LEAVE A ProArgi-9 Plus SPRING 2011 SYNERGY INTRODUCES IMPACTING LIVES Learn How It s Made Also Inside: A Recap of SUMMIT 2010 ALSO INSIDE Team Member Spotlights: Marty & Heather Holker, Jim & Rene'e Creasey, Brian & Nancy Kerbs, Dwayne Schmidek
The manufacturing process Synergy uses to create ProArgi-9 Plus is second-to-none, from sourcing and testing to issuing the final product. At Synergy WorldWide, we focus on just one thing: YOUR HEALTH. See page 4 for details.
SPRING 2011 CONTENTS 2 Executive Message ProArgi-9 Plus: The Perfect Product by Tyler Rippy 4 ProArgi-9 Plus: First in Quality Inside our award-winning manufacturing process 8 Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about ProArgi-9 Plus 9 Good Health Begins with Your Heart How heart health benefits your entire body 12 Team Member Spotlights Marty & Heather Holker Jim & Rene'e Creasey Brian & Nancy Kerbs Dwayne Schmidek 20 Book Review The Go-Giver: A little story about a powerful business idea 22 Key North America Leaders 23 Team Member Recognition Team Members throughout North America experienced phenomenal growth in 2010. PAGE 12 Aaron McCain, MANAGING EDITOR Ryan Lindahl, ART DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTORS: Steve Dalton, Tommy Bethards, Lacey Olsen, Tyler Rippy, Suzanna Higginson (Photography) Leave a Legacy is published by: Synergy WorldWide 1955 West Grove Parkway, Suite 100 Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 This publication is available for purchase at www.synergysalestools.com. It can also be viewed at www.synergyworldwide.com. Copyright 2011 Synergy WorldWide. All rights reserved.
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE ProArgi-9 Plus The Perfect Product As a company and as an executive team, we stand behind everything we do. ProArgi-9 Plus is impacting lives throughout the world as people experience its positive benefits. We live in a society where cardiovas- by Tyler Rippy Vice President, Synergy WorldWide When I contemplate the mission of Synergy WorldWide, I can t think of a more perfectly suited product than ProArgi-9 Plus to drive us to the next level of success. Today, we are in a powerful position as we continue to focus our efforts on supporting and improving heart health. One of my primary responsibilities at Synergy is to oversee and drive our marketing efforts worldwide. It s vital that we differentiate ourselves from all others within the industry and establish a reputable identity in the market place. 2 LEAVE A LEGACY
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE Synergy s mission cular diseases are the number one group products to help you achieve a greater of conditions causing death globally. state of cardiovascular health. We will is accomplished Synergy s mission to Leave a Legacy continue to maintain our commanding is accomplished in part through providing lead in science and research on l-arginine. in part through the highest quality, scientifically re- searched products on the market. Pro- I personally believe that we are just providing the highest quality, Argi-9 Plus leads the way in this effort now discovering the tip of the iceberg and has positioned Synergy WorldWide with Synergy. It is exciting to think of the scientifically as the leading heart health company in many successful experiences the near researched our industry. future holds. Together, we are providing products on the We are extremely excited about the an opportunity of financial freedom and market. science and research that continue to leaving a lasting impact of health that support the role of l-arginine in the cardiovascular will be felt for generations to come. system. This compelling data details the process by which l-arginine is converted to nitric oxide in the body, and it gives great reason for optimism in our future together. 9 Benefits of ProArgi-9 Plus As health concerns continue to escalate worldwide and access to health care 1 L-arginine. Enhances blood flow and supports cardiovascular health through the production of nitric oxide. declines, it becomes increasingly important for people to take an active role in and promotes healthy energy levels. 2 L-citrulline. Helps optimize blood flow throughout the body maintaining their personal health. Incorporating exercise and proper nutrition 3 Resveratrol. High in antioxidants, helps reduce LDL oxidation, and helps keep arteries healthy. into your daily routine are vital components of this process, and many individu- 4 Vitamin D3. Supports healthy cardiovascular function and als and families are turning to natural inflammatory response. supplements to help improve their nutrition 5 Xylitol. Sweetened with xylitol to promote oral health. and obtain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals. To achieve optimal health, the body s systems rely on the circulation and absorption of important vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Synergy WorldWide products create a foundation whereupon a healthy heart can be strengthened, supported 6 7 8 Vitamin K. Helps keep bones strong and plays a part in keeping arteries and other soft tissues healthy. Folate. Plays an important role in cell maintenance and repair, amino acid metabolism and formation of red and white blood cells. Healthy blood pressure levels. The combined ingredients in ProArgi-9 Plus help maintain healthy blood pressure and enhanced so that you can live and normal blood sugar levels, and support healthy sexual performance. and enjoy life to the fullest. As we move forward in 2011, Synergy 9 Muscle and body fat. By helping manage blood sugar levels WorldWide will continue to secure its and increase blood flow to the muscles, ProArgi-9 Plus may aid in decreasing body fat and may help increase muscle place at the forefront of the heart health mass. industry by expanding its offering of SPRING 2011 3
