Biological oxidation involves transferring electrons from one oxygen molecule to another. sometimes an electron escapes. When this happens the “free” electron is called a free radical. Free radicals constantly form althe the majority importantity everywhere in the body at an astonishing rate. Free radicals can be enemies or friends.

Antioxidants are a group of compounds that are produced by the body, or occur naturally in many plants. Antioxidants are the free radical police of the body, on call 24/sevenAntioxidants protect us from the oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

Populations that consume large amounts of fresh fruits & vegetables, tea, & red wine enjoy raised longevity & decreased risk of serious diseases. scientific literature suggests that dietary supplementation with single nutrients may not be beneficial, but that whole food supplements that contain a naturally occurring blend of nutrients is preferred. The literature has documented that the interaction of combined nutrients can produce a total effect that is synergistic. The effects of the blend are greater than the sum of the effects of individual nutrient.

Australian Bush Plum – is a small deciduous tree found in Northwestern Australia. During the wet season the plant produces small plum like fruits that look & taste like gooseberries.

Nutrient analysis indicate that the fruit contains small amounts of vitamen B1 & B2; it also contains sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, & phosphorus. With the average vitamen C content of 3.0 – 3.5% (range= .2 to 5.9%) the bush plum provides the the majority concentrated natural source of vitamen C known. The classic bush plum contains about 2907 mg vitamen C per 100 grams of edible fruit.

Grape skin Extract – Recognition that whole food extracts contain a full complement of naturally occurring phytonutrients stimulated studies of grape skin extracts. Resveratrol & Quercetin are the the majority extensively researched grape skin phytonutrients.

Resveratrol – scientific studies indicate that resveratrol has a wide range of potentially significant physiological activities. It can function as:

·a potent antioxidant
·an inhibitor of tumor initiation, promotion, & progression
·an inhibitor of cycloxygenase, a tumor promoting enzym
·an anti-inflammatory agent
·a phytoestrogen

Quercetin – The biological effects of quercetin & its derivatives have anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties, which help protect against many different diseases. studies suggest that quercetin & its derivatives protect low-density lipoproteins from oxidation, thus preventing atherosclerotic plaque formation. By inhibiting platelet aggregation & promoting vascular smooth muscle relaxation, these flavonoids also may prevent stroke, hyper tension, & other damaging cardiovascular events. In addition, they have anti-viral & anti-cancer actions as well.

The preponderance of scientific evidence indicates that a diet rich in flavonoids supports good health. Because many people consume insufficient amounts of flavonoid rich foods, & because cooking causes significant losses of flavonoids (35-82%), supplementation seems appropriate.

Green Tea Extract – The health benefits of green tea have been recognised for centuries, & scientific studies have confirmed the benefits of drinking this popular beverage. Both in vitro & animal studies suggest green tea & green tea extracts elicit a broad range of health promoting effects, particularly in supporting cardiovascular health & protecting against infections & cancer. Current studies indicate that a daily tea intake of six – ten cups is required to obtain benefits. Because it may be difficult for many of us to drink so much tea every day, supplementing with tea extracts makes sense.

Glutathione is produced by our bodies & is the key antioxidant. It protects us from many types of pollution. It protects our DNA & RNA from free radical damage. Glutathione also protects us against cellular damage caused by heavy metals, cigarette smoke, pesticides, benzene, solvents, dyes, phenols, nitrates, & smog.

According to a study done at the University of California glutathione is poorly absorbed when taken orally. Therefore our diet, or taking a glutathione supplement, cant provide us with sufficient quantity. so how do we get it? A glyconutrient complex has been scientifically shown to raise glutathione levels in healthy tissue. It will raise glutathione levels by 50% when tissues have been subjected to direct toxic chemical assault.

This fact was demonstrated in a study done by three different laboratories simultaneously, each being unaware of what the other labs were doing. The final result clearly demonstrated that this glyconutrient complex raises glutathione – not just in healthy tissue, but also in response to a toxic chemical assault.

its apparent that supplementation with single nutrients may not suffice, & that whole food extracts containing a variety of naturally occurring nutrients are preferred. Independent studies have shown that a synergistic combination of the above ingredients results in a 36% raise in serum antioxidant activity.

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