About Us
Discover the Max Difference and learn about our commitment to improving everyday lives through superior products and groundbreaking science
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Max International is dedicated to improving everyday lives. This commitment can be seen in everything we do, from our superior products to the charity events we organize around the world. This isn't some newfound mission; it's been our focus from Day 1.
Thanks to the efforts of medicinal chemist Dr. Herbert T. Nagasawa and other experts in scientific research and development, Max International has developed groundbreaking advances in glutathione enhancing products. Their patented compound RiboCeine has been the subject of over 20 independent peer reviewed studies.
When our founder, Steven Scott, began developing world-class solutions to the ongoing health crises we all face, he started by tapping leading scientists and employees. Our team is committed to safe and effective products that supplement glutathione, the body's master antioxidant and a vital protector against free radicals.
"We persevered and our experiments finally led to RiboCeine. This was a Eureka moment for me"
Our Science
Max is committed to producing and delivering the best possible glutathione enhancing products in the world. We know how important it is that high quality health and wellness products be based on proven scientific research.
Max International is determined to lead the wellness and nutritional industry in delivering quality products based on science and science-based proprietary formulations that support the body in its production of Glutathione, one of the body's super anti-oxidants.
Glutathione and its benefits have been the subject of over 100,000 peer reviewed articles on PubMed.com, double that of even Vitamin C.
Glutathione
Glutathione is Fundamental to Our Physical Well-being
Every day our bodies are challenged by stress, poor diet, lack of sleep and physical exertion. These issues can negatively affect our health and wellness. To help combat these effects, our bodies produce a molecule called glutathione (GSH).
Glutathione is the primary protector of our cells. It recycles and helps restore other anti-oxidants, earning it the title of Master Antioxidant. It is the first line of defense against our cells' most violent attackers, namely free radicals, chemical toxins, radiation and heavy metals.
Our Glutathione Levels are Decreasing. Unfortunately, our glutathione levels are depleted as we age. The older we get, the harder it is to maintain optimum glutathione levels. This means our cells don't work as well and our overall health and wellness pay the price.
RiboCeine™
The Groundbreaking Molecule Behind Effective Glutathione Production
Scientists and medical doctors have known for decades that glutathione, which is produced by the body itself, is the primary protector and detoxifier of the cell. However, under oxidative stress conditions, the glutathione levels become depleted.
Dr. Herbert T. Nagasawa was able to develop a revolutionary molecule known as RiboCeine that effectively delivers cysteine to the cell to support the natural production of glutathione–for which Max International was awarded a U.S. Patent.
RiboCeine is a unique molecule that combines ribose and cysteine, nutrients that occur naturally in our bodies. It has been the subject of twenty-two scientific studies funded by the National Institutes of Health or other scientific funding agencies and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Max Research & Development Team
Max's commitment to bring the benefits of Glutathione enhancement to the world starts with our scientific research led by world-renowned medicinal chemist, Dr. Herb Nagasawa and his team.
Dr. Herbert Nagasawa
The Father of RiboCeine™
Dr. Nagasawa received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Western Reserve University and a Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He was promoted in 1976 to Senior Research Career Scientist, a nationwide VA title reserved for the VA's top scientists.
Dr. Nagasawa Curriculum Vitae
Scott Nagasawa
Pharm.D.
Scott Nagasawa has a successful history as Senior V.P. of Professional Services for a national pharmacy provider. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and held positions as Clinical Instructor of Pharmacy Practice.
Scott Momii
Business Development
Scott graduated with a B.A. degree from San Jose State University, received an M.B.A. from Boston University, and completed a summer business program at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. He has served as both General Manager and Director of Operations for biotechnology companies.
Our Mission & Values
Our Mission
To empower people to build a legacy of significant change in their lives and the lives of others.
Our Vision
As the global leader in Glutathione enhancing products we provide the life changing benefits of our patented, science based products to the world.
Our Values
Our values are based on an uncompromising commitment to integrity and providing only the highest quality scientifically-based health and beauty products.
We embrace our corporate responsibility to:
- Create products that improve the standard of health
- Generate income opportunities for our partners
- Support philanthropic activities
- All of our actions seek to improve belief and trust in all of our relationships
- We provide only the highest quality scientifically-based health and beauty products
- Our success is dependent upon effective partnering
- We believe in the positive impact of entrepreneurship
- We recognize, celebrate and reward the successes and achievements of our Max family
- We value long-term strategies, not short term schemes
- We value our social responsibility
Independent Studies on RiboCeine
Our patented compound RiboCeine has been the subject of over 20 independent peer reviewed studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in glutathione enhancement.
Download Research Studies
Wound Healing Enhancement
D-Ribose-L-cysteine supplementation enhances wound healing in a rodent model. Am J Surg. 2015, 210, 153-158.
Antioxidant Status Improvement
Ribose-cysteine increases glutathione-based antioxidant status and reduces LDL in human lipoprotein(a) mice. Atherosclerosis. 2014, 237, 725-733.
Cell Proliferation Inhibition
Potential therapeutic advantage of ribose-cysteine in the inhibition of astrocytoma cell proliferation. Amino Acids, 2011, 41, 131-139.
Radiation Protection
The "Pro-drug" RibCys Decreases the Mutagenicity of High-LET Radiation in Cultured Mammalian Cells. Radiation Research, 2003, 160, 579-583.
Hepatotoxicity Protection
Protection Against Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity by Ribose-Cysteine (RibCys). Pharmacology & Toxicology, 1992, 70, 281-285.
Chemoprotection
L-cysteine prodrug protects against cyclophosphamide urotoxicity without compromising therapeutic activity. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, 1991, 28, 166-170.