Protandim is a herbal supplement containing five herbs that signal the body to produce antioxidants to fight oxidative stress. Research showed a 70% decrease in oxidative stress after four months. The supplement is marketed as an anti-aging product and is considered safe. Sales have increased since the publication of the research results.
Protandim is a proprietary herbal supplement marketed as an antiaging product. It contains five herbs that can signal the human body to produce more than two enzymes that produce antioxidants naturally found in humans. These antioxidants fight oxidative stress, or damage to cell structures by free radicals. Research on Protandim showed that oxidative stress in study participants dropped 40 percent after 30 days and 70 percent after four months.
Green tea, milk thistle, and turmeric are part of the supplement, as are two lesser-known herbs: bacopa and ashwagandha, also called Indian winter cherries. Bacopa is popular in Indian medicine for improving memory. Ashwagandha represents the root of a shrub grown in India and North America. Health experts consider all natural substances included in this product to be safe.
The oxidative stress that leads to cell damage comes from a number of sources. Airborne toxins can be inhaled into the lungs and spread throughout the body. Sun exposure, along with smoking, alcohol use, and some medications, can also contribute to the aging process. Even healthy foods can release free radicals as cells use them for energy. The body fights free radicals by producing antioxidant enzymes, but the levels of these enzymes decline with age.
The scientists studied Protandim with 29 volunteers who took 675 milligrams of the supplement per day for 120 days. They found that the level of oxidative stress decreased as the levels of protective enzymes increased. Tests on mice showed similar results, with increased production of enzymes to fight free radicals. Oxidative stress is linked to more than 200 diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
The researchers did not claim that Protandim prolonged life, prevented disease, or cured disease, but agreed that the results showed promise and warranted further study. They concluded that Protandim might provide more antioxidant benefits than vitamin C or vitamin E supplements. None of the study participants reported any adverse side effects during the research.
Sales of the supplement increased dramatically after the publication of the research results. LifeVantage Corporation brought Protandim to market and has manufactured and sold the supplement over the Internet. It has also marketed a topical formula for the skin.
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