What is B.E.E.?
B.E.E. (Bio-Enhanced Extraction) is a proprietary, patent-pending
manufacturing method that is comprised of a three-step process of
isolation, purification and enhancement from bioactive parts of
plants that have been determined to be the most beneficial for
people. B.E.E. is not just an extraction method nor is it just a
chemical process. B.E.E. is a combination of molecular biology and
technology that covers the complete manufacturing process from
species selection to the completion of the finished product.
Why is the extraction method used during B.E.E. better than
other extraction processes used in the industry today?
B.E.E. preserves the active ingredients in the herbs through our
proprietary micro-nizing technique while most traditional methods
expose the herbs to high temperatures and pressures, which can
destroy or severely damage the active ingredients. The B.E.E.
process does not expose the raw material to very high pressures or
temperatures. During extraction, we use mainly water regular water
extraction with the occasional help of sodium or the use of a
centrifuge at a pre-determined speed. No alcohol is ever used during
the entire process. Also, the extraction efficiency in other methods
is relatively low and the botanical bioactivity can be destroyed
during the process. Further, the concentration vessel and heat
exchanger produce sub-optimal yields of herbal concentrate. A
certain amount of concentrate is lost due to foaming, a certain
amount of concentrate is burned at the bottom and sides of the
concentration vessel and other concentrate becomes trapped in the
heat exchanger. In most traditional extraction methods, the
concentrate liquid contains complex compounds that are both active
and inactive. Such compounds are then put into medicine. The
efficacy may not compare with the botanical active monomer further
isolated from concentrate. The chemical solvents used in many other
methods today may not recycle completely and the residual chemicals
may be harmful to the body. In the traditional process, dealing with
heavy metals is not paid sufficient attention. Serious problems may
arise, such as neural harm, kidney harm and even cancer if they are
taken for a long time or a large amount at one time.
Why are your products so fast -acting and effective?
Our products work so quickly and effectively because of B.E.E.
Currently, most herbal product manufacturers usually break the raw
material into small pieces or powder prior to extraction. However,
most active ingredients in the botanicals are within the cell wall
and the common extraction methods do not break the cell wall. With
B.E.E., we are able to break the cell wall by using our proprietary
extra-micronizing smashing machine, so that the active ingredients
disassociate out. These active ingredients are then used in our
final products. It is already a well-known fact that the micronized
degree of the powder closely associates with the absorbency and
bioavailability of the medicine. The common smashing process which
most manufacturers utilize, hardly breaks the cell wall, so the
active compounds inside do not come out completely. The effect of
extraction is thereby not very satisfactory. We use the extra-micronizing
smashing machine that can turn the raw materials into powder as
small as only 5 mm or less. Under this size, the botanicals' cell
wall has been mostly broken and the compounds inside dissociate out,
so the efficiency of extraction during future steps may be
increased. Most of the unextracted ingredients that we put in our
finished products have been extra-micronized so as to ensure more
active compounds and better clinical effects. The active ingredient
is left with only the active constituent, which results in better
absorption and assimilation. Our product works on the cellular
level, binds to the cells more efficiently and is thereby more
potent and targeted.
Can your products be taken in combination with prescription
drugs, other supplements and herbs?
Yes. So far, all of our products have been determined to be safe
enough to be used in combination with prescription drugs, other
supplements and herbs. There hasn't been a single reported incident
to date of any harmful interactions using our formulas in
combination with other products. We have conducted full toxicity
studies on all of our products and the results show that our
products are non-toxic and extremely safe. However, if prescription drugs are currently
being taken, one may wish to work closely with his or her doctor
when deciding how and when to start using our products in
combination with the prescription medication. Sometimes it may be
hard to tell which product is working if the prescription medication
is still being taken at the standard dosage while adding our
product. We do not recommend reducing or stopping the use of the
prescription medication without the doctor's consent. In a majority
of the cases, reducing the amount of the prescription medication
while beginning to take one of our products generates positive
results. A person could then consult with his or her physician to
determine whether or not to stop the use of the prescription drug to
see if our product can generate positive results on it's own. We do
recommend that the patient closely monitors his or her condition on
a daily basis while using our products whether or not they are used
on their own or in combination with other products.
Why are your products so expensive?
Our products may seem expensive when compared to most traditional
herbal formulas sold on the market today, but keep in mind that no
other product in the world is manufactured using the exclusive B.E.E.
procedure. B.E.E. is a very extensive, time-consuming process that
results in such an incredible product. Through this process, we can
get purified products that contain abundant active compounds and
little impurity. The extracting rate of this method is only about
2-5%, but common water extraction is about 30%, and alcohol
extraction is about 15%. This is because we have efficiently removed
the impurity and liquid component. Through these processes, we can
remove the component that easily absorbs moisture and enhances the
stability of the finished products. Another important point is that
the process can remove heavy metals very effectively and completely.
Besides the above method, according to the molecular recognition
principle, our researchers have developed a new method that allows
us to extract and isolate active compounds from complex botanicals.
