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PURSUING WELLNESS
Healthy weight, healthy life
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10 Essentials
for Health and Wellness Good health is a gift to be treasured and nurtured every day. TriVita joyfully shares these keys to helping you experience wellness:® the 10 Essentials of physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Physical 1. Breathe Deeply 2. Drink Water 3. Sleep Peacefully 4. Eat Nutritiously 5. Enjoy Activity Emotional 6. Give and Receive Love 7. Be Forgiving 8. Practice Gratitude 9. Develop Acceptance Spiritual 10. Develop a Relationship with God
WELL-BEING
ne of the best decisions anyone can make about their health is to effectively manage their weight. Not only can weight affect your enjoyment of life, but it can also affect your health. Fat cells are both unsightly and unhealthy; they store many toxins which are harmful to your health. Most toxins Michael R. Ellison are fat soluble and are attracted to fat—where they may accumulate and reside for long periods of time. When the body gets overloaded, whatever length of time that is, a health issue will arise. At TriVita, we encourage people to take a wellness approach to weight loss; that means not just focusing on the way you look, but focusing on lifestyle choices that can benefit your weight loss goals as well as your long-term wellness—we call it weight loss for wellness. If reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is a need you recognise in your own life, I encourage you to try the new Leanology® Garcinia. This exciting product comes from the exotic superfruit Garcinia Quaesita, shown to assist in weight loss by suppressing appetite when used with a controlled diet. Learn more about this new weight loss tool on page 7. You will also want to take advantage of special savings on Nopalea—our Members’ favourite product! Nopalea helps support the normal and essential anti-inflammatory function performed by the immune system. While everyone has their own wellness reason for purchasing Nopalea, it is the highest re-ordered product in the TriVita line. Enjoy unlimited savings on 4-Packs through October 31, 2014. May you pursue wellness with passion!
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Big news in wellness: try our quality Leanology® Garcinia
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f you’re concerned about weight—and aren’t most of us these days?— you’ll be glad to know that we’re introducing Leanology Garcinia under the TriVita label. You may have heard about this prized superfruit that has created a “buzz” around the world. Now it comes to you in the quality form you expect from TriVita, and you can get all the exciting details on page 7.
Also this month, we’re featuring our hugely popular Sublingual B-12 (see page 11), and Nopalea, the nutrient-rich drink that may help the Anthony Fitzgerald body normalise inflammation (page 9). TriVita General Manager, Australia & New Zealand As you know, being overweight and obesity are major health issues in our region, so we’re offering lots of informative, eye-opening articles on weight and other important topics. Just a few examples of what you’ll find in this issue of the VitaJournal: • Unrealistic weight expectations can sabotage your journey to wellness. • Share the latest findings in obesity research—could they help you? • Find out why TriVita’s Sublingual B-12 stands out. • See if emotional issues might play a role in your weight. • Learn how stress may be keeping you overweight. …And much more. As always, we hope you treat your wellness like the precious gift it is. We’re here to travel with you along your wellness journey with products, information and resources developed for you. To your health! Anthony Fitzgerald TriVita General Manager, Australia & New Zealand
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INSIDE THE WELLNESS CENTER
Skinny jeans or wellness? Set realistic weight expectations Harolyn Gilles, M.D., FAAFP
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have great news for everyone who has struggled with weight: clinging to a number on the scale or a clothing size from the past is NOT a good idea. It isn’t realistic, it isn’t healthy and it isn’t natural, so drop it!
Harolyn C. Gilles, M.D., FAAFP, is the TriVita Wellness Center Physician and leads the Weight Management Program at the fully-licensed Wellness Center. Dr. Gilles has special expertise in weight management and hormonal balance with bio-identical hormones.
Instead, embrace the reality that our bodies change with age, and a healthy weight looks great at any age. Here’s why I say this: Over time, we lose lean muscle mass, and in many cases replace it with fat. So, if all we’re after is losing kilos, we’re losing muscle, too—and that’s not a good thing. If you’re losing muscle, you’re losing the energy to exercise, to function at your best and to achieve the satisfaction of fulfilling your life’s purpose. What’s more, the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism, which helps you burn fat! By taking advantage of our physician-supported Weight Management Program (WMP), you get expert help in setting and achieving realistic goals just for you. We call it “Weight Loss for Wellness” because that’s what it
is: a scientific process customised to your individual wellness needs. The WMP is more than medical screenings and much more than just another diet and fitness plan. Our patients get customised eating plans and customised supplementation, testing for food sensitivities and hormonal imbalances. Wouldn’t you like to lose those unrealistic weight expectations from years ago? Our program can help. Contact us, and find your “Weight Loss for Wellness” future.
