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Amino Acids - are the building blocks of protein. Your body is primarily made of protein.  And protein in turn, is made up of chains of amino acids What distinguishes all amino acids is that they all have a group, (amine group), made of 1 atom of nitrogen & 2 atoms of hydrogen. (NH₂)

Free-Form Amino Acids - Individual amino acids that are  unattached to each other or anything else & therefore able to be immediately absorbed into the blood stream with no digestion necessary. Since, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids require absolutely no digestion, they can be absorbed by anyone no matter how old they may be or the condition of their digestive system.  Also, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids can be taken on an empty stomach such as right before a workout.  Whereas proteins have to have a mass of food sufficient to stimulate the release of digestive juices. This is why most protein supplements are presented as blender drinks.  Free-form amino acids are not to be confused with so-called "predigested protein." which is not really predigested but actually partially digested.

Negative nitrogen balance - The condition of excreting more amino acids & protein than one is taking in. This makes it difficult to maintain ones body since the body's tissues are mainly made of protein & amino acids which require constant maintenance & repair.

Precursors - the substance from which another substance is made.

Protein - Chains of some combination of the 20 so-called "proteogenic" amino acids. (proteogenic means to generate protein). In other words their are only 20  amino acids from which all proteins in all organic life both animal & vegetable are made. Not all 20 are in every protein, but nothing else but some portion of the 20 proteogenic amino acids in repetitive long chains often approx. 100,000 amino acids long are what all proteins in all life are made from.

Secretalogical cells - Cells that secrete hormones.

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Super Anti-Oxidant Formula
A powerful combination of antioxidants, including Amino Acids, Botanicals, Vitamins & Minerals, which combat "free radicals", preventing damage caused by these harmful molecules.

Each capsule contains:
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) - 5000 IU; Vitamin E (d'Alpha Tocopherol) - 250 IU; Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - 60 mg; Niacinamide - 20mg; Glutathione Reduced - 20mg; Pine Bark extract 20 mg; L-Glutamine - 20mg; Coenzyme Q-10 - 10 mg; Ginkgo Biloba - 30 mg; Grape Seed extract - 15 mg; Bilberry extract - 20 mg; N-Acetyl Cysteine - 5 mg; Calcium Pantothenate - 15 mg; Green Tea extract - 10mg; Taurine - 20mg; Lycopene - 5mg; Vitamin B-1(Thiamin HCL) - 3mg; Vitamin B-12 - 60mcg; Folic acid - 400mcg; Quercetin - 10mg; Alpha Lipoic Acid - 20mg; Selenium Dioxide - 35mcg; Zinc 10 - mg.

DIRECTIONS: 1-2 capsules per day with food, or as needed.

CAUTION: Those taking the drug Coumadin should avoid products containing the antioxidant Gingko biloba.

• Protects healthy cells from "free radical" damage.

• Helps to maintain good health and longevity.

• Provides a powerful defense against disease.

• With important Folic acid, shown effective in helping to prevent heart attacks, and birth defects.

• Desiccant pads are included in Super Antioxidant Formula, as well as all of Montiff's highest quality nutraceuticals, to insure optimal freshness.

• Recommended for those who live in cities, especially smoggy environments

• For those whose job or lifestyles expose them to pollution caused by heavy automobile traffic.

• People who exercise outdoors.

• Everyone who wants a healthy nutritional program and protection against free radical damage.

RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Those wishing to protect their bodies from the damaging effects of “free radicals”.

• People who live in smoggy or unhealthy environments.

• Individuals exposed to chemicals, including pesticides, (or radiation) at work or at home.

• Those with jobs or lifestyles that expose them to pollution caused by heavy automobile traffic.

• People who exercise outdoors in city environments.

• All who wish to maximize their longevity.

• Everyone who wants a healthy nutritional program.

What are “FREE RADICALS”?

• “Free radicals” are harmful, disease causing molecules that enter our bodies through breathing or eating.

• These molecules attack healthy cells causing oxidative damage, and “rusts” cells similar to the way oxygen rusts metal. They weaken the immune system, break down or alter DNA, hastening aging, and contribute to many debilitating diseases. Some of the afflictions caused or aggravated by “free radicals” include cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, glaucoma, emphysema, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.

