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As a potent antioxidant that can neutralize most common free
radicals, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that revitalizes
cells and reduces the rate of cell destruction. SOD is often thought of
as the body's first line of defense. It neutralizes the most common
free radical- superoxide radical- by converting it into hydrogen
peroxide and water. Because it rejuvenates cells and tissues that have
become hardened or fibrotic from age, people who suffer from disease or
injury benefit from a good dose of SOD.
Prevent the deleterious effects of free radicals in the body, through
sublingual Superoxide Dismutase.* SOD1 is a gene found in human cells
that produces superoxide dismutase (SOD), an extremely potent
antioxidant enzyme that fights cellular damage from reactive singlet
oxygen molecules, also known as free radicals. Research suggests that
SOD may be the most important enzyme in our body for the control of
free radicals, keeping our cell membranes young, supple, and healthy.*
When administered therapeutically, SOD has been shown to exert strong
regenerative effects on tissues that have become hardened or fibrotic
because of age, disease, or injury (Lefaix, 1993). SOD therapy has been
used successfully to treat fibrotic scaring of organs after radiation
therapy; to prevent further heart damage in cardiac patients; and to
improve severe rheumatoid arthritis. But, from recent research reported
in the journal Nature Genetics, and discussed in a USA Today article,
it appears that SOD's most beneficial application may be in the
anti-aging arena. SOD may in fact be most the powerful life-extending
discovery of our time. When human SOD-producing SOD1 genes were
inserted into the motor neuron cells of fruit flies, the extra gene
encouraged fruit flies to make more than typical amounts of the
antioxidant enzyme SOD. Fruit flies make SOD of their own, but when the
human gene caused fruit flies to produce even more SOD, they lived 40%
longer (Orr, 1994). SOD has been available for just a few short years
as an oral nutritional supplement. But, oral SOD may not be as
effective as other forms of SOD. Sheldon S. Hendler, M.D. points out in
his well regarded book The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia
(Simon & Schuster, 1990), SOD may be a candidate for tomorrow's
anti-aging miracle, but what's being sold in vitamin stores is not.
Although it has the same chemical composition, the SOD used by
scientists and clinicians has always been an injectable, often a lipid
encapsulated (LIPSOD) injectable. Reason tells us that oral forms of
the SOD are probably destroyed to a high degree during digestion- such
is the life of enzymes in the digestive tract. MedQuest's own
sublingual SOD supplement uses pharmaceutical grade SOD and other high
purity ingredients. Sublingual forms of medications, such as
nitroglycerin, are placed under the tongue where large blood vessels
close to the skin's surface absorb the dissolved ingredients directly
into the bloodstream. Our pharmacists believe sublingual SOD to be the
best commercial form of SOD available.
Functions in the Body:
Research is showing that Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) may be the most
important free radical quenching enzyme in the body. As a sublingual,
Nutrascriptives SOD bypasses the stomach and liver and is absorbed into
the bloodstream, where it can be distributed and used throughout the
body. SOD may:
- Exert strong regenerative effects on tissues that have become
hardened or fibrotic because of age, disease, or injury.
- Treat fibrotic scaring of organs after radiation therapy.
- Prevent further heart damage in cardiac patients.
- Improve severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Contains:
Stevia, sucrose, hydroxy-propyl cellulose, manitol, superoxide
dismutase, lactose color yellow and orange.
Toxicity / Contraindications:
The maximum safe dosages of the supplements in this formula have not
been determined for children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with
severe liver or kidney disease. As with all supplement regimens, please
consult your physician prior to use.
These statements have not been evaluated by
the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
