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At this very moment a silent defense network circulates through
our bloodstream as a united front against disease and aging. What it is
and where its members come from varies, but they share one very powerful
aim: to neutralize dangerous excess fractions of oxygen known as "free
radicals."
Free radicals occur when stable oxygen molecules are transformed
into a highly reactive, unstable form of oxygen. These unstable forms of
oxygen are produced in normal processes of cell metabolism, which means
the daily tasks of assimilating nutrients, creating energy, reproducing,
repairing cellular damage, and disposing of waste left over from all the
other functions. Free radicals are also produced in the body by alcohol,
cured meats, artificial colorings and flavors, petrochemicals, inhaled fumes,
herbicides, asbestos, smog, ultraviolet radiation, X rays, chemotherapy,
smoking, emotional stress, physical trauma, some drugs, and a myriad of
other sources. Free radicals, in excessive quantities, are now increasingly
regarded as primary forces of destruction in nearly all living things.
"Antioxidants and Free Radical Scavengers" are terms for a
certain group of nutrients that prevent the destruction of healthy cells
in the body caused by too many free radicals. The stabilization of free
radicals is a means of strengthening bodily structure and improving overall
metabolic functions. Antioxidants act as defusers of these free radical
molecular time-bombs.
Although most living organisms have extremely efficient protective systems
for defending themselves against the ravaging effects of excessive free
radicals, our natural defenses are falling short of what is necessary for
health and vitality. Not only are most Americans creating far more free
radicals in their bodies now than a few decades ago because of numerous
environmental toxins, but the supply of antioxidants provided in our diet
has also fallen sharply.
Antioxidants are very effective in protecting us from free radical damage,
but getting a sufficient supply of antioxidants from our diets is nearly
impossible. Supplementation is now even more crucial to good health than
it ever has been.
The Players
The four ACES of the antioxidant community, (
Vitamins A, C, E
and Selenium) are now being recognized by
almost everyone. And indeed they should be. Vitamins A (beta carotene, its
precursor), C, and E, and Selenium are the body's front line defense against
free radical damage. But be careful. Many factors affect how well these
substances work, especially in the case of beta carotene and Vitamin E.
Carotenoids are one of the most common dietary agents that have
been studied as cancer-preventive agents. Although the number of
naturally occurring carotenoids isolated from various sources is in excess
of 600, the number of carotenoids that are abundant in common foods is less
than 50. While beta-carotene is recognized as the most biological active of
these different carotinoids, its activity is greatly enhanced when combined
with other naturally-occurring carotinoids, such as Alpha-carotene, Cryptoxanthin,
Lutein, Lycopene and Zeaxanthin. These potent protectors of our immune
systems are referred to as "natural mixed carotinoids" and are
found in the Syntra-Shield.
The four ACES of the antioxidant community are important players in any
preventative health program, but other recently-discovered antioxidants
are now known to offer many times the amount of free radical protection than
even the four ACES. They're called OPC's.
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC's) are a sub-group of natural
compounds (Pycnogenol® being one of the more well known) that belong to
the family of over 20,000 different natural bioflavonoids. They're
often associated in nature with vitamin C and have been isolated from many
natural foods such as: apples, quinces, cherries, grapes, raspberries,
blackberries, cranberries, sorghum, strawberries, beans, hops, and rose hips.
The most concentrated natural sources of OPC's are found in grape seeds.
OPC's are water soluble and destroyed or discarded during cooking, making it
necessary for daily supplementation to provide adequate levels in the body.
Scientific research confirms the ability of OPC's to neutralize free
radicals and to help conserve and regenerate vitamins C and E. In fact,
OPC's are believed to neutralize free radicals 20 to 50 times better than
vitamins C and E!!! OPC's also strengthen capillary walls by making elastin
and collagen fibers more resistant to destruction from free radicals. The
medical application of this activity alone is responsible for countless
health benefits.
Bilberry is rich in an active ingredient called
anthocyanosides. This potent berry helps protect the body's collagen against free
radical damage. Collagen is the protein-based substance that gives tendons, ligaments,
cartilage, and skin their tensile strength and shape. It also aids in keeping red blood
cells from clumping together; helps keep blood sugar at an even level in cases of diabetes;
and helps relax smooth muscle. With its abilities to strengthen collagen and blood
vessels, bilberry has long been known for its ability to improve vision and prevent
bleeding under the surface of the skin, i.e. red eyes, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, etc.
