Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00
fasting glucose	3.5		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.055		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	73.4		mg/dl
fibrinogen	8.7		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.5		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	5.2		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.3		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	3.2		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Dropped out after approximately 4 weeks because of slight weight gain, which made her go up a weight-class.  Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat.

· Did experience improvement in perceived overall energy-levels, but also experienced a slight worsening of her concentration.

· Experienced flu-like symptoms after a few weeks of supplementation with fever.  Remarked that was unusual, because she usually doesn't get a fewer when she has the flu, colds, and the like.  Possible detox, as she did mention, that at the same time she had a strange taste in her mouth.  Sort of metallic.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00
fasting glucose	8.9		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.078		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	53.3		mg/dl
fibrinogen	7.7		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	3.5		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.2		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	1.8		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Had to decrease the amount of insulin used to half that before the trial and the type from fast- to slow-acting, because supplementation with Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend induced several episodes of hypoglycemia following work outs.  Initially, his glucose levels would go from 15 mmol/L to approx. 10 mmol/L after working out for 1 hour.  After several weeks of supplementation with Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend, it would go from 15 mmol/L to 5 mmol/L or even less after working out, which was low enough to induce symptoms of hypoglycemia dizziness and shivering.

· Put on approx. 5 kg of mainly lean mass after 4 weeks of supplementation, which raised his weight to 62 kg.  Ideal weight is 65 kg.  Had been all the way down at 57 kg.  Had suffered from being underweight for several years, between 3 and 5 kg.  Three months of exercise supervised by boxing coach Ivor de Lima, which was directed specifically at building lean mass, and combined with protein and creatine supplementation, had not alleviated this.  This program had only improved glycemic control slightly.

· Did feel improvements in endurance, training intensity, the perceived energy-level whilst training, and the quickness of recovery after exercise.

· Felt major improvements in sleep.  After a few days of supplementation, it only took Jan 30 minutes to fall into a deep sleep as opposed to the 1-1.5 hours it took him to fall into an uneasy sleep beforehand.  Also, he dreamt more and could remember his dreams upon waking up in the morning.

· Had to decrease the dosage from 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight to 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight because of side-effects in the form of slight headache and nausea.

· Was lost to further follow-up and the taking of a final blood sample for analysis.  Got severe pneumonia and had family problems, which resulted in him stopping training and ingestion of the oil.

· Has subsequently started training and using Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend again.  In the interim period, subjective improvements as well as glycemic control had deteriorated, necessitating a change back to larger amounts of fast-acting insulin.  These were again improved after a few weeks of supplementation of the oil at 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight daily.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/20/00
fasting glucose	3.8		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.05		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	24.6		mg/dl
fibrinogen	9		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.7		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.1		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.2		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.6		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Dropped out after approximately 4 weeks because of a slight weight gain, which made him go up a weight-class.  Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat.  On the other hand, he also had a short period with an unexpected lack of weight gain.  He entered the study right after a pro-kickboxing fight and did not gain any weight until he started training again; he had a 10 day rest after the fight with no training and no dietary restrictions.  Usually, he would put on a few kg of weight during the rest-period after a fight - about two weeks - when he doesn't train or restrict his diet.  This suggests, that the weight gain later on might actually by extra lean mass, since there was an unexpected lack of weight gain while he was inactive.

· Did experience slight improvement in endurance, general energy-level, the ability to concentrate, and how fast he recovered from training.

· Had a few episodes of slight diarrhea upon ingesting the oil.

· Slept very lightly and uneasily and woke up often.  Did, however, not have any problems with feeling tired next day, despite sleeping so lightly and waking up so easily.

	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00	27/11/00
fasting glucose	7.6	7.3	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.056	0.058	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	<1.8	<1.8	mg/dl
fibrinogen	10.4	10.3	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.9	0.8	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	3.2	3.6	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.4	1.3	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	1.4	1.9	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Improved endurance, higher energy-levels (both during practice and in general), and recovery after physical exercise.  Able to go for almost 1.5 hours of physical training with only a few short breaks.  Decided improvement compared to before entering the trial.  Pulse goes down much faster post-exercise.

· Feels stronger mentally.  Better focused and thinks "sharper".  Also does not become stressed that easy.  Manages to deal with a demanding program - work, physical exercise and taking care of a cancer-stricken family member - without being worn down mentally.  Also, does not become irritated and annoyed that easily.  In a better mood in general.  This was also noticed by the boxing coaches and the people he trains with.  They commented that he went from being very closed and a man of few words to being outgoing, gay, and talkative after entering the trial.

· Improved sleep.  Has an easier time falling asleep.  Sleeps deeper.  Not as tired upon awakening in the morning.

