April 2000
Welcome to one of hundreds of sites dedicated to exposing the human growth hormone (HGH) product BioGevity, produced, marketed, and distributed by Neways, Inc.
Dr. Epstein Press Release on HGH!
Nevertheless, nutritional HGH supplements should be phased out until it can be shown that they do not elevate blood IGF-1 levels."
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Since Dr. Epstein is a special consultant to Neways (his photo and testimonial are featured on their corporate web site), his reference to "HGH nutritional supplements, including oral sprays" would mean "BioGevity". And what is BioGevity's claim to fame? It not only includes IGF-1 in its formula - the goal of
the product is specifically to increase your IGF-1!
Tom Mower said in a telephone conference call: "Remember, we started out with 75 nanograms in BioGevity, to start with, and then we doubled it, and that's per spray, and now we have 300 nanograms of this super-powerful complex based upon IGF-1, IGF-2, and other growth factors.
Each spray of this will have 300 nanograms of material in it, so an average dosage ...would be 600 nanograms. This now is a professional strength formulation.
And does it work? Boy, I'll tell you it works. We've been spraying this in people's mouths and they have been going absolutely wild!"
http://www.antiaginginfo.net/miracle5.htm
Should we be concerned? Well, the good doctor waffles a bit here, saying:
"There are also growing concerns on possible risks from the use of HGH nutritional supplements, including oral sprays. It should, however, be recognized that HGH absorption from the mouth and gut is unlikely to be significant"
In other words, oral HGH sprays such as BioGevity probably don't work any ways...
But he nevertheless concludes that:
"Nevertheless, nutritional HGH supplements should be phased out until it can be shown that they do not elevate blood IGF-1 levels."
In summary, then, Dr. Epstein is saying that products such as BioGevity probably don't work in the first place, but they should be removed from the market as a precaution until such time as it can be proven that they do NOT increase IGF-1.
Talk about a rock and a hard place...
Dr. Epstein also takes the A4M and people such as Dr. Klatz to task. The full article may be read here:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-13-2000/0001163956&EDATE=
If the link breaks in the e-mail, simply go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/
Click on the "Health/Biotech" link and do a search for "Epstein".
Any response from Neways?
We didn't think so....
Robert Burtis
AntiAging Information
http://www.antiaginginfo.net
THE F.D.A. VISITS www.biogevity.net!!
We are pleased to report that www.biogevity.net was visited 10 separate times in March 2000 by agents of the United States Food and Drug Administration from the fda.gov server.
From the FDA's website:
Drugs of AbuseThe Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690) amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by providing severe criminal penalties for the distribution of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones without a doctor's prescription. Under section 303(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, persons convicted of illegally distributing anabolic steroids may be imprisoned up to six years and may be fined. Under section 303(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, persons convicted of illegally distributing human growth hormone, may be imprisoned for up to ten years and may be fined. Moreover, any person convicted of illegally distributing human growth hormones will also be subject to the asset forfeiture provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (law governing addictive substances) and will be subject to criminal forfeiture of property (cars, boats, and home) used to support the illegal distribution and property purchased with the proceeds of the illegal distribution.
Danger to HealthA drug must not be dangerous to health when used in the dosage or manner or with the frequency or duration, prescribed, recommended, or suggested in its labeling (Sec. 502(j)).
The FDA finds "potentially dangerous amounts of a prescription drug" in Neways products- "a violation of federal law" !!
NEWS 11/13/1993
P93-41 Arthur Whitmore FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office 301-443-4177
ATTENTION TV BROADCASTERS: Please use open caption for the hearing impaired.
The Food and Drug Administration today announced that Neways
Inc., of Salem, Utah, is recalling its "Quickly" weight-loss
product because it contains potentially dangerous amounts of a
prescription drug.
Consumers who have been taking "Quickly" should immediately
stop, and should dispose of any unused product or return it to
the distributor from whom it was purchased.
Recent FDA tests found that single-dose samples of
"Quickly" contained at least 33.5 milligrams -- a full medical
dose -- of furosemide, a potent diuretic that must be prescribed
by a physician. Marketing and selling furosemide in a non-
prescription drug or weight-loss product is a violation of
federal law.
"Quickly" is marketed and distributed by Neways as a "weight
management formula" that "enhances any weight-loss program." The
product is sold in canisters containing 20 clear, sealed,
cellophane packages with four tablets and one capsule in each
package. Each cellophane package of tablets and capsule is
considered one dose of the product.
The product label says the tablets contain vitamins and
minerals, and that the capsule contains papaya, kelp, garlic and
lactose. FDA found furosemide in the capsules.
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Page 2, P93-41, Quickly
"Quickly" is sold through Neways' network of private
distributors, who sell directly to customers and not through
commercial establishments. An estimated 4,900 canisters of
"Quickly" have been sold nationwide during the last 12 months.
