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Isotonix® OPC-3 |
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13009 |
$64.95 |
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$27.95 | |
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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!
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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