Antioxidant Supplements

Veriuni’s Advanced Antioxidant with Red Wine Extract is supposed to promote a healthy lifestyle and boost your energy levels. A daily dose includes 500 mg of Vitamin C, 400 IU of Vitamin E, and 30 mg of red wine extract.

Although the potential benefits of taking an antioxidant supplement are still being determined, the ingredients found in Veriuni’s Advanced Antioxidant with Red Wine Extract are well documented through years of scientific research. According to medical studies cited in the New England Journal of Medicine, for example, Vitamin E, has been shown to reduce risks of coronary heart disease in men and middle-aged women. In addition, scientific evidence continues to mount over the benefits of Vitamin C antioxidants for combating risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses.

• Green tea contains four principle polyphenols (aka “super” antioxidants). Various research studies show they support healthy aging and the immune system, and also benefit cardiovascular health.
• Berries are a great source of antioxidants. Blueberries are considered a “superfood” because they are rich in the antioxidants called “anthocyannins”. Strawberries, bilberries, raspberries, cherries, and cranberries are particularly high in “ORAC” (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity).
• Spinich (among other leafy green vegetables) is high in “lutein,” which is as an antioxidant in the eye protecting cells from harmful free radicals.
• Grape Seed Extract is well known for its “proanthocyanadins” which contains more antioxidant power than vitamins E, C or Beta Carotene. It is a wonderful free radical fighter that has been noted for it’s effect on cardiovascular health, brain health and mental alertness.

What is an antioxidant?

Antioxidants are specific molecules that prevent or slow the oxidation of other chemicals.

Why are antioxidants important?

Oxidation reactions often produce “free radicals”, which have the potential to form dangerous chain reactions. Antioxidants can stop these chain reactions and inhibit others from happening. Although oxidation reactions are essential to life, they can also be damaging because low antioxidant levels cause “oxidative stress”. Oxidative stress is known to damage or kills cells, and is believed to play a role in aging and the pathogenesis of a variety of human diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and a number of cardiovascular diseases.

Should I take an antioxidant supplment?