Allergy Research Group® Company Overview

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History of Allergy Research Group

Mission Statement

Founded in 1979 by molecular geneticist Stephen Levine, PhD, Allergy Research Group is one of the very first truly hypoallergenic nutritional supplement companies. For 40 years, Allergy Research Group has been a leading innovator and educator in the healthcare practitioners and natural products industries.

Our dedication to the latest research about cutting-edge nutritional supplements continues to this day. Allergy Research Group was first to bring Buffered Vitamin C, Melatonin, Nattokinase NSK-SD®, Organo-Germanium Ge-132, and Pure Artemisinin to the U.S. market.

Our purpose is to provide healthcare practitioners with products they can use to improve their patients’ quality of life, through scientific-based innovation, purity of ingredients, education, and outstanding service.

Hypoallergenic Products We define hypoallergenic as ”free of all common allergens,” specifically, wheat, corn, soy, gluten, yeast, dairy, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. Many very sensitive individuals who react to supplements in general can tolerate Allergy Research Group products.

Since our inception in 1979, we have used only the purest and, whenever possible, the lowest allergy potential natural ingredients. And while many of the nutrients in our formulas are synthesized from natural plant substances, which may contain antigens, the synthesizing process removes the molecules of the desired nutrient from the original substance, and in the processing, a great percentage of the antigens and allergens are left behind. Thus, the final material has extremely low allergy potential. This is not to say that no one will react to any of our hypoallergenic formulas, as some extremely sensitive people may.

However, the potential for an allergic reaction is low, and the feedback from many of our extremely allergic and sensitive customers is that Allergy Research Group supplements are often the only products they can tolerate.

Superior Quality Control Since 1979, Allergy Research Group has used only the purest raw materials available, and has implemented strict quality control procedures in every stage of production, including inspection of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, and storing. ARG is licensed by the California Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, registration number 55137.

Published first issue of FOCUS, our quarterly newsletter that continues to review current and cutting-edge research, informing healthcare providers about the evidence related to the use of nutritional supplements.

Pioneered the development of buffered vitamin C products. We continue to offer the purest and least allergenic vitamin C products available.

1984

1980 Our founder Stephen Levine, PhD, with Parris Kidd, PhD, published the book Antioxidant Adaptation.

Introduced Organo-Germanium Ge-132 to the U.S. market. We carefully analyze every lot with multiple testing procedures for purity.

1986

1985 Introduced pure Artemisinin (Qinghaosu) to the U.S. market. Our artemisinin has had independent cell tests verifying its effectiveness.*

Introduced ProGreens®, an original green drink with grasses, sea vegetables, algae, adaptogenic herbs, probiotics, fiber, and a variety of nutrient-rich superfoods.*

1988

1987 With Drs Jonathan Wright and Alan Gaby, we developed OcuDyne, the first full-spectrum eye nutrient formula.* Now updated as OcuDyne II.

1995

1993 Introduced melatonin to the U.S. market. We have since come out with a variety of melatonin products, including Slow Motion Melatonin and a high-potency 20 mg capsule.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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We create unique and novel products using science. Our in-house Research and Development team has decades of experience in formulating original and leading-edge products to support optimal health.

We provide customers with education resources to make informed decisions. Our FOCUS Newsletter has been around since 1980 and has been a leading education resource for practitioners worldwide.

Top 25 Selling Products

Core Services

1. 200 mg of Zen 2. Nattokinase NSK-SD® 2000 FU 3. Stabilium® 200 Garum Armoricum® 4. DIM Enhanced Delivery System 5. ProGreens® with Advanced Probiotic Formula 6. Lumbrokinase Phthalate-Free 7. Artemisinin 8. Vitamin D3 Complete Daily Balance with A and K2 9. Mastica Chios Gum Mastic 10. Pancreas Pork Natural Glandular 11. Super EPA Fish Oil Concentrate 12. VascuStatin Formula Convolvulus arvensis Extract 13. Culturelle® Health & Wellness 14. Argentyn 23® Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol™ 15. NTFactor® EnergyLipids Powder 16. CoQH-CF® Ubiquinol 17. Thyroid Natural Glandular 18. Super Artemisinin 19. Ox Bile 500 mg 20. Super Vitamin B Complex 21. HiBiotin® 22. Buffered Vitamin C with Calcium and Magnesium 23. Organo-Germanium Ge-132 24. Humic-Monolaurin Complex 25. OcuDyne II

Introduced Stabilium® 200, Garum Armoricum® fish hydrolysate.

May be useful for coping with stresses from work or personal life.*

Introduced 200 mg of Zen, a combination of gammaaminobutyric acid and theanine, an amino acid derivative found naturally in green tea. Together they help support healthy moods and a feeling of calm relaxation.*

2000

1997 Introduced Mastica to the U.S. market, in collaboration with Dr. Leo Galland, MD. Chios gum mastic is the resinous material obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus tree.

Science-based hypoallergenic supplements Product support and customer service Education resources for doctors and patients Quarterly newsletter that discusses the latest in cutting-edge research Website with educational articles and postgraduate education at www.clinicaleducation.org Access to a free, peer-to-peer clinical education forum

Introduced Mucolyxir®, which provides a small amount of DNA from wild Pacific salmon, which may help balance mucus levels via a regulatory mechanism.*

Introduced an oral acetyl-glutathione formulation that is stable in the stomach and GI tract, wellabsorbed, and able to enter the cells directly.*

Introduced JointSkin, which contains salmon nasal cartilage, naturally extracted from sustainably caught wild salmon. Supports the health and hydration of connective tissue, joints, and skin.*

Introduced Essential-Biotic™ COMPLETE, CHILDREN’S MATURE, and WOMEN’S, a line of probiotics utilizing two clinically proven strains, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS®-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABla-12™. All formulas are non-dairy, gluten-free, and stable at room temperature.

DDS® and UABla-12™ are trademarks of UAS Laboratories LLC and used under license.

2002 2001

We offer user-friendly ways to purchase our cutting-edge products with superior customer service and product support. Our Product Support team has been educating practitioners about our innovative products for more than 40 years.

2012

2007 2005

Introduced the standardsetting NSK-SD® form of nattokinase, a profibrinolytic serine protease originally extracted and purified from natto, a traditional Japanese fermented soybean food.

NSK-SD® is a trademark of Japan BioScience Laboratory.

Allergy Research Group followed cGMP guidelines prior to their inception in 2007 and became NSF® certified thereafter.

2011

2018

2018

Introduced NTFactor®, which contains phosphoglycolipids from soy, in proprietary and scientifically selected ratios of phosphatidyl-choline, glycolipids, and other phosphatidyl nutrients.

Patent numbers 8,877,239 and 9,095,507.

2018 Expanded our Zen Line with Zen Adapt with Sensoril® ashwagandha, and Zen Sleep with P5P and 5-HTP. Whatever challenges life throws your way, our unique formulas will help you find your optimal form of Zen.* Sensoril® is protected under U.S. Patent No. 7,318,938 and CA Patent No. 2,508,478, and is a registered trademark of Natreon, Inc.

EFFECTIVE INTEGRATIVE ORIGINAL

INNOVATIVE RESOURCEFUL

EDUCATIVE UNIQUE PURE SCIENTIFIC FRIENDLY

HYPOALLERGENIC CUTTING-EDGE RELIABLE

QUALITY LEADER

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Rev. 3.2019