[Latin Name] Panax ginseng CA Mey.

[Plant Source] Dried Root

[Specifications] Ginsenosides 10%–80%（UV）

[Appearance] Fine Light Milk Yellow Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤ 5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤20PPM

[Extract solvents] Ethanol

[Microbe]  Total Aerobic Plate Count: ≤1000CFU/G

Yeast & Mold: ≤100 CFU/G

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life]24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Ginseng]

In terms of modern scientific research, ginseng is known to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that assist the body to restore itself to health and work without side effects even if the recommended dose is widely exceeded.

Ginseng due to its adaptogens effects is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatique and effects of stress and prevent infections.

Ginseng is one of the most effective antiaging supplements. It can alleviate some major effects of aging, such as degeneration of the blood system, and increase mental and physical capacity.

Other important benefits of ginseng is its support in cancer treatment and its effects on sports performance.

[Application]

1. Applied in food additives, it owns the effect of antifatigue, anti-aging and nourishing brain;

2. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to treat coronary heart disease, angina cordis, bradycardia and high heart rate arrhythmia, etc.;

3. Applied in cosmetics field, it owns the effect of whitening, dispelling spot, anti-wrinkle, activating skin cells, making skin more tender and firm.

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A Feast For The Eyes!
Learn How Eating Right Can Help You See Straight!

News Hooks:
* Research shows that 30 million Americans age 40 and older suffer vision loss.
* In a recent survey conducted by the American Optometric Association, nearly three-fourths (72%) of respondents age 55 and older began noticing changes in their vision between the ages of 40 and 45.
* To cope with vision loss or various eye problems, more than half (60%) said they schedule more frequent eye exams, and just under one-third (29%) are increasing their nutrient intake for healthy eyes.
* Most respondents (48%) still believe that carrots are the best food for eye health, when in fact spinach and other dark leafy greens are the healthiest foods for the eyes because they naturally contain an important nutrient called lutein. Lutein helps eyes protect themselves against certain eye diseases, like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts.
* In order to maintain healthy eyes, studies show that we need to consume 10 mg of lutein each day through our daily diet – just one cup of spinach four times a week. You would need to eat 20 cups of celery or 370 baby carrots a day to meet this same goal!

Story Description:
As the old adage goes…you are what you eat. Research now shows that eating right can also be a literal feast for the eyes, especially when it comes to maintaining eye health! Foods rich in nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, essential fatty acids, and vitamins C & E have been shown to help reduce the risk of certain chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, which affects millions of Americans.

In this segment, Dr. Richer of the American Optometric Association and Elizabeth Somer, a registered dietician and nutrition research expert, will discuss how proper nutrition can keep you seeing clearly. Some of the points Dr. Richer and Elizabeth will discuss are:
- What foods and nutrients are best for eye health
- Easy and affordable recipes that promote healthy eye sight and vision
- What you can do now to help protect your eyesight in the future

About Dr. Stuart Richer, O.D., Ph.D.:
Dr. Stuart Richer, an American Optometric Association member, is the Chief of Optometry at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Eye Clinic in North Chicago. He is also an associate professor at the Chicago Medical School, the Illinois College of Optometry and the University of Missouri-St.
Louis. Over the past few years, Dr. Richer has been the principal investigator on several research studies and clinical trials focused on lutein and visual function. Articles regarding Dr. Richer’s work and findings have appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Prevention, The Journal of the American Optometric Association, Experimental Eye Research, Current Eye Research and Optometry.

About Elizabeth Somer:
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., is a registered dietitian who has carved a unique professional niche as a dietitian well-versed in nutrition research. For the past 27 years, she has kept abreast of the current research, packaging that information into her newsletter Nutrition Alert, easy-to-read books, magazine articles, lectures, continuing education seminars, spokesperson projects, and practical news for the media.
She is the author of several books, including her two most recent books – Age-Proof Your Body and 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet, plus The Food & Mood Cookbook (Owl Books, 2004), as well as Nutrition for Women, 2nd edition, Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, 2nd edition, The Origin Diet, Food & Mood, The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, and co-author of The Nutrition Desk Reference.
Elizabeth has extensive media experience and is a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show, a monthly guest on AM Northwest (KATU-TV in Portland, OR), and was a Nutrition Correspondent for NBC’s Later Today from 1999 to 2000 and for Good Morning America (ABC) from 1996 to 1999.

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