What is an antioxidant?

Antioxidants Promote Cellular Longevity*

Mangosteen PlusWhat is an antioxidant?

Let’s start with a little background information first. Just like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our bodies’ cells and may contribute to the aging process. Oxidation happens as the result of invading, damaging molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over-exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants.

Antioxidants help prevent oxidation by counteracting free radicals.* They do this by binding to them and transforming them into non-damaging compounds. Consequently, antioxidants are integral in supporting the body’s natural defense system.*

What do you mean by promote?

To contribute to the progress of something in a positive way.

What do you mean by cellular?

In relation to the human body, cellular means of, relating to or consisting of cells. A cell is the smallest structural unit in the body capable of functioning independently.

What do you mean by longevity?

A long duration of individual life or long continuance.

What can we conclude from the claim “Antioxidants Promote Cellular Longevity?”*

The conclusion is powerful. Antioxidants, because of their free radical scavenging capabilities, have the ability to promote the longevity of individual cells and when individual cells in the body are supported in a positive way, the body as a whole becomes supported. This in turn contributes to the potential for overall well-being and vitality in the long term.* Antioxidants are a crucial part of any serious nutrition program and independent laboratory tests confirm Vemma® is the most powerful liquid antioxidant available anywhere!

*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

 

What is an Orac Value?

Shot glass of VemmaWhat is Vemma’s ORAC value?

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity or ORAC for Short!
Dr. Yibing Wang

The term Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is quite a mouthful! And, it is important for consumers and health care providers to understand what it means, particularly in relation to dietary supplements and their health benefits.

ORAC is a test tube method of measuring the antioxidant potency in foods and supplements. But, before going any further, it is important to know what antioxidants are and why they are essential for health.

Just like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our bodies’ cells and may contribute to the aging process. Oxidation happens as the result of invading, damaging molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over-exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air, and other environmental pollutants.

Antioxidants help prevent oxidation by counteracting free radicals.* They do this by binding to them and transforming them into non-damaging compounds. Consequently, antioxidants are integral in supporting the body’s natural defense system.* For this reason it is important to have a product that is high in antioxidant protection.

ORAC test results let us know which foods and supplements are high or low in antioxidant protection. When a food or supplement is being measured for antioxidant potency by the ORAC method, a value reflecting the strength and duration of the product’s antioxidant protection ability is given as a single number. The higher the number, the stronger the protection.

Ronald Prior, the scientist who helped devise the ORAC test, recommends that people consume at least 3,500 ORAC units a day to have a significant impact on the body.

For individuals who don’t get lots of fruit and vegetables in their diet, a supplement with a high ORAC value can contribute to a strong daily nutritional regime.

So, for robust protection, Vemma may be just what the doctor ordered. With a whopping 115,000+ ORAC units, that’s over 3400 per dose, you may just have the most powerful liquid antioxidant product anywhere!

Ceck out how Vemma and Verve stack up!
(Mangosteen plus is Vemma/Verve)

ORAC Value chart Vemma vs XanGo


*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

 

 

 

 

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