Alpha Lipoic Acid is known as an antioxidant that is naturally made by the body. It is found in every cell, and helps to turn glucose which is a form of sugar into energy.

Bioflavonoids once known as vitamin P is referred to as nature’s biological response modifier. They modify the body’s response to allergens, viruses, and carcinogens. They are a more powerful antioxidant then vitamin c, vitamin e, selenium and zinc against free radical and oxidative damages. They are used to prevent inflammation, and the microbes in infections. Bioflavonoid helps in the prevention of diabetic cataracts inhibits the manufacture of histamine and it enhances insulin secretion. It is used to lower blood cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease, stroke, asthma, hay fever, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. It also improves micro vascular blood flow.

Coenzyme Q10, used by the body to produce energy for cells and as an antioxidant. Coenzyme Q10 is a biologically active quinone with an isoprenoid side chain, related in structure to vitamin E and vitamin K.

Hesperidin is found in abundance in citrus fruits and is a flavanoid. It is commonly found in the white parts of the fruit or the pulps of the peel. Hesperidin is not limited to fruits and can be found in many green vegetables as well. According to many studies it acts as an antioxidant for the human blood vessels. Most of the studies are in its preliminary stages, but this has showed significant signs of reducing diseases like blood pressure and cholesterol. The nature of Hesperidin helps release histamine from the mast cells which help reduce the occurrence of hay fever and other allergies.

Rutin is a bioflavonoid that consists of the flavonol quercetin and disaccharide rutinose. It also includes hesperidin, eriodictyl and citron that plays an important role in the absorption of Vitamin C. Rutin may be found in vegetables and fruits such as apple peels, citrus, broccoli and onions. It has anti-inflammatory effects that alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis and Chrohn’s disease. It also strengthens the capillaries that prevent the hardening of arteries, and high blood pressure. Rutin also contains catechins that fight free radicals from damaging the cells and tissues that may cause diseases such as cancer, strokes, senility, premature aging, and arteriosclerosis. Rutin also aid in controlling the blood cholesterol level.

Selenium , an essential mineral that is toxic at high dosages. Selenium plays an important function in the antioxidant enzymes that protect cells against free radicals. Selenium also promotes proper thyroid hormone metabolism.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin with known toxicity. Although its toxicity has been exaggerated, it is a factor worth keeping in mind. Carotine is converted in the human body to Vitamin A, it comes from vegetable sources. Vitamin A is necessary for normal growth and for skeletal development.

Vitamin C is an obvious essential nutrient and a deficiency of this will cause scurvy. It is also an antioxidant and acts as an electron donor for eight different enzymes.

Vitamin E is the name for a group of tocopherols and tocotrienols that are soluble in fat and display antioxidant properties. The most important vitamin out of this group is alpha tocopherol, which professes the highest bioavailability, and therefore, was the most studied Vitamin E. Found in such foods as nuts, seeds, milk, wheat germ and most vegetable oils, this Vitamin is said to be perhaps the most important antioxidant in human nourishment, although this trait is not deemed the imperative reason why Vitamin E is required to be in every diet. Most clinical studies which were supposed to crown Vitamin E as the prevention from prostate cancer or cardiovascular wonder supplement have been either inconclusive or were discontinued due to poor results. Vitamin E deficiency results in neurological and neuromuscular problems, but also in failure to absorb fat.