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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — CBD Life Sciences Inc. (“Company”) (OTC: OCSYD) is pleased to introduce our wholly owned subsidiary, LBC Bioscience Inc. and its cannabidiol based product line.

LBC Bioscience Inc.  (“LBC”), founded in August 2015 by Lisa A. Nelson, has developed a high-quality line of organic cannabidiol based supplements and wellness products. Current product sales consist of CBD based pain relief creams, massage oils, anti-anxiety and sleeping aids along with a line of pet products. In addition, LBC is developing a full line of skincare and anti-aging products.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (“CBD”) is a non-psychoactive compound extracted from the cannabis plant. The non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems, everything from epileptic seizures, anxiety, inflammation and sleeplessness. CBD continues to surge in popularity and is now gaining mainstream recognition. There are four typical ways to introduce the benefits of CBD into the human system: inhalation through vaporizers; topically through creams, soaps, shampoos and lotions; sublingually through oils, tinctures and concentrates; and by ingestion via pills and gummies.

The CBD Market

According to the most recent estimate from cannabis industry analysts the Brightfield Group, the CBD market could reach $22 billion by 2022.  LBC is positioning to become a leader in the CBD space by offering a comprehensive high-quality product line to the retail CBD market,  with the ability to white label their products for wholesalers. 

The LBC Product Line

LBC currently offers the following products for sale on its website at www.lbcbioscienceinc.com :

•  CBD Rich Hemp Oil Drops – helps with acne, arthritis, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, pain relief and more
•  CBD Hemp Oil Anxiety E Liquid – specially formulated to help reduce anxiety
•  CBD Hemp Oil Sleep E Liquid – specially formulated to help fall asleep
•  CBD Vitamin B12 Drops – formulated to increase energy and absorption
•  CBD Biotin Drops – promotes healthy skin, hair and nails
•  CBD Garcinia Cambogia Drops – helps suppress appetite, supports weight loss and helps break down fat
•  CBD Terpenes Tinctures – helps with acne, arthritis, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, pain relief and more
•  CBD Gummy Bears – take for pain relief, anti-inflammatory, stress and anxiety relief
•  CBD Pain Relief Cream – used for treatment of minor muscle and joint pain
•  CBD Freeze Pain Cold Rub Therapy – topical analgesic blended with raw CBD to soothe minor aches and pains
•  CBD Pet Supplement Drops – helps with arthritis and digestive issues
•  CBD Pet Treats – helps with arthritis, stress, and digestive issues
•  Pain Cream for Pets – topical solution for arthritis and acute elements like strains or torn ligaments

About CBD Life Sciences Inc.

CBD Life Sciences Inc. is a publicly traded company having its common shares quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol ‘OCSYD’. The Company’s main focus is to identify, evaluate and acquire undervalued opportunities with the objective of increasing shareholder value. The acquisition of LBC Bioscience Inc. is the first in the CBD space and the company is actively searching  for additional opportunities within this emerging sector.

About LBC Bioscience Inc.  

LBC Bioscience Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBD Life Sciences Inc.  LBC is developing and marketing a line of cannabidiol based organic products such as hemp drops, massage oils, recovery pain relief creams, anxiety and sleep solutions, supplements, edibles, and a full line of pet products.  In addition, LBC is in the process of developing an anti-aging skin product line. LBC’s products can be viewed and purchased on the company’s website at www.lbcbioscienceinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Optium Cyber Systems, Inc.’s filings with OTC Markets, which may identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release includes forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and reflects management’s current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Some of these factors include: general global economic conditions; general industry and market conditions, sector changes and growth rates; uncertainty as to whether our strategies and business plans will yield the expected benefits; increasing competition; availability and cost of capital; the ability to identify and develop and achieve commercial success; the level of expenditures necessary to maintain and improve the quality of services; changes in the economy; changes in laws and regulations, including codes and standards, intellectual property rights, and tax matters; or other matters not anticipated; our ability to secure and maintain strategic relationships and distribution agreements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact Information

Investor Relations

Ten Associates LLC

11529 N. 120th St.

Scottsdale, Arizona

85259 USA

Telephone: 480-326-8577

Contact: Thomas E. Nelson

Email: tenassociates33@gmail.com

A new Natures Aid supplement could be the answer. Natures Aid 3-in-1 contains 3 key ingredients associated with weight control. It contains Green Coffee Extract which provides 45% Chloregenic Acid, Garcinia Cambogia providing 60% Hydroxycritic Acid (HCA), and Green Tea Extract.

