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For the first time, the science behind Robuvit®’s ability to affect cellular mitochondria and ribosomes is outlined, showing how this potent antioxidant can increase energy, improve sports performance and naturally detox the body

Scientists Say Employee Burnout Is A Real Health Condition – New Study Reveals A Natural Way to Address Its Effects.

Published research shows the natural antioxidant Robuvit® reduces the symptoms of burnout, including fatigue and lack of job satisfaction.

Horphag Research’s new proprietary French oak wood extract Robuvit^®, has won Ingredient of the Year for Sport & Energy at the NutraIngredients Awards 2017.

The NutraIngredients Awards, in association with Vitafoods Europe, celebrates the most innovative players and cutting edge research in the global world of healthy foods, supplements and nutrition. Click here to view the announcement from NutraIngredients. 

Founded in 1984, Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS), is a direct selling company that distributes premium-quality anti-aging products in both the personal care and nutritional supplements categories. Its division in Japan has just launched the new Pharmanex G3 Sports Drink with Robuvit®. 

Robuvit® French oak wood extract continues its phenomenal expansion in America with the launch of a new product by Swanson Vitamins with a 200mg, 30 counts, veg caps formula. Positioned as a "Powerful Class of Fatigue-Fighting Antioxidants", the product offers a scientific evidence-based, safe, natural, caffeine-free solution to boost energy, reduce fatigue and improve both physical performance and mood.  The proprietary extract is rich in roburins, a unique class of natural flavonoids contained in oak wood only. Robuvit® has demonstrated through various clinical trials the ability to help manage endurance and recovery too.

Following the successful first launch of Robuvit® French oak wood extract in the U.S. under its brand Energy Renew the company Life Extension now makes it available to its European consumers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and other countries. The formula contains 200mg of Robuvit®, a proprietary extract derived from oak wood which is rich in roburins and other natural flavonoids, which has demonstrated through clinical research the ability to help manage fatigue levels.

The study showed that the daily intake of Robuvit® French Oak Wood Extract significantly improves fatigue in healthy subjects.

Fatigue is a common complaint, with an estimated prevalence of 25%. It is associated with physical, psychological and social problems. The study, based on energy sub-scale scores of the Activation – Deactivation Adjective Check List, was focused on comparing pre-post administration effect of Robuvit® on fatigue. In the group of healthy volunteers, a significant increase of scores was found in 3 of 4 sub-scales of feelings : energy, tiredness, and tension. Robuvit® has shown a significant improvement in general fatigue by 25%, with positive effects on mental and energy levels in healthy people. 

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Supersmart.com, a Luxembourg-based distributor of nutritional supplements has now launched Robuvit® in Europe, a patented and standardized oak wood extract developed by Horphag Research. Robuvit® is a powerful, premium quality, evidence-based and natural ingredient which offers amazing health benefits. Thanks to its unique properties, Robuvit® has been proven through multiple international clinical studies to help address health areas such as energy and detoxification. 

Following the successful launch of Robuvit®, a new, patented and standardized oak wood extract, a dedicated website has been created to provide user-friendly access to useful information about the ingredient, its research and answers to frequently asked questions.

U.S. based Life Extension has successfully launched the first product containing Robuvit®, an extract from French oak wood. Ribogen™ is an innovative supplement formula to address general fatigue. The formula contains 200mg of Robuvit®, a proprietary extract derived from oak wood which is rich in roburins and other natural flavonoids, which has demonstrated through clinical research the ability to help manage fatigue.

A recent study demonstrated that after one month of supplementation with 300mg of Robuvit® a day was found to decrease markers of oxidative stress and increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes and total blood antioxidant capacity in healthy participants. NCBI link here.

Fatigue may affect the quality of life of millions of people, especially individuals 40-59 years of age. In two separate clinical studies published in 2013 and 2014, Robuvit® was shown to significantly reduce most of the primary symptoms related to poor memory and concentration, and extreme exhaustion among others. NCDI link here.

Recent studies have indicated the protective effect of oak wood extracts on liver. A study published in Minerva Medica, showed that Robuvit®, French oak wood extract, may positively affect most markers of liver function such as to reduce elevated liver enzymes, normalize decreased albumin levels and reduce blood oxidative stress after 12 weeks of supplementation. Robuvit® seems to be mediated by its anti-inflammatory activity and the results point to a significant protective activity of Robuvit®. NCBI link here.

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry investigates the effects of roburins, which are the active molecule in Robuvit® French oak wood extract. Oak wood is the only known source of roburins. The study results found that Robuvit® is highly bioavailable, boosts blood antioxidant capacity and improves the function of cellular ribosomes which are protein production sites in the body that are essential to tissue, organ and system function. NCBI link here.