Put simply, antioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that help protect the body from forming free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that can damage the body's cells through oxidation, thus impairing the immune system and leading to infections and various degenerative diseases.
Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals that start chain reactions leading to cell damage. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation reactions by being oxidized themselves.
Examples of antioxidants: Vitamins A, C, and E, Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA), Selenium, Superoxide Dismutase to name a few.
Examples of antioxidants from Xynergy
Comvita Olive Leaf Complex
Olive Leaf Complex contains a range of natural compounds including quercetin, rutin, luteolin, apigenin and diosmetin that have shown potential health benefits. But it is also very rich in antioxidants, the main ones being:
- Oleuropein - has been reported to show antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungi. It also displays antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effects and has traditionally been used for this condition.
- Hydroxytyrosol - is believed to be the antioxidant with the highest free-radical scavenging capacity; double that of quercetin and more than 3 times that of epicatechin, the main flavanoid in green tea.
Pure Radiance C
Pure Radiance C is elegantly engineered super supplement contains high levels of natural vitamin C plus a range of co-factors to aid absorption from:
- Concentrated Camu Camu berries, wildcrafted in the Amazon, proven to be the world's richest source of vitamin C
- Concentrated Amla berries organically grown in Himalayan valleys, the most revered and regenerative herb in Ayurvedic medicine.
Plus it is also a proprietary blend of:
- Certified organic acerola, manioc root, rose hips, lemon peel and certified organic, freeze-dried blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and cherries. This exquisite combination provides highly beneficial co-factors, such as bioflavonoids, quercetin, hesperidin, anthocyanins and proanthocyanins, that trigger powerful antioxidant activity.
- Certified organic, freeze-dried buckwheat berry sprouts, an abundant source of naturally occurring rutin, an important vitamin C co-factor.
- Bioperine- a treasured black pepper berry concentrate to facilitate the uptake and absorption of vitamin C in the body.
Only wholesome ingredients are used, Pure Radiance C is made with certified organic and wildcrafted plants and contains no additives, fillers, corn, gluten or synthetic ascorbic acid. All ingredients are grown and processed without genetically modified materials.
Scientists and healthcare providers consistently emphasize the importance of obtaining nutrients from wholefood sources such as Pure Radiance C.
Pure-XP GliSODin
PURE-XP GliSODin¨ takes an entirely different approach to immune support by priming the body to produce its own extra strength internal antioxidants including Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase and Glutathione Peroxidase (Gpx). These antioxidants provide the primary and foremost important level of defence against oxidative stress and free radical damage; thereby helping to promote the fight against premature ageing.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is naturally present in the human body and is the most powerful of the physiological antioxidants known in immune system defence. The SOD synergised in the GliSODin complex allows the body to fight excess free radicals and in particular the superoxide molecules which are responsible for oxidative stress and numerous pathologies. This in turn reinforces the body's immune system and promotes health and well-being.
Pure-XP GliSODin be used in situations whenever oxidative stress and excessive free radicals are present such as exposure to ultra violet light, immuno-deficiency conditions and during exercise.
