Antioxidants

As medical researchers continue to uncover the health benefits of green tea, one might think that these discoveries are of recent origin. In fact, the Western world’s growing interest in green tea’s disease-preventive effects tends to overshadow what Asian cultures have known for thousands of years: that green tea is one of nature’s most potent agents in protecting the body against a host of illnesses, thus offering real hope to those seeking to live longer, disease-free lives.

Scientific research on the health benefits of green tea is expanding exponentially, with more than 1,500 articles published in prestigious journals over the last five years alone. While green tea's medicinal properties have been described for more than 1,000 years, one of its most timely benefits may be supporting weight management by increasing metabolism and promoting fat burning.

Every day, our bodies are under continual assault by damaging agents known as free radicals. Generally, both internal and dietary antioxidants do an excellent job of keeping free radicals in check. However, once this balance is disrupted, lethal diseases such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke can be initiated.

It is estimated that 85% of the oxygen contained in every breath you take is consumed by the mitochondria within each cell of your body.1 The decay of these energy-producing powerhouses in turn lies at the core of most age-related pathologies.

An abundance of clinical data has established pomegranate as a broad-spectrum, multi-modal defense against the leading causes of death in the Western world, from atherosclerosis to cancer and diabetes.1 In the last decade alone, more than seven times as many studies have been published validating pomegranate than in all the preceding years combined.2

For thousands of years, turmeric root has been used as a traditional Indian medicine. The turmeric spice, which gives curry its golden color, has been recognized for wide-ranging health benefits.1-5 The most beneficial compounds in turmeric are curcuminoids, which include curcumin and related compounds. One animal study showed lifespan extension up to 26% with curcumin supplementation.6 

The enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) is one of the body’s foremost antioxidant defenses, reducing free radical damage associated with atherosclerosis, stroke, and arthritis. New bioavailable forms of SOD offer superior protection against oxygen free radicals.

Nutrients derived from plants have been shown to protect against changes in the brain that lead to neurological disorders. In 2021, two review articles identified fisetin as one of the most promising. Preclinical studies show the potential of fisetin to reduce the impact of stroke, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.

Every day, we are surrounded by environmental toxins. Studies show they can contribute to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer through induction of mutations to our DNA.Fortunately, an inexpensive supplement - chlorophyllin - has been shown in multiple studies to detoxify these deadly chemicals, and protect DNA. Proper use of chlorophyllin affords considerable defense against the natural and man-made toxins that permeate our food and environment.

Humans can't producetheir own vitamin C, which is why it's important to get it daily from outside sources. But there's a problem: When people take large doses of vitamin C, most of it is poorly absorbed and quickly excreted. Scientists have found a solution.