take the Switch Metabolic Supplement for the program; do I need to take the Curb Slimming Bar?

A – Curb and Switch are designed to work together in order to raise your metabolism and lower your appetite. Curb plays an essential role in the Meta-Switch program by reducing food cravings while providing you with a low-calorie ! ber supplement. Neither product is as effective on their own.

Can I lose all the weight I want just by taking the Meta-Switch products?

A - While you can lose some weight while only taking the Switch Metabolic Supplement and Curb Slimming Bars, the most effective means of weight loss involves portion control, healthier diet, and increased exercise. What you choose to engage in depends on how much weight you wish to lose. See the Meta-Switch guidebook for more information the different life-style “switches” you can make to maximize your weight loss.

Nutrition FactsServing Size 1 bar (40g)Servings per container 15Calories 120Calories from fat 35

*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Total Fat 4g 6%Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%

Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 0mg 0%Potassium 45mg 1%Total Carb. 26g 9%

Dietary Fiber 12g 46%

Soluble Fiber 6g

Insoluble Fiber 6g

Sugars 9gProtein 2g

Vitamin A 0% ƕ Vitamin C 0% ƕ Calcium 4% ƕ Iron 6%

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CURB PRODUCT SHEET

Curb Slimming Bar Weighs in Against the CompetitionThere are many ! ber bars on the market, but only ONE has a blend of insoluble and soluble ! ber that mimics natural fruits and vegetables.

At only 120 calories for a total of 12 grams of ! ber, Curb also has the best ratio of caloric intake to ! ber intake on the market. No other ! ber bar offers so much ! ber for so few calories.

Curb Slimming bar is also sodium free and contains all-natural glucose as a sweetener.

When you’re looking for the best possible ! ber intake with lowest amount of calories and additives, then there is no comparison – Curb stands alone.

Curb Slimming Bar

Visalus Nutra-Cookie Raisin

Isagenix Fiber Snacks

Herbalife Cookies n’cream

Quest - brownie

Calories 120 150 150 200 170

Fat Calories 35 45 60 45 50

Fat 4g 5 g 6 g 5 g 1 g

Cholesterol 0 5 mg < 5 mg

Sodium 0mg 140 mg 95 mg 320 mg 330 mg

Carbohydrates 26g 20 g 19 g 28 g 24 g

Total Fiber 12g 5 g 6 g 5 g 19 g

Soluable Fiber 6g

Insoluable Fiber 6g 2 g

Sugars 9g 13 g 6 g 11 g 1 g

Kashi - GoLean Crisp Cinnamon Crumble

Jenny Craig Anytime Bar

FiberOne Chewy Bars

atkins chocolate oatmeal fiber bar Meta-mucil

Calories 190 110 140 130 45

Fat Calories 35 35 45

Fat 4 g 4 g 4 g 5g

Cholesterol

Sodium 130 mg 115 mg 90 mg 110mg 5g

Carbohydrates 34 g 12 g 29 g 24g 12g

Total Fiber 9 g 4 g 9 mg 10g 3g

Soluable Fiber 5 g 2g

Insoluable Fiber 4 g 1g

Sugars 10 g 7 g 10 g 1g 0

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CELLGEVITY PRODUCT SHEET

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PurposeCellgevity™ was developed to !ght the root causes of premature aging by providing the building blocks to support glutathione production and the glutathione network.

Positioning StatementCellgevity provides the ultimate in glutathione enhancement by delivering Max’s patented ingredient, RiboCeine™, combined with a synergistic blend of scienti!cally proven ingredients that support glutathione’s vital role in removing harmful toxins, eliminating cellular in"ammation and neutralizing free radical damage in the body.

General DescriptionOur bodies are constantly bombarded with stress, harmful toxins, pollution, radiation, free radicals, and oxidative stress that wreak havoc by damaging our cells and tissues, interfering with cellular communication and increasing cellular in"ammation. As the “Master Cell Protector,” glutathione protects our cells from these damaging agents.

Glutathione’s Bene!ts are ProvenYou may never have heard of glutathione, but for decades scientists have known about glutathione’s vital role in protecting our cells, tissues and organs. In fact, there are over 98,000 scienti!c studies and articles recorded on Pub Med, the of!cial U.S. Government library of medical research, documenting the multifunctional roles glutathione provides to the body.

