





Antioxidants are nutrients found in all types of fruits and vegetables, plants, nuts, and seeds. They help protect the body from damage caused by toxic molecules called free radicals. Free radicals play a role in the aging process and the development of most diseases, including cataracts, heart disease, infertility, arthritis, abnormal cell growth, and many other chronic health problems.
Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals before they can damage cells. They do this by stabilizing them, but during this process, the antioxidants themselves become mild free radicals and must be “recycled” back to their original form to continue working as antioxidants. Additionally, some antioxidants are more effective in certain areas of the body than others, which means you need to take the right ones for best results!
The vicious cycle of oxidation can be prevented by leveraging the unique complementary interactions of an elite antioxidant powerhouse: networked antioxidants. There are five networked antioxidants: R(+)-lipoic acid, vitamin E complex, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10, and glutathione (GSH). Taken together, these essential nutrients form a dynamic team of protectors that can “recycle” each other. Through this process, networked antioxidants enhance and extend each other’s capabilities.
Other antioxidants play a supporting role for the network antioxidants. The best understood of these network boosters are bioflavonoids and the mineral selenium. Among the bioflavonoids, carnosic acid and resveratrol are particularly interesting. Carnosic acid is found in the herb rosemary, while resveratrol comes from grapes. Selenium also supports the network by maintaining the body's supply of two key enzymes. Vitamin B6 supports mood imbalances associated with both PMS and menopause by supporting the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin.
AOR's Antioxidant Synergy provides the most powerful combination of antioxidants to reduce inflammation and cellular damage that contribute to aging and chronic health problems.