Antioxidants:

  Also known as rutoside and quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, rutin is a flavonoid with ability to scavenge free radicals and reduce inflammation. Natural Sources: Rutin is found in citrus fruits, berries (especially mulberry and

Resveratrol is a flavonoid from the subtype of stillbenoid. It is a powerful antioxidant that is famous for its lifespan-increasing and cardiovascular health-improving activities. Even though many French people do not exercise much, the

Quercetin is a flavonoid that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-histaminic activities. It is also considered a phytoestrogen. Natural Sources: The richest source of quercetin is caper berries. Other sources are onions, dill, kale,

  See “NADH” under the section of “Sports – Performance Enhancers”.  

NAC is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. It is a potent antioxidant normally found in the body. Being used as a mucolytic agent (mucus thinner), NAC helps the body produce glutathione.

BHT is an organic compound derived from phenol. Though it has been used as a food additive and preservative, BHT shows an antioxidant activity as well. Applications of BHT: To prevent from

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that gives the reddish pigment to salmon, crab, krill, and lobster. Unlike many other carotenoids, astaxanthin cannot be converted into retinol (pro-vitamin A) in the body. Being used

  Also known as thioctic acid, ALA is a sulfur-containing vitamin-like substance with a potent antioxidant activity. It is soluble in both water and fat and this is why it is sometimes

See “Silymarin”.  

See “Melatonin” under the section of “Sports – Performance Enhancers”.