Antioxidants were discovered in the 1950's and evidence of their importance grows each and every year.
Already, we have learned that antioxidants are instrumental in slowing the aging process and boosting our
immune system's ability to fight disease. Although there are literally thousands of known antioxidants
found in nature, only a relative few play significant roles in our bodies.
It is now known that certain antioxidants are synergistic to each other. Synergism is the interaction of
two or more antioxidants to produce a combined effect that is greater than the sum of the individual antioxidants.
This is a very important concept - understanding that antioxidants work together in concert.
There is no single most important or powerful antioxidant. The real power of antioxidants comes
from their support of each other. It is like arguing which link in a chain is most important!
Because this mutual support is so vital, a good "one-a-day" antioxidants capsule must contain certain key antioxidants. ZonePerfect Nutrition chose the
follwing antioxidants for thier ability to support and empower each other. Some of the ingredients in the ZonePerfect
Antioxidant formula are very expensive and, consequently, are not found in cheaper formulations. Their expense
is justified, we believe, by the research supporting the beneficial effects they have on our bodies, especially relevent to
many forms of cancer and heart disease. With antioxidant formulations, in short, you truly get what you pay for.
The following is a brief description of the antioxidants found in the ZonePerfect formula:
Vitamin E: The body's principle fat-soluble antioxidant and an essential nutrient needed to stabilize
and prevent the oxidation of dietary fats, especially Omega-3 (fish) and Omega-6 (vegetable) oils.
Studies done at Harvard Medical School show that a minimum of 200 IU is needed daily to reduce the risk of heart disease.
(Over half the cardiologists in America take it on a daily basis!) The best for is Natural d-alpha tocopherol, which is the
type used in the ZonePerfect formulation.
Beta-carotene: The star of the carotenoid family (there are over 50 known carotenoids), bet-carotene
is responsible for making carrots orange. Our bodies split beta-carotene into vitamin A on an "as needed" basis.
Thus, it is a safe source of vitamin A and can be taken without fear of overdosing.
It is vital to have adequate levels of beta-carotene for a healthy immune system.
Lycopene: Another type of carotenoid, it is found in tomatoes. Recent studies show that men who consumed
lycopene weekly had a 45% reduced risk of developing prostate cancer. Diets rich in lycopene are associated
with reduced risk of pancreatic and cervical cancers. It is one of the "deisnger" antioxidants not commonly
found in commercial brands due to its higher cost.
Lutein: Like lycopene, lutein is also a member of the carotenoid family. It is found in leafy green vegetables
and marigold petals (the source for lutein in the zonePerfect capsules). Lutein is essential for vision and
low levels of lutein are associated with macular degeneration (blindness). Recent research indicates that lutein protects against heart
disease and cancer. It too is fat-soluble like Vitamin E and is believed to help preserve Vitamin E levels in the body.
Coenzyme Q-10: A vitamin-like substance that plays two roles in the body: it helps convert food
to energy and it is a powerful anti-oxidant. CoQ-10 increases the energy output of the heart, making it
stronger. It can help rejuvenate brain cells and helps prevent gum disease. It plays an extremely
important and vital role in the regeneration of Vitamin E. It is extremely expensive and never found in cheaper antioxidant formulations.
Grape Seed Extract: A product containing a large number of antioxidants known collectively as flavonoids,
which are primarily plant pigments. Two important sources for these compounds are pine bark and grape
seed extract. Flavonoids are believed to be the reason red wine protects against heart disease. They have been shown to improve memory
and are used to treat attention deficit disorder. They boost vitamin C and E levels in the body and are
vitally important in the support of other anitoxidants.
Ascorbyl Palmitate: Eicotech's patented source of vitamin C, it is one of the most important of the antioxidants. Unlike fat-soluble
vitamin E, vitamin C is water-soluble only. Helping to prevent DNA from free radical damage, vitamin C is vital for a healthy immune system
and is the vitamin needed for great skin. (It is essential for the production of collagen, the cellular glue that keeps the skin young and supple.)
Vitamin C ingestion, like vitamin E, is necessary for life; our species does not have the ability to make either one.
It's your body.....choose wisely!
TwinLab Antioxidant Fuel
- An antioxidant formula and performance enhancer for athletes.
Three hard gelatin capsules supply:
25000 IU Beta-Carotene (pro-vitamin A)
1000 mg Vitamin C
800 IU Natural Vitamin E (succinate)
30 mg CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10)
200 mg N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
100 mg L-Glutathione
100 mcg Selenium (from selenomethionine & selenate—50/50 mixture)
100 mcg Alpha-Lipoic Acid (reduced)
60 capsules per bottle.
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ZonePerfect™ Antioxidant
TwinLab Antioxidant Fuel
- An antioxidant formula and performance enhancer for athletes.
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Suggested Dosage: 3-6 Tablets Daily With Meals.