Flavonoids That Protect DNA

The second major category of ingredients in DNA-Immune is a broad spectrum of plant-derived flavonoids. These are chosen for their function, not only as potent antioxidants, but also for their ability to maintain healthy function of DNA in ways separate from their antioxidant activity. The recent amazing accomplishment of sequencing the human genome provides a window into secrets of life and health never before available.

Exposure to chemicals, harsh environmental factors and lower levels of protective phytonutrients in the diet and food supply, combine to create formidable challenges to maintaining and promoting the healthy function of DNA in our bodies. 

Multiple Flavonoid Compounds in DNA -Immune Include:

• Ellagic acid, a polyphenolic compound that exhibits activity helping to maintain healthy cells in a wide range of  tests, both  in-vitro (in laboratory) and in-vivo (in living systems). *
• Quercetin, a polyphenolic flavonol widely distributed in plants.
• Silymarin, a flavonoid found in Milk Thistle herb, showing potent antioxidant activity that supports healthy liver function.*
• Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, derived from green tea.
• Japanese Knotweed, (Polygonium cuspidatum,) a plant long used in traditional Asian healing practices, is rich in a non-flavonoid polyphenol compound, also present in lower quantities in grape skins and grape leaves as well as a variety of berries and some nuts. These polyphenol compound (also classified as a phytoalexin) in grapes is thought to contribute (along with OPC ) to the higher level of cardiovascular health seen in French wine drinkers who consume a high fat diet, (the so-called French Paradox).* The polyphenolics in Japanese Knotweed act as potent antioxidants, and induce important enzymes in the liver that contribute to healthy cleansing processes of the body.*
• Curcumin, a potent antioxidant produced from the spice turmeric.

All of these compounds share a common chemical structure, termed phenolic (though the latter two compounds are not technically flavonoids because they don't contain the flavone ring, they are all closely related phenols).

Although they have complicated chemical sounding names, they are widely distributed in edible plants. They are found in particularly high concentrations in nuts, berries, spices, herbs, seeds, and teas.

The enzyme bromelain (purified from pineapples) is included in the DNA Immune formula to increase the bioavailability of these flavonoids and for its ability to maintain and promote the healthy function of immune cells known as macrophages.*

Immune Boosting Botanicals

The third major category of components in DNA-Immune are botanicals (plant extracts). These are chosen for their high flavonoid content, their antioxidant activity (as measured in the scientific laboratory) their traditional use in maintaining and supporting healthy immune function, and their ability to promote and maintain healthy DNA.* Included in this category are:

• Echinacea root and whole plant extracts that contain alkylamides, polyacetylenes, caffeic acid derivative and polysaccharides, all with immune-enhancing properties.*
• Astragalus root extract, classified as a “superior herb” in the classical ancient Chinese treatise Shen Nung Pen Tsao Ching.  Astragalus root extract contains flavonoids, polysaccharides, and triterpene glycosides.
• Ashwagandha root, containing glycowithanolides, which are potent antioxidants. Experimental and clinical research has suggested that they have anti-aging, anti-stress, and immune promoting qualities and also enhance mental clarity.*
• Ligustrum lucidum (Privet berry extract).
• Green tea (leaf extract).
• Eleuthero root extract, used traditionally for thousands of years as a tonic for energy and vitality and used in traditional Chinese health practices, particularly to promote respiratory tract health.*
• American ginseng (panax quinquefolius) contains ginsenosides, which support the immune system and fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by exercising muscles.*
• Turmeric root (95% circumin extract).
• Noni (freeze dried powder of juiced fruit).
• Schizandra chinensis (fruit extract).
• Milk Thistle seed (80% Silymarin extract).
• Gotu kola leaf extract, a popular herb in the Ayurvedic tradition, used to help maintain and promote healthy skin and to enhance mental clarity and vitality.*
• Olive (leaf extract).
• Aloe vera (freeze dried whole leaf gel).

Co-Q-10 and L-Carnitine For Essential Energy Production

The fourth category making up DNA- Immune are nutrients that play a key role in cellular energy production, since high level immune function requires large amounts of cellular energy. L-carnitine is an amino acid derived compound necessary for transport of fatty acids as fuel into mitochondria, the “furnaces” of the cell.  Co-Q-10, likewise, plays a key role in the ability of the mitochondria to produce cellular energy, while protecting mitochondrial membranes from free radical attack.

Finally, folic acid, vitamin B-12, and betaine are included, for their role in methylation reactions, which are essential to maintaining healthy DNA, and for the role folic acid plays in maintaining and strengthening healthy chromosomes.*

The fifth and final component of DNA-Immune is inositol hexaphosphate (IP-6), otherwise known as phytic acid, a major component of plant fiber. Animal studies have shown that including this as part of one’s regular diet provides a wide variety of beneficial effects of this compound including promoting and maintaining high level healthy immune function, healthy blood sugar metabolism, and antioxidant activity.*

These five categories of components:  mycoceuticals, flavonoids, botanical extracts, methylation and energy specific nutrients, and inositol hexaphosphate, combine to make a truly unique nutraceutical product designed to help you maintain overall good health at its highest level by protecting your cellular DNA and supporting healthy immune system function.*

Making it a regular part of your daily diet, and using larger amounts during periods of stress and/or immune challenges, can enhance your level of wellness considerably.* Try it for a few months and see for yourself.