Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Oz Garcia, on nutrition, taking supplements and living forever. Oz is the world’s leading authority on healthy aging. As “nutritionist to the stars,” Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEOs.  His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than thiry years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging. He is also bestselling author of three books: The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever and Redesigning 50–The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance (HarperCollins).

1. How did you get started in nutrition, and what made you so sure this is what you wanted to do?

Thirty-five years ago, when I was in my early 20s, I was a fashion photographer in Manhattan living an incredibly fast-paced lifestyle. Like many people, I smoked cigarettes, drank too much caffeine, ate too much sugar and didn’t get enough sleep. I found myself having terrible migraine headaches. I knew it was imperative for me to take an active role in my own health, and began exploring nutrition in an attempt to get these headaches under control. I discovered detoxification, learned the basics, and followed a program that included eliminating my intake of sugar, fast foods, caffeine and smoking. To my surprise, everything worked. I’ve continued to pursue a career in nutrition ever since.

2. As “nutritionist to the stars,” tell us what a typical client of yours is looking to accomplish.

My clients are typically very educated and want to be in the best health possible. It’s not so much about just one thing like weight loss. It’s learning to maintain the best quality of life through diet, stress management and lifestyle modification.

3. Can you give me your thoughts on “longevity”? Is anti-aging possible, especially with the amount of stress, cancer and obesity in today’s world?

 Today’s world of course makes “longevity” a little more challenging, but it’s about making the right choices given our circumstances. You can’t necessarily control your external environment, but you do have control over what you put into your body.

4. Diet and exercise are keys to better health. But what are three of the most influential product supplements you recommend to your clients?

Orosine, fish oil, probiotics and vitamin D.

5. Can you tell us why you chose to add Res-Q Orosine to your catalog of recommended products?

Res-Q Orosine has many benefits, but in particular I would note: one, enhanced cellular repair and regeneration as it provides the necessary ingredients for RNA/DNA generation; two, increased stamina and energy through ATP production; and three, enhanced cardiac function through increased circulation and oxygen delivery.

6. To whom would you typically recommend Res-Q Orosine? In other words, what type of client might benefit the most from Res-Q Orosine? 

 There is really no one who wouldn’t benefit, but I absolutely would recommend it to anyone in an exercise program, as well as anyone with fatigue or blood-pressure concerns.

7. Can you give us an example or an actual testimonial from one of your clients, of what they thought of Res-Q Orosine and how it benefited them?

I have personally seen improved blood-pressure levels and higher energy output with regular use of Res-Q Orosine. In the exercise area, the workouts could be extended for more reps, at higher intensity levels and with quicker recovery times.

8. What is the average age of your clients? 

 My clients’ ages range from 30 to over 60 years old, and all of them can benefit from Res-Q Orosine. Actually, the majority of them do.

9. Can anyone, at any age, take Res-Q Orosine? Yes. Maybe I should ask, does Res-Q Orosine help to slow the process of aging?
 
Res- Q Orosine helps combat inflammation, which is one of the biggest contributors of premature aging. By replenishing the ingredients necessary for ATP production and RNA/DNA regeneration, the cellular regeneration process is enhanced.

10. Thank you for this interview, and one last question: With all the recent attacks on “too-much hyped” vitamin supplements (Harper’s Bazaar, Oct. 2011), what are your thoughts? Do you take any supplements yourself and believe in their potential to offer increased wellness? 

 I am a big advocate of supplementation because it is very difficult to get complete proper nutrition through diet alone. Personally, I take and recommend that all my clients take Orosine, fish oil, probiotics, digestive enzymes, vitamin D and coenzyme Q10 on a daily basis and so should you.

Suggested Res-Q Products:

Res-Q Orosine is a dietary supplement that helps maintain a healthy heart by encouraging repair processes on a cellular level, such as the muscle cells of the heart. Res-Q Orosine supports the heart’s ability to pump blood, helps maintain a healthy heart rhythm and encourages oxygen in cardiac and skeletal muscles subject to overload.

Res-Q 1250 is intended to supplement the diet to provide the proper balance of healthy fats for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. Res-Q 1250 is a direct source of EPA and DHA, the essential omega-3 fatty acids. Most fish oils contain very little EPA and DHA; as a result, these low-grade fish oils fail to produce condition-specific omega-3 health benefits such as cholesterol wellness.

Our newest Res-Q product, Res-Q 1250+, is a high-DHA omega-3 supplement with vitamin D3. Res-Q 1250+ is intended for general long-term health maintenance and provides the combined health benefits of omega-3 and vitamin D: bone health, circulation, a healthy heart, skin and eyes, and support for the immune system, brain and central nervous system.