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What is your best-selling antioxidant?
OPC-3™
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Antioxidants
are extremely important for removing
free radicals
from the body. Market America's best selling product is an antioxidant
breakthrough called
OPC-3.
A powerful antioxidant,
OPC-3™
provides natural
antioxidant protection. Choose
OPC-3
for your free radical antioxidant needs. | |
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An
antioxidant is a substance that gives up electrons easily so it can
neutralize oxidants, including free radicals. Unfortunately, these protective
systems may not always be adequate when a system becomes overloaded and weakened
with
free radicals.
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 Free
radical attacks on DNA, which is the genetic material of the cells,
cause cells to die or mutate and possibly become cancerous. Free radicals may be
involved in cancers of the lungs, cervix, skin, stomach, prostate, colon and
esophagus.
Free radicals also attack blood fats which may lead to heart and blood
vessel disease. When the LDL type of cholesterol reacts with free radicals it
becomes damaged and this may lead to arteriosclerosis. Unless LDL cholesterol
becomes damaged it does not seem to be harmful. Thus the damaging of LDL
cholesterol is a critical link between high blood cholesterol and the build-up
of vessel-blocking plaques. |
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Arteriosclerosis is the major cause of
hardening of the arteries and therefore of heart attacks. Levels of another type
of cholesterol, known as HDL cholesterol, which may protect against
cardiovascular disease, may be lowered by
free radical activity. Free radicals can also damage cellular
enzymes. The processes which depend on these enzymes slow or stop, leading to
cell damage and death. Dormant enzymes can also be activated and this can result
in tissue damage. |
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Free radicals may be involved in the inflammatory
response seen in rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. |
Free radicals may also damage sperm causing infertility and birth
defects. They may also be involved in ulcers and other digestive tract
disorders, liver damage and reduced resistance to infection and disease. |
Antioxidants and the aging process
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Evidence is growing that free radicals
are an underlying cause of
aging as the biological markers of the process are the same as those
caused by free radical damage. As the mitochondria are where most of the
oxygen reactions in the cell occur, they may be the most susceptible to damage
by free radicals. It has been suggested that the rate of damage, and therefore
aging, in mitochondria may determine how long a person lives. |
High levels of antioxidants also increase the
effectiveness of the immune system, making older people less susceptible to
life-threatening infections. |
Experiments with aging animals show
that the effectiveness of the body's
antioxidant system decreases with age, possibly because of reduced
dietary intake, absorption or increased nutrient needs. A steady supply of
antioxidant vitamins and minerals should enhance the body's natural
defense mechanisms and improve the quality and length of life.
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Miami Herald
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OPC-3 combats the effect of
free radicals and promotes/supports:
Healthy blood vessel dilation
Healthy nitric oxide levels
A healthy complexion
Healthy blood glucose levels
Healthy platelet activity.
Isotonix OPC-3 helps:
Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Maintain healthy circulation
Maintain joint flexibility
Promote/support cardiovascular health
Reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
Support visual health/visual acuity
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