If you live outside the USA, the WMP has been designed to meet your needs, too. You can benefit from many aspects of the program, such as a customised eating and activity plan and health coaching. For more information about the WMP, call 0011-1-888-669-5036. This article is intended for educational purposes only.
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What’s hiding behind your weight? Hidden reasons to cling to extra kilos By Mamiko Odegard, Ph.D.
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ou know all the health reasons to shed extra kilos—but are you hanging on to your weight for unconscious, emotional reasons? What can be gained (besides fat) by eating these unhealthy foods? It’s simple: the chocolates or chips, eaten in quantity when we’re stressed or bored, are an easy and readily-available source of temporary comfort. If this is a habit of yours, ask yourself: • Could you be avoiding sex with your partner, using weight to turn him or her off? • Are you making yourself less attractive for fear of entering into a relationship in which you could be hurt or rejected? • Are you so lonely, depressed or anxious that food is your only friend? • Have you given up, resigned to a life alone as a homebody? • Is food a substitute for going out and living life? • Does food and your weight allow you to keep the negative, self-defeating messages in your head to avoid success at work and life?
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These steps can get you on the path to respecting, accepting and loving yourself… to let go of the weight that prevents you from a deeper connection to your life and to others: 1. T ake a moment to think about and list the benefits you derive from being overweight. 2. When you have the desire to eat, ask yourself if you are really hungry. 3. If you’re not hungry, but feeling bored, stressed, angry, sad, lonely, etc., then find non-food ways to deal with your feelings. 4. Develop a support system of people you can talk to or do activities with when you feel low emotionally. 5. Treat the problem, not the symptom! Don’t hesitate to seek help from a professional coach, counselor or spiritual advisor if you need it.
Dr. Mamiko Odegard is the best-selling author of “Daily Affirmations for Love: 365 Days of Love in Thought and Action.” A former psychologist and college instructor, Dr. Odegard is known as “The Love and Relationship Expert.” She is based in Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
Remember: you are perfectly in control, even when you think you’re out of control. Take that first step to nurturing your best self.
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ABOUT WEIGHT
The latest weight loss news Weekday meals may be key to losing weight A new study suggests that people trying to lose weight should pay close attention to what they eat during the week, and not worry as much about enjoying themselves during the weekend. Nearly everyone gradually loses weight during the week and then gains it back over the weekend, a team of American and Finnish researchers reported. But the researchers found that people who successfully lose weight and keep it off are those who maintain healthy eating habits during the week. Those who consistently lost weight in the study tended to compensate more strictly during the week for their weekend weight gain, the researchers noted. Study participants’ weight began decreasing immediately on Monday and continued downward until Friday, while people who tended to gain weight showed a weaker weekday compensation for the weekend’s indulgences. Researchers believe this occurs because weekdays are more regimented, making it easier for people to watch what they eat. Meanwhile, the weekends offer many temptations.1
Fast weight loss may result in muscle loss If you lose weight too fast, you lose more muscle than when you take off excess kilos more slowly, a study says. Researchers placed 25 participants on a five-week very low-calorie diet of 500 calories per day and another 22 volunteers on a 12-week low-calorie diet of 1,250 calories per day. At the end of the study, both groups had similar weight loss results. The researchers then looked at the loss of fat-free mass, which includes all the tissue in the human body except fat. They discovered that people on the extreme diet actually lost about 1.6 kilos of fat-free mass, compared with 0.6 kilos among those on the less extreme diet. Their conclusion: extreme dieters lost more muscle than those eating more than twice as much.2 References: 1 Orsama A.-L., Mattila E., et al. Weight rhythms: weight increases during weekends and decreases during weekdays. Obesity Facts, European Journal of Obesity. February 2014. 7:36-47 (DOI:10.1159/000356147) 2 Fast weight loss may mean muscle loss. Healthfinder.gov. Retrieved from http://www.healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id= 688222&source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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INFLAMMATION UPDATE
Healthy weight, healthy inflammation: What wellness looks like
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ver the last few years, medical researchers around the world have found strong links between two serious health issues: excess weight and chronic (long-term) levels of inflammation. While there are many differences among them, they share one conclusion: losing excess fat and getting inflammation levels under control seem to be the keys to genuine wellness.