· Sweats more, both in relation to physical exercise and in everyday situations.  Does get "cold" that easily.  Needs to wear less clothes.  Feels warmer.

· Slightly increased non-fasting insulin.  Measured every Saturday at 11 a.m.  Used to 6-6.5 mmol/L  has increased to 7-7.7 mmol/L.  However, the non-fasting glucose fell.

· Slightly increased weight-gain, 3-4 kg.  Some of it must be lean mass, since his strength has increased and his upper body feels firmer.  But also a bit of fat on his waist paunch.

· His knees are much better.  Had slight arthritis in his right knee as a result of an operation in 1969.  Disappeared after a few weeks of supplementation.

· Did suffer from slight nausea and headaches - felt a bit tired as well - after 2 weeks.  Was over after one week.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00	15/12/00
fasting glucose	4.6	4.7	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.058	0.057	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	32.4	28.8	mg/dl
fibrinogen	10	10.2	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.7	1.8	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.5	4.1	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.1	1.3	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.6	2.0	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Felt improvements in the time it took to recover from work-outs, stamina and endurance, coordination both in general and during physical work-outs, the intensity at which he could train, energy levels both while working out and in general, concentration and the ability to keep focused both while working out and at work, and better sleep.  He slept deeper and didn't wake up as many times during the night.  Felt more energetic in the morning, once he had woken up.  Also, the increased energy levels and endurance resulted in him training more often and for longer periods of time.

· Had to decrease the dosage from 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight to 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight.  The high dosage induced slight side-effects in the form of GI irritation, a feeling of tiredness and dizziness, and a small increase in non-fasting glucose levels by approximately 1 mmol/L (measured at 11 a.m. every Saturday).

· Over the 8 week period, his knees stopped troubling him.  Previously, they would get sore and inflamed following work-outs, but this was all but ameliorated by supplementation with the oil.

· At one point, he did have a short break from the oil.  Only a few days.  During this time, he experienced a regress in terms of many of the positive effects he felt from the oil - increased energy levels, stamina, concentration etc.  A few days after starting supplementation with the oil again, things were back to "normal".

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00
fasting glucose	3.8		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.049		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	82.9		mg/dl
fibrinogen	6.9		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.8		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	3.1		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.1		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	1.6		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Sustained a fracture to his wrist, which forced him to stop boxing for several months.  Did not follow the dosage regimen, return questionnaires after the first one, or keep up his boxing training because the injury mad him downcast and was thus excluded from the trial.

· In the first questionnaire and during the first interview, Martin reported improved endurance, concentration both in general and during practice, quicker recovery from strenuous practice, better concentration both while boxing and at school, increased energy levels both while training and in general, increased intensity of training, better coordination, and possibly a faster healing of minor injuries.

· In relation to his boxing, these improvements were supported quite well by the fact that he was able to go from doing 1 1/2-hour training sessions, at the end of which he'd be completely worn out, to doing 2 1/2-hour practice sessions.  He was also able to maintain this 1-hour increase in the length of his training sessions consistently - he trained every day from Monday to Saturday - without having problems being fully recovered for next day's practice.

· His digestion improved and was more "stable".

· His skin became cleaner.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00
fasting glucose	3		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.05		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	44.3		mg/dl
fibrinogen	8.4		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.3		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.1		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.8		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	1.7		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Dropped out after approximately 4 weeks because of slight weight gain, which made him go up a weight-class.  Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat.

· Any subjective improvements were undetermined, as he did not return any questionnaires.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	02/10/00	27/11/00
fasting glucose	4.3	5.1	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.058	0.056	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	40.8	44.2	mg/dl
fibrinogen	10.8	10.2	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	2	1.7	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.7	4.6	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.2	1.4	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.6	2.4	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Felt improvements in the time it took to recover from work outs, flexibility, exercise intensity, endurance, concentration, and energy levels in particular.  Furthermore, his sleep improved in that it became deeper and he felt much more rested when waking up in the morning.

· Skin also improved and became softer and less prone to drying out.

· His knees stopped bothering him.  He had suffered from life-long knee problems - they'd start hurting after running any longer than a few km or being subjected to any amount of similar stress.  In the past, his knee problems had forced him to stop a physical exercise program several times.  Leading up to the trial, his knee problems were a limiting factor in terms of how much he could exercise and they'd be sore afterwards.  This problem was all but ameliorated by the end of the trial.

· He experienced side-effects at the highest level.  Tiredness, sore joints, dizziness, back aches, constipation.  Lowered the dosage a bit and the side-effects disappeared.  Was able to increase the dosage to 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight later on, without any of these side-effects appearing.  Did have problems with forgetting things at one point while on the high dosage.'