Glutathione, The Cell’s Master ProtectorGlutathione is found and manufactured in every one of our trillion of cells with the highest concentration of glutathione found in our major organs such as the liver, eye lens, brain and lungs. Because of it’s multifunctional role throughout the body, it’s no wonder why glutathione has been called the “Cell’s Master Protector”.

Glutathione…

It is considered the master antioxidant due to its unique multifunctional characteristics as well as is unprecedented ability to neutralize many types of free radicals that assault the cell. It is the only antioxidant that can recycle itself again and again to continually !ghting free radicals.

Today we are confronted by over 80,000 chemicals in the air we breathe, the food and water we ingest, and the materials we touch and handle. Many of these toxic chemicals enter our cells and must be eliminated to protect the cell and maintain optimum function.

Glutathione is the cell’s !rst line of defense against chemicals and toxins and the primary detoxi!er that can eliminate many of these toxins when it is present in optimal amounts.

Heavy metals enter our cells in the same manner as chemical toxins. Fortunately, they can be removed from the cell by a process of chelation, and glutathione is one of the cell’s most powerful chelating agents.

Our immune cells are designed to protect us, but what protects the immune cell? Glutathione is the protector of the immune cell and allows newly formed immune cells to proliferate to attack germs and viruses.

The breakdown of the mitochondrial DNA accelerates aging and increases cell death. Glutathione is the protector of the Mitochondrial DNA, and the lower the glutathione level, the more vulnerable this DNA becomes to breakage.

The nucleus of the cell regulates all cell activity and protecting it is critical to the health of the cell and its optimal function. When present in suf!cient amounts, glutathione gives the nucleus the protection it needs.

Oxidative Stress is the most aggressive destructive force that assaults the cell. Cells manufacture a number of antioxidants to counter oxidative stress. Glutathione plays a primary role in neutralizing many different types of free radicals and supporting our antioxidant defense system.

In"ammation is the mortal enemy to the tissues, organs and various systems of the body. All in"ammation begins at the cellular level, and low glutathione levels are associated with in"ammation.

Antioxidants that are ingested that are (not manufactured by the body such as vitamin C and E), once spent, cannot be re-utilized by the cell unless they are !rst converted into a usable state. Glutathione is the agent that converts those antioxidants into a state that can be utilized by the cell.

The purpose of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to all living cells. However, when it is oxidized it cannot carry an oxygen molecule and must !rst be reduced to an acceptable state. Glutathione protects hemoglobin from oxidizing agents and can also reduce the oxidized form to make this possible.

Our bodies are continually subjected to extreme demands from work, stress and every day life, not to mention the harmful toxins, pollution, radiation, free radicals that are constantly attacking our cells. All of these combined put a heavy toll on our glutathione demand. In the end, if there is not enough glutathione in our bodies, our cells, tissues, and organs pay the price.

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Unfortunately, many of the methods of increasing glutathione are either not effective or are not suf!cient for what our bodies need. The key to increasing glutathione levels is by providing cysteine, a fragile amino acid necessary for our cells to produce gluatathione. Simply supplementing cysteine or glutathione orally are ineffective in raising glutathione levels because they are destroyed in the digestion process before they are able to reach the cells.

RiboCeine™, the Glutathione BreakthroughAlthough scientists have known for decades the health bene!ts of glutathione, the challenge has been how to safely and effectively increase glutathione levels. Up to now, methods of increasing glutathione levels have not been ef!cient or effective in elevating glutathione to optimal levels.

RiboCeine, a groundbreaking compound, has been the subject of twenty published, peer-reviewed scienti!c studies that were funded by the National Institutes of Health and other scienti!c institutions. These studies have shown RiboCeine’s effectiveness in increasing glutathione levels and effectively !ghting against the effects of oxidative stress.

RiboCeine is based on 25 years of scienti!c research and was developed by the world-renowned research scientist and medicinal chemist, Herbert T. Nagasawa, Ph.D. Dr. Nagasawa was a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology at the University of Minnesota for forty years and was also Senior Career Research Scientist for the Veterans Administration in Minneapolis. For thirty-two of those years he was Senior Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Nagasawa now serves as the Executive Scientist for Max International.

