What Are Free Radicals?
Just as exposure to air turns the cut side of an apple brown, oxidation also occurs naturally in our bodies. This normal oxidation can be accelerated in the body by stress, drinking alcohol, smoking, and environmental factors. When this happens, the body forms unstable molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are also present in food and pollution can put even more of these potentially damaging molecules into the air we breathe.
Free radicals set off a chain of events in the body, like triggering the formation of plaque in your arteries, or even interfering with your DNA. That can cause cells to malfunction, contributing to any number of diseases, not to mention their contribution to premature aging, joint pain, and inflammation.
Fight Back with Metabolism Free Radicals
Haylie Pomroy’s Metabolism Free Radicals is a vegan supplement formulated to support a reduction in inflammation caused by cellular oxidation, with a powerful blend of antioxidants:
White Willow Bark (Salix alba), used in alternative medicine for the reduction of joint pain and inflammation. The polyphenols and flavonoids in white willow bark have an anti-oxidant effect.
5•Loxin®, a patented form of boswellia serrata extract, which is an acid found in the resin of certain trees. It is thought to activate a key enzyme to enhance the body's anti-inflammatory response and has been studied for its ability to reduce joint pain.
BerryVin (™) is rich in free-radical-fighting bioflavonoids. It contains a blend of potent antioxidant fruit extracts:
- Blueberry
-Strawberry
-Escobillo
-Cranberry
-Grape
Rich in bioflavonoids to fight free radicals
*A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial assessing the eficacy, safety, and tolerability of Boswellia extract produced statistically signifcant and clinically relevant decreases in knee discomfort, increases in knee flexion, and increases in walking distance. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study specifically designed with 5•Loxin resulted in statistically significant improvements in comfort and physical function and a significant reduction in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) in synovial fluid.[10] MMP represents a class of enzymes that selectively hydrolyze peptide bonds and degrade structural proteins; they play a crucial role in the degradation of joint tissues. 5•Loxin shows significant inhibition against several MMPs.