· Feels no difference in the positive effects from the oil on the high dosage as compared to the medium dosage (0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight as compared to 0.45 kg. pr. kg. of bodyweight daily).

· Also had a slight rash very early on during the period of supplementation.  Disappeared completely after a few weeks.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	03/10/00	28/11/00
fasting glucose	4.7	4.6	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.054	0.051	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	8.7	5.7	mg/dl
fibrinogen	7.4	8.0	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.5	0.5	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.5	4.8	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	2.3	2.7	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.0	1.9	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced side-effects in the form of tiredness, decreased appetite, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and sore joints.

· Did use a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor as well as Antabuse®.  The side-effects might be the result of an interaction between the oil and one or both medications.  One possibility is that increased detoxification as a result of the oil supplementation changed the metabolism of the above medications.  Some of the side-effects are similar to those seen when people take to high dosages of serotonin re-uptake inhibitors and thus have to large amounts of serotonin in their synapses.

· Decreased the dosage to 1/2 of the initially suggested dosage after the 3^rd week.  Then had a break after the 4^th week of about 1 week.  Was then put on a very low dosage (5 gr of oil per day) for the last 3 weeks of the trial.  Experienced none of the above side-effects during the period of low-dosage supplementation, but nor any positive effects.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	05/10/00	07/12/00
fasting glucose	4.3	4.4	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.051	0.048	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	98.2	92.6	mg/dl
fibrinogen	9.8	8.5	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.5	1.9	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	5.2	5.2	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.1	1.2	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	3.4	3.1	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced improvements in chronic injuries to his left shoulder and chronic knee-problems.  The left-shoulder joint was damaged in an accident and needed surgery.  His knees were also overstressed in an accident.  Before entering the study, his joints - shoulder and knees in particular - would bother him quite a lot and be a limiting factor in terms of training.  They'd simply hurt so much he wasn't able to train more than twice a week.  Even then, he'd have constant aches and sore joints.  Especially during and after work-outs.  Sometimes, his shoulder would even hurt so much it'd keep him awake at night.  After the 8 weeks of the trial, his joints would be perfectly fine within 24 to 48 hours of doing a work-out.  Also, they do not ache as much when doing sets with maximum weight.

· He was able to to go running again, because his knees did not trouble him as much.

· Continued taking 30 ml of the oil daily after the initial 8 weeks of the trial.  After a total of 5 1/2 months on the oil, he also experienced increased stamina and strength.  At this point, his joints weren't giving him any trouble at all.  Furthermore, he was able to train with as much weight as he was 10-15 years earlier, when he was training most intensely and in his mid-30's.  In some cases, he was even able to train with more weight than previously.  Also, he could do his sets so fast that his training partner - in his late 20's - couldn't keep up with the pace.  Also, even after doing 14-16 reps at this high level of intensity for each muscle group and doing two muscle groups per training session, he still doesn't feel completely spent afterwards.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	06/10/00	01/12/00
fasting glucose	4.0	4.4	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.054	0.054	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	55.3	66.1	mg/dl
fibrinogen	6.9	7.4	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.8	1.0	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	3.6	3.7	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.2	1.3	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2	1.9	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Better concentration.  This also has an effect on actual boxing, where his movements are even sharper and better defined, because he's more focused whilst "in action".

· Better sleep.  Deeper and shorter, but much better rested upon awakening.

· Softer skin.  Can't feel when he's shaven.  Also more elastic.  Less dry.

· Deals better with stressful situations.

· Better digestion.  Previously problems with milk products, which caused diarrhea.  Ingestion of small amounts didn't cause diarrhea while using the oil.

· Able to train more and with greater intensity after 8 weeks.  Runs six days a week.  Once on days also with boxing training, and twice on days without.  Wasn't able to train that much and so intensely before using the oil.

· Gained energy and other effects disappeared within 3 days after stopping the oil.  They returned within a couple of days after starting on the oil again.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	09/10/00
fasting glucose	3.8		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.046		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	<1.8		mg/dl
fibrinogen	6.3		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.1		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	3.2		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	1.7		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced his first knock-out after only a few weeks of participation and thus took a long break from boxing.  Therefore, he dropped out of the trial at his own request.

· Did, however, report subjective feelings of

· More energy, both physically and mentally.

· Quicker and better recuperation after individual training sessions.

· Better endurance during individual training sessions.

· Has a general sense of well being when using the oil.

Quotes

· "The oil makes me feel good, both physically and mentally; I have more energy and a sense of well being in my body.  Because I feel this way, I want to practice more and it is easier getting through tough training sessions."

· "I feel the effects of the oil after taking it for a week or so.  When I've stopped taking the oil, the effects disappear after a week or so."