Obesity = inflammation = disease The global epidemic of obesity means more than an increase in heart disease, high blood pressure and other grave health issues. In a major review of recent research, scholars in Mexico noted that obesity is established as a cause of chronic inflammation. Together, excess fat and inflammation are linked with Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer and osteoarthritis.1 It seems that excess fat promotes high levels of inflammatory “messengers” called cytokines. These cytokines trigger inflammation throughout the body. The researchers conclude that achieving a healthy weight can help get inflammation under control, and reduce health risks worldwide.1
Weight loss makes a difference Losing at least 10% of body weight can not only reduce inflammation, but also increase the body’s fat-burning response. That’s what researchers in Ireland concluded, after reviewing a number of studies on the role of unhealthy fat cells in health. This obesity research “ultimately characterized obesity as a state of low-grade system inflammation,” the study said.2
Unhealthy fat actively harms us Until recently, unhealthy fat tissue (called “adipose” tissue in medicine), was thought to be no more than a storage bin for unneeded energy: fat. Now, though, adipose tissue “is emerging as an active tissue in the regulation of physiological and pathological processes, including immunity and inflammation.” That’s the view of researchers in Korea, writing in the journal Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. Because adipose tissue releases chemicals that promote inflammation, excess weight threatens health with diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To help reduce weight and reduce unhealthy fat tissue, the scholars advocated “Optimal nutrition”: lots of fruits and vegetables, appropriate vitamins and minerals and low amounts of trans-fats and saturated fats.3
References: 1 Rodriguez-Hernandez H., Simental-Mendia L, et al. Obesity and Inflammation: epidemiology, risk factors, and markers of inflammation. Int J Endocrinol. 2013; 2013: 678159. Published online Apr 17, 2013. doi: 10.1155/2013/678159 Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3652163/ 2 Forsythe LK, Wallace JM, Livingstone MB. Obesity and inflammation: the effects of weight loss. Nutr Res Rev. 2008 Dec;21(2):117-33. Retrieved from: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid =2943648&fileId=S0954422408138732 3 Lee H, Lee IS, Choue R. Obesity, inflammation and diet. Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr. Sep 2013; 16(3): 143–152. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2013.16.3.143 Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819692/
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“I am so thankful that I was introduced to Nopalea.” “ Since taking Nopalea my life has changed dramatically. I am much more active and walk most days. My friends and family also see the difference in me. I am more energetic and sleep better at night. I am so thankful that I was introduced to Nopalea... it has been an amazing journey for me and it will never end. I love it.” Margaret H., ITBO—Nairne, SA, AUS * Independent TriVita Business Owners (ITBO) may receive commission on the sale of TriVita products. Members whose testimonials appear in print or online receive $25 in TriVita product credits.
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BEHIND THE LABEL
Formulas for wellness: How TriVita products are born By Esmeralda Garcia, TriVita Formulation Scientist
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hen you open a box or bottle of a TriVita product, you’re taking the final step in a long process. From the newest products to the oldest favourites, developing our formulas is a painstaking combination of art and scientific know-how. Esmeralda Garcia is TriVita’s Formulation Scientist, charged with ensuring that only the highest quality ingredients go into TriVita products. She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Biosciences from the University of Arizona, USA, and has over five years’ experience in research and development and quality control for over-the-counter products and nutraceuticals.
We listen to what our Members say: What they ask for or comment on when they call our CARE Center, or what they’re bringing up in letters and emails. We also keep up with the latest developments in nutrition and health research to determine what products will help support the wellness of our Members, and are also practical to bring to market.
Product concepts
Product concepts may come from a variety of sources, both internally from TriVita leadership, and externally. We consider: What are the market trends or latest technological innovations? What’s creating interest among our Members, or making an impact in media? What needs aren’t being met?
