Test Antioxidant Status Last updated: Oct 09, 2008

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The OXIDATA™ Test is an in office/clinic free radical test that can determine a persons free radical activity in the body within minutes. People of all ages can benefit from knowing if they are getting enough antioxidants in their diets and nutritional supplements to counteract free radical damage to cells. On the other hand, some patients may be losing free electrons in their urine, signifying low oxidation (redox). In this case, more antioxidants may worsen the condition. In some individuals, even a reasonable level of antioxidant supplementation may not be enough to handle the oxidative stress they are experiencing.

 
 

Test Antioxidant Status can help with the following:
 
 
Aging  Premature/Signs of Aging

Nutrients
  Antioxidant Requirement / Oxidative Stress

Organ Health
  COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
 Oxidative stress appears to play a role. Deficiencies of glutathione and vitamins E and C were found in patients with COPD. Increased lipid peroxidation is also a concern. [Oxidative Stress in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 1997;156: pp.341-357]
 
 


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People walk by, lift their noses at the man with the Star of David and drop money in the hat held by the man with the cross.
Soon the hat of the man with the cross is overflowing with coins and notes and the hat of the man with the Star of David is empty.
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GLOSSARY

Antioxidant:  A chemical compound that slows or prevents oxygen from reacting with other compounds. Some antioxidants have been shown to have cancer-protecting potential because they neutralize free radicals. Examples include vitamins C and E, beta carotene, the minerals selenium and germanium, superoxide dismutase (SOD), coenzyme Q10, catalase, and some amino acids.

Free Radical:  A free radical is an atom or group of atoms that has at least one unpaired electron. Because another element can easily pick up this free electron and cause a chemical reaction, these free radicals can effect dramatic and destructive changes in the body. Free radicals are activated in heated and rancid oils and by radiation in the atmosphere, among other things.