PROARGI-9 PLUS First in Quality from Start to Finish In 1998, the Nobel Prize was awarded to three researchers who discovered nitric oxide s role as a key signaling molecule that keeps our cardiovascular system functioning at its best. This science, combined with studies from doctors and researchers, has led to the proprietary formulation of Synergy s flagship product ProArgi-9 Plus. The manufacturing process Synergy uses to create ProArgi-9 Plus is second-to-none. SOURCING Ingredients for ProArgi-9 Plus Quality doesn t begin in a are sourced from suppliers all over At Synergy WorldWide, we focus laboratory it starts in the the world. Each supplier must be on just one thing: YOUR HEALTH. field, where Nature cultivates qualified through an audit process We manufacture ProArgi-9 Plus inhouse so that we can control every aspect of production. It s how we guarantee you re getting the best. the materials that will later become the basis of Synergy World- Wide products. Only the finest elements are selected for this process, performed by highly trained Synergy staff. Raw ingredients suppliers are pre-screened, their processes are tested, and they are given required and our global sourcing of raw materials specifications for the materials we ensures the highest quality want. Here s a look at a few of the ingredients are chosen from each significant ingredients in ProArgi-9 harvest. Plus. 4 LEAVE A LEGACY
HEALTH AND WELLNESS arginine is sent to Synergy s manufacturing partner, Nature s Sunshine Products (NSP), for quality assuance testing. terials are shipped to the After harvesting, all raw ma- Nature s Sunshine Products L-citrulline L-citrulline, in conjunction with l- arginine, has been shown to enhance the production of nitric oxide and optimize blood flow within the cardiovascular system. A controlled fer- manufacturing facility, where they are subjected to a series of indepth quality control tests to ensure purity and potency. Every incoming raw material is thoroughly tested before it is cleared for use in ProArgi-9 Plus. A total of Thin Layer Chromatography 247 tests are conducted The Thin Layer Chromatography along the (TLC) test allows us to fingerprint various stages the herb sample and compare it to a of manufacturing. library of known standards. With this And once we test, we are able to identify the raw have the finished material and verify that all key components are ProArgi-9 Plus present. mentation process much like the product, it must also pass through 15 one used to derive l-arginine is then different tests before receiving its final performed. The result is pure, effective stamp of approval. l-citrulline. Following is a sample of some of the tests raw materials must pass Resveratrol before being included in a batch of Resveratrol is high in antioxidants, ProArgi-9 Plus. It is important to helps reduce LDL oxidation, and note that ProArgi-9 Plus and its raw protects against artery damage. Resveratrol materials must pass every single can be harvested from a test any negative results will result L-arginine number of natural sources, including in a rejection of the raw material or The l-arginine in ProArgi-9 Plus is red grape skin the finished product. of the highest quality and has been and dried roots validated by thousands of clinical of Polygonum Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) studies. This valuable ingredient cuspidatum, also Fourier Transform Infrared Spec- originates from Japan and is sourced from one of three naturally harvested products. When at its peak, the designated raw material is taken through a controlled fermentation process during which temperature, ph levels, and oxygen concentration are all monitored closely. Once this process is complete, the purified l- known as giant troscopy uses an infrared scan to knotweed. In a validate the authenticity and purity similar fashion, resveratrol is extracted from these sources through a Each raw material has a unique fre- of the raw material being tested. fermentation process. quency at which it absorbs infrared light; charting the frequency through an absorption spectrum allows us TESTING to compare it to the standard set in the formulation process. SPRING 2011 5
