Synergy Basic Version 2 has been designed with effective amounts of many powerful antioxidants -- including alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, quercetin (the major bioflavonoid in our diet, and made from tea, onions and apples), hesperidin, grape seed extract (ActiVin®), and ginkgo biloba extract -- that have superior antioxidant activity, when compared to vitamin C and vitamin E. When vitamin C, vitamin E, or coenzyme Q10 neutralize a free radical, they are no longer active. Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful "universal" antioxidant, which is active in all tissues, and can recycle the inactive vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 back to active, protective antioxidants. The herb ginkgo biloba has been associated with improved memory, and also helps to increase oxygen flow to the arms, legs and brain. Moderate, as well as elevated blood levels of homocysteine, have been associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cognitive impairment and peripheral arterial disease. Numerous studies have shown that folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine blood levels. Heart disease patients given folic acid 1,000 mcg, vitamin B12 400 mcg, and vitamin B6 10 mg for one year had 35% lowering of homocysteine, as well as 32% less heart attacks, coronary artery angioplasty/surgery, and mortality rates (JAMA, 2002). Synergy Basic has the same amount of folic acid. In addition, it has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 (using the potent neuroactive form of methylcobalamin), which together with the powerful antioxidants, may help protect the heart and brain. Lutein is a unique antioxidant that is concentrated in the macula of the retina, where we have our high resolution visual functions, such as reading. There are several scientific studies suggesting that lutein at 6 mg or higher may protect the eyes from free radical damage that leads to vision loss. Synergy Basic includes 6 mg of lutein using the clinically-tested, standardized FloraGLO® ext ...
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