WALNUT CREEK, Calif.,
May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- This Saturday Reliv
International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV), will host "The Science of
LunaRich," an informational presentation featuring the scientists
and leaders behind this important nutritional discovery. The event,
which takes place at the Walnut Creek Marriott on May 19 at 9:30
a.m., is free and open to the public.
LunaRich™ is a whole soy powder containing five to ten times
more lunasin than the industry standard. Lunasin is a peptide found
naturally in soy that scientists have identified as the key to many
of soy's documented health benefits. These include cholesterol
management, heart health and weight loss, among others.
Learn how LunaRich helps control cholesterol production in the
liver, the source of over 80% of the body's cholesterol.
Speakers at Saturday's event include:
- Dr. Carl Hastings,
Reliv's Chief Scientific Officer
- Dr. Alfredo Galvez,
renowned research scientist
- Ryan Schmidt, CEO of Soy
Labs, LLC
- Steve Hastings,
Reliv Senior Vice President
"A growing body of research shows that the lunasin peptide is
one of the most important bioactive components of soy," said
Dr. Galvez. "In creating LunaRich for Reliv, we have
maximized lunasin levels in a soy powder."
Dr. Galvez first discovered lunasin in 1996 during research at
UC Berkley to improve the nutritional profile of soy protein. More
than 40 peer-reviewed and published studies have documented
lunasin's health benefits. Research by 21 institutions supported by
27 public and private funding sources has resulted in nine
patents.
The amount of lunasin in soybeans varies significantly based on
seed, soil and environment. To create LunaRich, specially selected
soybeans grown exclusively for Reliv are refined to maximize levels
of lunasin.
Learn how LunaRich's refinement process enables maximum lunasin
absorption by the body.
LunaRich can be found in Reliv Now®, a daily essential nutrition
formula, Reliv Now® for Kids and SoySentials®, a women's protective
supplement.
"LunaRich is an extraordinary ingredient with solid clinical
data behind it," said Dr. Hastings. "As scientists learn
more about the mechanisms that make soy a nutritional superfood,
Reliv is proud to lead the way in making the fruits of these
discoveries available to all. We look forward to sharing the
science behind our LunaRich products with the people of
Northern California."
About Reliv International, Inc.
Reliv International, Inc., based in Chesterfield, Mo., produces nutritional
supplements that promote optimal nutrition along with premium
skincare products. Reliv supplements address essential nutrition,
weight loss, athletic performance, digestive health, women's
health, anti-aging and healthy energy. The company sells its
products through an international network marketing system of
independent distributors in 15 countries. Learn more about Reliv at
reliv.com, or on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
SOURCE Reliv International, Inc.