1. Scientific Background on CordyMax
Presented by
James M. Rippe, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research
Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular
Health and Sports Nutrition

2. The natural way to overcome recurring fatigue
Cordymax Cs-4
The natural way to overcome recurring fatigue

3. Wild Cordyceps sinensis
Parasitic mushroom found in high altitudes

4. What is CordyMax? Exclusive clinically proven formulation
Unique fermentation process
Standardized to adenosine and mannitol
15 years of research; over 36 studies
Unlike wild harvested cordyceps, not dependent on anecdotal data for efficacy

5. CordyMax Benefits Improves oxygen consumption
Provides for more robust lung function
Supports greater natural resistance
Reduces symptoms of fatigue
Increases vitality

6. CordyMax Cs-4 Competitive Positioning
Quality of Life
(Overcome Fatigue) 
Age 
Younger
CordyMax
Cs-4 
Older 
Ginsana
Athletic Performance
(Enhancement)

7. Clinical use of CordyMax
>1800 patients with a variety of diseases involved in CordyMax clinical trials in China

8. Clinical Trials for CordyMax
# of trials
Pulmonary function 20
Cardiovascular function 4
Free radical scavenging 4
Anti-fatigue 2
Anti-fatigue effect confirmed in placebo, double-blind study designed by Dr. C. Cooper (UCLA)
(Presented at American Academy of Sports Medicine)

9. Cordymax Increases Oxygen Intake by the Lungs
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Pretreatment
At Week 6
+6.69%
-0.05%
Oxygen (L/min)
CordyMax
Placebo

10. Better tolerance during anaerobic conditions
Pretreatment
At Week 6
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
+12.6%
-2.40%
(L/min)
CordyMax
Placebo

11. Effect of CordyMax on Asthenia in Elderly People
A placebo controlled clinical trial
A total of 59 elderly asthenia people
33 people were treated with CordyMax™for 3 months 12

12. Improvement in elderly subjects after CordyMax after 3 months
Very
Effective
(n) 19 2 21 1
Not
Effective
(n) 4 19 17 2 23 3 11
Total
Effective
Rate
89.3% 5%
83.3%
26%
92.3%
14.3%
78.5%
25.6%
CordyMax
group
control
Symptom
Intolerant
to cold
Dizziness
Tiredness
Tinnitus n 28 20 24 23 26 27 14 15
Effective
(n) 5 1 4 3 10 2 13

13. Randomized double blind study on endurance in 200 sedentary individuals
James Rippe, MD et al.
Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research and
Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular Health and Sports nutrition

15. CordyMax Cs-4… Not Just Another Ginseng
Recurring fatigue
Gentle, mild non-stimulant
No adverse effect on blood pressure
Long term use appropriate
Secondary benefits
P. Ginseng
Athletes
Stimulating
Contraindicated in high blood pressure
Long term use not recommended

16. Pharmanex Institute for Cardiovascular Health and Sports Nutrition

17. Pharmanex Institute Peer reviewed science Education
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