AIM Proancynol® 2000
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Antioxidants protect you from free radicals
Free radicals come from inside and outside the body and are a normal part of metabolism, but too many can cause serious damage. External free radicals can come from food additives and preservatives; fried and barbecued foods; rancid fats; cigarette smoke; air pollutants; cleaners; and radiation (including sunlight). With an overabundance of free radicals: • the cellular coding of genetic material may be altered
• the protective membranes of your cells can be destroyed
• the immune system may interpret changes in protein structure and the production of fighter T-cells as foreign material and destroy them
• the aging process accelerates
• you may have an increased risk of cancer and many agerelated diseases, including heart attack, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, asthma, and Alzheimer’s disease. Free radicals form at the
cellular level when atoms lose an electron, making them unstable and highly reactive. They steal electrons from other compounds, creating a destructive path of oxidation, which leads to free radical damage in the body. Antioxidants neutralize the destructive nature of free radicals by replacing the missing electron in unstable atoms. The human body provides us with naturally occurring antioxidants (such as glutathione and
superoxide dismutase) to take care of the free radicals we produce and protect us from agerelated diseases. However, our poor environmental and food choices have created an overload of free radicals, so we need more antioxidants to combat the potential damage. Additionally, we produce fewer antioxidants as we age. According to Dr. Richard Cutler, former Director of the National Institute of Aging in Washington, DC, the amount of
antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live. Antioxidant cycling with AIM Proancynol® 2000
For the best antioxidant supplementation available, AIM Proancynol® 2000 combines seven proven antioxidant compounds: green tea extract, rosemary extract, grape seed extract, Nacetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, lycopene, and selenium. These work individually as well as synergistically for an enhanced effect, called antioxidant cycling. For example, when the antioxidant vitamin E disables free radicals, it gives up
an electron and becomes a minor free radical.
Both vitamin C and alpha-lipoic acid convert the radical form of vitamin E back to its natural antioxidant-self. However, when vitamin C “recycles” vitamin E, it then changes to a free radical. Alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione can both recycle vitamin C back into a potent antioxidant.
Glutathione not only recycles vitamin C, it is the cells’ primary antioxidant and is critical
for life. Glutathione diminishes as we age and cannot be boosted significantly through supplements. However, glutathione is manufactured by N-acetylcysteine and is recycled by alpha-lipoic acid, so these two supplements help maintain an adequate supply. Selenium is also involved because it is a part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which recycles glutathione. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are antioxidant
flavonoids found in green tea and grape seed that also play a role in cycling; they sacrifice themselves in order to neutralize harmful free radicals. This allows vitamins C and E and selenium to focus on their other functions in the body and do less “antioxidant” work.
Based on antioxidant cycling, AIM Proancynol® 2000 is formulated to provide optimum free radical protection, slow down the aging process, and maintain a strong
immune system. Medicinal Ingredients: (per softgel capsule)
Green tea leaf extract (50 mg), decaffeinated
Green tea is rich in four polyphenols (flavonoids with profound health benefits): epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin gallate. Epigallocatechin gallate is up to 100 times more effective at neutralizing free radicals than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E. Research suggests green tea can maintain a healthy immune system by increasing activation of white blood cells
(macrophages, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and natural killer cells). Green tea may also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce the formation of dental plaque, and participate in bone mineralization for the prevention of osteoporosis. Green tea also contains OPCs that have positive effects on blood vessels. This green tea is decaffeinated using a special water filtration process Rosemary leaf extract (50 mg), standardized to
6% carnosic acid
Rosemary is traditionally used for treating indigestion and joint pain and for helping to improve mental clarity and memory. It helps relax smooth muscle and may provide atherosclerotic protection.
Rosemary extract (with its constituents carnosic and ursolic acid) enhances the activity of enzymes that can detoxify certain carcinogens. It is thought to have antifungal and antibacterial properties. Grape seed extract (25 mg)
Grape seeds contain OPCs up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E. OPCs may help prevent and reduce wrinkles by protecting collagen and elastin, which interlace to give skin its strength, elasticity and smoothness. The grape seed extract in AIM Proancynol® 2000 is made with both red and white grapes. N-acetylcysteine (15 mg)
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a powerful, immune-supportive antioxidant. Clinical trials in Europe have indicated that NAC may protect against the flu and flu-like symptoms; it helps breaks up mucus, especially in lung tissue. Other research indicates that it may enhance the production of human T cells, white blood cells with various immunity functions. NAC is metabolized into compounds that can stimulate glutathione synthesis.
Tomato fruit extract (15 mg), standardized to 6%
Lycopene Lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family, is the red pigment in fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes. It has been found to be twice as effective as beta-carotene and 100 times more effective than vitamin E in counteracting dangerous free radicals. Lycopene may play an important role in cardiovascular health: a study in Europe found a statistically significant association between high
dietary lycopene and a 48% lower risk of cardiac disease. Alpha-lipoic acid (13 mg)
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that scavenges free radicals inside and outside our cells. It is both fat- and water-soluble, and has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, glutathione, and coenzyme Q10. Clinical trials have shown that supplementing with alpha-lipoic acid can help moderate blood sugar concentrations and improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy by stimulating insulin activity.
This can prevent glycation, the cross-linking of blood sugar and proteins that can cause severe tissue damage leading to kidney ailments, plaque buildup in the arteries, and retinopathy. In this way, alpha-lipoic acid can help keep the heart and liver healthy, and may help improve blurred vision. Research indicates that alpha-lipoic acid may increase human T lymphocytes for immune-system support. The alpha-lipoic acid in AIM
Proancynol® 2000 is derived from potatoes. Selenium (100 mcg)
Selenium is an antioxidant mineral that works together with antioxidant enzymes to fight free radicals. Selenium activates the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which recycles glutathione. Selenium can strengthen the immune system by improving white blood cell proliferation. It may also help reduce oxidative stress associated with diabetes, as it is reported to mimic the blood sugar regulatory functions of insulin in
laboratory studies. Selenium may also protect against cancers and cardiovascular disease by increasing HDL cholesterol levels.
Recommended use: AIM Proancynol® 2000 provides a source of antioxidants for the support of general good health and a strong immune system. It is especially suited to those who smoke, live in polluted environments, eat processed or refined foods, and/or participate in extensive exercise; these and other
lifestyle factors may generate an excessive amount of free radicals. Recommended dose:
Adult: Take 2 capsules per day with meals.
You may take more or less depending on your needs. Risk information:
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not use if you suffer from cystinuria/cystine kidney stones. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a severe circulatory disorder, are taking chemotherapeutic agents, alkaline medication or nitroglycerin, have a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble. main
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