Antioxidants

Long considered a vitamin, alpha lipoic acid (ALA), also called thioctic acid, is a sulphur-containing fatty acid. Our true liposomal formulated R-alpha lipoic acid is highly available for maximum absorption in the gut and at the cellular level due to the optimal ratio of R-alpha lipoic acid to phospholipids derived from sunflowers. The highly pure premium capsules of stabilised R-alpha lipoic acid made from the patented active ingredient Bio Enhanced^® Na-RALA from the USA can be taken on the go. Both products are free of synthetic S-alpha lipoic acid.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as sleeping berry or Indian ginseng, is native to the arid regions of India. The root, containing withanolides, has been used for over 1000 years.

The carotenoid astaxanthin is considered the "queen of carotenoids" and is responsible for the characteristic colouration of numerous types of fruits and vegetables as well as in flamingos and salmon. The green microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis synthesises it under difficult environmental conditions as a natural protective substance.

Betulin is a pentacyclic triterpene found in the bark of the Japanese white birch (Betula platyphylla). It contributes to the tree's characteristic white colour and plays a crucial role in shielding the tree from harsh environmental conditions and pests.

The bergamot (Citrus bergamia) belongs to the Citrus genus. The fruit is highly valued for its high phenolic content. We offer a pure bergamot extract with an exceptionally high flavanone content (35%+), obtained from the juice of the bergamot fruit via a patented, solvent-free extraction process. Grown under optimal conditions in Calabria, Italy.

The blood orange, primarily cultivated in Sicily, is characterised by its deep red flesh with a tangy-spicy to sweet-sour berry aroma. The rich red of the blood orange is due to its high content of a special class of secondary phytochemicals, known as anthocyanins. Pure blood orange extract as the patented raw material RedOrangeComplex^® with anthocyanins, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acid and vitamin C, obtained through water extraction. Vegan.

Coenzyme Q10 is an important, fat-soluble coenzyme, involved in numerous processes in the body. It can be absorbed in very small quantities through food, but it is mainly found in foods of animal origin - particularly in tissues and organs with high energy requirements, such as the heart, liver, kidneys and muscles.

Diindolylmethane (DIM), a derivative of indole-3-carbinol, is a valuable phytonutrient found naturally in broccoli seeds. Standardised to 2% DIM per capsule. Vegan, no additives.

Fucoidan is a sulphated polysaccharide from brown algae found predominantly in the Fucus genus. These strains thrive in areas far away from environmental pollution, such as Tasmania, Patagonia and Nova Scotia. Our Fucus algae is cultivated naturally and sustainably without any fertilisers or plant protection products.

Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide that is composed of the 3 amino acids glutamine, cysteine and glycine.

Pomegranate contains numerous potent phytochemicals with powerful antioxidative properties, one of the most important and well-researched being punicalagin. This tannin can be primarily found in the rind and the membranes between the arils. Punicalagin is a compound composed of ellagic acid (an antioxidative polyphenol) and diverse, antioxidative tannins.

Tea polyphenols, catechins and EGCG from the green tea plant (Camellia sinensis). This decaffeinated extract comes from high-quality water extraction (no solvents) and from our own production.

The bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus/Myrtilli fructus), also known as a European blueberry, has been highly regarded by many renowned herbalists, including Hildegard von Bingen. Its blue colour is due to the high proportion of secondary phytochemicals it contains.

Indole-3-carbinol is a valuable phytochemical found in broccoli. Our indole-3-carbinol is derived from a natural ethanol-based extraction of broccoli seeds and has been standardised to 2% indole-3-carbinol. Also available as a custom-made formulation with 500mg indole-3-carbinol per capsule. Vegan, no additives.

The history of cacao dates back to the 14th century. For the Aztecs, cacao was sacred and honoured as a holy gift. Modern science shows that cacao contains a high number of polyphenols. We offer a pure cacao bean extract (Theobroma cacao) standardised to min. 50% polyphenols, obtained through a 62:1 extraction process using only food-grade ethanol. Vegan, no additives.

The essential trace element manganese contributes to normal energy metabolism, normal connective tissue formation, the maintenance of normal bones and the protection of cells against oxidative stress.

NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) is the highly available, stabilised form of the semi-essential amino acid L-cysteine. NAC is the precursor of gluthathione and taurine.
Our 100% vegan NAC is of the highest quality and purity, produced without genetic engineering and entirely free from additives.

OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) are a substance group belonging to the flavonols, which consist of polymers of catechins and epicatechins. All of our products are produced via pure water and food-grade ethanol extraction and contain absolutely no additives. We regularly test for OPC content via the HPLC method (highest standard) at the Technical University of Brunswick.

OPC embedded in a natural, full spectrum complex from wildcrafted pine bark. Highly concentrated: 450mg of pine bark extract and 267mg of OPC per capsule. Retains all active ingredients, including pine bark's naturally occurring bioflavonoids, or antioxidants, such as catechins and taxifolin.

Pycnogenol^® is a natural, patented phytochemical complex from French maritime pine with a unique and well-studied active ingredient complex of OPC, taxifolin and bioflavonoids. This premium 1000:1 pine bark extract is derived from freely-growing maritime pines in the French province of Gascony.

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that occurs naturally in plants - this plant pigment is responsible for the colouration of flowers, while also offering protection against certain environmental influences. The blossoms of the Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) and the seeds of the Fava d'Anta tree are particularly rich in quercetin, and it can also be found in larger amounts in onions, apples and broccoli, although these are far more difficult to extract.

Resveratrol is one of the polyphenols and is concentrated in particular in the skins of numerous fruits, including red grapes. Resveratrol exists in two forms, cis- and trans-resveratrol. Only the trans form exerts its full biological and physical effect.

Rutin is a secondary phytochemical from the flavonoid group as well as the glycosidic compound of quercetin or luteolin. Red vine leaves, rue, parsley and the Japanese pagoda tree are naturally rich in rutin.

The trace element selenium supports the normal function of the immune system, the protection of cells from oxidative damage, thyroid function, the maintenance of hair and nails as well as sperm formation, which could be relevant for fertility.

SOD (superoxide dismutase) is an important bodily enzyme of the antioxidative system. It is a catalyst for the conversion of reactive oxygen molecules, so-called superoxides.

Taxifolin (dihydroquercetin) is a derivative of quercetin and a bioflavonoid that occurs naturally in plants. It can be found in onions, apple peel, citrus fruits and in the bark of various conifers, including larch (Larix gmelinii). Larch is very popular because of its longevity and resilience. Taxifolin, which is present in large quantities, is one of the substances responsible for these advantageous properties.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue as well as to the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems, the regeneration of vitamin E and the protection of cells against oxidative stress. This vitamin also increases iron absorption, supports normal collagen formation and maintains blood vessel, bone, teeth and skin function.

Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) is a European coniferous tree in the pine family. In medieval herbalism, the needles, shoots, cones, seeds and resin were utilised. We offer a natural vegan extract of silver fir with an exceptionally high polyphenol content of 66%. The pure water extract is blended with a natural filler of sustainably grown gum arabic.

Our range includes high-dose, 100% colloidal zinc, chemically organic zinc in the form of zinc bisglycinate, naturally organic zinc from guava leaf extract, or zinc, copper and manganese from sprouted buckwheat for optimal bioavailability. Vegan, highly pure, laboratory tested, no additives.