Antioxidants keep free radicals in check by either
Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that contain an unpaired electron and are therefore unstable and highly reactive.
In a process called oxidation, free radicals steal electrons from other compounds — fats, protein, cell membranes, and even DNA; altering the structure of the affected molecule.
Free radicals in small and controlled quantities may not be a major concern. However, an excessive amount in your body can lead to premature ageing.
Harmful blue light (from mobile devices, laptop, TV) induces free radical production, penetrating both eyes and skin.
Stress causes hormonal changes, which in turn produces free radicals.
Sun exposure generates free radicals that age the skin, causing roughness and wrinkles.
Processed food contains oxidised fats, increasing free radicals in our body.
Tobacco smoke contains many toxic chemicals and free radicals — one puff of cigarette causes up to 1 quadrillion free radicals.
Alcohol consumption produces free radicals that impair the body's normal defences.
Excessive glucose stimulates the production of free radicals in our body.
Haze carries a bulk of free radicals like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
Skin inflammation (i.e. acne) produces free radicals. Our skin naturally produces hydrogen peroxide to attack the inflammation.
Cells naturally produce free radicals as a by-product of metabolism.
Free radicals are also associated with chronic and degenerative illnesses such as autoimmune disorder, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and many others. Luckily for us, the human body has a defence system of antioxidants to fight against free radical damage.
Plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains are rich sources of naturally occurring antioxidants. Other well-known antioxidants include Beta-carotene, Lutein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lycopene and Selenium.
Best
Antioxidant-rich
Foods
Berries
Blueberries and strawberries are
excellent sources of an antioxidant
called anthocyanin
2 - 2 ½ cups per day*
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin C than
an orange and more calcium
than a glass of milk
1 - 1 ½ cups per day*
Cherries
High in two inflammation-fighting
phytochemicals - anthocyanin
and quercetin
1 cup per day*
Corn
Contains zeaxanthin, an
antioxidant that helps to
protect your eyes
2 ½ cups per day*
Garlic
Helps manage healthy pressure
and cholesterol, and remove
heavy metals from the body
2 - 4 cloves per day*
Green Tea
Loaded with antioxidants and
nutrients that may lower
the risk of cancer
2 - 3 cups per day*
Peaches
Rich in lutein, which keeps your
heart, skin and eyes healthy
1 large peach per day*
Tomatoes
Contains lycopene, which is more
potent in cooked tomatoes
½ cup per day*
Spinach
Rich in lutein, an antioxidant that
helps to protect your eyes
1 cup per day*
Due to the busy lives we lead, it is not an easy task to prepare and consume these foods daily. A convenient way to ensure that we are getting suffcient antioxidants from our diet or taking high-quality antioxidants is to consume antioxidant supplements.
Pine Bark Extract is a super antioxidant that is loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds (OPCs). OPCs are powerful substances that cannot be manufactured synthetically. The molecules are found mainly in the woody part of plants.
BENEFITS OF PINE BARK EXTRACT
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Pine bark extract offers many amazing benefits and there are currently many available in the market. However, not all are made the same, and there's only one original.
THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1953
LAC MASQUELIER's® French Pine Bark Extract with Original OPCs is the world’s first, widely researched and scientifically proven OPC that combines a unique and rich complex of oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds and essential phytonutrients.
Discovered decades ago by Professor Jack Masquelier, he identified and extracted the source of effective capillary strengthening in the husk of French pine trees. The precise extract known as Flavan® is still considered so potent that it continues to be produced under strict control by the French Ministry of Health for its remarkable health benefits.
HISTORY OF LAC MASQUELIER’S® FRENCH PINE BARK EXTRACT
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Extracted from the husk of French pine trees pinus maritima |
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Founded by scientist and Professor Jack Masquelier. The Seal of Authenticity is a guarantee that the MASQUELIER's® ingredients have been verified by CPA (Complex Phytonutrient Authentication). |
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Awarded the first patent for method to produce unique extract from bark of French maritime pine tree. |
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Eight more patents were awarded in relation to both ingredients in this product. |
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More than 65 years of ongoing scientific research to ensure the highest level of quality and consistent health benefits |
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LAC MASQUELIER’s® OPC Originals undergo CPA – one of the world’s most accurate quality control methods |
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Neutralises free radicals and slows down the ageing process |
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Although ageing is an irreversible and inevitable process, you can take steps to live life to the fullest whatever your age. The art of living is to maintain a healthy body and mind so that you can make the most of every day. |
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Studies have shown LAC MASQUELIER's® French Pine Bark Extract with Original OPCs to be 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E as an antioxidant. |
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It improves resistance to infections and allow us to have better management of symptoms related to allergy, effectively supporting our immune system. This in turn slows down the natural ageing process, and lessen the risk factors for many common diseases. |
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Every organ, muscle and tissue in our body is fueled by
nutrients from our blood, and good blood circulation is a
precondition of good health. LAC MASQUELIER’s® OPCs
Originals promotes healthy microcirculation, which assists
nutrient and oxygen delivery throughout the body, providing
support for the heart and all vital organs.