Coenzyme Q10 is a potent energy source and
powerful antioxidant, but perhaps its greatest talents are displayed deep within
our cells. Inside each body cell is a power plant called a mitochondrion. Inside
this cellular power plant, a number of sequenced steps occur to produce
the energy that keeps us alive and moving. Whenever several steps are necessary
to produce an end product, the body speeds up the process using a special protein
called an enzyme. Sometimes, two or more substances must combine to produce one
enzyme. These substances are called coenzymes, and in mitochondria one of the very
most important coenzymes keeps the power plant fires stoked and burning. Its name
is coenzyme Q10 (co Q10). It aids in the production of energy, and is a powerful
antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Like vitamin E, Co Q10 is an antioxidant
that protects fat molecules from becoming oxidized.
Garlic is an incredibly complex mixture of active
chemicals that was called "Russian penicillin" during World War II. This pungent bulb
has impressive talents. It lowers LDL (low density lipoproteins), the
"bad-for-you" form of cholesterol while increasing HDL (high density lipoproteins),
the good form of cholesterol; lowers blood pressure; improves blood flow to
the arms and legs; kills bacteria, fungus, yeasts, viruses, and parasites; and prevents
fats other than LDL cholesterol from being oxidized or from infiltrating the blood vessel
wall. One speaker at the 4th International Congress on Phytotherapy, held in Munich
in 1992, noted that no other antioxidant could claim as many triumphant benefits to
cardiovascular health as garlic.
Ginkgo Biloba is a synergistic masterpiece of
active flavonoid ingredients. Researchers have found so many active ingredients and
so many sites in the body where the compounds are active, that to isolate just a
few of the more active ingredients would diminish this remarkable herb's properties
significantly!!! Ginkgo Biloba, like vitamin E and Co Q10, protects fats from
oxidation. Since the brain has a higher proportion of unsaturated to saturated
fats than anywhere else in the body, it's no wonder that ginkgo biloba has proven
itself effective in improving memory, improving concentration, accelerating learning,
increasing blood flow and oxygenation of tissues, improving the transmission of nerve
signals, and generally improving brain function.
Green Tea is literally a chemical soup of
numerous antioxidant polyphenols such as catechins and quercetin, which have
been shown to increase blood antioxidant activity by over 40% within 30 minutes
of drinking one cup of strong green tea.
Lycopene is a remarkable antioxidant found almost
exclusively in tomatoes. Recent research has shown Lycopene to be effective in improving
mental and physical functioning. German tests show Lycopene more powerful in eliminating
specific free radicals than even much-touted beta carotene.
Milk Thistle is an herb that has been used for
centuries in the treatment of liver disorders. It contains some of the most potent
liver-protecting substances known to exist. It contains many bioflavonoids which act
in the body to increase membrane strength and reduce membrane permeability. It
stimulates protein synthesis, while accelerating the process of liver regeneration
in damaged tissues.
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid called a flavone. Found
largely in citrus, Quercetin has been found to possess strong antiallergic and
anti-inflammatory activity. It has also been found to strengthen the immune system.
Syntra-Shield is the most complete, potent, and synergistic
blend of antioxidants ever developed. This broad spectrum approach to antioxidant
protection is further enhanced by our Enzyme Delivery Package (EDP) 1520. EDP
1520 is a proprietary enzyme delivery formula designed to provide maximum
bioavailability for the unique blend of antioxidants found in Syntra-Shield.
No matter how potentially active a vitamin or phytochemical is, its activity
is useless unless it can be delivered to the proper receptor sites in the body.
EDP 1520 insures that ability.
Suggested Use: Adults - As a dietary supplement, take one tablet with
each meal. Children - one or two tablets daily. Store in a cool, dry place.
Syntra-Shield Contains no sugar, starch, salt, wheat, corn, yeast,
soy derivatives, lactose, magnesium stearate, or stearic acid.
References: Reuben, Carolyn. Antioxidants, Your Complete Guide. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1995. Winter, Ruth. A Consumer's Guide to...Medicines in Food. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1995. Balch, M.D., James F., Balch, C.N.C., Phyllis A. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1990. Carper, Jean. Stop Aging Now. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995. Attaway, John A., Director of Scientific Research, Florida Department of Citrus. Medical Benefits of Juice Bioflavonoids. Paris: International Federation of Fruit Juice Producers, 1992. |
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