Press Release
Fairfield, California. December 13, 2006.

CardioTrim CORE Formula Shown Effective for Weight Loss and Metabolic Syndrome

Study Published in Lipids in Health and Disease

A newly published human clinical study has shown that the CORE formula™ in Soy Labs’ CardioTrim® line of nutritional supplements is effective in the fight against metabolic syndrome and obesity.

The study showed significant reductions in weight and central obesity, as well as in fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides and C-reactive protein, among those who took the CORE formula. That formula contains the proprietary ingredient, AlbumaSoy™ (a patent-pending soy albumin extract), as well as a standardized, patented extract of Cissus quadrangularis, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, chromium polynicotinate, folic acid, selenium, and green tea extract.

“In the U.S., more than 60 percent of adults are overweight or obese and 47 million suffer from metabolic syndrome,” stated lead researcher, Julius Oben, PhD from the University of Yaoundé (Cameroon). “It’s predicted that this disease combination will soon overtake cigarette smoking as the leading cause of heart disease. This study indicates that the Soy Labs CORE formula may provide significant help in the fight against both conditions.”

The eight-week study included 123 overweight and obese subjects ranging in age from 19 to 50. The group included 92 obese (BMI>30) and 31 overweight (BMI=25-29) participants; 52.8 percent were female and 47.2 percent were male. Using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, the obese patients were divided into three groups and the overweight subjects formed a fourth group. All participants in the test groups received two daily doses (514 mg each) of the CORE formula. The groups were composed as follows:

• Group 1 (obese) received a placebo and no diet.
• Group 2 (obese) received the CORE formula with no diet.
• Group 3 (obese) received the CORE formula and a diet of 2100-2200 calories per day.
• Group 4 (overweight) received the CORE formula and no diet.

Results

There was a significant improvement in every measurement for the three treatment groups v. the placebo group. The mean weight reduction for Group 1 was 5.1 pounds; 14.5 pounds for Group 2; 17.8 pounds for Group 3; and 8.1 pounds for Group 4. The CORE formula similarly improved cholesterol levels in all treatment groups. There was a decrease in plasma total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, while HDL (good) cholesterol increased; taken together, those changes translate to a dramatic improvement in the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL and LDL cholesterol. Those in the three treatment groups also experienced a significant decrease in triglycerides, C-reactive protein, and fasting blood glucose levels. No negative side effects were observed.

“Our CORE formula is the cornerstone of the CardioTrim product line and this human clinical research demonstrates its efficacy,” stated Soy Labs President Ryan Schmidt. “These products all start with the CORE as the foundation for heart-healthy weight loss and include other ingredients that tailor the formula to meet the specific needs of women, men, diabetics and those with a particularly active lifestyle.”

The study was published in Lipids in Health and Disease 2006, 5:24 (doi:10.1186/1476-511X-5-24). In addition to Dr. Oben, the research team included Dieudonne Kuate, DEA; Gabriel Agbor, PhD; Claudia Momo, PhD; and Xavier Talla, DEA. All are based at the University of Yaoundé (Yaoundé, Cameroon). Dr. Gabriel Agbor is also affiliated with the Institute of Medical Research & Medicinal Plant Studies (Yaoundé, Cameroon).

About CardioTrim

All CardioTrim products feature the proprietary CORE formula for heart-healthy weight loss which includes AlbumaSoy, Cissus (CQR-300), chromium polynicotinate, selenium, green tea, vitamins B6 and B12, and folic acid. AlbumaSoy is a novel soy albumin extract with powerful cardioprotective benefits.

The CORE formula addresses heart health and weight management, two of the major health and wellness concerns for virtually everyone from their mid-30s through their senior years. With the CORE formula as a foundation, Soy Labs has four distinct formulas to address specific health concerns of men, women, diabetics and those who lead a particularly active lifestyle. Each CardioTrim formula retails for $49.99 and is available directly from Soy Labs. Purchase can be made by visiting the website at www.CardioTrim.com or calling toll-free number at 877-500-TRIM.

About Soy Labs, LLC

Soy Labs develops and markets research-based soy products that optimize health and quality of life including CardioTrim, the company’s flagship product line. It is a pioneer in the research and development of AlbumaSoy, a proprietary soy albumin extract that is a primary component of CardioTrim. Soy Labs is affiliated with 1Soy™, a nonprofit soy farmer cooperative based in Missouri and is the recipient of two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The company actively supports both the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. For more information about the Soy Labs family of products and its research, visit the web site at www.soylabs.com.