The PATTON Protocol

1) BioAge Assessment (also offered without the TA-65 program)

The PATTON Protocol normally consists of a BioAge Assessment before starting and every 6 months thereafter. People love saying "Age is just a number" and that is true. What you really want to know is the accumulated deterioration that has occured, your BioAge, if you will.

A BioAge assessment costs $500 to1,900 depending on which options you choose.

1.) Clincial testing: Six proven biomarkers of aging, which are all strongly correlated with aging, must be done in our clinic. Baseline values of these objective values will be established and you will receive copies of all these results every six months ($500)

Vascular Age
Pulmonary Function
Cognitive Function
Contrast Sensitivity (vision)
Skin Elasticity
Bone Densitometry (yearly)

2) Over 30 blood tests (insurance may cover up to the full $600)

3) Telomere Length measurement by the University of British Columbia ($800)

4) Other possible immune function testing (cost varies)

Dr. Park and you will review your BioAge in his office or by phone consultation, whichever is most convenient for you. After that discussion, you may choose to go on the Patton Protocol but there is no obligation. Note: most patients have decided to begin TA-65 prior to receiving their results.

2.) Six month segments of the Patton Protocol

The Patton Protocol consists of six month segments of ingesting TA-65 soft capsules. At the end of each six month period, we recommend having another age evaluation. Some clients who find it difficult to travel simply wait until the full year is over.

You may start and stop TA-65 without worrying because there is no dependence or tolerance and it has no stimulant nor psychotropic actions.

Each six-month segment of the Patton Protocol costs $4,500 or $5,000. This includes 6-month supply of TA-65, a physician management fee ($500), and on-site testing your clinical Biomarkers (a recommended but optional service at $500).

TA Sciences brand, specially formulated vitamin + supplements packs are optional and charged separately ($600 for a six month supply.)

3.) New Low (250 Units or 25 mgs) and Medium (500 U) dosing of the Patton Protocol -(as of 9/18/10)

250 units (1 capsule daily) is efficacious for healthy adults in their 40's or 50's. Also 250 units can serve as a maintenance dose for older people who have been taking higher doses of TA-65 for several years and want to continue on a reduced cost program. Clients who took this dose were shown to have increased short telomere length and significantly improved immune system function. There are also anecdotal reports of increased endurance and other benefits.

Cost: US $1,200 for each 6 month segment. (Average monthly cost $200)

500 units (2 capsules daily) has been proven to lengthen short telomeres, restore the immune system, and improve other important bio markers. Anecdotal reports included increased energy, endurance, vision improvements, sexual enhancement, and more. This medium strength dose is recommended for people who are generally in good health and want to be proactive in longevity and healthy aging. Many people in their 50's or 60's fall into this category.

Cost: US $2,200 for each 6 month segment. (Average monthly cost $367)

1000 units (4 capsules daily) This is considered the FULL DOSE and is recommended for clients who are:

(a)  Over 70 years of age, or

(b)  Are of any age and have measured their telomeres and found them to be short, or
(b)  Have reason to believe that strengthening their immune system would have particular benefit.

It is expected that this dose will give an increased benefit over the lower doses (although not a proportional benefit). Study subjects experienced lengthened telomeres, restoration of weak immune systems, bone density improvements and other important bio marker improvements which usually decline with age. Anecdotal reports include energy increase, endurance, cognitive improvements, improved vision, sexual enhancement, and an overall feeling of well being.

Cost: US $4,000 for each 6 month segment.  (Average monthly cost $667)