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Nu Skin Enterprises — Investor Presentation (October 2007)
19 slides from Nu Skin Enterprises's investor presentation, October 2007
Slide 1: ReishiMax GLp: Dietary Supplement
ReishiMax GLp: Dietary Supplement ReishiMax is a dietary supplement formulated to provide nutritional support for a healthy immune system. This mushroom has the effect of enhancing our body’s natural resistance and physical well being, resulting in optimum health.
Slide 2: What is Reishi?
What is Reishi? • Reishi, also known as Lingzhi, is one of the most valued herbal products in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). • Reishi’s earliest herbal remedies were recorded between the years of 206 B.C. and 8 A.D.
Slide 3: Reishi mushroom: a rare fungus
• Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom is a fungus occurring as a shelf-like form on the sides of trees and stumps in densely wooded mountains with high humidity and low light. • The spores of Reishi have such tough outer husks that germination is next to impossible, which accounts for its rarity.
Slide 4: 1971 artificial cultivation of Reishi
• In 1971, Yukio Naoi, a researcher of the Kyoto University in Japan, successfully developed the artificial cultivation of Reishi, which resulted in mass production of Reishi.
Slide 5: Types of Reishi: red chosen for ReishiMax
There are 62 types of Reishi, of which six are most common: RED BLACK BLUE WHITE YELLOW PURPLE Pharmanex has chosen to use RED Reishi in ReishiMax™ because it can produce the highest quality extract and has been subject to the most scientific evaluation.
Slide 6: Reishi Spores
Reishi Spores • These highly active substances are the essence of Reishi. • They are the reproductive cells that are released at maturity. • Reishi spores are protected by an extremely hard shell which prevents us from optimally absorbing the actives.
Slide 7: Reishi Spores and cracked spore technology
Reishi Spores • The unseen microscopic oval spores come from the top of the mushroom at maturity (4–5 months of cultivation). • The “Cracked Spore” technology softens and breaks open the shell of Reishi spores so that the potent active ingredients can be extracted.
Slide 8: ReishiMax: Benefits
ReishiMax: Benefits Provides nutritional support for a healthy immune system. Promotes and enhances vital essence and energy • Acts as a liver tonic • Supports normal and restful sleep • Has an antioxidative effect • Temporarily relieves the symptoms of allergies and coughs • Helps in the mainte
Slide 9: How Does ReishiMax GLp work?
How Does ReishMax GLp work? Immune System Intricate, variety of functions vital to health When functioning properly, a formidable defence mechanism essential for optimal health Consists of immune cells Diminished functioning of these cells result in a weak immunity ReishiMax GLp stimulat
Slide 10: How Does ReishiMax GLp work? Immune system components
How Does ReishMax GLp work? The two main functional components of the immune system Humoral Cell-mediated B lymphocytes T lymphocytes Produce antibodies that neutralise foreign invaders Cytotoxic (CD8) Helper (CD4) Attack target cells Send for help via directly and secrete chemical signals Chemicals
Slide 11: Clinical Studies: References
ReishiMax GLp: Clinical Studies • References • Pharmanex Web Site - http://www.pharmanex.com.au/au/au/produ ct/clinical_studies_references.shtml • PubMed Web Site - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.f cgi
Slide 12: Clinical Studies
ReishiMax GLp: Clinical Studies • Unpublished 6 wk study conducted by Medical Institute at National Taiwan University • ReishiMax GLp enhanced immune function – Increased serum immunoglobulins – Increased proliferation of lymphocytes – Increased secretion of cytokines (405% more effective than place
Slide 13: Advantage: Pharmanex 6S process
ReishiMax GLp: Advantage Pharmanex 6S process • Reishi mushrooms are grown in a controlled environment free of pollutants or pesticides • Pharmanex uses the best type of Ganoderma lucidum (red Reishi) • Proprietary processing: cracked-spore technology frees more immune-supporting active ingredient
Slide 14: Advantage: standardised actives
ReishiMax GLp: Advantage • Standardised to the highest levels of unique, active polysaccharides and triterpenes – 6% triterpenes – 13.5% polysaccharides • 100% of spores contained in ReishiMax GLp are cracked spores • Other components of Reishi include nucleosides, proteins, unsaturated fatty acids,
Slide 15: ReishiMax GLp vs Tegreen 97
ReishiMax GLp vs Tegreen 97 • Tegreen 97 – antioxidants fight free radicals • ReishiMax GLp – immune system and immune cells, therefore, the more healthy immune cells, the stronger your immune system • Combined – enhances your immune system using a two-pronged approach
Slide 16: Recommended Adult Usage
ReishiMax GLp: Recommended Adult Usage • ReishiMax GLp™ provides long-term nutritional support for a healthy immune system. As a dietary supplement, take one to two (1-2) capsules twice daily with food and drink.
Slide 17: Pharmanex Marketing Material
Pharmanex Marketing Material • Pharmanex Brochure (5 pk) • Pharmanex Cap (ea) • Power of Wisdom & Knowledge Video (ea) • Pharmanex Pill Box (ea) • ReishiMax GLp Brochure (5 pk)
Slide 18: Product pricing: ReishiMax GLp and Tegreen 97
• ReishiMax GLp – Retail AUD$179.00 NZD$207.50 – Wholesale AUD$125.00 NZD$145.00 – PSV 68.20 69.65 • Tegreen 97 (120 Capsules) – Retail AUD$136.00 NZD$157.50 – Wholesale AUD$95.00 NZD$110.00 – PSV 51.80 52.85 • Tegreen 97 (30 Capsules) – Retail AUD$40.00 NZD$43.00 – Wholesale AUD$28.00 NZD$34.00 – P
Slide 19: ReishiMax GLp: Summary
ReishiMax GLp: Summary • Immune Support • Red Reishi • Cracked Spore Technology • Standardised to 13.5% polysaccharides and 6% triterpenes – highest levels
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