HEALTH AND WELLNESS High Performance Liquid Gamma Counter Chromatography Some raw materials come from parts ISSUING Extremely sensitive computerized instrumentation allows us to analyze of the world that may be contaminated with radiation. This test will show the ingredients of ProArgi-9 Plus. if the materials are contaminated Our production facilities This instrument uses advanced analytical techniques to separate, iden- all Synergy products free from ragrade bin system designed and helps keep ProArgi-9 Plus and feature a pharmaceuticaltify, and quantify individual components. ProArgi-9 Plus, as a finished diation. to help eliminate the possibility of direct and cross-contamination. The product, is tested to ensure that all Inductively Coupled Plasma stainless steel bins reduce exposure label claims are met. Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and the need to transfer materials The ICP has a flame that burns at from one container to another, and Ash Testing 8,727 degrees Celsius. A sample of they reduce the amount of handling Samples of raw materials are burned at 700 degrees Celsius for one hour. Any ash that remains after the burn raw material or finished product is dissolved in acid and then sprayed into the middle our products experience. is made up of mineral content, which of the flame. is weighed and analyzed. Each herb Different elements has a characteristic mineral content and a corresponding typical ash content. If we find an ash content that is significantly higher than the typical ash content, we suspect the presence of dirt or some other foreign material. will glow with their own unique colors. A highly sensitive spectrophotometer measures the brightness of each mineral in the flame and tells us how This can be due to harvesters not much of each mineral is present in sufficiently cleaning dirt from the the sample down to parts per billion. plants before shipping them to us. A If there are any unwanted elements After use, each bin is cleaned failed ash test will result in the raw in the raw material, the shipment is in special bin-washing rooms. Using material being rejected. rejected. filtered water, we wash each Ash testing checks for the presence of dirt and foreign materials This test also screens for unwanted elements such as arsenic, bin with detergent and pure water rinses. Clean bins are then taken to a specially constructed drying room, which is heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. lead, cadmium HEPA-filtered air eliminates and mercury. the chance of contamination as the ProArgi-9 Plus, bins dry. when finished, Bin charging, or mixing, begins is also tested in the Issuing Room where tested here to ensure and approved raw materials are its mineral content meets label through a conical mill, which en- measured. Each ingredient passes claims. sures that any clumps are sifted into 6 LEAVE A LEGACY
HEALTH AND WELLNESS fine powder. The conical mills empty into a tube leading to a collection bin. Once all raw materials for a formula are loaded into the bin, it is weighed and compared to specifications to verify that the formula is complete. The bin is then sealed with an airtight lid to keep out dust or any other airborne particles as it is transported within the facility. This This method provides excellent mixing efficiency and preserves the integrity of individual granules. numbers. Samples are sent to the QA labs so scientists can complete testing according to our finished product specifications. not only protects against foreign After all tests are completed, certificates of analyses are signed by contamination, it prevents crosscontamination from product to prod- PRODUCT QA. When ProArgi-9 Plus success- FINISHED uct and ensures our formulas are fully passes the finished product audit, Quality Assurance will release it. TESTING pure and clean from start to finish. Sealed bins are then taken to The batch record and a sample of the the mixing room where they are attached to the bin hoist and mixer. been produced, each lot is for future reference. If a customer Once ProArgi-9 Plus has finished product are then retained The bin is raised and gently rolled statistically sampled and has a question about their specific by the mixer to create an even blend. Tooling in the lid of the bin helps to stir the materials as the bin is rolled. the finished product is audited by QA inspectors for bulk weight, bottle count, bottle sealing and legible lot canister of ProArgi-9 Plus, QA can refer to the retention sample of the lot in question. OUR COMMITMENT Synergy WorldWide pledges to continue its efforts to provide you with the best l-arginine product on the market. We are committed to creating pure, effective, high-quality products. With ProArgi-9 Plus, you can feel confident that you are giving your body and your heart the support they need for a long, healthy life. SPRING 2011 7
Frequently Asked Questions Synergy scientists answer some of your most common inquiries about ProArgi-9 Plus Should I drink ProArgi-9 Plus with or without food? For maximum benefit, ProArgi-9 Plus should be taken on an empty stomach. Certain amino acids may compete with l-arginine for absorption, so it is best to separate it from considered a nutritive sweetener throughout the day from items such other dietary amino acids. Taking ProArgi-9 Plus 60 minutes before eating food should be sufficient for optimal absorption. ProArgi-9 Plus after mixing it? ProArgi-9 Plus is quite stable in liquid form and it won t degrade rapidly in powder form. However, once it s been mixed with water, it should be consumed quickly to prevent any contamination to the product. As a product sits, it is subject to microbial contamination from the water, the container, our mouths and hands, and airborne contaminants. What types of sweeteners are used in ProArgi-9 Plus Citrus Berry? The primary sweetener in ProArgi-9 Plus Citrus Berry is xylitol, a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in almost all plant material, includ- and the fructose in this ingredient is from depositing in the arteries. ing fruits (such as strawberries, raspberries, and plums), vegetables, corn husks, and mushrooms. Xylitol is also naturally produced in the body during normal metabolism of glucose in the liver and is classified as a sugar alcohol. As a low-digestible carbohydrate that is absorbed slowly and incompletely, xylitol is because it has a smaller effect on blood glucose. Xylitol provides 2.4 calories per gram and has a glycemic index of 7. ProArgi-9 Plus Citrus Berry is also sweetened with a small amount of sucralose. Recently, some have questioned the safety of sucralose, though many professional and scientific organizations refute these claims. Sucralose has a very good safety profile and is a superior alternative to potentially harmful artificial sweeteners. