Flavonoids: These antioxidant plant pigments are more effective against a wider range of oxidants than vitamins C, E, beta- carotene, selenium, and zinc. With their anti- infl ammatory, antiallergenic, antiviral, and anticancer properties, it is possible to select among the 8,000+ fl avonoid compounds to target specifi c conditions. While many fl avonoids provide full-body antioxidant protection (i.e., are systemic antioxidants – SAs), experts recommend in particular doses: (1) Pine Bark/Grape Seed Extract (Min 95% OPCs) – SA; especially for lungs, varicose veins, heart, and healthy blood sugar levels; 100mg/day was shown to reduce CRP in osteoarthritic study subjects; especially for those under age 50; (2) Green Tea Extract (Min 60-70% Polyphenols) – SA; as po- tentially the best protection against cancer and cholesterol damage; ideal as a daily detoxifi er; (3) Milk Thistle Extract (Min 70% Silymarin) – especially supports the liver and skin; (4) Bilberry Extract (Min 25% Anthocy- anidins) – for the eyes; (5) Hawthorn Berry Extract (Min 10% Proanthocyanidins) – for heart disease and hypertension; (6) Ginkgo Biloba (Min 24% Ginkgo Flavonglycosides) – for the brain; especially for those over age 50 who are not hypertensive.
Ginger: The anti-infl ammatory, antioxi- dant, anti-microbial, and anti-aging proper- ties of ginger can render it highly supportive for: (1) joint degeneration (osteo- and rheu- matoid arthritis) and muscle pain (especially during exercise when consumed before- hand); (2) digestive ailments (indigestion/nau- sea/vomiting, constipation, ulcers, esopha- gitis); (3) diabetes; (4) cancer prevention; (5) heart disease; (6) neurodegenerative diseases; and (7) hepatitis. Some of the components
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