Green Coffee extract are from coffee beans that haven’t been roasted. These beans contain a higher level of a chemical called chloregenic acid. This chemical improves how the body handles blood sugar; it appears to slow the production of glucose in the body after a meal, which in turn will reduce the production of new fat cells.

Some studies suggest that chloregenic acid can reduce the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract, which lowers blood sugar and insulin spikes. It reduces the amount of fat absorbed from the diet and the amount of fat stored in the liver, and improves the function of fat burning hormones.

Garcinia Cambogia is well known for its ability to boost fat-burning. Another claim is that it can help you feel full. Many customers have used Garcinia on its own to help them maintain weight so it’s nice to see it in a combination with added benefits.

Green Tea Extract is also well known for its ability to burn fat. It contains antioxidants called catechins which can boost metabolism by increasing the effect of fat burning hormones which tell the fat cells to break down fat. It can also help reduce appetite, and is said to help burn calories even when at rest. However, it’s even more effective burning fat when taken before exercise.

Several studies on green tea catechins show that although the weight loss effects are modest, a significant percentage of fat lost is the harmful visceral fat. A reduction in this fat can reduce the risk of many of the major diseases down the line.

So if you’re looking for a supplement to give you a kick start to shedding a few pounds then it’s worth a try. You will still need to do some exercise and eat a healthy balanced diet. Make sure to check with your doctor if you’re on any medication before taking the supplement.

Wicklow People

No matter how much sleep he gets, my dad has always struggled with low energy. This can come as a surprise to people who know him professionally—he’s an ordained minister who hosts events and gives charismatic speeches and sermons as he paces behind a pulpit. A few years ago, when an out of town pastor friend was visiting, my father eyed him sipping on a bright orange beverage. He had to know what it was.The pastor friend said it was an energy drink made by AdvoCare called Spark.

My dad had to give a speech at the church that night, so he asked to try it out for himself. He was allured by the concept of a drink giving him the vigor he’d always lacked. So he decided to try it again. After his second or third serving, he started noticing an increase in his energy. He ordered a three-month supply from the pastor and found that Spark not only boosted his energy, but he liked the taste so much that he sometimes drank two glasses back to back. The habit would eventually resulting in headaches and a buzzed, alert feeling that lasted well into the evening.

If you haven’t heard of AdvoCare, you’ve probably heard of some of the company’s spokespeople, the likes of Drew Brees, former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, and NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne. Brees, his cohort of pro athletes, and, most surprisingly, a large large network of pastors and religious leaders like my dad’s seminary buddy, hawk the supplements, powders, meal replacement shakes, and capsules AdvoCare has had on the market since 1993.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, AdvoCare was founded by Charles E. Ragus, the OG pyramid scheme operator behind Herbalife and Omnitrition. There was a class-action lawsuit brought against AdvoCare and other multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) like Herbalife in 2016. The latest: A bill called The Anti-Promotional Pyramid Scheme Act was introduced in July 2017; it aims to better outline the boundaries of what is a true MLM vs. a pyramid scheme.

Lawsuit notwithstanding, AdvoCare’s cult-like superfan base hasn’t seemed to mind or even notice the bad publicity. Despite all the controversy surrounding AdvoCare in recent years, at the time of publishing, the “physical and financial wellness” company boasts over 618,000 active accounts, according to Lindsay Bomar, Senior Communications Manager at AdvoCare. That doesn’t factor in all of the buyers who might purchase AdvoCare products through one of their tiered sellers—MLMs, by nature of their multi-level business model, make it difficult to track these numbers—so the true number of users is likely much higher.

The brand sells a complete range of wellness products, but their most popular are Spark, a powdered drink energy supplement promising “enhanced mental focus”; Trim, a weight loss program made up of multiple appetite-suppressing supplements, vitamins, and meal-replacement shakes; as well as pre-and post-workout protein shakes; and Performance Elite, performance enhancing supplements which claim to help increase muscle gain, enhance workouts, and help athletes recover more efficiently.

“Supplements are, for most people totally unnecessary.”

But in the end, for all their promises, Advocare’s products still occupy that murky sub-category of nutrition: Supplements. In a 2018 statement in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, titled “IOC consensus statement: dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete,” the authors agreed that, because performance-enhancing supplements in particular are not well enough researched yet, “Decisions on supplement use therefore need to consider both the context of use and the specific protocol employed.” They also reported that in the US, in 2015, approximately 23,000 emergency department visits annually were reported to be associated with dietary supplement use.

