MICROgenics^® Complete Antioxidant

Back in 2003, longevity scientists became excited when the natural, plant-derived compound resveratrol was found to extend the life span of yeast cells by as much as 70%. What got scientists so interested was that the gene expression changes induced by resveratrol in yeast cells were similar to those thought to confer longer life in human beings.

Resveratrol is a polyphenol most commonly found in red wine and grapes. It is also found in peanuts, certain berries, some pines, and the roots and stalks of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum). Resveratrol plays an important role in the plant’s natural defense system against injury, infection, and disease. Researchers became interested in exploring the health benefits of resveratrol after they observed the surprisingly low rates of heart disease found in populations that consume a diet high in saturated fat and red wine.

Today, resveratrol is attracting attention for its unique ability to mimic the gene expression effects of caloric restriction, the only intervention that has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to prolong maximum life span and/or produce anti-aging effects in a variety of organisms, including mice, rats, dogs, and monkeys. These studies suggest that resveratrol may have similar health and longevity benefits in humans.

Healthy Ageing

• Human epidemiological studies show that those who regularly consume plant-based antioxidants, such as polyphenols (includes flavonoids such as catechins and epigallocatechin-3-gallate - EGCG) and anthocyanins remain far healthier in their advanced years. If you're not eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, in particular the dark-skinned varieties, you could be lacking optimal antioxidant protection against toxic free radicals.
• Catechins found in green tea have been shown to provide a number of health-promoting benefits:
  • Catechins are antioxidants with the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species such as superoxide and the hydroxyl and peroxyl radical
  • Catechins have fluid stabilizing properties
  • Catechins may promote weight loss
  • Green tea can boost the effectiveness of enzymatic phase II detoxification
  • Catechins appear to help maintain healthy cell proliferation
  • Helps maintain healthy blood cholesterol & triglyceride levels already within normal range
  • Enhances immune function
• The dosages of herbs and nutrients in MICROgenics^® Complete Antioxidant reflect the latest developments in science whilst providing a one a day dose for convenience.
• Powerful and phytonutrient antioxidants include, Resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum in combination with polyphenols from Grapeseed extract, catechins from Green Tea, Reishi mushroom, Lycopene, Turmeric, Lipoic acid, Vitamins A, C, E, and minerals Zinc and Selenium
• Contains folic acid for normal cell replication
• Vitamin A is an antioxidant providing support to skin and epithelial cells Cardiovascular Health
• Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis, improves immune function, and promotes healthy functioning of the cardiovascular system Immune Health
• Zinc deficiency may impair a responsive immune system
• Selenium helps to protect the body against oxidative injury by activating glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and working synergistically with Vitamin A, C, E, to reduce oxidative stress by handling free radicals