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LAC MASQUELIER's® French Pine Bark Extract with Original OPCs help ensure that our nutrient delivery system stay open, strong and supple so that oxygen and nutrients keep flowing to the organs that need them to stay healthy. |
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At the same time, LAC MASQUELIER's® French Pine Bark Extract with Original OPCs help ensure harmful toxins and wastes continue to flow harmlessly out of our bloodstream and prevent excessive build-up. |
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Collagen levels normally diminish over time through premature ageing and free radical damage. The powerful antioxidant protection of the LAC MASQUELIER's® OPCs with Original OPCs protect the body from free radical damage , maintaining the collagen levels. |
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By maintaining collagen levels, our blood vessel system is also well supported! |
Available in 50, 175 and 300 tablets.
As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 tablets per day with water or fruit juice before meals, or at least 1 tablet for every 100lb (45 kg) of body weight.
Each tablet provides 100mg MASQUELIER’s® Original OPCs + FRENCH PINE BARK EXTRACT (85% actives; monomeric and oligomeric forms of flavanols and polyphenols).
Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate. Certified free of yeast, wheat, corn, milk, egg, soy, gluten, animal derivatives, sugar, starch, artificial colouring and preservatives.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Manufactured in the Netherlands.
Ever since I take Masquelier’s French Pine Bark extract and EPO, my eczema improves almost 90% and my doctor appointment has change to once a year. It helps to reduce skin swelling due to the flare-up, too!
It helps in my daughter's sinus.
Seems to be working for me
It is beneficial to the long term development of one's health.
Effective
good and effective
My favourite and have been consuming it for more than a decade. I am in pink of health since then till now, so I give credit to this product whether or not it contributed to the good health. I just feel good all these years when consuming it.
Have been taking pinebark for more than 10 years. I believe in its benefits.
Boosts your energy, especially for senior citizens. Relieves constipation too.
It really helps to strengthen immune system. Even though you fall sick, it takes a shorter period to recover.
Helps to alleviates allergy.
Immunity improved and I don't catch flu easily.
Observed that my fatigue level has decreased though I still do not have sufficient sleep.
I have been taking it for more than 10 years and I seldom get sick.
It helps to prevent catching coughs when people in the office or on public transport cough.
Easy to take and help in strengthen immunity.
It does help to keep my immune system in great shape.
Pine bark is good detox.
Very effective in preventing mouth ulcers.
It act like pain killer when I eat this.
It really works to reduce tiredness.
Not only am I taking them. My family now also know their goodness. Recommended to quite a few people.
Enhanced immune systems, assist blood flow, absorption of minerals better.
When me and my whole family starting taking LAC Masquelier’s French Pine Bark Extract, we do not get sick easily. Even when I do feel a bit unwell, I took extra dosage of the LAC Masquelier’s French Pine Bark Extract plus Vit C and get more rest, I recover very quickly. Furthermore, there is no side effect unlike taking doctor medication.
Helps to keep me mentally alert for the whole day and proves to be a powerful antioxidant as my menses are more regular.
I can have the tablets (i took 2) early in the morning on empty stomach and does not gives me any discomfort when normally my stomach can feels a bit sensitive at times.
Helps in moving the stools.
It's a supplement I must not do without. Both my daughter and myself have been taking it for than a decade. We seldom fall sick. I'm 53 and she's 21.
A life-long necessity for maintenance.
I have been taking this every morning (before any food) for a few years now. It has helped greatly in blood circulation for my body, and I have noticed improved immunity for myself. I do not fall sick as often now. I highly recommend this product especially for ladies who experience monthly menstrual cramps.
After taking the masqueliers, I feel I don't easily get flu and I also believe the benefits that are written in masqueliers' booklet.
Helps in reducing my eczema flare up.
I noticed the difference in the energy level with and without taking it.
Have been using it for years and find that it helps to boost my immune system.
Have been taking for about 15 years. Makes me healthy... Have good memory, eye sight and skin now. Feel good and energetic.
My favourite supplement is French Pine Bark which I got remarkable help to my health from this product. I felt that the immune system of my body has been enhanced after taking it, less suffering from cough and cold.
It is a very powerful antioxidant and it helps to get rid of pigmentation on face.
I breath easier, my skin become cleaner. And it's been a year.
I have been taking this antioxidant protection for more than twenty years. At least it helps me to maintain a youthful look because everyone cannot read my age correctly.
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