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Endogenous Antioxidants
Alpha Lipoic Acid is both fat- and water-soluble and is known for its free-radical scavenger activity. Alpha lipoic acid or thioctic acid is a vitamin-like natural antioxidant that is involved in energy production (formation of adenosine triphosphate Š ATP) from the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Alpha lipoic acid aids in recycling the antioxidant vitamins C and E. There is also evidence that it is involved in glutathione production in the liver and aids in the detoxification of the body. Dietary sources rich in alpha lipoic acid include flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, canola oil, soybeans and soybean oil and pumpkin seeds. 
Coenzyme Q10 is a lipid-soluble, vitamin-like substance that is present in nearly all human tissues and is essential for the cellular processes of energy production in the mitochondria. CoQ10 functions as an antioxidant in both the mitochondria and lipid membranes by either scavenging free radicals directly or in conjunction with tocopherol. While Ubiquinone is the fully oxidized and most common form sold commercially, once ingested and absorbed in the body—most of it is converted to its reduced, “active” antioxidant form called Ubiquinol.
In the plasma of healthy humans, more than 90% of CoQ10 exists in the reduced, “active” antioxidant form Ubiquinol and accounts for the largest percentage of CoQ10 found in the heart, intestines and liver. However, many factors have been found to compromise the levels of Ubiquinol in the body: the normal aging process, certain medications, oxidative stress, etc. For example, as the body ages, it not only produces less CoQ10, but it is less able to convert the common, non-active form of CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) to the more readily available, active form (Ubiquinol). Therefore, providing the active antioxidant form of CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) – especially to seniors – will ensure that they are getting a form that their bodies can immediately utilize. Dietary sources high in CoQ10 include liver, beef, chicken and some oils.
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the most powerful and important antioxidant enzyme, protecting and defending the body against negative elements that damage cells Š promoting cellular health and immune function. SOD catalyzes the conversion of the superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide and elemental oxygen. By aiding in this important conversion, SOD is considered critical to cellular health, protecting cells from excessive oxygen free radicals that can contribute to aging. Dietary sources rich in SOD include broccoli, brussel sprouts, wheat grass, barley and melon.
- A unique array of high potency, general and targeted antioxidant formulas:
- Antioxidant Companion® Vcaps
- Beta-Carotene, C, E Plus Selenium Vcaps
- Eye Antioxidant Formula Vcaps
- Heart Antioxidant Formula Vcaps
- Optiberry® Antioxidant Formula Vcaps
- Super Antioxidant® Formula Vcaps
- A unique and diverse line of single ingredient antioxidants:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Vcaps
- CoQ10 – both the common form, Ubiquinone in Vcaps and Softgels, and the active antioxidant form, Ubiquinol in softgels
- GliSODin® Vegetarian SOD Vcaps
- Grape Seed Extract 100 mg Vcaps
- Lutein Softgels
- Lycopene Softgels
- Pycnogenol® Vcaps
- Zeaxanthin Plus Lutein Softgels
- Multiple delivery systems (Vcaps and Softgels)
- Advanced, patented, branded ingredients (e.g. Kaneka QH®, FloraGLO®, EZEyes®, GliSODin®, Pycnogenol® & Lyc-O-Mato® and Leucoselect®) which are supported by sound scientific research
- Antioxidants bearing
signifying that they are kosher-certified, which not only appeals to those observing religious dietary laws, but also to vegetarians and others who equate the kosher symbol with quality and a higher level of cleanliness and purity.*
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