Hand Picked by Dr. Kest
The exact formulation in Age Defense Antioxidant Supplement has been researched and approved by Dr. Kest. After years of investigating the most beneficial and scientifically proven ingredients, Dr. Kest is proud to endorse and recommend Age Defense Antioxidant Supplement.
Why Are Antioxidants Important?
Free radicals are unstable molecules that are formed through the process of oxidation. Free radicals cause cellular damage and contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants are substances that serve to neutralize free radicals, prevent oxidation and therefore protect the body and skin against aging. Free radicals are produced by UV light, pollution, cigarette smoke, diet, stress, and certain disease states.
DMAE
A hormone naturally occurring in the brain, DMAE has been used for years to enhance cognitive ability. Recently DMAE has been shown to slow the age related decline in collagen. This means DMAE can actually help to halt the progression of facial sagging and may even stimulate production of new collagen helping to firm and lift the face with time.
Green Tea Extract
Green tea extract is a known anti-oxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory agent. Green tea polyphenols have been shown to provide photoprotection enhancing your sunscreen potency. Green tea extract can also inhibit angiogenesis or the growth of new blood vessels. This translates to less redness and possibly some protection from skin cancer which is influenced by angiogenesis.
Grape Seed Extract
20 times more potent than vit C and 50 times stronger than vit E, grape seed extract is a powerful antioxidant. Grape seed extract is a concentrated source of oligomericroanthocyanidins (OPC). OPCs are plant polyphenols that play a role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of elastin, two very important components in the skin that help to maintain its integrity and natural elastic properties. OPCs also inhibit enzymes that breakdown collagen.
Vitamins A, C, & E
These three essential vitamins have been repeatedly proven to combat free radicals and prevent them from producing cellular damage. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen. Adding vitamin C to a culture of skin cells has been proven to dramatically increase the synthesis of collagen. Also known as retinol, vitamin A helps to decrease sebum production which helps to improve acne.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
An antioxidant that works synergistically with vitamins A, C and E to extend their metabolic lifespan and help combat free radicals. Alpha lipoic acid also inhibits a process called cross-linking which forms chemical changes in proteins contributing to wrinkling of the skin.