Constructing the formula
several rigorous steps involved here, such as: searching scientific literature; working with contract manufacturers to refine the formula; sourcing key ingredients from quality suppliers; creating samples; soliciting input from regulatory consultants and consulting with TriVita’s experts in nutrition, production and quality. At this stage we might ask: Will the product be delivered in a capsule, tablet or powder? What’s the easiest way for Members to use it, while getting the maximum effectiveness and safety? Will the ingredients be consistently available, from a quality source? All these questions and more need to be answered before that box or bottle arrives on your doorstep. Often, we spend time and money working with some of the best ingredient suppliers and manufacturing partners available in the industry. Always, we stay flexible and responsive, adjusting our formula until it’s the best we can offer.
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Help protect yourself against B-12 deficiency We need Vitamin B-12 for metabolism, nerve and brain function, to help make DNA and more. So a B-12 deficiency can mean serious trouble for our health.1,2
Key signs of deficiency
We all feel tired and listless sometimes, but if symptoms like these are part of daily life, you might be suffering from a deficiency of Vitamin B-12. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), signs of low Vitamin B-12 levels include3: Fatigue, fainting, weakness, pale skin, anaemia, vision loss, dementia, hallucinations, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tingling of the hands and feet.
DON’T LET A B-12 DEFICIENCY DRAG YOU DOWN If you have any of these troubling signs you might be suffering from a deficiency of Vitamin B-12:1 • Fatigue, weakness • Irritability • Forgetfulness • Poor concentration • Moodiness
Get the B-12 you need
Experts say that ideally, we should get the B-12 we need from a healthy varied diet. If that isn’t enough, supplementation is recommended. Vitamin B-12 can be given as a shot, with a prescription, or without prescription in a form that dissolves under the tongue (sublingual).1
Why sublingual from TriVita?
If you’re concerned about the dangers of B-12 deficiency, you’ll want to know about TriVita’s Sublingual B-12: it’s formulated to deliver more of the “B” you’re buying. That’s because these tablets dissolve sublingually. Plus, TriVita’s B-12 is subject to high quality standards, from pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and manufacturing to third-party testing and certification. References: 1 Vitamin B12. MedlinePlus, a service of U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/ article/002403.htm 2 Vitamin B12. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Available at: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-QuickFacts/
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To order call toll-free 1800-257-538 or visit TriVita.com Reference: 1 Manifestations of Low Vitamin B12 Levels. Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Continuing Medical Education. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/b12/manifestations.html
3 Manifestations of Low Vitamin B12 Levels. Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Continuing Medical Education for Primary Care Providers. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/ ncbddd/b12/manifestations.html
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Stress + cortisol = excess weight
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utting calories to lose weight? You probably know that this tactic alone won’t lead to lasting weight loss… but did you know it might actually cause you to gain weight? That’s what researchers concluded when they tested a theory about dieting. Knowing from earlier studies that restricting caloric intake doesn’t have long-term impact, the study team wanted to test a theory: Is dieting ineffective because it boosts two things known to cause weight gain: stress along with the “stress hormone” cortisol? The bottom line won’t surprise anyone who has struggled with weight: cutting calories alone doesn’t work. In fact, dieting may damage both psychological and physical well-being. The research team from the University of California and University of Minnesota, both in the U.S., studied 121 women for three weeks to see how both cutting calories and keeping track of calories affected levels of perceived stress and cortisol. The results, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, confirmed what veteran “dieters” already know: “Restricting calories increased the total output of cortisol, and monitoring calories increased perceived stress.”1 Because the women in the study had more perceived stress and higher cortisol levels after the three weeks, the researchers concluded that the traditional approach
to losing weight—cutting and tracking calories—can actually harm mental and physical health. The best way to reach a healthy weight, they suggested, is to exercise and avoid overeating. The finding could have importance in the field of weight control. “Regardless of diet success or failure,” the study concluded, “if dieting is shown in future studies to reliably increase stress and cortisol, clinicians may need to rethink recommending dieting to their patients to improve health.”