• Although some are byproducts of normal metabolism, they are also produced from radiation, environmental toxins and cancer causing chemicals, including those in many in foods.

WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?
They are natural substances that protect the healthy cells from “free radical” damage and have anticarcinogenic effects. Some antioxidants may disarm the extra electrons on the “free radical” molecules, while others neutralize these atoms converting them to harmless chemicals. There are antioxidant properties in many amino acids, vitamins, minerals and botanicals that prevent and counteract “free radical” damage.

What Are Some of the Benefits of the Antioxidants in this Formula?

• GLUTATHIONE, (an amino acid) neutralizes oxygen free radicals, regulates other antioxidants, and is necessary for the effectiveness of vitamins C and E, as well as protecting cell membranes. It also helps regulate protein and DNA biosynthesis and cell growth, attributing to retarding the aging process, and it may help reduce risk of skin cancer from UV exposure by inhibiting the generations of peroxide lipids and thyroxynase enzymes, which produce the precursor to melanin.

• GRAPE SEED EXTRACT is high in flavonoids and free radical scavenging activity. It inhibits stomach mucosal injury, and may help prevent gastric ulcers and intestinal adenomas, as well as increasing glutathione levels. It is anticarcinogenic and helps prevent cataracts.

• GREEN TEA EXTRACT: is multifunctional and has antioxidant, antibacterial and anticarcinogenic properties. Green tea has high free scavenger activity and these tea catechins may interfere with the various steps of the carcinogenesis process. It may have beneficial effects in protecting against cancer of the lung, stomach, esophagus, duodenum, pancreas, liver, breast and colon.

• GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT: has free radical scavenging properties, and platelet activating factor, contributing to long term protection of vascular endothelia. It also helps protect brain functions associated with memory and may prevent hypoxic damage and other changes in neurotransmitter functions caused by aging.

• COENZYME Q-10: has powerful antioxidant properties, and abnormally low levels have been reported in patients with cancer. Deficiencies of CoQ-10, B6, Niacin and Folate may explain the molecular origins of cancer

• LYCOPENE: (found in tomatoes) has high antioxidant properties, and may especially be important for prostate health.

• ALPHA LIPOIC ACID: destroys more "free radicals" than any other antioxidant, and enhances the affects of other antioxidants, particularly C, E, and Beta Carotene.

• BILBERRY EXTRACT: (from blueberries) is an important antioxidant and the latest research (including information on blueberries reported in Sept. 1999 issue of Journal of Neuroscience), indicates powerful anti-aging effects. Extracts provide the highest potency.

• PINE BARK EXTRACT: helps prevent nitric oxide deficiencies, which can lead to coronary problems.

• QUERCETIN: is an antioxidant bioflavonoid with anti-inflammatory effects.

• TAURINE: (an amino acid) helps combat "free radicals" found in smog, and potentiates the action of Vitamin E.

• N-ACETYL-L- CYSTEINE: an active form of L-Cysteine, which is a heavy metal chelator, and detoxifies air pollution.

• GLUTAMINE: has antioxidant properties, stimulates the immune system, and is essential for glutathione production and good health.

• ZINC: and SELENIUM are minerals that are antioxidants and "free radical" terminators.

• VITAMINS B-1, B-12, NIACINAMIDE and CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE: work together to protect cell membranes, promote resistance to disease, and maintain supply of ATP.

• VITAMINS E, C and BETA-CAROTENE: are antioxidants with well-documented beneficial properties and anticarcinogenic effects.

• FOLIC ACID: There is growing evidence of anticarcinogenic properties of folic acid, especially against lung, colon and cervical cancers. Folic acid is also very important in preventing harmful homocysteine levels.

REFERENCES:

1. Kim, Y, MD., Folic Acid, "J. Nutr. Biochem., Feb., 1999.

2. Packer, L., Ph D., Colman Carol, The Antioxidant Miracle, 1999.

3. Parker, L. and Tritschler, H. J. "Alpha Lipoic Acid-The Metabolic Antioxidant", " Free Rad. Biol. Med. 1996.

4. Baghi, D. et al., "Comparative In Vitro and In Vivo Free Radical Scavenging Abilities of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins and Selected Antioxidants", FASEB Journal, 1997.

5. Tapan, K., Basu, et al, "Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease", Sept. 1999.