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Isotonix® OPC-3 Antioxidant
Our bodies are made up of billions of molecules held together by
electromagnetic forces. These chemical bonds are created with paired
electrons. Free radicals are unstable molecules that have lost an
electron and are unbalanced. One free radical can damage a million or
more molecules in a chain reaction referred to as “radical propagation,”
which leads to oxidation, or what is referred to as oxidative stress.
One can see the effects of oxidation in the rusting of metal, the
rotting of meat, the browning of apples, the fading of paint, or the
hardening of old rubber. Oxidation in our body by free radicals is
thought to be responsible for premature aging, wrinkling of skin,
hardening of arteries, stiffening of joints, formation of cataracts, and
much more. We are constantly exposed to free radicals via such processes
as anti-microbial activity by white blood cells, the absorption of
chemical additives in our foods, and even excessive sunlight. Our
ability to fight free radical damage effectively is compromised by our
inadequate nutritional choices or diets that contain limited amounts of
antioxidants. Antioxidant supplementation is necessary if we are unable
to reduce our exposure to free radicals, but wish to counter their
effect. OPCs should be taken in conjunction with foods or dietary
supplements rich in vitamin C, vitamin e, beta-carotene, and selenium,
to name a few antioxidants.
Isotonix® OPC-3 is a powerful combination of plant-derived
bioflavonoids, known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPC's. Made
from a unique combination of grape seed, pine bark and red wine extracts
(in addition to bilberry and citrus extracts), these OPC's are
super-effective free radical neutralizers. Not limited to just being
strong antioxidants, OPCs are also crucial in their role in supporting
the circulatory system and strengthening the capillaries. OPC-3 is a
natural, great tasting supplement that should be taken for a lifetime!
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HISTORY OF OPC-3
In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier was leading an
expedition up the St. Lawrence River. Trapped by bad weather, Cartier
and his crew were forced to survive on a ration of salted meat and
biscuits. Cartier's crew began to suffer from severe deficiency of
vitamin C and showed symptoms of scurvy. Many crewmembers died before
the surviving members encountered a friendly Native American who saved
most of their lives. He told them to make a tea from the bark and
needles of the pine tree to cure their malady. They complied and, as a
result, Cartier and many crewmembers survived.
Some 400 years later, Professor Jacques Masquelier of the University
of Bordeaux, France, read a book by Cartier detailing their expedition.
He concluded that pine bark not only contained some vitamin C, but
obviously was a good source of bioflavonoids, whose effects are similar
to those of vitamin C. Further studies and research revealed that the
pine bark contained an array of proanthocyanidins complexes. These
compounds were also found in a variety of plants, including grape seeds,
cranberries, peanut skin, lemon tree bark and citrus rinds. Masquelier
termed the active ingredients of the pine bark "pycnogenols", which
today are referred to in the scientific community as oligomeric
proanthocyanidins, or OPCs.
OPC'S OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECORD
OPCs have been used in Europe under medical supervision
for over 30 years with no reports of adverse effects. Over one million
people worldwide utilize these valuable bioflavonoids daily. OPCs have
been tested time and time again for safety by conventional, scientific
methods at leading research centers worldwide including the Pasteur
Institute. OPCs have been found to be non-toxic, non-antigenic, non-teratogenic,
non-mutagenic, and non-carcinogenic.
The Advantage of Isotonix® Products
When we eat food, drink a beverage, or ingest most nutritional
supplements, the stomach must secrete diluting juices, enzymes,
hydrochloric acid, and at least one vitamin-binding protein to begin the
process of digestion. This process requires energy and time — about 40
minutes or more, depending on the size of the meal. Isotonix products
are great-tasting powders that are mixed with water. They are then
delivered into the small intestine nutritionally concentrated,
maximizing the opportunity for absorption of nutrients across cell
membranes. Isotonix products are usually taken on an empty stomach,
dramatically shortening the transit time through the stomach. This
minimizes the chance that important micronutrients will be trapped by
fats, fibers, and tannins or inactivated by a highly acidic pH level
that can neutralize the nutritional value. The solution can then flow
into the small intestine, where a small volume of pancreatic digestive
juice mixes with it, adding sodium bicarbonate to adjust the pH to
neutral, thereby maximizing the potential uptake of micronutrients.
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