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00	15/12/00
fasting glucose	3.9	4.1	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.047	0.047	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	2.8	3.5	mg/dl
fibrinogen	7.7	9.6	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.2	0.8	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.2	3.8	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.3	1.4	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.4	2.0	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced no effects from the supplementation, nor any side-effects.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00	11/12/00
fasting glucose	7.2	6.3	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.059	0.061	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	15.2	17.3	mg/dl
fibrinogen	11.5	11.3	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.3	0.7	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.8	4.9	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1	1.2	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	3.2	3.4	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Increased energy-levels in general and whilst exercising, endurance, recuperation after training sessions, coordination, concentration, and flexibility.  He was able to do about 80% of the exercises in each training session, which is a great improvement compared to before he entered the trial.  Also, he felt so energetic he wanted to go and work out more than the usual three days a week.  Walks everywhere instead of taking the bus.  Does all of the household chores at home except cooking.

· Much improved memory.  Doesn't forget things or numbers.  Example, he could remember his non-fasting blood glucose readings from four days in a row - from when it was too high and the subsequent three days it took for it go back down to normal - without having it written down.

· Much improved mood.  Gets easily excited about things, has become more open and out going, looks people in the eye instead of looking into the ground, and wants to go out and about instead of staying at home.  Feels like he is young again.  Noticed by the boxing coaches and the people he works out with.

· His sleep is better.  Despite getting up 2-5 times during the night to pee, he feels rested when waking up in the morning.  Before entering the trial, he had problems falling asleep again after having been to the bathroom.

· His non-fasting glucose did increase somewhat - from about 5.5 mmol/L to 9 mmol/L - on the high dosage, but that went down to normal again, when the dosage was lowered to approx. 0.3 gr. of the oil pr. kg. of bodyweight daily.  Also, at the lower dosage, he still experienced all the above-mentioned positive effects.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00	15/12/00
fasting glucose	4.0	4.0	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.05	0.05	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	7.9	8.3	mg/dl
fibrinogen	6.5	6.9	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.3	1	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.1	4.4	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.2	1.4	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.3	2.5	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced no effects from the supplementation apart from an increase in the daily number of bowel movements.  This changed from one daily bowel movement to two.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00	11/12/00
fasting glucose	4.1	4.2	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.051	0.052	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	2.4	2.2	mg/dl
fibrinogen	7.3	8.5	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.7	0.8	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.1	3.9	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.7	1.6	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.1	1.9	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Not as tired any more, especially after lunch and in the afternoon when she was doing her homework.  This also resulted in her being more focused and concentrated in school.  She said, that it is as if there is an extra reserve of energy available to tap into, both mentally and physically.

· Needed less sleep in order to feel well rested in the morning and did sleep about 4 hours less per week.  This should be seen in the light of her also not feeling tired and sleepy in the latter part of the day anymore.  So she slept less and had enough energy all the time.  Beforehand, she slept more and still didn't have enough energy to make it through the day without feeling tired.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00	15/12/00
fasting glucose	4.4	3.9	3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.050	0.049	0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	8.8	9.8	mg/dl
fibrinogen	7.6	7.5	5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	1.1	0.8	<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	7.2	6.7	<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.5	1.6	>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	5.2	4.7	<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Was able to change his training in an attempt to improve his running times.  Instead of running intervals the usual 3 times a week, he was able to do intervals 5 times a week without experiencing any significant problems with recovery for next day's practice.  At an earlier time, he had tried increasing the weekly number of days running intervals from 3 to 5 days, but had to stop after a few weeks because he wore himself out.  This did not happen whilst supplemented with Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend.

· He felt no other changes, nor any side effects.

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	Baseline	Post-supplementation	Reference
	17/10/00
fasting glucose	4.1		3.7-5.2 mmol/L
HbA1c	0.060		0.041-0.061
Lp(a)	17.7		mg/dl
fibrinogen	8.4		5.0-12.0 µmol/L
triglycerides	0.7		<2.5 mmol/L
total cholesterol	4.2		<6.0 mmol/L
HDL cholesterol	1.5		>0.9 mmol/L
LDL cholesterol	2.4		<4.5 mmol/L
testosterone			males: 8-30 nmol/L females: <3 nmol/L
TSH			0.1-4.0 mU/L
TT4			60-140 nmol/L
free TT3			1.1-2.5 nmol/L
TT3 capacity			0.75-1.25

· Experienced increased endurance, faster recovery after training, increased intensity of practice, and increased energy levels both during practice and in general.

· As a result of the faster recovery after practice and increased endurance, he practiced capoeira more often whilst receiving supplementation.  His recovery after practice was improved to the extent that he could endure practicing once daily without any days off in between, which was a significant.

· Experienced slightly increased appetite.

· Moved after 1^st interview and was lost to further follow-up.