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Tango Advanced Nutrition distributesan exclusive line of outstandingherbal formulas, designed byleading anti-aging scientists andherbal researchers. Our unique formulas aremodern, updated versions of traditional“essence tonics,” long revered for their abilitiesto enhance energy, promote vitality andrestore health. The surprising power and efficacyof these formulas lies in our innovativeapproach that combines time-proven herbalformulations with modern, state-of-the-artmanufacturing, testing and quality controlstandards to fully unleash the restorativepowers of these legendary tonics.Tonic HerbalismTango formulas are based on tonic herbalism– the practice of combining ‘tonic herbs’into highly advanced formulas for synergisticeffects far greater than those possiblewith individual herbs. A central tenant of thetonic herbalism system is regular consumptionof tonic herbs to aid the body in maintainingits self-regulatory capacity foroptimal health.Of the approximately 3,000 herbs usedin traditional herbal medicine today, only 30are classified as tonic herbs. Also referredto as the “superior” or “elite” herbs in traditionalmedicine, tonic herbal formulas canbe taken continuously, over extended periodsof time, for cumulative, long-term benefitsfree of side effects. Consistent dailyconsumption is the key to gaining the benefitsof tonics.Tonic herbs are classified into three categoriesrepresenting the key energies of thebody: Jing (essence), Qi (energy) and Shen(spirit). All Tango formulas are based on theJing essence tonics, commonly referred toas “anti-aging” herbals that are taken to prolong“the years of life without aging.”Long History of SafetyIn the United States, new drugs must typicallyundergo three to five years of humantesting before being approved by the FDA.Unfortunately, some serious long-term sideeffects may not appear until a drug is beingtaken by larger numbers of people, forlonger periods of time. A recent example ofthis occurred in 2004, when a popular arthritisdrug was voluntarily pulled from the marketafter researchers reported “an increasedrelative risk for confirmed cardiovascularevents, such as heart attack and stroke, beginningafter 18 months of treatment in thepatients taking the drug compared to thosetaking placebo.”By comparison, herbal essence formulashave been in a constant state of developmentand refinement for thousands of years.An obvious benefit of this process has beenthe accumulation of a large and sophisticatedbody of empirical knowledge, gatheredover generations and lifespans, thathas clearly revealed which formulas work,which ones are problematic, and which onesare “superior” tonics capable of safely supportingoptimal health.Superior Formulas by DesignOur flagship formulas are updated versionsof traditional herbal tonic recipes. Somehave been designed exclusively for Tangoby internationally-recognized master herbalistssuch as Dr. Dexin Yan (ImmunoPhase,Herbal Boost, Vital Cell) and Dr. Jake Fratkin(BronchoPhase, GingiPhase, ProstaPhase).Others were identified and selected forTango by Dr. Richard Ko. As a former seniorresearch scientist with the California Departmentof Health Services, Food and DrugBranch, for 16 years, Dr. Ko has been activelyinvolved in regulating dietary supplementsand investigating issues related toherbal product safety.Dr. Ko brings his unique perspective andguidance regarding herbal safety and efficacyto Tango, as demonstrated by his numerouspublished peer reviewed papers,including “Adulterants in Asian PatentMedicines” (New England Journal of Medicine,Sept. 17, 1998, Vol. 339:847, Num.12), “Adverse Events Associated with DietarySupplements: An ObservationalStudy” (Lancet, Jan. 11, 2003; 361:101-106)and “Dietary Supplement Adverse Events:Report of a One-Year Poison CenterSurveillance Project” (Journal of MedicalToxicology, June 1, 2008 (2):84-92).Continued on page 132 U.S. and Canada: (866) 778-2646 • International: (805) 504-9563