3. • Free radicals are unstable molecules
containing unpaired electron, which
are in constant search of electrons in
order to restore the couple status.
• Our organism produces them
in order to kill the different
causative agents.
4. • If too much free radicals are getting
into our organism, free radicals will
destroy not only the causative
agents but also the healthy cells!
• The free radicals make up
the missing electrons from
the surrounding cells, so the
cell walls start to oxidize!
5. • Unfortunately the formation of free radicals is
promoted also by external factors, so environmental
and lifestyle related factors.
7. • Antioxidants are able to deactivate
the free radicals by offering
themselves for oxidizing or helping to
recover the other antioxidants.
• BUT! In case of a weak organism
(because e.g. stress, illness, old age)
the effect and also the amount of
antioxidants are decreasing!
8. List of antioxidants
• Vitamins: • Minerals:
– ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) – selenium
– tocopherol (Vitamin E) – manganese
– beta carotene (Vitamin A)
– copper
– zinc
• Plant antioxidants:
– catechins (green tea)
– curcuminiods • Others:
– ellagic acid (berries) – CoQ10,
– flavonols – estrogens
* The list is not complete
9. Xanthones
• Xanthones belong to the family of
polyphenols, flavonoids.
• More than 200 natural
xanthones exist in nature.
• They are very powerful
antioxidants, much stronger
than Vitamin C or E.
10. "By controlling free radicals, antioxidants can
make the difference between life and death, as
well as influence how fast and how well we age."
(The Antioxidant Miracle, Dr.Lester Packer Ph.D)
11. Let’s see where we can find the most
powerful antioxidant compound,
xanthone!
12. Mangosteen
• Mangosteen is originated in the
Sunda Islands and the Moluccas
of Indonesia.
• It grows primarly in Thailand,
Cambodia, Vietnam, India,
Malaysia, the Philippines and now
spreads to countries all over in
Southeastern Asia and areas of
Australia and Hawaii.
13. • The Mangosteen tree is an
evergreen tree flowering up
to two times per year.
• The tree grows from 7 to 25 m tall.
• Mangosteens reach fruit-bearing
in 5–6 years’ time, but more
typically it needs 8–10 years.
14. • From the 200 known
xanthones mangosteen
includes 50 of them.
• ORAC Scores of Popular
Antioxidants:
(ORAC test is a way to measure the ability of
antioxidants to absorb free radicals)
Mangosteen Juice: 17,000
Wolfberry Juice: 3,472
Pomegranates: 3,037
Blueberries: 2,400
Raspberries: 1,220
Carrots: 200
http://www.healthfruit.com/m/science/antioxidants
15. Let’s see what kind of other strong
antioxidants do exist!
16. Green tea
• Due to the antioxidant activity,
green tea can contribute to the
protection of the cells against
free radicals, hereby to the
maintenance of our health.
• It may have
positive effect on
fat metabolism.
17. Grape Seed
• Grape seed can promote
the protection of the cells
against the harmful effects
provoked by free radicals.
• It may have good
effect on vein wall.
18. Pomegranate
• Pomegranate contributes
to the protection of the
cells against free
radicals.
• It can have a positive effect on
the cardiovascular system
and the artery health.
19. Bilberry
• Bilberry has strong antioxidant effect.
• It helps to protect capillary vessels
health and elasticity of veins against
harmful effect of free radicals.
• It contributes to the health of the eyes.
• It may help maintain healthy functioning
mucous membranes in stomach and
in small intestine.
20. Grapefruit
• It may contribute to the health
of our organism due to its
antioxidant effect.
21. Let me introduce you
Xantho PLUS!
• If you have no chance to
pick up all these great
antioxidants from nature,
do not worry!
• Nowdays high quality
dietary supplements
may also help our cells
protect themselves
against free radicals!
22. • We have enriched the
mangosteen (which you
know well from ZenThonic)
with a special blend, which
contains the extract of such
powerful antioxidants like
green tea, grapefruit, grape
seed, pomegranate,
blueberry and bilberry.
• We offer to you all these in
concentrated, capsule form,
rendering the application of
the formula even easier.
23. Active ingredients
• Xanthosteen Extract 166.7 mg
(std.10% alpha-mangostin, 20% polyphenols)
• Proprietary Blend 200 mg
– Green Tea Extract (std.45% ECGC)
– Grapefruit Extract (40:1)
– Grape Seed Extract
(std. 95% proanthocyanidins)
– Pomegranate Extract (std.20% ellagic acid)
– Bilberry Fruit Extract (4:1)
– Blueberry Fruit Powder
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