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Mega Antioxidant is a free radical scavenger. Free radicals damage the cell membrane, cell to cell communication, and the ability for cells to perform the osmotic and diffusion process. The nuclei of the cell is damaged effecting the DNA and the mitochondria. With the damage of the mitochondria energy levels are effected.
Mega Antioxidant is formulated to support the body’s fight against free radicals specifically through the following ingredients:
Green tea Extract - the compounds that function as antioxidants combat bacteria and abnormal cells, inhibit the oxidation of LDL, cholesterol are found in green tea. Research shows they are powerful antioxidants that scavenge free radicals. A study involving 900 individuals with newly diagnosed cancers of the colon, pancreas and rectum found that those with a greater consumption of green tea exhibited a lower risk of cancer. Green tea also has been shown to prevent abnormal blood clotting, reducing high blood pressure and increase good cholesterol levels (HDL). A study of over 1,300 men who consumed green tea daily found that the green tea decreased LDL levels, decreased triglycerides levels, and increased HDL.
OPC-50 Grape Seed Extract and Pine Bark - are rich in proanthocyanidins (PAC’s) providing extreme antioxidant protection. Proanthocyanidins help increase the intracellular levels of vitamin C and decrease capillary fragility and permeability. Research shows PAC's are an important component in the prevention of heart disease, and early arteriosclerosis. PAC’s inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the blood stream, which can lead to the formation of plaque along arterial walls. PAC’s are 50 times stronger than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C as an antioxidant. PAC’s are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and can remain in the bloodstream for up to 72 hours to protect the brain and the central nervous system against free radical damage. PAC’s enhance immunity and have been shown to reduce the severity of colds and allergies especially hayfever by countering histamine production. Grape seed extract yields specific antimicrobial immuno-stimulating and liver protecting properties. Grape seed contains 95% proanthocyanidins. Pine Bark contains 85% proanthocyanidins
Quercetin - a flavonoid with anti-allergenic, antihistaminic and anti-inflammatory activity. Quercetin directly inhibits the production and release of histamine and other allergic-related compounds.
Turmeric - potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. One study showed that participants taking Turmeric for one week demonstrated a significant reduction in the free radicals, which damage arterial walls.
Lipoic acid - a unique antioxidant that works both in water and in fat-soluble regions of the body, including the brain and nerve cells. Lipoic acid is known as the universal antioxidant. It is the essential component of energy production in the Krebs cycle.
Rosemary - is a antioxidant herb with an affinity for brain an memory stimulation. Rosemary is used as a diuretic and fungicide and the nutritional support of yeast infections. Studies showed that rosemary’s antioxidant action might impede tumor formation.The strong antioxidant actions makes it an excellent preservative.  |