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has stated that sucralose is the only artificial sweetener that is considered While many consumers may still have concerns and choose not to use sucralose in large amounts, they should have full confidence in consuming ProArgi-9 Plus Citrus Berry because of the very small amount of sucralose it contains. What types of sweeteners are used in ProArgi-9 Plus Mixed Berry? ProArgi-9 Plus Mixed Berry contains xylitol, citrus fruit extracts, stevia leaf extract, and a natural sweetener consisting of inulin, fructose, pea protein, and other natural flavors. Inulin is a natural prebiotic fiber that provides gastrointestinal benefits, natural and comes from sugar beets. Because fructose provides only a trivial amount of sugar, this supplement is still considered sugar free. ProArgi-9 Plus Mixed Berry does not contain any sucralose. Fructose becomes a concern for some when consumed in large amounts (hundreds of grams) as processed foods and beverages. When small amounts are consumed in nutrient-dense items such as fruits, vegetables, and nutritional supplements, there should be no concern for the average person. The trivial amount of fructose in ProArgi-9 Plus Mixed Berry is well below the threshold where fructose consumption becomes a concern. Fructose has a low glycemic index and is an excellent sweetener when used appropriately. Should I mix ProArgi-9 Plus with hot or cold water? ProArgi-9 Plus is best mixed with cold water. The potency of ProArgi-9 Plus cannot be guaranteed with hot liquid mixing as this may affect the potency of some components. It would also not be recommended to bake using ProArgi-9 Plus it should be used as a dietary supplement, Why does ProArgi-9 Plus contain not a food. vitamin K2 instead of K1? Although vitamin K1 provides many How quickly should I drink my safe for use without any cautions. of the benefits attributed to vitamin K, vitamin K2 is considered a superior choice for optimal health benefits. Vitamin K2 is a collective term for a group of vitamin K compounds called menaquinones. Studies have shown vitamin K2 to be more bioavailable and more efficacious in supporting bone mineral density, and research on the effects of vitamin K on cardiovascular health show that K2 significantly improves arterial and cardiovascular health, while vitamin K1 has no effect at all. Vitamin K2 activates the vitamin K-dependent protein Matrix Gla-Protein (MGP), which plays an important role in preventing calcium
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Good Health Begins with Your Heart The heart lies at the center of every critical system in the human body. Only the size of your fist, your heart beats an average of 72 times per minute, sending nutrient-rich blood to every cell in your body. The heart anchors the cardiovascular system, which The nervous system comprised of or clots within the arteries can cut Nerves ability to direct traffic. Obstructions is composed of more than the brain, spinal cord, sensory neurons, off the brain s oxygen supply and and nerves is one hundred thousand miles of arteries, veins and capillaries running coordinating actions and transmit- Maintaining a healthy cardiovas- responsible for shut down critical brain functions. throughout every organ and area of ting signals between different parts cular system helps keep your brain the body. Your cardiovascular system of the body. It conducts a myriad of healthy and your nervous system pumps blood to and from the heart to deliver essential nutrients to your cells and remove harmful waste products and carry them to the appropriate organs for filtration out of the body. This system also helps fight disease and stabilize body temperature and ph levels. Because the cardiovascular network is vital to all your major organs and functions, keeping it healthy sophisticated processes like vision, hearing, speech, touch, taste and smell. The nervous system also carries out the unconscious activities of the body, such as breathing, blinking, sweating to cool off, shivering to stay warm, and keeping your heart beating. The brain is the central hub of the nervous system, and oxygen is critical to its health and proper function. performing at its peak. Muscles Your body s movements consist of signals sent from the nervous system to the muscles, which in turn move your bones and body structures. You want a healthy nervous system to be signaling healthy muscles so that you can stay strong and active. The muscular system is composed of three distinct types of mus- benefits much more than just your A healthy cardiovascular system delivers oxygenated, nutrient-enriched cles: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. heart. It benefits every system in your body. blood to the brain, enhancing its These muscles provide strength, SPRING 2011 9