Did you know? • Cortisol is released in response to fear or
stress by the adrenal glands as part of the fight-or-flight mechanism.2
• This release of cortisol into the body has been linked to the development of abdominal obesity in both men and women.3
References: 1 Tomiyama, AJ, Mann T, et al. Low calorie dieting increases cortisol. Psychosom Med. 2010 May; 72(4): 357–364. doi:10.1097/PSY.0b013e3181d9523c. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC2895000/ 2 Cortisol: Why The Stress Hormone Is Public Enemy No. 1. 5 simple ways to lower your cortisol levels without drugs. Christopher Bergland. Psychology Today, January 22, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201301/cortisol-why-the-stress-hormone-is-public-enemy-no-1 3 Cortisol Connection: Tips on Managing Stress and Weight. Christine A. Maglione-Garves, Len Kravitz, Ph.D., and Suzanne Schneider, Ph.D. Retrieved from http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/ stresscortisol.html
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ADAPTUIT ™
UNIQUE ADAPTOGEN BLEND
Adaptuit’s unique, delicious-tasting formulation includes 10 adaptogens (known for their ability to enhance the body’s resistance to difficult situations).
TriVita's 10 Foundational Values
Providing you with the health products you need to achieve greater wellness is a tremendous responsibility—it’s one we take very seriously. That’s why we developed, and rigorously follow, a strict adherence to a code of quality, integrity and innovation. It’s called our 10 Foundational Values and it means you’re assured of getting the best product experience in 10 indispensable ways:
1. Scientifically Validated Formulas
Our medical board uses their extensive health and nutrition knowledge to review proprietary TriVita supplements based on the latest scientific research and the health and wellness concerns of our Members.
2. Unique Delivery Systems
Unlike other supplements that can be difficult to absorb, TriVita supplements are developed for better absorption and effect.
3. Controlled Laboratory Studies
Signature products from TriVita undergo medical studies and trials at accredited university medical centers and laboratories to ensure their effectiveness.
4. Pure Ingredients
TriVita uses high-quality essential nutrients available to create effective, body-friendly formulas without mood altering stimulants or harmful chemicals.
Pictured above, from left to right: Eleuthero and Rhodiola plants.
5. Safeguarding Health
We adhere to the manufacturing guidelines and regulations of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
6. Third-Party Testing and Certification
In addition to our own quality control, we commission third-party testing and research to guarantee that our products are full potency and meet all regulatory standards.
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Safety is a top priority in our packaging and manufacturing. Each product is inspected multiple times and we use two safety seals per package on ingestible products to guarantee safety, freshness and product potency.
8. Dedicated to Product Innovation
TriVita’s commitment to science is a driving force behind our superior quality products, from formulation to production. We put the utmost care into creating products that deliver positive and lifelong wellness experiences for our Members.
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TriVita’s advisory panel of Board Certified physicians provide us with the latest information on scientific developments and testing methods.
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We promise to provide the best customer experience possible and offer a 60-Day Money Back Guarantee on all of our products.
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What do you know about your immune system? Find out with this short quiz. Answers are below.
1. The immune system protects your body against attacks by: a. Bacteria b. Viruses c. Parasites d. All of the above 2. Your immune system is made up of: a. Cells b. Tissues c. Organs d. All of the above 3. Immune system cells are called: a. Red blood cells b. Neurons c. White blood cells or leukocytes d. Platelets 4. White blood cells can be stored and produced in many places, including the: a. Thymus b. Lymph nodes c. Bone marrow d. All of the above
5. Any substance (harmful or not) that activates your immune system is an: a. Antibody b. Antigen c. Allergy d. Aggravation 6. These proteins are produced to identify and neutralise foreign “invaders”: a. Antibodies b. Phagocytes c. Neutrofils d. Cytokines 7. When your immune system reacts to harmless substances, it is called: a. Immature immune response b. Over-reactive immunity c. An allergy d. Abnormal immunity 8. These conditions occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue: a. Immunodeficiency disorders b. Autoimmune disorders c. Allergic disorders d. None of the above Answers: 1:d 2:d 3:c 4:d 5:b 6:a 7:c 8:b
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AMAZON HERBS FOR PURITY & QUALITY
arolyn C. Gilles, M.D., FAAFP H is the TriVita Wellness Center Physician and the medical leader of the Weight Loss for Wellness program at the fully-licensed Wellness Center. Dr. Gilles has special expertise in weight management and hormonal balance with bioidentical hormones, and has won the “Best of Scottsdale, Physicians and Surgeons” award for five years straight.
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TriVita created a Medical Advisory Board to assist our efforts in staying abreast of current scientific developments and to provide input on the latest, most effective testing methods. Samuel N. Grief, M.D., FCFP Named one of “Chicago’s Top Doctors” in 2012, He is medical director at the University of Illinois, USA. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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