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Antioxidant Protection
LIPIDOFF® contains a high concentration
of phytonutrients called anthocyanin (pigments).
These pigments give the deep purple color to the
fruits and vegetables just like blueberries or any
purple colored veggies. But more than just pigments,
anthocyanins are antioxidants with a very high
capacity for destroying/quenching free radicals.
Because of their anthocyanin content, blueberries
and or south American purple corn have registered
some of the highest antioxidant values of foods
tested to date. Yet a recent comparative study found
the anthocyanin content of whole purple corn is over
four times that of blueberries. Additionally, purple
corn has demonstrated superior anti-radical capacity
against the DPPH free radical compared to
blueberries. One of the most studied anthocyanins is
cyanidin 3-0-D-glucoside (C3G). C3G is the most
abundant anthocyanin contained within purple corn.
Of 13 anthocyanins tested for antioxidant activity,
C3G was the most powerful. It is over 40 times as
effective as vitamin E at inhibiting oxidative
stress caused by ultraviolet light.
NaturePharmaUSA™
processed Purple Corn which is standardized to
contain 5% anthocyanin, including naturally
occurring C3G.
Arterial Health
Oxidation is a process whereby a molecule is
attacked by a free radicals and loose an electron.
Since electrons occur in pairs, the loss of an
electron makes the molecule imbalanced. It is then
forced to “steal” an electron from another molecule,
initiating a destructive chain reaction. Rust is an
example of the oxidation of metal. Oxidation can
also happen internally. Cholesterol, for
example, is particularly vulnerable to oxidation.
Research and study has shown that C3G specifically
included in the formulation of LIPIDOFF®
from fruits and vegetables sources decreases the
susceptibility of blood lipids (cholesterol and
triglycerides) to oxidation, supporting the health
of the arteries. It also helps maintain cholesterol
levels that are already within a healthy range.*
Weight Management
Excess weight can diminish the body’s ability to
respond effectively to insulin, a hormone
produced by the ß-cells of the pancreas. Since
insulin regulates glucose and fat metabolism, being
overweight can actually contribute to further weight
gain. Use of LIPIDOFF® over the time
period, as study shows, prohibits body
sugars to convert into fatty acids by boosting
pancreas function to release ß-cells to break sugar
alcohols and not permitting it to as fats
accumulation. Emerging research suggests that C3G
prevents excess weight gain, supporting healthy
insulin signaling and pancreatic ß-cell function.
Additionally, C3G has been found to upregulate gene
expression levels of adiponectin, a hormone
that inhibits weight gain and lowers plasma glucose
levels.*
Healthy Response to Inflammation
Inflammation is a healthy immune response to
infection or irritation that involves the
mobilization of blood and white blood cells to the
injured site. If inflammation persists, the body
will release chemical messengers called cytokines
that call even more immune cells to the area.
Unfortunately, these pro-inflammatory cytokines also
release free radicals into the system, so sometimes
their presence is less than helpful. C3G, in
LIPIDOFF® has been demonstrated to keep
pro-inflammatory cytokines in check, supporting a
healthy response to inflammation.* |