Neways has begun notifying its distributors that the
product must be recalled immediately from purchasers, and to
cease further sales of the product. Individual distributors have
been instructed to contact anyone to whom the product was sold
and make arrangements for its return.
Furosemide is used to treat congestive heart failure,
chronic liver and kidney disease, hypertension and certain
related medical conditions. It should be taken only under
medical supervision. Excessive intake can lead to profound
depletion of water and electrolytes from the body, blood volume
reduction, dangerously low blood pressure and heart
complications. Adverse reactions associated with the drug's use
include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, hearing loss, dizziness,
headache, rash and dermatitis.
FDA is a Public Health Service agency within HHS.
"To say a product grows hair is a drug claim, and you have to go through a drug approval process. The reason our hair products are not registered in the United States," says Thomas Mower, "is that new drug approvals in the US cost a couple of hundred million dollars and take 10-15 years. In Australia we should be able to get our products approved in a reasonable time for a lot less money. We are going to start with the hair products, then get approval for a new product that reduces wrinkles. It is a new discovery."
Hi, CJ- (March 5, 2000)
Don't forget the "Selenium" issue (posted on the WWSN). Apparently, the Neways Maximol product contains Selenium and for awhile was shipped with potentially lethal doses:
"It has recently been brought to my attention that Neways has a toxic level of selenium in the star product, Maximol. A safe amount is 100 to 200 mcg of selenium. Neways had 962 mcgs. I've done some research, and excessive amounts of selenium can lead to all kinds of health issues. When Neways was confronted by the issue, their response was that because distributors had complained the amount had been changed to 100 mcg, but it took 8 months for the change to occur. When asked why the bottles still indicated the higher amounts of selenium, their response was that they had labels made and had to use them up. Isn't it illegal to sell a product that is mislabeled? Maximol is our number 1 product. How many people have we poisoned? What kind of assurance do we have that the amounts have been
reduced? Joe Hornsey (one of the top dist. and in bed with Tom Mower) had a phone call admitting the high levels and the use of old labels. The replay number is 512-703 8070. As far as I'm concerned the Bio-levity issue pales in comparison to this. I can't make alot of noise about this because they are trying to find a way to take me out.""Some way or another this Selenium thing kinda got past quality control..."
I'm amazed the FDA hasn't picked up on this. I believe they have corrected the dosage problem, although some of the labels still indicate the old dosage levels - maybe Char has a few bottles around - great evidence or Dateline prop material.... Bob
What Dee Mower, wife of Neways president Thomas Mower, says of his work:
"When it comes to the innovative chemistry of his products, he stands alone."
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"Our distributors have a saying: 'If it sounds too good to be true, it must be Neways.'"
Tom Mower, president of Neways, Inc.
Char Smith of La Mesa, California, former distributor for Neways, Inc., was served with a summons to answer a complaint filed in federal court in Salt Lake City, Utah. Among the various complaints filed by Neways against Char were "cybersquatting," "copyright infringement," and "trademark dilution."
On Friday, February 25, 2000 the plaintiffs withdrew their motion for a temporary restraining order against Char at the insistence of the Honorable Judge Ted Stewart.
United States District Court - District of Utah, Central Division
Neways, Inc., plaintiff vs. Char Smith, an individual, defendant
Civ. No. 2:00CV-0101
Filed February 8, 2000
"Under legal precedent, when a large corporation uses lawsuits (or the threat of them) to try to silence critics, than there are grounds for a harassment suit against that corporation." Char Smith
BEWARE of REX McMURRY
(formerly with Quantum Leap, currently with Neways, Inc.)
"REX ripped us off over $62,000!"
If you feel that you have been ripped off by Rex McMurry please e-mail us with your story.
"Within just 120 days...I went...to...earning nearly $20,000 a month...Candidly speaking, I earn a heck-of-a-lot more money than my talent or my experience is worth in the marketplace." Rex McMurry, BioGevity distributor and Multi-Level Marketeer (MLM)
"I certainly don't expect you to trust me or to take my word for anything." Rex McMurry, Neways distributor in a recorded sales pitch.
TIRED OF BEING SCAMMED?
Do Something About It!
Click here to file a complaint with the FTC.
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March 17, 2000
Two investigative agents of the United States Food and Drug Administration visited Cheri Smith at Grossmont Hospital after seeing the www.biogevity.net site. According to Cheri, the F.D.A. agents questioned her about human growth hormone products (including BioGevity), Rex McMurry, and Neways, Inc.
March 4, 2000
Dr. Dale Fox of Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California has informed Char Smith that his wife Cheri has pneumonia in both lungs, and will be undergoing an emergency spinal tap procedure (lumbar puncture) to check for the possibility of spinal meningitis. Due in large part to the time consumed by the lawsuit in Utah brought upon Char by Neways, Inc., he has been unable to care for his wife in the manner to which she had been accustomed.