We mainly use HPLC (combining with MS (Mass Spectrum) to complete
isolation, purification, selection and identification of botanicals
active compounds. Our company also only uses the finest quality raw
materials. Because of the fact that our extracting rate is only
2-5%, we have to use more raw materials than most manufacturers in
order to produce a very potent and targeted end product. Also, most
herbal formulas in today's market have to be taken over a long
period of time before positive results are obtained. Because of
B.E.E., the positive benefits from using our products are usually
felt or seen within the very first dosage. An individual using our
products might have to invest a little more money in the beginning,
but he or she usually ends up saving money in the long run because
our products work so quickly in helping the body heal itself. In
most cases, our products need only be taken for a short period of
time. Many individuals who have used our products have reported that
they felt completely better and no longer needed to take our
products or they only needed to take the products occasionally for
maintenance purposes. People usually save money by using our
products because they don't have to pay as much for prescription
medication or spend as much money taking a bunch of supplements or
other herbal products.
What makes your products different from other herbal formulas on
the market today?
Again, our proprietary B.E.E. procedure results in an end product
that is unlike any other herbal formulation or supplement found in
the world today. During the B.E.E. process, our staff scientists
employ innovative manufacturing methods that have never been used in
the herbal industry previously. No other company in the world
performs the level of extraction or purification that we employ on a
regular basis. Also, our proprietary extra-micronizing smashing
machine, which results in the effectiveness and fast-action of our
products, is only used by our company at our manufacturing facility.
Are your products homeopathic?
No. Our products are not allopathic or homeopathic. They are
considered herbal supplements or neutraceutical products. Our
products do work in similar ways to a homeopathic remedy in that
they target the disorder by working in combination with the body's
own natural healing process. However, our products work because of
B.E.E., not because of a homeopathic process.
Are your products organic?
Yes. Our products are 100% organic as are the extracts from the
plants that we use. We only use the finest quality herbs in our
products and the only capsules that we use are veggie-caps.
Have your products been clinically tested?
Yes. Some of our products have been clinically tested at
well-known clinical trial sites. We conducted an efficacy study of
Hypertenol at the Institut de Cardiologie De Montreal, an efficacy
study of Arthritol at the University of Jilin in China and we are
currently undergoing Phase 2 testing of Cardiopril on humans at UC
Irvine in California. We are also about to begin small, clinical
trials on each of our products using humans. The studies should be
completed in the first quarter of 2003.
Are your products solvent free? Pesticide free? Free of heavy
metals? Non-irradiated?
Yes. All of our products are solvent free, pesticide free, free
of heavy metals and non-irradiated. In fact, during the purification
phase of B.E.E., we are able to reduce the levels of heavy metals to
under 1.0 ppm. The levels of heavy metals in our products never
exceed 3.0 ppm. We are also able to remove the sometimes harmful,
natural plant toxins that are contained in the various plants used
during manufacturing. Again, the purification portion of the B.E.E.
procedure is unlike any other method used in the herbal industry
today. Our toxicity studies showed no harmful side effects when
taking our products at levels greater than 2000 times the standard
dosage.
Are your products room temperature or low-heat processed?
All of our products are processed at room temperature. We do not
expose our products to high temperatures because we feel that the
active constituents could be genetically altered or even completely
destroyed when exposed to certain high temperature levels.
On some of your products, the ingredients that you have chosen
to use have no scientific data supporting their useful function in
targeting the disorders to which your products are intended. How do
you justify the use of such ingredients?
Each of our products is developed and manufactured based on the
laws of science. Every formulation that we use has been demonstrated
using specific theories and tests. Some of the ingredients that we
use in our products may not seem to associate directly with a
certain disease on the surface, but that does not necessarily mean
that the ingredient cannot be used for the specific disease. The
main principle that we adhere to during our formulation process is
based upon the "whole body" theory. We formulate our
products to treat the body in its entirety as opposed to focusing on
individual body parts or symptoms. Our formulations combine the
newest forms of scientific discovery, the highest levels of advanced
technology and the foremost principles of folk medicine. This
combination of theories is what makes our products so unique. For
example, we use chamomile (B.E.E.) extract in our product for high
blood pressure, Hypertenol. There is hardly any direct evidence
indicating chamomile as useful for the treatment of high blood
pressure. Why did we then select this particular plant? In Asian and
European folk medicine, there were many precedents for using
chamomile when suffering from high blood pressure. We then conducted
our own research and we scientifically determined that hypertension
is related to impaired vascular endothelial nitric oxide and that
nitric oxide and increased super oxide anion production may be
controlled by certain antioxidants. We then extracted active parts
from chamomile that act as a very powerful antioxidant. We also
scientifically determined that chamomile's antioxidant properties
were only part of the reason why this plant is successful in
normalizing high blood pressure. Through testing, we were able to
determine the other parts of the chamomile plant that helped to
decrease high blood pressure, so we extracted those properties as
well. We also selected certain vitamins and minerals to support
chamomile's effect. Recently, through the demonstration of
pharmalogical tests, Hypertenol has an excellent effect on
hypertension.
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