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can produce oxidative stress, resulting in damage to cells. 要從食物攝取2,500 ORAC值，人們需每天進食一杯藍莓。
Unfortunately, the environment we live in today creates an 一般研究鼓勵人們每天進食5至9份水果及蔬菜，但對大
overload of free-radical exposure in the form of both oxygen 部份人來說，這是十分困難的，因此服用補充品變得非
and nitrogen free radicals. This is where the antioxidant
capabilities of Maximum ORAC in combination with OPCs 常重要。
come into play, creating full-circle free-radical defense.
要加深了解Isotonix® Maximum ORAC所帶來的好處，我們
Free-radical damage is often associated with the development 要先知道自由基在我們身體內的角色。部份自由基活動對
of diseased states and aging. Within cells, ROS (reactive oxygen
species, or free radicals) are natural byproducts of metabolism 人體來說是必要的，因為這些活動能提供一些生化功能，
and energy (ATP) production. Though several enzymes and 這些功能讓我們的細胞產生能量以進行一系列的生物過
antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase, are produced to 程。然而，過量的自由基活動則會帶來氧化壓力，對細胞
deal with ROS, an excess of free radicals can and does occur, 造成破壞。不幸的是，現今生活的環境帶給我們帶來過量
often resulting in DNA damage. Cells are well-equipped 的氧自由基及氮自由基，這就是Maximum ORAC及多種原
with enzymes that can identify and repair chromosomal
(DNA) damage as long as it is not too severe. When damage 花色素發揮功效的地方，提供全面的自由基防禦。
is substantial, cell function can be altered and cell death
can occur. Isotonix Maximum ORAC, a supplier of strong 自由基的損害常與疾病的形成及衰老扯上關係。事實上，
antioxidants, helps to promote cellular health by reducing the 細胞內的自由基（又名為活性氧，英文簡稱ROS）是代謝
damage to critical molecules.
作用及能量（腺三磷）製造過程的天然副產品。然而，即
Key Ingredients 使人體有幾種酵素及抗氧化物如超氧化物歧化酶等能對
Mixed Berry Extracts (Elderberry, Cranberry 付自由基，但仍有機會存在過量的自由基。DNA受損通常
and Blueberry) 就是由於過量的自由基造成。在損傷程度不嚴重的情況
Each serving of Maximum ORAC contains 653 mg of berry 下，細胞擁有酵素以辨別及修補受損的DNA，但如果損傷
extracts from high-ORAC-value foods such as elderberry, 嚴重，則會影響細胞功能，甚至導致細胞死亡。Isotonix
cranberry and blueberry. Maximum ORAC沖劑為你提供強效的抗氧化物，減輕自由
基對重要細胞的損害，從而促進細胞健康。
• Elderberry has been used for centuries for its immunologic
properties. It provides both vitamins A and C, as well as
anthocyanins, which are potent free-radical scavengers. 主要成份
• Cranberries have antioxidant properties due to vitamin C 多種莓類萃取物(接骨木果、野莓及藍莓等)
and cranberry polyphenols. 每一次服用份量的ORAC含有653毫克的莓類萃取物，這些
• Blueberries have compounds similar to those of cranberries
and can also be used to protect against the effects of age- 萃取物都是從含有高ORAC值的食物中提取出來，如接骨
related deterioration of the brain. 木果、野莓及藍莓。
These berry extracts contain an assortment of bioflavonoids, • 接骨木果的免疫學特質在過去多個世紀以來一直被廣
organic acids and other polyphenolic compounds that work 泛利用，它包含維他命A、C及花青素，這些均為強效
synergistically to defend against free-radical damage.
自由基清除劑。
Vitamin C • 野莓（又稱小紅莓）含有維他命C及野莓多酚類，因
Vitamin C (known as ascorbic acid), an essential nutrient for 而擁有抗氧化特質。
humans, is needed for metabolic reactions in the body. Foods • 藍莓擁有與野莓類似的化合物，也可被用作保護腦部
such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit, strawberries, tomatoes, 免受因年老衰退的影響。
brussels sprouts, peppers and cantaloupes are good sources
of vitamin C.
這些萃取物含有多種生物類黃酮、有機酸和其他多酚類化
Vitamin C is known for its function as one of the key nutritional 合物，能幫助身體防禦自由基的侵害。
antioxidants that protect the body from free-radical damage,
and cellular strengthening. It is an essential cofactor for the 維他命C
enzymes involved in the synthesis of collagen. Vitamin C is more
commonly known for supporting a healthy immune system. 維他命C（又名抗壞血酸），是人體必需的養份，用以參
The antioxidant function of vitamin C is performed within the 與新陳代謝作用。橙、檸檬、西柚、士多啤梨、蕃茄、小
aqueous compartments of the blood and inside cells. 椰菜、辣椒及哈蜜瓜等食品，都是很好的維他命C來源。

Vitamin E 維他命C為人熟悉是因為它是最強效的抗氧化劑之一，能
Since vitamin E is one of the most powerful fat-soluble
antioxidants in the body, it helps protect cell membranes from 保護人體對抗自由基侵害及鞏固細胞。維他命C亦是膠原
the damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin E has also been 蛋白合成所需酵素的輔因子。維他命C還有更為人熟悉的
found to promote cardiovascular health. Vitamin E is linked to 功能，那就是支援免疫系統，它的抗氧化功能是在血液
an enhanced immune system function. 及細胞內的水性部份中進行的。