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FREELIFE OPENS WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN ARIZONA
Inc. 500 Company Chooses Phoenix after National Search
(Phoenix, AZ) – Governor Jan Brewer joined FreeLife International Co-Founders Ray Faltinsky and Kevin Fournier and local dignitaries today in celebrating the grand opening of the company’s global headquarters in Phoenix and its commitment to create quality jobs for Arizonans. The company has already created more than 100 high-wage jobs, with plans to grow to 300 positions over the next three years.
"As we work to revitalize the Arizona economy, FreeLife’s decision to establish and grow its world headquarters here is a confident sign," said Governor Brewer. "It is wonderful to see economic opportunities for Arizona families and for the team here at FreeLife."
FreeLife is a leading nutritional company founded in 1995. Listed among the Inc. 500 Direct Sales companies, FreeLife operates in 26 countries.
"We are delighted to announce the opening of our world headquarters today in Phoenix, Arizona," said FreeLife CEO Ray Faltinsky. "The workforce, business environment, and strategic location make it the perfect place to continue to expand our business and help people lead healthier, more prosperous lives."
"The central part of our mission at FreeLife is to serve others and we see many opportunities to contribute to our new community in the Phoenix area," said FreeLife President Kevin Fournier. "We look forward to making a difference here, as we fulfill our commitment to help people realize their full potential."
FreeLife holds multiple annual conventions that draw international salespeople and business executives, and will put Phoenix in the spotlight.
"FreeLife International's move to Phoenix is a great fit – bringing hundreds of high-wage jobs to a city with a talented workforce," said Mayor Phil Gordon. "Phoenix's location, skilled and diverse labor force, and economic climate have always been the keys to our success in attracting quality jobs and industry leaders."
FreeLife’s new headquarters is an example of the company’s environmental stewardship – receiving a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Standards (LEED) silver certification.
FreeLife International Presents Results of Successful Clinical Studies at Annual Obesity Society Meeting
PHOENIX, AZ – October 28, 2009 – FreeLife International® recently presented the significant results of several human clinical studies on TAIslim™, its proprietary triple patent pending liquid weight loss supplement, at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society. This important conference, held in Washington, DC, brought together the world’s leading players in the field of obesity – from basic and clinical researchers and clinicians to educators, advocates, policy shapers, and practitioners.
At the conference, FreeLife’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Haru Amagase presented research on the impact of TAIslim on weight management. He discussed TAIslim’s unique mode of action and the significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences observed in several controlled human clinical studies. TAIslim was also found to cause significant improvements over placebo in blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, and total body fat content. The formula was developed after weight loss benefits were noted in clinical studies on two other FreeLife supplements – GoChi® and Chi3 Energy™, both of which are based on the Asian goji berry (Lycium barbarum).
FreeLife’s findings on TAIslim will be published in the respected journal Obesity. “These results are very interesting and promising,” remarked Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, noted obesity research expert and Assistant Professor at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital and New York Obesity Research Center at Columbia University. She added, “The rise in energy expenditure (i.e., fat burning) with these goji-based products is interesting and suggests a mechanism by which they can assist in weight management.”
"Lycium barbarum is a very interesting herb,” stated Dr. Norman R. Farnsworth, world-renowned Professor of Pharmacognosy (study of plant-based medicines) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “Clinical studies have shown multiple health benefits for humans, especially for general well-being, for immune-modulation, and for its antioxidant effects. The medicinal properties of Lycium barbarum in traditional Asian medicine correlate well with recent scientific studies. It appears that the active compounds in Lycium barbarum are polysaccharides (LBP) on which the TAIslim product is standardized.”
FreeLife® is the first company to perfect a difficult and demanding proprietary process and create the most highly standardized form of the goji berry available in the world today. According to FreeLife’s Dr. Amagase, “TAIslim is the only product on the market that combines standardized goji LBP with a proprietary blend of synergistic natural ingredients, and we believe that our research demonstrates great promise for those seeking safe, effective and sustainable weight control. We are honored to have the opportunity to share our significant study results with the best and brightest experts and scientists in obesity research.”
With three patents pending, the TAIslim formula is a result of FreeLife’s continuing commitment to cutting-edge science and human clinical research. No other weight loss product can approach TAIslim’s exclusive formula, scientific innovation, or clinically demonstrated efficacy.
FreeLife® is the first company to perfect a difficult and demanding proprietary process and create the only standardized form of this incredible plant available in the world today.
About Marrie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D.
Dr. St-Onge is Assistant Professor at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, and New York Obesity Research Center, Columbia University. Dr. St-Onge is the expert of obesity research and her main research interests include the study of functional foods for body weight control and cardiovascular disease prevention. She examines the effects of various whole foods or food components on energy balance, thermogenesis and appetite/food intake, as well as on metabolic risk factors, such as lipids, insulin, and glucose. She uses indirect calorimetry to assess energy expenditure and magnetic resonance imaging, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, and computed tomography to examine the ultimate effects of various dietary interventions on body composition. Dr. St-Onge is also interested in the effects of foods on brain responses to food stimuli, using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. St-Onge has won numerous awards and has publications with co-authored several book chapters.
About Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D.
Dr. Norman Farnsworth has been a pioneer in the development of collaborative research efforts in Pharmacognosy throughout his career. His original research publications number over 500 and have established him as a botanicals expert in both the national and international communities. He has been a member of the World Health Organization Expert Advisory Panel on Traditional Medicine since 1979, and also serves as the Director of the UIC/NIH (National Institutes of Health) Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research. Dr. Farnsworth serves as a Research Professor of Pharmacognosy, Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Program for Collaborative Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and helps FreeLife as one of the independent Scientific Advisory Board members.
About Haru Amagase, Ph.D.
With a rich history in the nutraceutical industry, Dr. Haru Amagase has more than 27 years of experience in Research and Development, has published more than 35 scientific papers, and holds 13 patents.
About Rick Handel
Rick Handel is a 35-year veteran of the nutrition industry, with a strong background in formulation, research and development of dietary supplements. He holds numerous patents and has lectured extensively around the world.
About FreeLife International
Founded in 1995, FreeLife International is a financially solid, Inc. 500 Direct Sales company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Operating in 26 countries, FreeLife’s leading products are GoChi®, Himalayan Goji® Juice, TAIslim®, and the newly introduced jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient™. FreeLife’s mission is "to serve each other by promoting good health, well-being and the opportunity for an abundant life." This statement is used to guide company decisions every day – starting with the Co-Founders and emanating to all employees at the corporate offices and the sales representatives in the field. For more information, visit FreeLife.com.