Dr. Dan Benardot, an RD/LD who works with Olympic athletes says, “Supplements are, for most people totally unnecessary.” Even so, he says, “Most people don’t understand how to take them. Most people think that if a little bit of a nutrient is good for you, more must be better, and nothing could be further from the truth.”

If their business practices have been proven questionable at best, what about the product itself? People remain diehard loyalists to the stuff. (My own father was a regular Spark drinker for several years.) Yet no definitive studies have ever shown that AdvoCare products are effective. And because the company recommends that users combine product-use with an overall healthier lifestyle—a well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise—it’s hard to know if it’s the supplement that’s doing the work, or if a user would be seeing results regardless.

ADVOCARE FOR WEIGHT LOSS

AdvoCare’s weight loss program, Trim, is a Metabolic Nutrition System (MNS). AdvoCare claims it “combines an essential mix of ingredients and phytochemical herbs to increase energy levels and enhance your body’s ability to burn off excess body fat.” The MNS provides “vital nutrients as well as supports for sustaining a healthy weight.” The program features three main products, each targeting a different area: appetite suppression, optimum nutrition, and energy.

There are no published studies on the effectiveness of AdvoCare in spurring weight loss or improving athletic performance, but there have been scientific reviews showing AdvoCare ingredients to be either ineffective or to have potentially adverse effects.

One ingredient brought into question is garcinia cambogia, a tropical fruit often found in weight-loss supplements, because it’s thought to curb appetite and block the body’s ability to make fat. Lisa R. Young, a nutritionist and author of “Finally Full, Finally Slim” said that it’s entirely possible that there can be negative side effects from taking a product containing garcinia cambogia. “As I tell clients—why take a supplement like this if there is the potential for side effects,” she said.

“It may not be good for health. So why risk it?”

Trim products also contain crystalline fructose, green coffee extract, and sucralose—all ingredients that seem counterintuitive for weight loss. Young said that crystalline fructose is an added sugar that contributes calories, and in excess, can even cause weight gain. Sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener often marketed as being good for weight loss, doesn’t seem to have any major effects on weight, according to Young, and “It also may not be good for health. So why risk it?”

On green coffee extract, Young said, “Potential side effects I’ve read about are—insomnia, nervousness, upset stomach, nausea, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, headaches, anxiety.”

Overall, Young isn’t a huge fan of such products. “Some of these ingredients may be potentially harmful and more research is needed,” she says.

ADVOCARE FOR ENERGY

The ingredient list for AdvoCare’s energy supplement called Spark, is somewhat interminable, but standouts include a hefty dose of caffeine (120mg), as well as copper (the exact dosage is not listed on the product’s website).

Caffeine caution is nothing new, but despite eliminating ephedra in their products in 2002, before the FDA even banned the ingredient, AdvoCare still pumps up products like Spark with a lot of heart-racing caffeine—enough that the wife of the pastor who got my dad hooked on the product once rushed herself to the emergency room, panicking because the drink made her think she was having a heart attack.

The IOC consensus said, “The ‘more is better’ philosophy, when applied to caffeine, may result in side effects, including nausea, anxiety, accelerated heart rate, and insomnia, that outweigh the performance benefits. Unwanted outcomes become more common with caffeine doses ≥9 mg/kg body mass, but maximal benefits are usually achieved with intakes of 3–6 mg/kg.

On copper, Dr. Benardot, though unable to speak to AdvoCare products specifically, said that consuming any supplement containing the metal, is dangerous. “Copper is needed in very small amounts. It has one basic function and that is part of the transfer of a protein called ceruloplasmin, which transfers iron to transferrin, which is the transport of the blood into hemoglobin, to make hemoglobin for red blood cells,” he says. “What are you gonna do if you have all the ceruloplasmin you need and you intake copper? What’s your body supposed to do with it? It’s a heavy toxic metal.”

AdvoCare’s Director of Research Development and Scientific Operations, Michael Hartman, disputed that a person could possibly have enough copper in their system without the help of a supplement, citing an Institute of Medicine study that says “only 20% of the population receives the amount of copper they need through daily meals. They have to consume it from dietary or supplemental resources. The copper in AdvoCare is at 10% of the daily value.” He added, “The great advantage to supplements, is that you know exactly how much copper you’re getting in. If you’re only getting it from food sources, you don’t know how much copper you’re ingesting.”

Several studies and Dr. Benardot cautioned against using any dietary supplements unless recommended by a doctor for a biological deficit, but AdvoCare would not comment on those opinions. Hartman said, “We’re very proud of our products and the ingredients we use. As we review the literature and review the recommended dosage, we’re confident in the efficacy of our product. … Using as directed, there is very low safety risk.”