SODzyme with Glisodin 90 caps.

Free radicals accelerate aging by damaging cell membranes, proteins, and even DNA. Protecting yourself against the ravages of cell-damaging free radicals is essential to promoting health and longevity.

The first line of defense against free radical assault is the body's own internally produced antioxidants, including the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase
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Research shows that antioxidant enzymes like SOD offer up to thousands of times more protection against certain dangerous free radicals than do dietary antioxidants.

Internally produced antioxidants—including the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase—are the body's primary defense against free radical assault, offering up to thousands of times more protection against certain dangerous free radicals than dietary antioxidants.

The body's supply of youthful antioxidant enzymes such as SOD rapidly decreases with age.^1,2 Fortunately SODzyme™ with GliSODin® and Wolfberry combines three advanced SOD catalysts to replenish the body's supply of SOD, vastly enhancing its natural antioxidant defenses.

The suggested daily dose of three capsules provides 2000 mg of SODzyme™, a proprietary plant-based extract. In a study of 12 middle-aged volunteers of both sexes who took 2000 mg SODzyme™ daily for two weeks, SODzyme™ boosted serum SOD levels by 30 percent on average, and reduced toxic hydrogen peroxide by 47 percent.³

The SODzyme™ formula also contains GliSODin®, a patented, plant derived form of SOD. In an animal study, small amounts of orally administered GliSODin® raised blood levels of SOD by 89 percent and increased catalase levels by 171 percent.⁴

SODzyme® now supplies 100 mg of a standardized wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) fruit extract. When given to patients aged 64-80 years, wolfberry increased blood levels of SOD by 48 percent and lowered dangerous blood lipid peroxides by 65 percent in only 10 days.⁵

SODzyme™ with GliSODin® is a 100% vegetarian product using only plant sources for Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) catalysts and vegetarian capsules. The SOD enzyme activity is certified based upon the NBT† assay. GliSODin® is a patented, non-GMO, water dispersible form of SOD lypholized extract from the edible plant Curcumis melo (Melon). GliSODin® has been combined with a wheat gliadin protein matrix that protects SOD from degradation in the digestive tract and promotes its absorption in the small intestines. SODzyme™ and GliSODin® stimulate the natural production of SOD by the body.

References
1. Clin Chim Acta. 2004 Aug 16;346(2):161-70.
2. J Biol Chem. 2005 Mar 25;280(12):11648-55.
3. Life Extension-sponsored study #1.
4. Phytother Res. 2004 Dec;18(12):957-62.
5. Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs. 1991;22,251,268.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3 vegetarian capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
SODzyme™ Proprietary Phytoenzyme Blend (Glycine max, Zea mays, wheat sprout concentrate)	2000 mg
Superoxide Dismutase/Gliadin Complex (GliSODin®) [SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) NBT Enzyme Activity = 100 IU]	100 mg
Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) extract (fruit) [std. to 20% polysaccharides (20 mg)]	100 mg
Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, magnesium stearate, silica. Contains soybeans and wheat. Contains gluten and corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), tree nuts, yeast, or rice. Contains NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

NBT† corresponds to the melon extract quantity inhibiting 50% of NitroBlue Tetrazolium reduction.

Isocell SA, France is the owner of US Patents Nos. 6,045,809 and 6,426,068B1 and trademark of GliSODin®.

Dosage and Use

Take 3 capsules on an empty stomach early in the day.

Caution

Do not take if you are allergic to soy, corn, wheat or gluten.

Warnings

Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
If you have a bad reaction to this product, discontinue use.
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

References
1. Abou-Seif, MA, Youssef AA. Evaluation of some biochemical changes in diabetic patients. Clin Chim Acta. 2004 Aug 16;346(2):161-70.
2. Choi J, Rees HD, Weintraub ST, et al. Oxidative modifications and aggregation of Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase associated with Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. J Biol Chem. 2005 Mar 25;280(12):11648-55.
3. Vouldoukis I, Conti M, Krauss P et al. Supplementation with gliadin-combined plant superoxide dismutase extract promotes antioxidant defences and protects against oxidative stress. Phytother Res. 2004 Dec;18(12):957-62.
4. Chenal H, Davit-Spraul A, Legrand J, et al. Restored antioxidant circulating capacities in west African AIDS patients receiving an antioxidant nutraceutical Cucumis melo extract rich in superoxide dismutase activity (GliSODin®. (Submitted for publication.)

Warning: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program. Some of these products are not recommended for individuals under the age of 18.

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