Life Extension's Frequently Asked Questions

• The Life Extension Foundation

  • What is a Life Extensionist?
  • What is the Life Extension Foundation?
  • How old is the Life Extension Foundation?
  • What scientific breakthroughs has the Life Extension Foundation made?
  • What is the Foundation's track record in recommending life extension therapies?

• What Makes Our Supplements Unique

  • What are Life Extension's quality-control standards?
  • Are Life Extension's anti-aging supplements affordable?
  • Why are Life Extension's nutritional supplements more advanced than other dietary supplements?
  • Are your vitamins natural or synthetic?
  • How do I get the best prices on vitamins online?
  • What are the best supplements to take for a particular condition?
  • What dietary supplements can I take for my memory?
  • Is there anything I can do about hair loss?

• Membership Benefits

  • Why join the Life Extension Foundation^®?
  • What membership benefits do I receive?
  • How does my member discount work?
  • How and when can I call on Life Extension Health Advisors?
  • What kind of savings will I receive on blood tests?
  • How can I join?

• Life Extension's Quality, Purity & Efficacy

  • What does Life Extension do to ensure the quality of its products?
  • Are your products “pharmaceutical grade”?
  • Does the label accurately list exactly what’s in the bottle?
  • When it comes to supplements, is cost an indicator of quality?
  • What are the “Other Ingredients” on the label, and why are they important?
  • Why do some companies refer to these excipients as a threat to your health?
  • Should I be concerned about the use of stearic acid?
  • Should I be concerned that products with soybean oil or lecithin are a source of phytoestrogens?
  • Should I be concerned with the usage of genetically modified plants (GMOs)?
  • Does the gelatin used in softgels and capsules contain MSG?
  • What’s the difference between tablets, capsules and softgels?
  • Why aren’t Life Extension products organic?

• How You Can Benefit From Taking Life Extension Supplements

  • What's a good basic nutrition program?
  • How do I take Life Extension Mix multi vitamins?
  • Why is it necessary to take fourteen capsules but only nine tablets of the Life Extension Mix daily vitamins per day?
  • What's the difference between Life Extension Mix and Life Extension Mix with Extra Niacin? Which one should I take?
  • Are there any doctors who can assist me with my nutrition program?

• Life Extension Blood Tests

  • Where do I go to get my blood drawn? Is there a facility close to me?
  • Can I order these blood tests if I reside outside of the United States?
  • Who orders these blood tests for me?
  • Will I receive a script for these blood tests?
  • How long is my blood test order good for?
  • How will I get my results and how long will it take?
  • Who can interpret the results for me?
  • Can't I just go to my own doctor to have him order these tests for me?
  • Can I submit the cost of these blood tests to my insurance company for payment?

• Life Extension's VIP AutoShip

  • How do I sign up for the VIP AutoShip, and set up recurring orders?
  • How many different items can I include on a VIP AutoShip order? How many of each item can I order?
  • How flexible is the program?
  • What if I change my mind about a product?
  • Can I temporarily stop shipments if I plan to be out of town?
  • Suppose I want to order some items for myself and others for a family member across the country?
  • How much will the shipping cost?
  • If my order coincides with a sale, will I get sale prices?
  • What if a product I order is replaced with a new formulation or is discontinued?
  • How do I pay for my future VIP AutoShip orders?
  • What if one of the products I’ve requested is out of stock at the time scheduled for my VIP AutoShip order?
  • Will I still receive an order notification and a shipment notification via email?
  • What are some of the other advantages of the VIP AutoShip?

• LEF.ORG Website

  • Do you take credit cards?
  • Is it safe to use my credit cards to purchase vitamins online?
  • Can I pay with a check?
  • Is the information I give out kept private?
  • What about orders from outside the U.S.?
  • What are my options for shipping?
  • How do I find specific vitamins online?
  • Once I find what I am looking for, how do I buy it?
  • What if I need to return something?
  • How does the Affiliate Program work?
  • What is the Life Extension Update email?
  • What is the source of the Life Extension's Daily News articles?