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.