March 3, 2000
NBC Dateline producer Mable Chan contacted us concerning Neways, Inc.'s BioGevity and its harmful effect on Char Smith's wife, Cheri, and two other women who had reported the side effects of BioGevity on their medical conditions.
See our archives of email correspondence and contact information.
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What Neways' Attorney Says About Neways!
From Al Schmeiser, Attorney for Neways, Inc.: "Neways is never gonna pay somebody because one of their distributors RIPPED THEM OFF. We can't set that precedent. It would kill us."
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I think the reason that people have complained about BioGevity, because those who have this concern about HGH see that as being totally contrary to what, ya know, Neways has always done, and that is put out really good, healthy, high-quality products." Al Schmeiser, Attorney for Neways, Inc.
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More from Al Schmeiser, Attorney for Neways, Inc.:
"Neways has a lot of distributors...
and some of those guys are really good
and some of them are probably crooks!. You know, and it's an independent business that were providing products to them, and they are independent business men. And if Neways, Neways would never set the example, I mean legally, I would never, I wouldn't allow them to set an example where they were liable for the actions of
their distributors. They would be dead meat, ya know. That company would go under within 6 months, ya know. I mean if every time some somebody felt that they got
ripped off by a Neways Distributor they were able to uh, you know, file suit against Neways, I mean, ya know, I'd have a lot of business. But man, the company would go right down the tubes."
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Is Human Growth Hormone The Fountain Of Youth?
April 15, 1999Jill: I'm calling to find out about human growth hormone, HGH. I have friends on it that say wonderful things about it and that it is a fountain of youth. Then I read an article about HGH and a lawsuit. I am wondering what the lawsuit is about and if HGH is dangerous?
Dr. Dean Edell: Be very careful. I would think most of what they're experiencing and telling you about is probably a placebo effect.
A few years ago, there was a study that claimed all kinds of benefits from HGH. Then they repeated the study carefully in a double blind fashion - it turns out that it is not a good thing. It will give you sore and aching muscles that will grow tumors. This is not the fountain of youth, nor does it increase strength. It is one of those things that got out of hand.
The lawsuit you have heard about is where the company who makes HGH agreed to pay a criminal fine and restitution, like $50 million, because they promoted growth hormone for a medical use that was not approved by the FDA.
As part of their fine, they have to educate physicians about the approved indications, which are for growth hormone deficient people, usually kids, and people with kidney disease. There are some other syndromes that it has been approved for as well.
I have to tell you that I am dead set against the use of HGH - it is dangerous.
For instance, there is a disease called gigantism, where people get too much growth hormone naturally. If you saw a picture of these people, you would see what it does to them.
Growth hormone is supposed to make you grow when you're young. Why people would risk their health on it is a mystery to me. There is a long list of side effects and problems that can happen with it. A book was promoting it recently but since then, there has been newer evidence against it.
Wanting to be young, look young, live a long time - this is a big subject. I write about it a lot in my new book. I hope I can reach some of you about how we waste time worrying about ourselves so much, that we miss the point of life as we run after this fountain of youth stuff - shots and pills that in the end may harm us.
I'd like to see us all calm down a bit. Believe me, if there was something that would make you live longer or healthier, I would tell you about it - and it will have been based on evidence and research. That's what I do all day long, I read medical research. So if it's out there and it has significant research behind it, I do know about it.
People taking HGH are looking for trouble - and they get really ugly from it as well.
A native of New York, Dr. Dean Edell studied zoology as an undergraduate student at Cornell University and then earned his M.D. at Cornell University Medical School in 1967. Edell moved to California to do his residency at the University of California at San Diego. An ophthalmologist and surgeon, he set up private practice in San Diego and served as an instructor of Anatomy and a clinical instructor at the Department of Surgery for the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.
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Number of hits at www.biogevity.net since January 1, 2000: 6,006 thru April 1, 2000
We would like to thank all of you visiting www.biogevity.net. We have had thousands of visitors this new year from many countries including New Zealand, Japan, France, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Canada, and of course, all over the United States. We have been visited by people at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Labs, the University of Illinois, Harvard University, departments within the governments of Australia and the United States (including the U.S. Navy and the Federal Trade Commission), Lockheed-Martin, Motorola, Shaklee, Nikken, the Bank of New York, and the Adventist Health System. We look forward to maintaining this website as an evolving service to the public.
However, a draconian effort by Thomas Mower, Sr. and Neways, Inc. is underway to stop the present administration of www.biogevity.net. Neways has hired six attorneys in three states and are pursuing their complaint in United States District Court in Salt Lake City, Utah. Char Smith is attempting a defense without legal counsel.
This case presents a number of legal issues that will undoubtedly be referenced in future internet, trademark, and first amendment cases to be heard.
This site is not affiliated with nor endorsed by
Neways Inc. or Thomas Mower, Sr.
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