Cellgevity, the Ultimate in Glutathione EnhancementCellgevity includes science based ingredients that support the production of glutathione and the glutathione network. RiboCeine is the foundation of Cellgevity because it has been shown to effectively deliver cysteine to our cells. The additional ingredients were selected because of their ability to support glutathione in all its multifunctional roles of protecting the cells, organs and tissues.

Primary Bene!ts Protects cells, tissues and organs with superior glutathione network

protection*

Formulated to neutralize many types of free radicals*

Promotes normal body detoxi!cation*

Helps maintain healthy joint function*

Promotes a healthy immune system*

Supports increased energy levels*

Supports athletic performance and recovery*

Supports the management of in"ammation*

Superior bioavailability*

Unique Attributes Cellgevity’s RiboCeine, a proprietary compound, has signi!cantly

outperformed all other means of glutathione enhancement against which it has been tested.

Cellgevity includes a powerful source of curcumin that has been scienti!cally proven to have a 29% improved bioavailability than common sources of curcumin.

Max has sourced highest concentration of the active ingredient sulforaphane gluconsinolate (broccoli seed extract) and is the same product used in the studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Cellgevity is the !rst dietary supplement to contain ingredients that promote the glutathione network.

Synergistic blend of RiboCeine combined with thirteen additional ingredients to form the most effective anti-aging supplement.

Cellgevity includes BioPerine to enhance the bioavailability of key nutrients.

Supporting IngredientsAlpha Lipoic Acid – a powerful endogenous antioxidant known to combat various forms of oxidative stress and to recycle other antioxidants. Together with glutathione, they protect the fat and water portions of the cells from different types of free radicals.

Broccoli Seed Extract (sulforaphane glucosinolate) – Acts as a catalyst to boost antioxidant activity for as much as three days. Protects against DNA damaging electrophiles and helps cells neutralize toxins and carcinogens so they are eliminated from cells. It also helps to raise and replenish glutathione levels and induces the antioxidant enzymes used in the Phase II detoxi!cation pathway.

Turmeric Root Extract (Curcumin) – a potent antioxidant that !ghts free radicals and is known to reduce in"ammation. Curcumin also induces Phase II enzymes that support the glutathione detoxi!cation pathway. Resveratrol – Is an antioxidant found in high concentrations in grape skin, also found in wines, with higher concentrations in red wine verse white wine. Resveratrol is thought to account in a large part for the so called “French Paradox”. The French Paradox – the !ndings that the rate of coronary heart disease in France was observed to be lower than in other countries with a similar risk factor – has been attributed to the consumption of red wine. Resveratrol is an antioxidant known to have cardio-protective properties. Grape Seed Extract – Grape Seed proanthocyanidines have antioxidant activity, as well as anti-in"ammatory properties. Quercetin – a supporting "avonoid antioxidant that scavenges free radicals that can damage cells. Milk Thistle (silymarin)– a powerful antioxidant used to support a healthy liver by removing harmful toxins and heavy metals that are stored in the liver. Vitamin C – an exogenous antioxidant that is considered a network antioxidant and known to support the immune system.

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Supporting IngredientsSelenomethionine (Selenium) – the essential catalytic component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and is absolutely required for its function. Selenium is needed as selenomethionine for the antioxidant enzyme, glutathione peroxidase. The glutathione peroxidase enzyme is responsible for the detoxi!cation of lipid peroxides, and glutathione is absolutely required to regenerate this enzyme. Cordyceps – has been used as a Chinese medicine for centuries and has been valued for its activity in restoring energy, increasing stamina, promoting longevity and improving quality of life. Black Pepper (BioPerine)– assists in the absorption of Selenomethionine, Vitamin C and Curcumin (turmeric root). Aloe Extract – has the most bio-active content of acemannan the active ingredient in aloe. Aloe is known to support the immune system and has antioxidant functions.

Directions for UseTake two capsules twice daily with water.

GuaranteeThis product has been manufactured in the USA in strict conformance with industry standards. Purity and potency guaranteed.

Other ingredientsGelatin capsules, Soy Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide.

WarningKeep out of reach of children. This product is for adult use only. This product is not intended for use by young children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers.

Allergy WarningThis product contains cordyceps which is derived from mushrooms.

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