The powerful antioxidants in pHion Berry Superfruit include:

Mangosteen Fruit Hull Powder Extract (30% Xanthones) - Mangosteen, a fruit relatively unheard of just a decade ago, has taken America by storm. Due to its content of antioxidant xanthones, this southeast Asian powerhouse has been shown to protect LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from oxidation and inhibit inflammation — both good things for cardiovascular health.

Pomegranate Hull Powder Extract (40% Ellagic Acid) - The blood-red seeds of the pomegranate are packed with antioxidants. In fact, pomegranate has six times the antioxidant power of green tea! Scientists believe that the ellagitannins in pomegranate convert to ellagic acid — the same cellular protector found in raspberries. A number of studies have found that pomegranate protects prostate cells and breast cells from abnormal changes.

Wolfberry (Goji Berry) Extract (40% Polysaccharides) - Due to its enviable concentration of nutrients — including vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients, fiber, essential fatty acids, and amino acids — wolfberries, or goji berries, have gained the status of “superfruit.” Wolfberries are one of nature’s richest sources of the antioxidant zeaxanthin, which protects the retina of the eye from free radical and UV damage. In fact, these berries have been used to preserve vision in China for centuries.

Grape Seed Extract (95% Proanthocyanidins) and Pine Bark Extract with Enzogenol (95% Proanthocyanidins) - Both grape seed and pine bark extracts have the same active ingredient: oligomeric proanthocyanidins (also called OPC). These natural plant chemicals are powerful antioxidants. In fact, research has shown OPC extracts are 20 times stronger than vitamin E and 50 times stronger than vitamin C!

Green Tea Extract (99% Polyphenols, 80% Catechins, 45% EGCG) - Rich in antioxidant polyphenols, including catechins, green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse. In fact, in a test of various antioxidants’ ability to protect LDL cholesterol from free radical damage, green tea was 200 times more protective than vitamin E!

Bilberry Extract (25% Anthocyanin) - Bilberry is another antioxidant-rich botanical. There’s a folk story that World War II pilots used to consume bilberry jam to improve their night vision when flying after dark. Whether or not that story is true, bilberry’s rich supply of antioxidant anthocyanins does appear to protect the lens and retina of the eye from free radical attack. Studies have also found that anthocyanins may strengthen the blood vessels, enhance circulation, and prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and collecting in the arteries.

Raspberry Extract (20% Ellagic Acid) - More than just a yummy fruit, raspberries contain a polyphenol antioxidant called ellagic acid, which works in many ways to protect our cells against unwanted changes. It binds to DNA, protecting it from damage.It induces phase II detoxification, which is a fancy way of saying it revs up the body’s ability to neutralize and get rid of harmful toxins. And most impressive of all, it seeks out and destroys damaged cells, but is completely harmless to normal ones.

AlkaBerry Blend (95% Proanthocyandins) - Time and time again, berries snag most of the spots on the “top antioxidant foods” lists. Our AlkaBerry Blend features extracts of blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, as well as other antioxidant-rich fruits, such as pomegranate, escobillo (a rainforest fruit also known as camu-camu), and grape.

Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants. In fact, it acts as the body’s first line of antioxidant protection. Because it is water-soluble, C works in water environments — such as the water inside and outside of cells — to neutralize free radicals. And since the body is 75 percent water, that’s a lot of neutralizing to do.

Antioxidant Minerals act as catalysts for other antioxidants to work effectively. These minerals include selenium, zinc, copper, manganese and iron.

Betaine HCL (betaine hydrochloride) is a source of hydrochloric acid, the same thing your stomach produces to digest foods. We added betaine HCL to pHion Berry Superfruit to ensure optimal absorption of all the antioxidants in the formula. (Antioxidants are better absorbed in the presence of acid.)